新视野商务英语视听说(第二版)下册 第一单元听力原文

Unit 1

2. Part 2 Listening Practice: Task 1

(1) I hope the noise isn’t bothering you?

It’s no bother!

(2) Why don’t we start at the workshop?

Sure. I’ll follow you.

(3) What did you think of our factory?

Very big and modern.

(4) What’s your overall impression?

I’m very favourably impressed.

(5) How big is your factory?

The multiplex of 9 buildings totals 767,708 square feet of floor area.

(6) What is your market share?

45%

(7) How many workers are there in your factory?

At present, there are 2,000 workers at the plant.

(8) Well, shall we have a break? You must be tired, having seen all of our plants all at once. Not really. But there is a lot to take in. Let’s have break!

(9) Are all the products available now?

Of course.We have good stock levels.

(10) Is there anything else you’d like to see?

I’d like to visit your research department.

Task 2-2

Richard: Good morning. Welcome to our company.

Thomas: Good morning. Thank you for your reception.

R: I’m Richard Black, the Sales Manager.

T: Nice to meet you, Richard. I’m Thomas Brown, the Purchasing Manager from ATC,

R: How was your journey?

T: Not woo bad. Thank you. Er… Let’s turn to business. Could you tell me how large the plant is? R: It covers an area of 25,000 square metres.

T: When was the plant set up?

R: In the early 1960s.

T: What are your newest products?

R: Here are some brochures about our product. Please look on Page 13; all the new products are listed there.

T: These products are pretty good. Could you briefly tell me about your production methods? R: Of course. I can show you our production systems on video.

T: OK. But if you don’t mind, I prefer seeing the factory for myself.

R: That’s fine. I was hoping you would. If you have enough time, we’ll be pleased to give you a tour.

T: That’s very kind of you. I’ve been looking forward to seeing your factory.

R: When can we arrange the tour? What time would be convenient for you?

T: I’m free tomorrow. There’s nothing like seeing products being produced firsthand.

R: That’s for sure. You’ll know all about them after the tour.

T: I hope to learn a lot from this visit.

Part 3. Language Focus A: Follow-up

Practice: Task 1

Richard: Thank you for coming today, Thomas. We can start any time you’re ready.

Thomas: Hello, Richard. I’m all set.

R: You said yesterday that you wanted to see the production line. The tour will last about an hour. T: No production.

R: First, you’ll have to put on this helmet, I’m afraid.

T: OK. But, this one seems a little small.

R: Please try this one.

T: That’s much better.

R: Well, this is our production shop. We will start with the assembly line.

T: That’s fine. I’ll just follow you.

R: Please stop me if you have any questions.

T: OK. I’d like to know if the assembly line is fully automated.

R: No, it’s half-automated.

T: What’s the monthly output?

R: 5,000 units per month. But we’ll be making 6,000 units at the beginning of November. T: That’s wonderful. What’s your usual percentage of rejects?

R: Only 1% in normal operations.

T: It’s amazing. How do you control the quality?

R: All products go through three checks during the whole manufacturing process.

T: How do you do that?

R: First, our workers will confirm the quality of each part according to the regulations at every point in the process. We also have computer-controlled equipment to test the quality of the semi-finished product and of the final product as well. Lastly, we send some products to our public quality-control centre for checking.

T: Wonderful. One more question: Is every part of the process, from the first stages to the finished product, carried out at this plant?

R: Absolutely. That keeps us competitive in the tough international market.

T: Is that where the finished products come off?

R: Yes.

Part 4.Video 1

P: Welcome to our Ford Rouge Factory tour. First, let me give you a brief introduction of Ford. Ford Motor manufactures and distributes automobiles in 200 markets across six continents. With about 300,000 employees and 108 plants worldwide, the company has core and affiliated automotive brands. The Ford Rouge Factory is located in the south of Detroit at the meeting of the Rouge and Detroit Rivers. The original Rouge complex is a mile and a half wide and more than a mile long. The multiplex of 93 buildings totals 15,767,708 square feet of floor area. Buildings include plants for tire-making stamping, engine casting, frame and assembly. A massive power plant produces enough electricity to light a city the size of nearby Detroit, and a soybean conversion plant turns soybeans into plastic auto parts. Our factory tour has four parts: First, you will take the Historic Driving Tour. Buses will transport you for a narrated tour past famous land marks and behind the scenes of this massive manufacturing complex. It will take approximately

20 to 30 minutes. Second is the Rare Historic Footage Viewing. Here you will see a short film of rare, never-before-seen historic footage. You will learn about the triumphs and tragedies surrounding the Rouge. It takes 13 minutes. Third is the Virtual Reality Experience. A virtual reality will provide you with a 360-degree look at how automobiles are made. The approximate time for this is 15 minutes. Finally, we come to the Assembly Plant Walking Tour. You will tour the factory and see where the new Ford F-150s are assembled in the new, lean and flexible manufacturing plant. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the final assembly process from a elevated walkway. The tour takes about 30 to 45 minutes.

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