第三版《大学英语》1Unit6.ppt

Unit Six• Sam set out to improve efficiency at the shirt factory but, as we find out later in this unit, his plans turned out not quite as he had expected.Unit Six Sam Adams, Industrial Engineer• Before Reading • Global Reading • Detailed Reading • After ReadingBefore Reading• Industrial Engineering Bachelor of ScienceMaster of Art; Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Literature, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Law, Doctor of MedicineBackground Music• Background music is music which is played quietly but audible. Such music is soothing with a relaxed rhythm and is often played with a reduced volume. It permits a person to continue shopping, working or talking without being distracted.Global Reading• True or False • Part Division of the Text • DiscussionTrue or False• Sam liked neatness in his childhood. ( )• Sam said that he was modest enough to take others’ advice. ( )• Mr. Hobbs owns a big and efficient factory. ( )TFFmodest → bossybig → smallTrue or False• There was no quality control in the factory. ( )• The assembly line in the factory was regular. ( )• The worktables in the factory were too low. ( ) • During his first week in the factory, Sam painted pictures on the wall. ( )TFFregular → irregularlow → high and uncomfortableFpainted pictures → looked around and made notesTrue or False• Sam believed that beautification of the working environment would lead to greater productivity. ( )• Sam believed that the workers would be more efficient if they had two coffee breaks. ( )• Mr. Hobbs was not pleased to with Sam’s report and immediately sent him away. ( )TTF not pleased and sent him away → grateful and gave him some rewardPart Division of the TextPartLinesMain idea12341~1213~2021~3839~56When a boy, Sam was the “efficient expert” for the familyWhen a graduate, Sam was asked to work as a “consultant” in a shirt factory.Sam was greatly surprised by the degree of disorder of the factory.Sam put forward some suggestions concerning the improvement of the production and he was rewarded by the boss.Discussion• What was the problems of the factory? • What are the solutions to the problems suggested by Sam Adams? • Other suggestions (cures)DiscussionProblems Solutions / suggestionsOther CuresShirt are often missing buttons, collars, or even sleevesMr. Hobbs himself should check the boxes of shirt before shipment.Quality control.TrainFineDiscussionProblems Solutions / suggestionsOther CuresThe working tables are high and un- comforta bleThe working table should be redesigned.AdjustableDiscussionProblems Solutions / suggestionsOther CuresThe walls are a dull gray color; no breaks in the day; no music; the worker easily get bored.Provide background music.Beautify the dull setting. Have a 15-minute breakFlowers paintingsDiscussionProblems Solutions / suggestionsOther CuresIrregular workflow; some workers don’t work hard; some even daydream while workingFire those who don’t work hard.Assembly lined redesigned.Pay increasePromotionAdjustableDetailed Reading• Part One • Part Two • Part Three • Part FourPart One• … how I happened to … • what led me to; how it came about that I (became) • The reporters are eager to know how she happened to be on the spot.• 记者们急切地想要知道她怎么偏偏会在现场。

• How did you happen to develop an interest in French poetry?• 你怎么偏偏对法国诗歌产生兴趣呢？Part One• upper • situated above another part / higher in place or position • He has a scar on his upper lip. • 他的上唇有一道疤痕 • This part of town is where the upper class live. • 镇上这个地区是上层阶级的人住的 • neatly folded • past participle used to modify the word “pants”Part One• efficiency expert • noun + noun • work flow, quality control, assembly line, machine operator … • a person who specializes in time and motion studies • efficiency • the ability to do sth. well • These machines have increased our work efficiency many times. • 这些机器使我们的工作效率提高了许多倍。

Part One• expert • a person with special training in a certain field • Expert opinions are favorable to the project. • 专家的意见是赞成这一工程的 • 她是驯兽专家 • She is an expert in training animals. • skillful • He became an expert language teacher. • 他成了一个有经验的语言教师• You’ll see what I mean when I tell you about the first project I ever did after I finished my bachelor's degree at the university.Part Two• So he asked me to come in on a short-term basis as a consultant. • So he asked me to work for a period of time in his factory as a consultant. • come in • have or find a place; have a part to play • The ambassador came in last month.• 大使上月上任。

Part Two• on a short-term basis • temporarily, for a period of time • on a five-day-a-week basis • on a full-time basis • on a piece work basis • basis • foundation • What is the basis of your opinion? • 你的观点的根据是什么？ • 他们向顾客按钟点收费 • They charge customers on an hourly basis.Part Three• look around • look right and left; examine one’s surroundings; consider the situation, circumstances, etc. before making up 。