新职业汽车英语Unit 3

1、Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingWarming-upReading AListeningSpeaking4123Reading B5Writing6Project7Vocabulary and Structure8Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingWarm-1 Work with your partner and try to find English expressions about auto structure as many as possible.windshiel

2、d, front light/mirror, back light, wheels, steering wheel, door, floor, suspension, window, engine, trunk, hood, seats, electricity system, brake, air-conditioner, etc.Task 2 Do you know which automobile company was the first one to use the assembly line?General Motors Ford Chrysler Toyota Daimler B

3、enz BMWWarming-upUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingReading ATextTask 2Task 3Task 4Task 5Task 1Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingTask 1 Before reading the passage, see how much you know about the manufacturing process of automobiles.1. Have you ever visited a vehicle production workshop or watched

4、 related short films on TV? If yes, how do you feel about your visit or the films?2. Please state the manufacturing process of an auto. First chassis installation, then body installation,painting process, interior assembly, matingprocess, and finally checking process. Yes, on TV. The vehicle worksho

5、p always seemsgorgeous, splendid, with a lot of big machines andcomputer-controlled work.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText A-1The Manufacturing Proces The manufacturing process begins with components supplied by many suppliers, company-owned or outside. Chassis The frame forms the base on

6、 which the body rests and from which all other assembly components follow. The frame is the chassis.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText A-2Placed on the assembly line, it is fixed onto the conveyer and moves down to component assembly areas where complete front and rear suspensions, gas tan

7、ks, rear axles and driveshafts, gear boxes, steering box components, and braking systems are sequentially installed.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText A-3 Body Generally, the floor pan is the largest body component. As it moves down the assembly line, the shell of the vehicle is built. Fir

8、st the left and right quarter panels are robotically placed onto the floor pan, then the front and rear door pillars, roof, and body side panels.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText A-4Paint Once the body shell is complete, it is attached to an overhead conveyor for the painting process. The

9、 multi-step painting process requires inspection, cleaning, undercoat dipping, drying, topcoat spraying, and baking. Interior Assembly Interior assembly includes two steps, assembling the windshield and the rest.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText A-5Workers assemble all of the instrumentat

10、ion and wiring systems, interior lights, seats, door and trim panels, headliners, radios, speakers, all glass except the automobile windshield. Then, robots place the windshield into the body windshield frame. After a water test to ensure the proper fit of door panels, glass, and weather strip, it i

11、s ready to mate with the chassis.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText A-6Mate The chassis assembly conveyor and the body shell conveyor meet at this stage of production. Assembly workers bolt the car body to the frame. Once the mating takes place the automobile proceeds down the line to rece

12、ive final trim components, battery, tires, antifreeze, and gasoline.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText A-7Check Now the vehicle can be started, it is driven to acheckpoint off the line. There its engine is audited,its lights and horn checked, its tires balanced, and its charging system exa

13、mined. When the vehicle passes final audit it is given a price label and driven to a staging lot where it will await shipment to its destination.Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Trans-1制造过程制造过程 制造过程从零部件供应开始，零部件由汽车制造过程从零部件供应开始，零部件由汽车公司自有的或者外部的许多供应商来提供。公司自有的或者外部的许多供应商来提供。 底盘底盘 底盘是一个框架结构，作为车身的

14、装配基体，底盘是一个框架结构，作为车身的装配基体，所有的其他总成都将装配在底盘上。所有的其他总成都将装配在底盘上。Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Trans-2底盘固定在生产线上的运送器上，逐步经过各个零部件装底盘固定在生产线上的运送器上，逐步经过各个零部件装配区域，逐步安装完整的前后悬架、油箱、后桥和驱动轴、配区域，逐步安装完整的前后悬架、油箱、后桥和驱动轴、齿轮箱、转向机构零部件以及制动系统。齿轮箱、转向机构零部件以及制动系统。Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Trans-3Reading

15、 AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Trans-4Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Trans-5Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Trans-5Reading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Trans-6Reading AUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturingn. a constituent part or aspect of sth. more complexe.g. a component of

16、 a car The chassis is serving as an essential component of a ponentReading AUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturingn. an open structure that gives shape and support to sth.e.g. A window frame; the frame of a mirror The chassis is the essential frame of a car.frameReading AUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturingv. t

