Donatella Bottero

Raffaella Beolé

L’argomento.
 Il testo è rivolto agli studenti dei corsi di studio a indirizzo “Costruzioni, Ambiente e Territorio” e “Architettura e Ambiente”.
 Gli argomenti trattati sono strettamente collegati alle discipline di studio del triennio: ecologia e salvaguardia del territorio, materiali da costruzione e sicurezza nei cantieri di lavoro, bioedilizia, progettazione e realizzazione di edifici, tecniche e strumenti per la restituzione grafica
 di progetti e rilievi, problematiche urbanistiche, conoscenza della storia dell’architettura con riferimenti specifici all’architettura moderna e contemporanea.

Module 1 - The environment

1 Ecology

2 Pollution

3 Energy sources

Mapping your mind

Vocabulary

Grammar • Expressing present time in English

Listening • Water for life

Speaking • The last drop

Writing • Applying for a summer job

Film • Avatar

Green Economy

Module 2 - Bio and Man-made construction

1 Landscapes

2 Eco-design

3 Building materials

Grammar • Expressing past time in English

Listening • The vertical forest

Speaking • Ten energy saving tips for your house

Writing • How to write a complaint letter

Film • A Little Chaos

Classification of common rock

Module 3 - Surveying

1 Progession and equipment

2 Mapping

Grammar • Expressing future time in English

Listening • Becoming a surveyor

Speaking • Meet a surveyor

Writing • Working as a surveyor

Film • The Englishman Who Went up a Hill but Came down a Mountain

James Cook

Module 4 - House planning

1 Designing

2 Building elements

3 Technical systems

4 Building renovation and restoration

Grammar • The Passive Form

Listening • Casa Loma, Toronto

Speaking • Lower your fuel bill with a grant

Writing • Looking for a new house

Film • The Money Pit

Edward Hopper: the painter of American urban landscape

Module 5 - Public works

1 Roads and public transports

2 Education, culture and entertainment

3 Recreation and sport

Grammar • Compounds

Listening • The London Stadium

Speaking • A radio debate: train or plane?

Writing • Assessing a school building

Film • Once Upon a Time in the West

John Steinbeck: the voice of American rural workers

Module 6 - The workplace

1 Civil engineering

2 Architecture and architects

3 Safety in the yard

Grammar • Comparatives and Superlatives

Listening • Safety test

Speaking • An interview

Writing • Writing a cover letter

Film • The Architect

Earthquakes

Module 7 - Settlements

1 Urbanisation

2 History of city planning

Grammar • Prefixes and Suffixes

Listening • Dubai: a city of contrasts

Speaking • Liverpool: a real urban renaissance

Writing • City or countryside?

