lunes, 27 de abril de 2026

3.4. Explaining Jointing and Fixing Techniques

Vocabulary Wallchart Presentation of Jointing and Fixing Techniques

Exercise 10a on page 26

Exercise 10b on page 26

https://wordwall.net/resource/112385429

Exercise 10c on page 26

Exercise 10d on page 26

https://wordwall.net/resource/112385902

3.3. UHP Waterjet Cutting Machines

Vocabulary Presentation of UHP Waterjet Cutting Machines:

https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/IQBoIY-XFRT4TIe99-Mn232aAehj_oAdIgNTYj4tnuDY5Lk?e=Db5mdJ

Collaborative Reading of the text in part 7a on page 25

Vocabulary Reading Exercise 7a on page 25

https://wordwall.net/resource/112249510

Listening Exercise from the Video

Video Listening Exercise Worksheet

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/nGlaJnr_v3D

Listening Exercise b on page 25

https://wordwall.net/resource/112252629

Exercise c on page 25

https://wordwall.net/resource/112252996

Written and Oral Practice: Do a research in teams in relation to a company which uses an assigned UHP Waterjet Cutting Machine to be presented to the rest of the class in a infographic including the company name, its location, a general description and what it offers. Also, the cutting machine type, how it works and the products or services for which this machine used. Finally, the key benefits and why choosing that machine type.

viernes, 24 de abril de 2026

3.2. Explaining and assessing manufacturing techniques

Vocabulary Presentation of machining operations used in manufacturing involving metalworking:

https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/IQCLIUdxNeE3T77qu2ktXMnPAVjDUdddeh5x358YBnDKfbw?e=c7zlsF

Listening Exercise 6a on page 24

Recording for the Listening Exercise 6a on page 24

https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/IQCg_FJg7AyVQYU7cmOL74v2AY-wxHkCVtiHSxX2U8awJg4?nav=eyJyZWZlcnJhbEluZm8iOnsicmVmZXJyYWxBcHAiOiJPbmVEcml2ZUZvckJ1c2luZXNzIiwicmVmZXJyYWxBcHBQbGF0Zm9ybSI6IldlYiIsInJlZmVycmFsTW9kZSI6InZpZXciLCJyZWZlcnJhbFZpZXciOiJNeUZpbGVzTGlua0NvcHkifX0&e=Ch7XJq

Vocabulary Exercise 6b on page 24

Vocabulary Presentation of Machine Parts for Cutting Operations:

https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/IQB_OCO2kc-FTI8w1gCSQHTJAXHYFD1kmxPm6rNj6PQ5iEQ?e=jM7xsR

Exercise c on page 24

martes, 21 de abril de 2026

3.1. Describing component shapes and features

Vocabulary Presentation

Vocabulary Exercise

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/26315128/electricity-vocabulary

Listening Exercise 2c on page 22

Word formation of Adjectives

🔹 1. Adjectives Formed from Nouns

These describe quality, relation, or composition.

1.1. -al / -ial

Meaning: related to / concerning

structure → structural
industry → industrial

1.2. -ous

Meaning: full of / having the quality of

danger → dangerous
pore → porous

1.3. -ful

Meaning: full of / having

use → useful
power → powerful

1.4.-less

Meaning: without / lacking

power → powerless
wire → wireless

1.5. -y

Meaning: characterized by / full of

noise → noisy
cloud → cloudy

1.6. -ic

Meaning: related to / characteristic of

atom → atomic
energy → energetic

1.7. -ical

Meaning: related to / having the nature of (more formal than -ic)

logic → logical
theory → theoretical

1.8. -ary

Meaning: related to / connected with

revolution → revolutionary
moment → momentary

1.9. -ish

Meaning: somewhat / having the quality of (often approximate)

green → greenish
child → childish

🔸 2. Adjectives Formed from Verbs

These describe function, capability, or result of an action.

2.1. -ive

Meaning: having the quality of / tending to / causing

act → active
respond → responsive

2.2. -able / -ible

Meaning: capable of / able to be

predict → predictable
access → accessible

2.3. -ed (past participle adjectives)

Meaning: having been / affected by an action

connect → connected
program → programmed

Collaborative Online Exercise of Word formation of Adjectives Online Exercise

https://englishsmarts.com/2025/10/09/word-formation-exercise-adjectives-b1/

Individual Exercise d on page 23

Exercise 3b on page 23

Exercise 4a on page 23

lunes, 20 de abril de 2026

2.7. Discussing quality issues

Listening Exercise b on page 19

Exercise c on page 19

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/111585923

Vocabulary Presentation

https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/IQD9YzwShUqWTZaurYNv6DdpAaT70oaNI96WillQw3QsweE?e=ioCNT9

Exercise 13a on page 20

Adverbs of Degree in Civil Engineering

Adverbs of degree are widely used in civil engineering communication to describe how much, how strong, or to what extent something occurs—especially when interpreting results, discussing performance, or summarizing observations.

