1 / 21

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT- VOCABULARY PRESENTATION FOR ENG 205 COURSE WEEK

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT- VOCABULARY PRESENTATION FOR ENG 205 COURSE WEEK 13. FUTURE HOMES.

lok
Download Presentation

CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT- VOCABULARY PRESENTATION FOR ENG 205 COURSE WEEK

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES -ENGLISH UNIT- VOCABULARY PRESENTATION FOR ENG 205 COURSE WEEK 13

  2. FUTURE HOMES

  3. I. Prediction: Work in pairs. Discuss these predictions about future homes. Decide if they will happen within 15 or 75 years, or never. Think of the reasons. p.49 1. Many people will live in houses floating on the sea. 2. Homes will produce their own water supply throughcondensation. 3. At least 25% of homes will be self-sufficient in power. 4. We will develop a house which is disaster-proof, capableof withstanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and flooding. 5. Houses will be constructed largely from plastic.

  4. p. 49 6. Houses will require very little maintenance such as painting. 7. Many homes will be built underground or in partunderground. 8. You will be able to move internal walls and change the color of the rooms. 9. Houses will generate their own electricity. 10. Houses will have zero emissions.

  5. VOCABULARY -Listening-

  6. insulated (adj) : Word Formation : insulate (v), insulation (n) Definition: to be covered by something with a special material so that heat, electricity, or sound cannot escape through it Synonyms :protected Antonym : unprotected Collocations : - Ex:Well-insulated houses can be heated easily in winter. Ex:Earth-homes are well-insulated: they are warm in winter and cool in summer. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  7. durable (adj) : Word Formation : durability (n) Definition: remaining in good condition for a long time Synonyms : enduring, long-lasting Antonym : weak Collocations : durable goods / fabric / materials Ex:Architectures should build durable buildings that can last for many years. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  8. masonry (n) : Word Formation : mason (n) Definition:the parts of a building that are made of bricks or stone The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone, marble, granite, travertine,limestone,and concrete block. Synonyms : brickwork, stonework, craft of mason Antonym : - Collocations : - Ex:Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  9. support (v) : Word Formation : support (n), supportive (adj) Definition: to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling Synonyms : assist Antonym :- Ex:The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars. Ex:The base of a building should be strong enough to support the rest of the building. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  10. resist (v) : Word Formation : resistance (n),resistant (adj) Definition: 1.to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation. 2. to withstand the action or effect of: to resist spoilage. Synonyms : withstand Antonym :- Ex:Many high buildings in Japan can resist large scale earthquakes. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  11. VOCABULARY -Reading-

  12. roof-panel (n) : Definition: a roofing system efficient in thermal comfort, fire behaviour, hygrometry and sound insulation. Roof panels are manufactured in various degrees of thicknesses and lengths and they are installed parallel to the roof slope fastened along the side edges. Ex: Besides being a great way to conserve nonrenewable resources such as oil, gas, and coal, using solar roof panels reduce the cost of energy consumption. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  13. dwelling (n) : Word Formation: dwell (v), dweller (n) Definition: a house or place to live in Synonyms : residence, house Ex:There is an estimated shortfall of some five million dwellings across the country. Ex:She dwelt in remote parts of Asia for many years. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  14. subterranean (adj) : Word Formation : subterraneous (adj), subterraneanly (adv), subterraneously (adv) Definition: under the ground Synonyms : underground Collocations : subterranean passages a subterranean river Ex:In cold countries such as Canada and Austria, there are many subterranean passages to protect people from cold in winter. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  15. submerge (v) : Word Formation : submersion (n) Definition:to go below the surface of the sea or a river or lake Synonyms : submerse Ex:The submarine submerged when enemy planes were sighted. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT

  16. II. Listen to Peter Carpenter, a designer of earth homes, and tick the advantages he mentions.p.49 √ a. long life expectancy b. better energy savings than other designs c. architecturally exciting inside d. condensation is not a problem e. proof against earthquakes f. does not contribute to, and is less affected by global warming g. costs no more – maybe less – to build than a conventional house h. unaffected by wind and weather √ √

  17. I. kind to the environment j. provides greater security k. no draughts – minimum infiltration l. exceptionally low fire risk, so lower insurance premiums m. construction possible on steep slopes n. usually provides low visual impact o. very little structural maintenance p. quiet and private, but light and airy √ √

  18. READING p.50-51

  19. Reading p. 50-51 I. Would you consider living underground? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of this? II. You are going to read an article about a different approach to building. Eight paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the paragraphs A-I the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra paragraph which you don’t need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0).

  20. Exercise I: Answer the questions according to the text you read (“Going Underground”) p.51 1. Why are underground houses unpopular? 2. What is Geotropolis project? Underground has been associated with incarceration , burial and evil. Also the lack of sun, ground, sky and horizon can make people depressed, hostile and anxious. It is the project of a future underground city in Tokyo.

  21. 3.What are the plans of Japanese constructors to fight with the negative effects of livingunderground? 4. What are the buildings that do not needwindows and can be built underground? Rotating prisms in skylights will follow the Sun above Geotropolis and reflect light down a huge shaft onto underground gardens, giving people the illusion that they are above ground. Also, scientists at Japan’s Shimizu Corporation have developed “space creation systems” that mix light, sounds, breezes and aromas from the outside world. Cinemas, supermarkets and warehouses.

More Related