4. Match the antonyms and translate them:

1. 1. short, 2. simple, 3. possible, 4. bare, 5. to move, 6. different, 7. optional, 8. entirely, 9. by hand, 10. easily, 11. to increase, 12. low, 13. automatic, 14. expensive, 15. flexible.

B a. hardly, b. high, c. complex, d. automatically, e. inflexible, f. coated, g. long, h. cheap, i. to stop, j. impossible, k. identical, l. to decrease, m. partially, n. compulsory, o. manual.

5. Read and translate the word-combinations:

1. assembly line, 2. mass-production operation, 3. product component, 4. work assignment, 5. production rate, 6. feeder line, 7. body part, 8. body type, 9. petroleum refining, 10. automobile-engine plant, 11. component parts, 12. assembly machine, 13. assembly operation, 14. continuous-process industry.

6. Make up the word-combinations and translate them:

industrial continuous final cross high specific intricate optional chemical modern automatic simple

system arrangement manufacture assembly mechanism flow operation product function equipment plant output

7. Consult a dictionary and give the Russian equivalent to every word-combination:

s crew	feeder
flow		machining
service		automated
production		conveyor
command	line	robotized
transfer		transmission
basic		transfer
assembly		supply
junction	product

Text 16A

I. Read and translate the text:

Assembly Line

Assembly line is industrial arrangement of machines, equipment, and workers for continuous flow of workpieces in mass-production operations.

An assembly line is designed by determining the sequences of operations for manufacture of each product component as well as the final product. Each movement of material is made as simple and short as possible with no cross flow or backtracking. Work assignments, numbers of machines, and production rates are programmed so that all operations performed along the line are compatible.

An automotive assembly line starts with a bare chassis; components are attached successively as the growing assemblage moves along a conveyor. Parts are matched into subassemblies on feeder lines that intersect the main line to deliver body parts, engines, and other assemblies. As the units move past, each worker along the line performs a specific function. Each part and tool is delivered to its point of use in synchronization with the line. A number of different assemblies are on the line simultaneously, but an intricate system of scheduling and control ensures that the appropriate body type and colour, trim, engine, and optional equipment arrive together to make the desired combinations.

Automated assembly lines consist entirely of machines run by machines. In such continuous-process industries as petroleum refining and chemical manufacture and in many modern automobile-engine plants, assembly lines are completely mechanized and consist almost entirely of automatic, self-regulating equipment.

Most products, however, are still assembled by hand because many component parts are not easily handled by a simple mechanism. The number of products automatically assembled is steadily increasing but at a low rate, because a product must be designed for automatic assembly and must be accurately and consistently manufactured. Expensive and somewhat inflexible, automatic assembly machines are economical only if run at very high outputs. However, the development of versatile automatic machinery and industrial robots is increasing the flexibility of fully automated assembly operations.