Info point: Materials Look at the pictures. Find things that are made of wood, metal and plastic. Make a list for each material. Compare your lists with a partner. Do you have the same things? What other things can you think of together? Match the types of wood /wooden material with the definitions. Use a dictionary if you need help. 1 2 3 4 5 6 veneer plywood softwood chipboard MDF hardwood A wood from deciduous trees (with leaves) B ‘medium density fibreboard’: a type of board made from very small pieces of wood that have been pressed and stuck together C a board consisting of several thin layers of wood stuck or glued together D wood from evergreen / conifer trees (with needles) E compressed wood chips mixed with resin or glue F a thin layer of decorative wood used to cover a cheaper material Complete the sentences with the highlighted words from 28a. 1 shrinks, splits and cracks less than plain wood. 2 is a smooth, easily machined, man-made wood. 3 Oak is an example of a . 4 The coffee table has an oak on the top. 5 Evergreen trees grow faster, so are cheaper than others. 6 is often used when appearance and strength are less important. Media task. Go on the internet and research softwood and hardwood trees. Find three examples of each. From the forest to the living room. Use the words below to write short sentences about the manufacturing process of a desk. Use passive forms. 1 forest /wood / cut /woodcutter 3 planks / sell / owner of the saw mill In the forest, wood is cut by the woodcutter. 4 desks /make / carpenter 2 saw mill / logs / turn into / planks 5 shop / desks / buy / customers 27 a A B D E C b 28 a b 29 30 77 Language skills Extras Explore 6 The story of stuff Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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