2026年4月托福机经套卷(第2套)Listen to an Academic Talk4 道题

Listen to an Academic Talk

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The main topic of the talk concerns what aspect of manufacturing?

AEfficiency in the automobile industry

BAn approach to reducing waste and increasing productivity

CThe origins of the concept of lean manufacturing

DResistance to innovation by senior management

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正确答案：B

Why does the speaker mention supermarkets in the United States?

ATo argue that it was industry in the United States that perfected lean manufacturing

BTo show that lean manufacturing has been adopted worldwide

CTo explain where the Japanese first observed "just-in-time" inventory management

DTo support the claim that achieving efficiency requires continuous improvement

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正确答案：C

What does the speaker say about the organizational culture of companies that do not follow lean manufacturing?

AIt must undergo a change if lean manufacturing is to be implemented.

BSome companies' organizational cultures do not require much improvement.

CCulture change need not affect employees at all levels of an organization.

DIf lean practices are properly implemented, the company culture will follow.

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正确答案：A

How does the speaker organize the talk?

AHe compares the advantages and disadvantages of lean manufacturing.

BHe provides a detailed history of the development of lean manufacturing.

CHe outlines the stages of putting lean manufacturing into practice.

DHe lists and describes the main principles of lean manufacturing.

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正确答案：D