ROUND-UP 1. Fill in the text with a suitable word for each blank space. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. building • disciplines • earthquake • environment • Geology • hazard • jobs • pollution • quality • stability Civil Engineering is a profession that includes the design, construction and safeguarding of the 1. ___________. Engineering is related to the knowledge of other 2. ___________, such as Mechanics, 3. ___________, Materials Science and Hydrology. It has many sub-fields, such as surveying and construction engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering and 4. ___________ engineering. Surveying and Construction Engineering involves the planning and execution of the designs from the site development to the 5. ___________. Environmental engineers can be involved with 6. ___________ reduction, green engineering and industrial ecology. Structural engineering takes into account the stiffness and 7. ___________ of the structure. Earthquake engineering deals with the mitigation of earthquake 8. ___________. 2. Answer the following questions. What are quantity surveyors responsible for? What duties does the position typically involve? What is the role of a site engineer? What natural ability is needed to be an architect? What can good design improve? What are accidents on the workplace often caused by? 3. Choose the right option. Earthquake engineering deals with ___________ the effects of earthquakes. a. studying and analysing b. studying and analysing ___________ to reduce damage c. analysing ___________ to find design solutions d. foreseeing Seismic loading is ___________. a. the application of an earthquake-generated shake-up to a structure b. a type of earthquake c. the resistance of a structure to an earthquake d. the intensity of a seismic wave The stages in the work of an interior designer are ___________. a. different according to the type of building b. different according to the type of work c. almost the same in any type of work d. different according to the designer A signboard provides information or instructions using a combination of shapes, ___________. a. symbols and writing b. colours, symbols and writing c. colours and symbols d. colours and writing