1、重庆科创职业学院2013 / 2014 学 年 度 第 1 学 期期末考试命题说明及试题审批表一、考试基本情况课程名称 建筑工程专业英语教材名稱 建筑工程专业英语使用教材出版社 冶金工业出版社 编著者 王欣 夏英姿考试班级 建筑工程 ZB1201-2，建筑工程 ZK1201命题教师 张秀珊 命题时间 2013.12.01考试方式 闭卷 笔试 上机开卷 口试 其他注：在集中组织的期末考试一般采用闭卷、笔试为主，其余考试、考查可进行各种考试方法的改革。考试限时60 分钟 90 分钟 120 分钟教师试做用时 45 分钟注：集中组织的期末考试规定考试时间为 90 分钟。教师用时应1/2 学生限时。
2、本试题卷别 卷 二、试题审批教研室意见系审批意见教务处审批院学术委员会三、试题双向分析表第一题 第二题 第三题 第四题 第五题 15 10 15 40 20章节题分分配Unit 1 Brief Introduction to Architecture 2 2 2 6 2 14Unit 2Building Materials 5 2 2 6 4 19Unit 3 Construction Budget 4 3 2 10 6 25Unit 4Building Construction 3 2 4 12 2 23Unit 5Safety in Construction 1 1 5 6 6 19各题型
3、分数分配 100重庆科创职业学院2013 2014 学年第 1 学期 建筑工程专业英语 课程期末考试试题答题纸适用班级：建筑工程 ZB1201-2，建筑工程 ZK1201考试方式：笔试、闭卷 考试限时：90 分钟题号 一 二 三 四 五 总分应得分 一、Match the English in column A with their Chinese equivalents in column B ，write the answers on the blank sheet. (每小题 1 分，共 15 分). B 卷题号题型题分内容章节Column A Column B1. waterproof
4、ing coatings a. 瓷砖2. laminated glass b. 预埋螺栓3. ceramic tile c. 泥瓦匠，砌砖工匠4. kitchen modules d. 丁形梁，T 字梁5. anti-rust paint e. 钛合金6. precast concrete f. 防水涂料7. T-beam g. 夹层玻璃8. insert bolt h. 天花板9. titanium alloy i. 水管和排水设施10. bricklayer j. 夹灰墙，泥笆墙11. glass fiber reinforced plastics k. 整体厨房12. plumbing
5、and drainage l. 防锈漆13. ceiling slab m. 预制混凝土14. wattle and daub n. 玻璃钢15. engineering plastic o. 工程塑料二、Translate the following phrases into English (每小题 1 分，共 10 分).16.承包人 _17. 估价单 _18. 正视图 _19. 内部空间 _20. 关键因素 _21.预算要素 _22.结构材料 _ _23.装饰材料 _24.超支 _ 25.首期付款 _三、Fill in the blanks with suitable words or
6、 expressions from the list given below，and change the form where necessary( 从下面方框中选择合适的词或表达，以其适当的形式填空) (每小题 1 分，共 15 分)（1）Preservation oversee rigorous internships diagrams document presentations specifications monitor internshipsArchitects are trained in many areas, from historic 26 to structural e
7、ngineering. Like doctors and lawyers, architects have completed university programs and lengthy 27 . In most parts of the world, architects must pass a series of 28 exams in order to be licensed. Architects usually draw simple 29 to show the link between spaces or activities, write business letters
8、and 30 all aspects of a project, make 31 to clients and manage their own offices and businesses. During the 32 phase, architects manage contract administration, 33 drawings and 34 , handle problems that arise on the job site and 35 work in progress.（2）Structural adhesives prehistoric mechanical Dura
9、bilityWood is the oldest of the 36 materials. It has been used since 37 times. Wood can be shaped with simple tools, and it can be easily fastened with nails, screws or 38 Wood contains certain natural defects such as knots, shakes, etc. and the strength is different along and across the grain, so i
10、t is made more uniform by using adhesives to bond multiple layers with the grain running in various directions. 39 is improved by better methods of pre-serving wood against biological attack and for retarding fire. Joints devices for joining wood structures have also been improved, notably by 40 mea
11、ns such as multiple nails, staplers, and bolts, or with adhesives.四、Reading comprehension（每小题 2 分，共 40 分） Passage OneQuestion41to 45 are based on the following passage, choose the best answer .A budget estimate is a financial plan for your entire design/build process. It is the dollar equivalent for
12、 all the work it takes to design and build your new home. You are Not expected to create this document accurately at the outset of your experience, so its best to begin with estimates and refine your financial plans as time goes by.The budget estimate for material and labor is a departure point for
13、considering the scope of drawings and specifications. These budgetary considerations begin early in the planning phase of the design and build process. Consider the initial study of costs as an exercise in the project feasibility. Based on your projection of costs for material and labor, the budgete
14、r should be able to weigh and consider the design/build options.The percentage estimate of hard costs is a ball park guess. It simply is a beginning point for determining if the amount you have to spend is even close to the house you want to build. One should realize that this is a very volatile est
15、imate. For instance, if you choose the Siemens brand refrigerator for your appliance package, then you might as well accept that once you complete your estimate, you will hold the price tag on a very high-end. luxury house. If you purchase the Aucma brand as your appliance package, then your estimat
16、e will result in a medium-priced, custom house. There is a cost range from economy, to modest, to custom, to luxury which correlates with the products and materials you choose to install in your home. Match material/ product choices with the price category in which you can afford to build.41. A budg
