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UNIT one A BRIEF INTRODUCITON TO CIVIL ENGINEERING 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 2 Read and Think Part I Pre-reading task: What is civil engineering? What are the factors included in civil engineering? 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 2 Read and Think Part II Passage Civilsivl Engineeringendiniri土木工程 Para. 1 Civil engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction of structures, such as buildings and houses, dams, tunnels, bridges, canals(管槽 ), sanitation sniteinsystems(环境卫 生系统 )and the stationary steinri ( adj.固定的 ) parts(固定设施 )of transportation systems(交通系统 ) highways, airports, port facilities(港口设备 ), and roadbeds for railroads(火车轨道路基 ). 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 2 Read and Think Part II Passage Civil Engineering Para. 2 Among its subdivisions are structural engineering(结 构工程 ), dealing with permanent structures(永久结构 ); hydraulichaidr:lik engineering(水利工程 ), dealing with the flow of water(水流 )and other fluids; and environmental/sanitary engineering(环境或环卫工程 ), dealing with water supply(供水 ), water purificationpjurifikein (水的净化 ), and sewer systems(污水处理系统 ); as well as urban planning and design( 城市规划 ). 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 2 Read and Think Part II Passage Civil Engineering Para. 3 Civil engineering offers a particular challenge because almost every structure or system that is designed and built by civil engineers is unique（ 独一无二的） . One structure rarely duplicates another exactly. Even when structures seem to be identical（ 完全相同） , site requirements（ 选址的要求） or other factors generally result in modification（ 变更） . Large structures like dams, bridges, or tunnels may differ substantially from previous structures. 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 5 try to write Part I Read the sample carefully and simulate to write a short composition. Dear Sir or Madam, Im writing to apply the position that you advertised on newspaper several days ago. With an excellent achievement, I received my master degree of Civil Engineering in MIT about 2 years ago. I engaged in some designing work in an institute since I graduated from university. If I have the honor to meet you after this letter, I will bring my blueprints together with me. During working in that institute, I cooperated with my group members so well that we did many good jobs together. The reason why I want to quit is that I need a brand new working environment to improve my skills and know more friends outside. The payment, I think, is not the key factor for me to choose a job but the prospect. Hoping to hear from you soon, I am looking forward the meeting between us. Yours faithfully, Peter 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 graduate from bachelor major in apply for designing institute position designer assistant be skillful at / be excellent at blueprint Section 5 try to write Part I 你是一名土木工程专业的学士，申请珠海市设计院的 助理设计师的工作 。 毕业于 学士 专业 申请 设计院 职位 助理设计师 专长是 蓝图 try to write Part II 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Translate the following advertisement into Chinese A successful engineering consulting firm with expertise in civil design & planning needs an experienced Civil Engineer who has experience for waterfront projects. His duties include design drainage calculations, water distribution networks, roadway layouts & project management for all kinds of commercial and industrial projects, including for private & public clients. Requirements: - Bachelors degree - 2 to 3 years of related experience - registered Professional Engineer - familiarity with NYCDOT &/or NYSDOT! Salary depends on experience level, possible relocation assistance & position is located in midtown, Manhattan. Someone who is interested in the position is required to post the application letter that enclosed his or her resume before the end of this month. 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 3 Think and Speak Conversation2 建筑，建造 construct switch to P: In my opinion, the civil engineering is of importance for the modern society. I thirst for knowing more about that. What kind of things should be contained in such field? G: The whole society could not work well without the efforts offered by civil engineers and civil engineering. Civil engineering is all about creating, improving and protecting the environment in which we live. The skyscrapers, simply to say, which you can find all over our nation are designed and constructed by the Civil Engineers. 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 3 Think and Speak Conversation2 忧虑的，忧心的 anxious 转到 switch to P:Professor Green, I started out in electronic engineering originally, but now I intend to switch to civil engineering. Im so anxious that if I have made a correct decision. So, can you do me a little favor about that? G: First of all, welcome to join in this field. But I eager to know why you made such a decision? 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1 Section 3 Think and Speak Conversation2 switch to P: Well, it sounds be great! I think I have been made a correct decision. Your introducing made me feel more interested in this field. Thank you so much, professor! G: Youre welcome. I do hope you will do the good job in this field in the future. Thank You! 土木工程英语教材 UNIT 1