F: Multiple choice

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E: Comprehension questions

Reading Comprehension

D: Outlining

Listening and Note-Taking Skills

Paragraphs 1 and 2 contain introductory material for the lesson. Para­graph 1 presents a definition of layout and states why it is important Paragraph 2 discusses what to consider when planning a layout, the reasons to consider these factors, and the most efficient method. Write an outline of Paragraphs 1 and 2 as you listen to them.

Paragraph 3 states that the two types of layout are associated with two methods of production. Read Paragraph 3 and answer the following questions.

1. What are the two methods of production discussed in Paragraph 3:

2. What type of layout is used for continuous production?

3. What products are manufactured using continuous production?

4. What type of layout is used for intermittent production?

5. What products are manufactured using intermittent production?

Paragraph 4 defines product layout and introduces the discussion of the advantages and disadvantages. Read Paragraph 4 carefully and choose the best answer.

1. The term set up in the first sentence most nearly means

a. stretched out b. planned с planted d. produced.

2. The term to suit in the first sentence most nearly means

a. to adapt b. to accommodated с to produce .d to design.

3. The term particular in the first sentence most nearly means

a. specific b. circumstantial c. identical d. critical.

4. The word perform in the second sentence most nearly means

a. act b. fulfill с do d. achieve.

5. The word operation most nearly means

a. transaction b. work с mission d. effect.

6. The concluding sentence states that there are advantages and dis­advantages to this type of layout. Which type?

a. product b. process с functional d. planned.

7. What does this last sentence suggest will be the next topic discussed?

a. process layout b. product layout

с the advantages of product layout d. the disadvantages of process layout.