Vol 7 test 3

can be softened and reshaped by heat

thermoplastic

household objects

domestic items

electrical switches

used in the manufacture of electrical switches

external piping

drains and gutters

insulation

insulating materials

usually manufactured as

commonly produced as

need particular storage conditions

have to be stored in the dark

the historical context

After the First World War… / After the Second World War

the pros and cons of different production systems

compare it with the two other major manufacturing systems

global resistance

manufacturers around the world are trying to embrace this system (theo ngữ cảnh)

interdependent strategies for controlling expenditure

none of these three objectives can be achieved separately

a crucial difference in levels of quality

the most striking contrast between mass and lean production systems lies in their production standards

adapt to fluctuations in demand

adapt to daily and monthly fluctuations in demand

supply only good units

supply only good units to the subsequent process

respect for humanity

respect for human needs

in the correct quantities

the necessary quantity

superfluous inventories

inventories are completely eliminated

automatic checking

autonomation

abnormalities

abnormalities in the production process

prevent the multiplication of defects

prevent the multiplication of defects in machines or product lines

stop the whole line

production has to be halted

indicate the position of the problem

show where production has to be halted

man's relationship with animals

the animal connection

share food resources

providing food for another species

object adaptation

the properties of an object can be altered

better nutrition

eating more meat and fat

non-physical activities

learning and social interaction

competition

direct competition with other predators

expansion in territory

dramatic expansion in territory

observation

pay very close attention to the habits of animals

recording knowledge

prehistoric art

predominance of animal images

the main topic was animals

the origin of language

the development of language

greater food security

knowing where your next meal was coming from

fails to explain the purpose

fundamental flaws in this idea

familiarity with this species

close association with, and understanding of, other species