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VII. Comprehension.


Exercise 15. Find the sentences that correspond to the content of the text B:

1. There are two main trends in modern machine-building: automation and raising of the reliability of machines. 2. The creation of "unmanned" industries is included into automation. 3. Machine modules and robots are not suited for "unmanned industries". 4. Automation and raising of the reliability of machines require new technologies. 5. Advanced technologies are applied in most branches of engineering. 6. The service life of machine parts can't be increased by strengthening treatment. 7. Hard alloy compounds are employed for coating

components. 8. The process of designing can also be automated. This gives the advantage of optimizing solutions in design and technology.
Exercise 16. Answer the following questions :

1. 
   What are the main trends in modern machine-building?
   
2. 
   What does automation include?
   
3. 
   In what way can automation be achieved?
   
4. 
   What is the role of new technologies?
   
5. 
   Give some examples of advanced methods for increasing the service life of machine parts.
   
6. 
   How can the process of designing be improved?
   
7. 
   What is the main task of the engineers and scientists developing new machines and technologies?
   

Exercise 17. Speak on the following problems:

• 
  say how you understand the title of the text B;
  
• 
  main fields of modern machine-building industry;
  
• 
  the main types of automated machines and devices;
  
• 
  the methods of extending the service life and raising reliability of modern machines.
  

Exercise 18. Study the table and


a) find in the text B passages which are described in the table;
b) complete the table if necessary.

Trends in technological progress

automation

raising reliability and extending the service life






robots

flexible
industries

strengthening
treatment

vacuum
plasma
method

automatic

rotor transfer
lines

reinforcing machine