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give and follow directions
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• talk about food

On-site subcontractors

L i s t e n i n g 1 Listen to five people. What do hey do? Tick / the orrect boxes.
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(1) building (2) roofer (3) architect (4) crane (5) plumber
inspector operator
test electrical systems /
maintain crane
erect scaffolding
co-ordinate specifications
install drainage systems
check buildings
install roofing systems
lift equipment
design buildings

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Match a-g o 1-7 o omplete the conversations.
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1 I'm ooking for Susan.
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So, what do y o u do?
Excuse me. I'm ooking for he supervisor.
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What about maintenance? Do crane operators maintain heir
cranes?
Do y o u now where Manuel and Carlos are?.
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Are y o u ooking for Ken?
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What does Ahmed do?
a) They're over there. They're taking a break.
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b) He's itting over there. Look, he's waving.
c) She's n the imber yard with Janet. They're checking stock.
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d) He's an electrician.
e) Yes, I am. Is he here?
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f) I'm a building inspector. I check systems in new uildings.
g) In general, yes. But mechanics help, too.
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