Film • Manhattan

The Olympic Games

Module 8 - History of architecture

1 From the beginnings to the 18th century

2 Architecture of the 19th century

3 The masters of modern architecture

4 Contemporary architecture

Grammar • Connectors

Listening • Art Deco in America

Speaking • Sightseeing modern architecture

Writing • A school trip to Barcelona

Film • Medici: Masters of Florence

Proportions: the Golden Ratio

Writing HOW TO WRITE A LETTER OF COMPLAINT When writing a letter of complaint you should:   describe your problem and the outcome you want   include key dates, such as when you purchased the goods or services and when the problem occurred   identify what action you ve already taken to fix the problem and what you will do if you and the seller cannot resolve the problem   ask for a response within a reasonable time   attach a copy of any supporting relevant documentation such as a receipt or invoice. LETTER OF COMPLAINT TEMPLATE [Your name] ..................................................................................................... [Your address] ..................................................................................................... [Email and/or phone] ...................................................................................................... Dear Manager COMPLAINT ABOUT ............................................................................................................................. [INSERT NAME OF PRODUCT OR SERVICE] PURCHASED AT ............................................................. [INSERT BUSINESS NAME] ON .................................................................... [INSERT DATE] State that you have a problem with goods or services bought from the business at a particular location and date and that you want the problem fixed. Explain the key details of the problem including when you discovered it and any other steps you ve already taken to get it fixed, such as a telephone call or a visit to the store. Note who you spoke to and any results of your efforts. State that you have enclosed copies of relevant documents, such as a receipt of bank statement for proof of purchase. State the steps you want the business to take to fix the problem. State that you expect to hear from the business with a solution by ................................................... [insert date or within 10 days]. Describe what you intend to do if the business fails to fix the problem   such as making a formal complaint to the consumer protection agency in your country. List your business and after hours contact details. Yours sincerely .............................................................................. [Your name] Enclosed: Copy of the receipt for .................................................................. [insert name of product or service] ACTIVITIES 1 76 Now write a letter of complaint using the following details, completing it with your personal data. Business name: Electroshoponline Goods: box of 24 fluorescent bulbs type XL60W Purchased online on: May 12th Problem: 4 bulbs are not working, discovered when opened the box, tested the bulbs Steps taken: phone call to customer care, spoken to Mr Spencer Enclosed: receipt of bank statement You want: whole box to be replaced. Module 2 SCAFFOLDING 

A LITTLE CHAOS A SYNOPSYS The year is 1682. Sabine De Barra, is a talented landscape designer who works in the gardens and countryside of France. One day, she is unexpectedly invited to the court of King Louis XIV. The King s landscape artist André Le Notre is initially disturbed by Sabine s distinctive eye and forward-thinking nature, but then he chooses her to build one of the main gardens at the King s new Palace of Versailles. With time, Le Notre recognizes the value of a little chaos in Sabine s work. While pushing herself and her workers PRODUCTION UK 2014 to complete the Rockwork Grove as an outdoor ballroom, Sabine has to face the rivalries and intricate DIRECTOR Alan Rickman etiquette of the court. As she challenges gender STARRING Katie Winslet (Sabine De and class barriers, she surprisingly gains the trust Barra), Mattias Schoenaerts of the King himself and is supported by the King s (André Le Notre), Alan brother, Philippe. As she gradually comes to terms Rickman (King Louis XIV), with a tragedy in her past, Sabine s professional and Stanley Tucci (Philippe, the personal interactions with André bring out honesty, King s brother) compassion, and creativity in both of them. BEFORE VIEWING 1. After reading the synopsis, surf the net to find information about King Louis XIV. 2. The Royal Gardens of Versailles are among the most famous in the world, but there are some beautiful and well known gardens in Italy too. Can you name any of them? 3. What kind of activities do you think took place in the Royal Gardens of Versailles? FILM CLIP 1 Now watch the film clip and decide if the following statements are true or false. T 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2 F Le Notre agrees with Monsieur Sualem s and Monsieur De Ville s opinions on the King s demands. The soil is rich in water at Versailles. Madame De Barra will not need much help with the project. Le Notre has implemented Madame De Barra s sketch. Madame De Barra knows about the intended use of the area. Le Notre is confident about Madame De Barra s skills as a gardener. Madame De Barra will have as much time as she needs. Madame De Barra will have to keep to the budget. Watch the film clip again and answer the questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. What are Monsieur Sualem and Monsieur De Ville building? Why? What will Madame De Barra have to consider in her work? What is the attitude of Monsieur Sualem and Monsieur De Ville to the requests of the King? What does Le Notre say about the landscape? What number is Madame De Barra s project? Is the area concerning the project a hill? What kind of garden do they want to build? ONLINE RESOURCES How will the area be used?   After viewing activities   The Royal Gardens of Versailles BIO AND MAN-MADE CONSTRUCTIONS Module 2 77 

Il testo per studenti di “Costruzioni, Ambiente e Territorio” tratta ecologia, bioedilizia, sicurezza nei cantieri, progettazione, urbanistica.

New Landscapes

English for the Construction Industry, the Environment and Design

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