ROUND-UP 1 Choose the right option (a, b, c or d) to complete the sentences. 1. A foundation transfers the loads from the ............................................ a. ground to the structure c. structure to the ground b. walls to the ground d. structure to the wall 2. Thatched roofs ............................................ a. are made of metal b. need stainless steel nails c. may be of different colours d. have excellent insulating properties 3. The safety rules for designing a staircase specify the ............................................ a. height of the entire stairs c. depth and width of treads b. length of the handrails d. materials the stairs are made up of 4. The most common method of heat generation in a house ............................................ a. involves combustion of fossil fuels in a furnace c. is a HVCA b. is a fireplace burning wood d. includes solar panels only 5. The DWV system ............................................ a. carries clean water to the bathroom b. carries drinking water to the kitchen c. carries away used water to the sewers d. is a new technological system in smart homes 6. The National Trust ............................................ a. is a British private organisation which deals with historical architecture conservation b. is an American public organisation which deals with historical architecture conservation c. was founded by William Morris d. is a brand of surveying tools used in historical architecture conservation 2 Answer the following questions. 1. What is the first step when constructing foundations? ......................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. What are the different parts of a roof? .................................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. What is the purpose of a gas detector? ................................................................................................................................................................................. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. What does a solar thermal system work? ............................................................................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5. How does floor heating work? ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6. What is the advantage of home automation? ................................................................................................................................................................ ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 170 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION