In this lesson we’ll watch and listen to a short report on the changes in British manufacturing industries.

Part 1

Discuss these topics with your partner / group:

  • What is the difference between manufacturing industries and service industries?
  • Which is bigger in your country: the manufacturing sector or the service sector?
  • What is the future for manufacturing?
  • Would you rather work in manufacturing or in service?

Part 2

Before watching and listening, think about this question:

What is the likely cause of the decline in Britain’s manufacturing industries?

Before listening, check that you understand the meaning of these words:

Word Part of speech
production noun
groundbreaking adjective
financial might noun
on the verge noun phrase
turnover noun
thrive verb

Now watch the video:

Exercise

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