1、Unit 12 Sick BuildingWord to noteDizziness 2; emit 8; inhalation 7; morale 9; mould 3; sinusitis 4; spore 5; susceptible 1; vulnerable 6Understanding the textsPart A: Sequencing of informationc) causes of problem effects of problem prevention of problemText 1 Line 6 Interviewer: So, what causes sick
2、 building syndrome, Mr. Fan? (CAUSES)Text 2 Line4 Interviewer: were here to discuss the question of what might happen to employees who work in a sick building. (EFFECTS)Text 2 Line 10 Interviewer: So, sick leave is clearly one negative effect of working in a sick building, Text 3 Line6 Interviewer:
3、by considering possible ways of preventing employees from getting sick? (PREVENTION)Part B: Organization of informationText 1statementsNo, the factor of the age of a building is mentioned before sources of radioactivity. No, the final factor discussed is how paper can attract mould.Text 2statementsN
4、o, high staff turnover indicates low staff morale.No, they are discussed in some details.Text 3statementsNo, it is not a common problem. It is raised to question Professor Lis claims that steps can be taken to prevent SBS.No, electromagnetic radiation from computers is also discussed.No, carpets are
5、 mentioned because they store dust and dirt which can present health problems for some employees.Developing your skillsPart A: Writing summaries: further practiceCausesSourcesEffects on Health of Employeesdust, debris, mould spores from stored paper, and chemical pollution from fumes from furniture
6、glues, cleaning fluids and insecticide spraysallergic reactions including breathing problems such as bronchitis and sinusitis, rashes, dry skin, fever, sore throat and coughingradon gas from ground building standing on and/or in the materials used to construct the building, and electromagnetic radia
7、tion from computer screen feelings of claustrophobia, depression and anxietyPart B: Scanning for specific information: further practiceImprove Your Working Environment!Internal air qualityl dont smoke-even in the toiletComputersl switch off the computer when not using itl dont sit at a computer for
8、more than an hour continuouslyDecoration l bring in some plantsl hang some favourite pictures on the office wallPart C; Organising information (into a flow chart): further practicepaper attracts water and becomes dampthe damp attracts mouldthe mould distributes its spores into the internal atmosphere the office3