17、et estimate is a _plan for your entire design/build process.A. financial B. designC. buying materialsD. drawing42. Which one of the following is true according to the text? A. It is the labor equivalent for all the work it takes to design and build your new home. B. You are expected to create this d
18、ocument accurately at the outset of your experience C. Based on your projection of costs for material and labor, the budgeter should be able to weigh and consider the design/build options.D. If you choose the Siemens brand refrigerator for your appliance package, you will hold the price tag on a ver
19、y high-end, luxury house.43. What do “hard costs” include in build the house?A. laborB. materialC. labor and materialsD. drawing44. Which one of the following is the best translation of “a ball park”?A. 棒球场B. 大概，大约C. 球型公园D. 圆形停车场45. According to the text, how to match material/product choices with t
20、he price category_A. in which you can afford to buildB. in which the construction team suggestsC. in which you likeD. in which most people preferPassage Two Questions 46 to 50 are based on the following passage, choose the best answer .The materials used for the structural system of high-rise buildi
21、ngs are reinforced concrete and steel. Most American style skyscrapers have a steel frame, while residential tower blocks are usually constructed out of concrete.Although there is no precise definition that is universally accepted, various bodies have tried to define what “high-rise” means: The Inte
22、rnational Conference on Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings defined a high-rise as “any structure where the height can have a serious impact on evacuation”.The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary defines a high-rise as “a building having many stories”. reportedly accommodate hundreds of people. Al-
23、Muqaddasi in the 10th century described them as resembling minarets, while Nasir Khusraw in the early 11th century described some of them rising up to 14 stories, with roof gardens on the top storey complete with ox-drawn water wheels for irrigating them. By the 16th century, Cairo also had high-ris
24、e apartment buildings where the two lower floors were for commercial and storage purposes and the multiple stories above them were rented out to tenants.The skyline of many important medieval cities was dominated by large numbers of high-rising urban towers which fulfilled defensive, but also repres
25、entative purposes. The residential Towers of Bolognanumbered between 80 to 100 at a time, the largest of which still rise to 97.2 meters. In Florence, a law of 1251 decreed that all urban buildings should be reduced to a height of less than 26 meters, the regulation immediately put into effect. Even
26、 medium-sized towns such as San Gimignano are known to have featured 72 towers up to 51 meters height. The 16th century Yemeni city of Shibam is made up of over 500 tower houses, each one rising 5 to 11 storeys high, with each floor having one or two apartments. The city has the tallest mud building
27、s in the world, with some of them over 30 meters/100 feet high. Currently, the tallest high-rise apartment building in the world is Chicagos John Hancock Center, constructed under the supervision of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1969. The building has 100 stories and stands at 344 mete
28、rs tall. 46. The materials used for the structural system of high-rise buildings are _.A. reinforced concrete B. iron C. steel D. both A and C47. The limits of height set for multi-story buildings by several Roman emperors met with _.A. great success B. a warm welcome C. little success D. complete f
29、ailure48. Typically the upper stories of multi-story buildings were occupied by _. A. wealthy families B. lower classes C. shops D. prestigious families49. In Florence, a law of 1251 decreed that all urban buildings should be reduced to a height of less than 26 meters was _.A. carried out immediatel
30、y B. ignoredC. strongly opposed D. abolished finally 50. _ has the tallest mud buildings in the world.A. Fustat B. CairoC. Shibam D. ChicagoPassage ThreeQuestions 51to 55 are based on the following passage, decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the text.Build
31、ing a home is the process of constructing a home. Beginning with simple pre-historic shelters, home construction techniques have evolved to produce the vast multitude of living accommodations available today. The modern family home has many more systems and facets of construction.Before a successful
32、 house is finished, the following things must be considered:At first, a good idea of design must be produced including architectural design, floor layout and building code. Secondly, it is about the external construction such as foundation, frame construction, domestic water system, electrical wirin
