Language Practice 5

Civil Engineers

Civil engineers design and build tall structures and build tall structures and large buildings such as multi-story parking lots, train stations, and even the Olympic stadium. They consider many factors in the design process for example, construction costs; expected lifetime of a project; government regulations, and potential environmental hazards.

In the United States civil engineering is grouped into seven specialty areas: structural, environmental, geotechnical, water resources, transportation, construction, and urban planning. The work of civil engineers is important because they create infrastructures that help support our everyday life.

A 2009 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers shows that the initial salary for civil engineers with a Bachelor's degree is $52,048. Students who want to become civil engineers must develop skills in physics, mathematics, and TI.

I. Lee y encuentra cognados. Escribe una lista en tu hoja de trabajo. Elige 5 cognados y escribe 5 oraciones.

II.Answer the following questions.
a. What does a civil engineer do?
b. Why is the work of civil engineer important?
c. What is the initial salary for civil engineers?
d. What skills does a civil engineering student need to develop?

III. Elige un area de ingenieria de tu interes, y completa las preguntas.

a. What does a ___________ engineer do?
b. Why is the work of a __________ engineer important?
c. What is the initial salary for a ___________ engineer?
d. What skills does a ____________ engineer need to develop?

IV. Redacta un parrafo informativo de 35 a 45 palabras sobre el area de ingenieria que elegiste.