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Unit 3

Factory Guide

Yoon: Good morning Mr. Adams! It sure is a fine day, isn’t it? You know, in my mind nothing is
more uplifting than splendid weather. This is perfect for our tour today!
Adams: That’s right. I agree with you. I really like the weather in Korea. It is beautiful today! What
do you have planned for today’s tour, Mr. Yoon?
Yoon: In keeping with today’s agenda, I would like to guide you to our factory this afternoon. It is
located in Suwon about 30 miles from our head office. It is an area of about 2,800 square me-
ters with almost 2,000 employees. It is our biggest plant to date. We have trips to this plant every
other day during weekdays. We get visitors from the country and abroad. Most of our guests
eventually become our business partners. I hope this will be true in your case, Mr. Adams.
Adams: I sure hope so too. Yes, I am aware of the general outline of your factory. However, I am
looking forward to seeing the full range of products in your factory and I am especially inter-
ested in getting more in-depth information. Can these be achieved today, Mr. Yoon?
Yoon: Oh! I understand what you mean. I will do my best to guide you through everything, Mr.
Adams. Of course, all your questions will be answered today and you will surely see the full
range of our products. We are going to have a complete factory tour and it includes a stop over
at our biggest show room. I’m sure you’ll learn a lot of things about our company and products
through this tour.

1. Do you prefer to tour a place on your own or with a guide? Why?

Sample answer:
I prefer to explore a place on my own. As long as I have a map and the people in the place are
helpful, I know I will be okay.

2. Have you ever been in a tour that was facilitated by a guide? How helpful
and interesting was the guide?

Sample answer:
I have joined various educational trips, which were facilitated by guides. In all instances, the
guides were helpful and very informative. They were very polite, pleasant, and accommodat-
ing. They were also very knowledgeable about the places we visited.

3. Have you ever served as a guide to some guests in your workplace? To your

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