In civil engineering writing, adverbs of degree can be arranged on a spectrum—from strong intensifiers (amplifying magnitude) to softeners (reducing or hedging the statement). This helps you control how forceful or cautious your technical language sounds.

🔥 → 🌱 Spectrum: Intensifiers to Softeners

🔴 Strong Intensifiers (maximum emphasis)

These express very high degree or severity.

extremely
highly
severely
critically
completely
totally

Examples:

The structure is severely damaged.
The slope is extremely unstable.

👉 Use carefully—these sound strong and sometimes alarming.

🟠 Moderate Intensifiers (clear but controlled)

These indicate noticeable but not extreme change.

significantly
considerably
substantially
markedly

Examples:

Stress increased significantly near the joint.
Load capacity is considerably reduced.

👉 Common in reports and analysis discussions.

🟡 Neutral / Mid-Level Degree

These express balanced or average extent.

moderately
fairly
reasonably
relatively

Examples:

The soil is moderately compressible.
The design is relatively efficient.

👉 Useful when comparing conditions.

🟢 Weak Softeners (low degree)

These reduce intensity and indicate minor effects.

slightly
marginally
barely
somewhat

Examples:

The beam is slightly deflected.
Strength is marginally reduced.🔵 Strong Softeners / Hedging (very cautious language)

These are used when uncertainty or approximation is involved.

almost
nearly
approximately
practically

Examples:

The project is nearly complete.
The value is approximately 50 kN.

👉 Common in early-stage analysis or reporting.

⚖️ Key takeaway

Intensifiers → emphasize risk, severity, or performance
Softeners → reduce certainty or indicate small effects

👉 In civil engineering, always balance them with quantitative data:

❌ The stress is very high
✅ The stress is 250 MPa (exceeding allowable limit)

Exercise b on page 21

Exercise d on page 21

miércoles, 15 de abril de 2026

2.6. Specifying and describing properties

What is this glove made of?

What do you know about Kevlar?

Collaborative Reading

Individual Exercise c on page 18

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/111445638

Vocabulary Presentation

Collaborative Exercise 9a on page 18

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/111445942

Individual Exercise b on pages 18 and 19

Listening Exercise of True or False

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/yeU72crJR0x

Vocabulary Presentation for Exercise 10a on page 19

https://lasallecancun-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/dc0519_lasallecancun_edu_mx/IQDyq9W2NknTSYBDDFMzzheDAb9YGpUvnoqNe02k9ACxHYQ?e=gZZKAT

viernes, 10 de abril de 2026

Oral Presentation Task: Composite Materials in Civil Engineering Structures

🎤 Oral Presentation Task: Composite Materials in Civil Engineering Structures

Task Title

“Material Composition and Origin in a Civil Engineering Structure”

Introduction (for students)

In civil engineering, structures such as beams, bridges, and slabs rely on composite materials to achieve strength, durability, and efficiency. Engineers must clearly describe:

what a structure comprises (its components), and
what materials it is made of and made from

This task focuses on applying correct terminology to real civil engineering items.

Task Description

Choose a civil engineering structure or component that uses a composite material and deliver a presentation explaining:

its structural composition,
the materials used, and
how those materials are produced

You must use correct engineering language throughout.

⏱️ Duration

5–8 minutes presentation
2–3 minutes Q&A

📌 Required Structure

1. Structure Introduction

What is the structure?
What is its function?

Example:

“A reinforced concrete beam is a structural element used to support loads in buildings and bridges.”

2. Structural Composition

What components make up the structure?

✅ Required language:

“The structure comprises…”
“It consists of…”

Example:

“The beam comprises concrete and steel reinforcement. It consists of a concrete matrix and embedded steel bars.”

3. Material Description

What materials are used?

✅ Required language:

“The structure is made of…”

Example:

“The beam is made of reinforced concrete.”

4. Material Origin and Processing

How are the materials produced?

✅ Required language:

“The concrete is made from…”

Example:

“Concrete is made from cement, sand, aggregate, and water, while the steel bars are made from iron ore.”

5. Engineering Application

Where and/or how is used?

6. References

Sources

Example Oral Presentation: Material Composition and Origin in a Reinforced Concrete Beam

Introduction

Today I am going to present a reinforced concrete beam, which is a common civil engineering structural element. A beam is used to support loads from slabs, walls, or roofs and transfer them safely to columns or walls. This example is important because a reinforced concrete beam is a composite engineering item: it combines concrete and steel so that the two materials work together.

1. Item Image and Name

Reinforced Concrete Beam

2. Structural Composition

The reinforced concrete beam comprises a concrete body and steel reinforcement.

It consists of concrete, longitudinal steel bars and steel stirrups

The bottom steel bars are placed in the tension zone of the beam, where tensile stresses are highest. The stirrups are placed along the beam to resist shear forces and help hold the main bars in position.