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1 The onstruction ndustry
Finding out more S p e a k i n g e x e r c i s e 3 p a g e 6
S t u d e n t B
Read these letters to Student A. Write the letters Student A says. What do the
letters mean?
PPE H V kg POL
PPE = personal protection equipment
HV = high voltage
kg = kilogram
POL = petrol, oil, lubricants

2 Trades

T r a d e s a n d training S p e a k i n g e x e r c i s e 7 p a g e 13
S t u d e n t B
Read about a training institute in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and underline
the key information.

The institute is 24 years old and has over 1,000 students.The first year of training
is general and includes training on basic tools and equipment, health and safety
and algebra. In the second year apprentices specialise in one trade: construction
electrician, painting and decorating, concrete specialist, heating, ventilation and
air conditioning technician, indoor plumbing, roofing or residential glazing.The
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training takes three years o complete and includes on-the-job experience.
3 Heavy equipment

C o n t r o l s a n d S p e a k i n g e x e r c i s e 3 p a g e 24
e q u i p m e n t

4 Building supplies

Materials S p e a k i n g e x e r c i s e 10 p a g e 31
S t u d e n t B
Read the list on the opposite page. The items are in stock in the storeroom. Answer
Student A's questions. Then ask to b o r r o w the items y o u need.

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