17、o place (machinery, equipment, etc.) in position and connect and adjust for usee.g. Were installing a new heating system.installReading AUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturingn. the act or process of fittinge.g. The complete fit of the new assembly linewill take a year.fitReading AUnit 3 Automobile Manufac

18、turing v. to join as a pair; matche.g. The two parts of the car dont mate properly.Useful expressions: go mates with 成为成为.的伙伴的伙伴; 与与.合伙合伙 mateReading AUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturing v. to advance or carry on, esp. after stoppinge.g. Please proceed with your ceedReading AUnit 3 Automo

19、bile Manufacturinge.g. The man in the garage said he would be charging up my car battery.charginga. causing (an accumulator, capacitor, etc.) to take or store electricity or (of an accumulator) having electricity fed into itReading AUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturinge.g. Were at your destination. Final

20、ly they approached their destination.destinationn. the predetermined end of a journey or voyageReading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Task 1 Match the English expressions with their Chinese meanings.17542368( ) a. ( ) a. 左右后侧围板左右后侧围板( )( ) b. b. 前后门柱前后门柱( )( ) c. c. 前后悬架前后悬架( )( ) d. d. 驱动轴驱动轴( )

21、( ) e. e. 后轴后轴( )( ) f. f. 密封条密封条( )( ) g. g. 齿轮箱，传动箱齿轮箱，传动箱( ( ) ) h. h. 车底板车底板1. front and rear suspensions2. rear axles3. drive shaft4. gear box5. floor pan6. left and right quarter panels7. front and rear door pillars8. weather stripReading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Task 2-1 Read the pas

22、sage and match the topic in Column A with the related information in Column B.Column B a. The shell of the vehicle is built with the floor pan moving down the assembly line.b. Gas tanks, rear axels and drive shafts, gear boxes etc. are installed onto the chassis.c. This process includes cleaning, un

23、dercoat dipping, drying etc.d. Check the engine, lights and horn.e. Assemble the wiring systems.f. Bolt the car body to the frame.g. Take a water test.h. Install automobile windshield.i. Install battery and tires.Column A （ ） 1. Chassis（ ） 2. Body（ ） 3. Paint（ ） 4. Interior assembly（ ） 5. Mate（ ） 6.

24、 Check caf ie g hbdReading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Task 2-1 Read the passage again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).( ) 1. The manufacturing process begins with components supplied only by company-owned suppliers.( ) 2. The frame, which is the chassis,

25、forms the base on which the body rests and from which all subsequent assembly components follow.( ) 3. Generally, the floor pan is the second largest body component to which a multitude of panels and braces will subsequently be either welded or bolted.FTFReading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Tas

26、k 2-1( ) 4. The interior assembly includes two steps, assembling the windshield and auditing the engine.( ) 5. The chassis assembly conveyor and the body shell conveyor meet at the mating stage.FTReading AUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingA-Task 2-1 Rearrange the following manufacturing steps in the co

27、rrect order.A.The left and right quarter panels are robotically placed onto the floor pan.B. Assemble all of interior lights.C. Clean the body shell.D. Await shipment to its destination.E. Install complete front and rear suspensions.F. Bolt the car body to the frame.123456Reading AUnit 3 Automobile

28、ManufacturingListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3Task 4Task 5ListeningUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-Task 1 Listen to the conversation and match the people with the correct information.( ) the receptionist of TAC( ) Marketing Manager of ABC Company( ) wants to make a tour around the plant( ) deal in cars,

29、parts and maintenance( ) will send an invitation emailListeningJaneSamSamSamJaneUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-4-Script Jane: Good morning. Triumph Automobile Company. This is Jane Miller. Can I help you?Sam: Hello, Miss Miller. Im Sam Steward, Marketing Manager from ABC Company in Australia. Im c

30、alling to ask whether I can have a tour around your auto plant.Jane: Well, Mr. Steward, I feel honored that you show interest in our company. According to our convention, visitors are always welcome,ListeningUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-Task 4 Jane meets Sam Steward at the airport. Listen to the

