Language Focus B  Factory tour (II)

Asking about production 

• Is the production line fully automated?

• Is the assembly line computer-controlled?

• Is production mechanised?

• Well, only half-automated. 

• Well, not fully computer-controlled. 

• Yes, it's fully mechanised.

Talking about quality control 

• How do you control quality?

• How do your quality control systems work?

• What kind of quality control do you operate?

• All products have to go through three checks during the manufacturing procss. 

• There are a total of five checks during the production process.

• All products will be thoroughly inspected before they go into the market.

Talking about impressions following a tour of a factory 

• It has given me a good idea of your product range. 

• It has given me a thorough understanding of your products. 

• It has helped me to form a picture of your production process. 

• I'm glad it was useful.

• I'm pleased you found it helpful.

Follow-up Practice

1. You will hear a dialogue between Thomas and Richard after they have taken a factory tour. Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer to each question.