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7 Match 1-5 to a-e to make sentences.
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1 If he materials are late, we can't a) need more bricks.
2 If we expect bad weather, we allow b) of business.
3 If we want a ten-foot wall, we c) start work.
4 If we don't make a profit, we are out d) for stoppages.
5 If ou have a large project, estimating e) becomes quite complex.
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8 Complete these sentences using our own ideas.
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1 If you want o prevent accidents, ...
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2 If ron gets wet, ...
3 If I have a problem, ...
Reading 9 Read he email and answer these questions.
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1 Who is the email from?
2 Who is the email to?
3 What is the enquiry about?

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To: info@martinipools.org
From: f.ali@pjk.com

Dear Mr Martini,
I would like to build a swimming pool in my garden. Please can you contact me to
discuss how much it will cost? My telephone number is below.
Many thanks and best regards,
Fareed Ali

10 List the things he contractor needs o find out before producing an estimate.
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Listening 11 Listen to the conversation about building the swimming pool. Acid to
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12 Listen again. Answer these questions.
1 How long will he pool be?
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2 How deep will t be at he deepest end?
3 Will the pool have steps?
4 What type of ground is on the site?
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5 How long will he project take?
Speaking 13 Imagine a friend asks you o help him estimate the costs for building a garage
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on the side of his house. List the things he needs o consider in his estimate.
Then compare ideas with a partner.
dimensions - First of all, we need to know the exact dimensions of the garage,
utilities - We need to check electrical requirements.

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