31、 conversation and fill in the blanks with what you hear.Listening1. business2. meet3.flight4. booked5. showUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-4-Script Jane: Excuse me. Are you Mr. Steward from ABC Company?Sam Steward: Yes, Im Sam Steward.Jane: Im Jane Miller from TAC. This is my business card. Its nic

32、e to meet you. Weve been looking forward to your visit!Sam Steward: Nice to meet you, too, Miss Miller. Its very kind of you to meet me at the airport.ListeningUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-Task 3 Listen to the conversation and tick the items mentioned in the talk.two assembly lines ( ) suspensio

33、ns( )gear boxes ( ) rear axles ( )drive shafts ( ) compared the assembling process to a patient under operation ( ) reduction of time in each car ( )automation of assembling ( )assembling process of the body shell ( )assembling process of the body side panels ( )ListeningUnit 3 Automobile Manufactur

34、ingL-4-Script Sam Steward: Mr. Brown, will you explain thewhole process to me in brief?Bill Brown: Of course, Mr. Steward. Lets startwith our manufacturing process. Usually twoassembly lines are involved in producing onecar. See? On one line is the chassis, this one,the framework for the car. As it

35、goes downthe line, suspensions, gas tanks, gear boxes,steering box, braking systems and so on aresequentially installed.ListeningUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingNotesWet paint: go through the _ / has to be_Before mating: staff interior elements including _ , etc.Then: test the fitting of _ and _.Mati

36、ng: unite _and _togetherPrecision control: Use_Finishing: check _components, wheels etc. by_L-Task 3doorsglasses Mr. Brown is showing Sam Steward around the mating section. Listen to the conversation and take notes with the information you hear.bodybaking ovenswires/lights/seats/doors/radios/speaker

37、schassisbakedListeningsensorselectricalcomputerUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-4-Script Sam Steward: Mr. Brown, how do you deal withthe wet paint?Bill Brown: Dont worry. Once the shell has beenfully covered, it will go through the bakingovens.Sam Steward: So a car has to be baked before Ihave it. I

38、ts done with greater care than Ibake my bread!Bill Brown: Ha-ha!ListeningUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-Task 5-1 Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question.Listening1. A. Wonderful. B. Surprising. C. Moved. D. Astonished.2. A. Advanced technology. B. Efficient managemen

39、t. C. Spacious workshop. D. Effective team3. A. Automation. B. Advanced technique. C. Inspection. D. Mating process.4. A. 80%. B. 70% C. 90% D. 18%Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-Task 5-1 Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question.Listening5. A. He is happy about the vis

40、it.B. TAC is satisfied with ABC company. C. He would like to establish business relation with TAC.D. They may sign a contract in a few days.Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingL-4-Script Sam Steward: Mr. Brown, thank you for showingme around your plant and giving meexplanations.Bill Brown: Its my pleasur

41、e, Mr. Steward. I hopeyou have enjoyed your visit.Sam Steward: Yes. I think my tour is wonderfuland I learned a great deal. Im muchimpressed with your company, first-ratetechnology, first-rate management andfirst-rate staff. Especially what I saw at theListeningUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingTask 1T

42、ask 2Task 3Task 4SpeakingUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturing Work in pairs. Practice making short phone calls with the words provided according to the example below.Example:A: Good morning. This is Triumph Automobile Company.B: Hello, Im Sam Steward from ABC Company. Ive got your telephone number from M

43、orning News.A: Hello, Mr. Steward. Can I help you?B: I am calling to ask whether we can visit your auto plant so that we can know your company better.A: Well, Mr. Steward, visitors are always welcome, but we need your detailed information.B: Thats all right. I will send you an email with the informa

44、tion about our company.SpeakingUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingSpeaking1.James Miller / get the telephone number from China Daily / build up business relations2. David Brown / get the address from the website / get the catalog of the products3. Michael Scott / hear about the company at the Chinese Ec

45、onomic & Trade Exhibition / visit the research lab of the companyUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingJane: Good mor ning. This is Tr iumphAutomobile Company.James Miller: Hello, this is James Millerfrom ABC Company. Ive got yourtelephone number from China Daily.Jane: Hello, Mr. Miller. Can I help you