33、g and retaining walls. A foundation (also called a groundsill) is a structure that transfers loads to the earth. Foundations are generally broken into two categories: shallow foundations and deep foundations. A shallow foundation is a type of foundation which transfers building loads to the earth ve
34、ry near the surface, rather than to a subsurface layer or a range of depths as does a deep foundation. Frame construction, usually called studs, provides a stable frame to which interior and exterior wall coverings are attached, and covered by a roof and sloping rafters. A retaining wall is a struct
35、ure that holds back soil or rock from a building, structure or area. Retaining walls prevent downslope movement or erosion and provide support for vertical or near-vertical grade changes.Thirdly, internal construction should be considered: ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning, electrical wiring,
36、telephone wiring, cable wiring, Ethernet wiring, insulation, flooring, walls，ceilings and so on. Ventilation is the intentional movement of air from outside a building to the inside which includes three types: mechanical or forced ventilation, natural ventilation and infiltration. Plumbing refers to
37、 a system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the distribution of potable water and the removal of waterborne wastes. Air conditioning is the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for thermal comfort. The term thermal insulation can refer to materials used to reduce the rate of he
38、at transfer, or the methods and processes used to reduce heat transfer.At last, it is the turn of finishing construction: cabinetry, furnishings, interior decorating, painting fixtures and appliances. Of course, how to make the room comfortable and beautiful depends on the owners.( ) 51. When buildi
39、ng a house, you should first take the building materials into consideration.( ) 52. A retaining wall holds back soil or rock from a building, structure or area and prevent downslope movement or erosion and provide support for vertical or near-vertical grade changes.( ) 53. A deep foundation is a typ
40、e of foundation which transfers building loads to the earth very near the surface.( ) 54. Ventilation is the intentional movement of air from outside a building to the inside which includes mechanical ventilation, natural ventilation and infiltration.( ) 55. How to make your room comfortable and bea
41、utiful depends on the designers choice.Passage FourQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage, decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the text.Imagine having a flexible career with $100,000-plus earning potential that you can train for and break int
42、o in only a matter of months. Real estate agents enjoy these benefits and more. No wonder becoming a real estate agent is such a popular choice with career changers.Real estate agents help people with buying, selling, or leasing homes, buildings, and land. Residential real estate agents specialize i
43、n working with homeowners, while commercial real estate agents deal with office space and buildings.Real estate agents make sure their clients have all the information they need to set selling prices, make offers, and negotiate a great deal. Real estate agents are paid a commission which is a percen
44、tage of the sale price of each transaction, so their earning potential is unlimited.Real estate agents receive enormous satisfaction from finding the perfect new home for their clients, or helping owners sell a home with little hassle and for a great price. If you love people and are rewarded by hel
45、ping them, you have discovered a career that will allow you to turn your passion into a real way to make a living.If you like to socialize, working as a real estate agent may not feel like real “work” to you. Much of the career involves meeting people, chatting, and building relationships. Also, rea
46、l estate is not a 9-5 job. Youll have the flexibility to set a work schedule that works for you. There is always money to be made in real estate, whether the real estate market is hot, cold, or steady. With rising household incomes, low interest rates, and affluent baby boomers looking for an altern
47、ative to the stock market, the real estate market experienced unprecedented growth in the past few years. The strong sellers market is now shifting to a more balanced one, so people who have been waiting to buy are now ready to reenter the market. As a real estate agent, you should learn: How to pre
48、qualify real estate clients to be sure they are ready to buy How to tour properties with your clients How to help real estate buyers determine an offer price How to present a real estate offer that is most likely to be accepted How to present your real estate services to potential sellers How to stage a home to sell more quickly How to market a home for sale using: The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Fliers and print ads Virtual tours How to host an o
