Unit:3

Paving Sidewalks
 Group member

NY SAMNANG SOWATH WILLY UK PE CHUY SOVANNDA

KOEURN KEOVANNAK
 Table of contents
Reading Vocabulary
1 2
Paving company

3 Exercises 4 game
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Reading
Get Ready!
Before you read the passage, talk
about these questions.

1. What are some decorative type of pavement?

2. What are most sidewalks made up of?


Jackson & Sons
P A V I N G C O M P A N Y
Our services are ideal for both city
planners and home owners. We work with city officials
to lay pavement in public spaces. We are also available
for paving projects at private homes. Call us today if
you are seeking paving experts at the right price. What
can we pave? We can help you to pave everything from
public sidewalks to private patios. What materials do
we use? Our most common paving materials are
concrete paving slabs. We have both hydraulically-
pressed slabs and open-mold slabs available. For more
decorative projects, we also occasionally use cobbles.
What are our methods?
For concrete slabs, we use
different methods, depending on
the specific project. Methods
include the whole-bed method, the
dry method, and the five-spot
method. Normal block paving is
available, but we can also use
interlocking paving for a more
interesting look. We use many
different bonding patterns, and
you can speak with us to
determine which pattern is right
for your project. We always
complete a consultation at the site
prior to beginning a project. In
this way we can ensure that our
methods match your needs.
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Vocabulary
Open-mold slab
Interlocking paving
Hydraulically-pressed slab
Five-spot method
lay
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Exercise
Read the website about paving. Then, choose the correct answers.

1. What is the purpose of the website?

A to explain various paving services offered
B to give advice about choosing slabs
C to compare different paving companies
D to describe the five-point paving method
2. Why are cobbles used for paving projects?
A They give projects a more decorative look
B They are cheaper than traditional slabs.
C They are best for private home projects.
D They are easier to lay than traditional slabs.
3. What is true of the company?
A It works only on city projects.
B It uses cobbles more than paving slabs.
C It has multiple types of slab available.
D It creates interesting patterns with block paving.
Vocabulary
Match the words or phrases (1-6) with the definitions (A-F)

A. a paving slab that is manufactured with a pressing process

B. to install concrete
C. a paving slab that is manufactured without a pressing process
D. a way to lay slabs by using five points of mortar
E. a piece of concrete that is used to pave a road or sidewalk
F. is a way to pave an area by using blocks with irregular or uneven shapes that
interlock in a pattern

1. C open-mold slab
2. F Interlocking paving
3. E Paving slab
4. A hydraulically-pressed slab
5. D five-spot method
6. B lay
Read the sentence pairs. Choose which word or phrase best fits each blank.

1. cobble / block paving

A. Block paving is the most common way to put down slabs.
B. Use cobble for the patio to create a unique pattern .
2. dry method/whole-bed method
A. Water is not added to a mix in the dry method .
B. The whole-bed method uses a wet mixture to put down slabs.
3. sidewalk/bonding pattern
A. The sidewalk had to be repaired because of the crack.
B. The bonding pattern can change the way the project looks.
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Game