46、?James Miller: I am calling to ask whetherwe can build up business relations withyou.SpeakingUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingJane: Good morning. This is TriumphAutomobile Company.David Brown: Hello, this is David Brownfrom ABC Company. Ive got youraddress from your website.Jane: Hello, Mr. Brown. Can

47、 I help you?David Brown: I am calling to ask whetherwe can get the catalog of your products.SpeakingUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingJane: Good morning. This is TriumphAutomobile Company.Michael Scott: Hello, this is Michael Scottfrom A BC Company. Ive heardabout your company at the ChineseEconomic &a

48、mp; Trade Exhibition.Jane: Hello, Mr. Scott. Can I help you?Michael Scott: I am calling to ask whetherwe can visit the research lab of yourSpeakingUnit 3 Automobile Manufacturing Work in pairs. Suppose you are Jane and are going to meet Sam Steward at the airport. Make a conversation with your partn

49、er. You may use the phrases or expressions listed below.JaneExcuse me. Are you?I am Just call meWeve been looking forward to your journey.Did you have a nice journey?Is this your first trip to?Ive already booked the hotel for you.Have you got all the baggage（行李）with you?SpeakingSam StewardI amWeve t

50、alked over the phone.This is my business card.Im excited to be here.For business sake, Im a frequent flyer.Ive got my suitcase.I really appreciate your kind help.Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingJane: Excuse me. Are you Mr. Sam Steward from ABC Company?Sam Steward: Yes. I am Sam Steward.Jane: I am Jan

51、e Miller from Triumph Automobile Company. This is my business card. Just call me Jane. Its nice to meet you.Sam Steward: Hi, Jane. Nice meeting you, too. Sorry Ive left my business card in my suitcase. I will give it to you later. Weve talked over the phone.SpeakingUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingTas

52、k 3 Work in pairs. Rearrange the following conversation between Sam Steward and Bill Brown and then role-play it.SpeakingThe right order is : 3 1 2 5 6 7 4Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingSam Steward: Mr. Brown, thank you for showingme around your plant and giving me explanations.Bill Brown: Its my pl

53、easure, Mr. Steward. I hopeyou enjoyed your visit.Sam Steward: Yes. I think my tour is wonderfuland I learned a great deal. Im much impressed withyour company, first-rate technology, first-rate management and first-rate staff. Especially what I saw atthe checkpoint has won over my heart.SpeakingUnit

54、 3 Automobile ManufacturingTask 4 Two students are talking about Henry Ford and his assembly line. Fill in the blanks with the correct sentences given below and then role-play the conversation.Speaking1. Henry Ford was determined to build a simple, reliable and affordable car2. which enabled a large

55、 increase in production3. Have you heard about the Model T and Henry Fords assembly line4. the car came to the worker who performed the same task of assembly5. it was at the beginning of the 20th centuryUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingSpeakingA: Do you know Henry Ford?B: Manufacturer Henry Ford in Am

56、erica? What is unusual about him?A: _? They are the innovations that revolutionized American society and changed the world.B: I guess _.A: Oh, yeah. At that time, the automobile was just for the rich. _ a car the average American worker could afford.351Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingSpeakingA: How d

57、id Henry Ford do that?B: Always hunting for more efficiency and lower costs, in 1913 Ford introduced the moving assembly belts into his plants,_ .A: Really? Was Henry Fords assembly line the first one in the world?B: No, it wasnt. But his assembly line changes the way of automobile manufacturing. In

58、stead of workers going to the car, _over and over again24Unit 3 Automobile ManufacturingReading BTextTask 2Task 3Task 1Reading BUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText B-1Welding of Automobiles Out of the many processes involved in auto body fabrication, welding is a crucial one. It is widely used in au

59、to companies worldwide. The quality of welds made on automobile body panels is important to both the customer and the automaker.Reading BUnit 3 Automobile ManufacturingText B-2 The welding production process starts with the preparation of sub-groupsthese are smaller car body units such as doors, flo

60、or parts, and roofs. The ratio of automation during the production of subgroups is about 50%. The welding shop receives large car body parts from the stamping shop and small car body parts from outside suppliers. Completion of large units and of the final car body is performed by fully automated lines with