2011/3/2 You and Yours Listening Notes

C1:Loyd Grossman   Loyd Grossman  五年後決定辭去職務 因醫院餐飲從未受重視
When Loyd Grossman was appointed in 2000 to head up a £40million project to improve the quality of hospital catering he really believed he could do the job and make a difference at the same time. However he quit after five years over what he saw as a "prejudice against common sense". He argues that catering in hospitals has never been taken seriously and that there were continuous impediments against making any real changes.
(1) a national disgrace 國恥

C2: The Welsh Social Care 威爾斯三宣佈為期10年的社區照顧服務計劃  
The Welsh government have announced a 10-year plan for social services which includes a range of measures that will limit the role of individual councils in social care. These include the establishment of a cross-Wales eligibility threshold for adult social care, removing councils' power to set their own criteria, and for services to be commissioned on a regional basis.

C3: Car Park and Work: 停車費上漲對工作的影響

For anyone struggling by on low wages the rising cost of parking is having a big impact on their lives,especially for those who are regular commuters and those who are on a minimum wage.

(1) The options of transports are few and far between. (= not frequent)

(2) hefty price increase (可觀的)

(3) comman land 公共用地

(4) levy (n.) 徵收額

(5) put people off coming into town. 使...反感

C4: Water Tariffs: 英國水務監管部門Ofwat水費微幅調漲

The new Ofwat tariffs have just been released, signalling minimal price rises and therefore good news for consumers. But water, and the best way to deliver it, is still a hot topic. Pioneering schemes in London and Scotland are looking at making the chain of supply more efficient for all involved.
(1) statutory obligations :法定義務

C5: Play Station 索尼(Sony)因為與樂金(LG) 的藍光(blue ray technology) 專利糾紛 禁止PS3進口到英國  
An ongoing patent dispute between LG and Sony means that imports of PlayStation 3s have been banned from entering the country
(1) be seized by customs office 遭海關扣押 (seizure of ...)
(2) drag out 拖延過久

C6: YHA: YHA青年旅館宣佈售出旗下八個青年旅館

The YHA announces the sale of a further eight hostels including Barrow House at Derwentwater in the Lake District. Is it becoming too corporate?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yzk71#-

2011/1/5 Follow the Leader: Episode 1 Listening Notes

Carolyn Quinn looks under the bonnet of leadership in this two-part series, from business to politics and sport.Carolyn Quinn 探究企業, 政治, 到運動界的領導特質

1. What traits do you need to become a great leader? Is leadership 'in the blood' or can you train people to develop the right skills? 何種特質使你成為優秀的領導者? 領導才能是天生亦或能被訓練培養?
 (1) Why do some thrive in the sportight while others fail? Are they born with the quality or do they absorb them?
(2) dip in the toes of thr studies

2. Ming Campbell and Michael Howard reflect on their time as political leaders. Both suffered perception problems during their time at the top, from jibes about their age and looks. Developing a thick skin, they say, is the key.Ming Campbell and Michael Howard
Ming Campbell 及Michael Howard 認為厚臉皮是成功領導的關鍵

(1) Campel's view of  intrinsic qualities : self-confidence (自信) ; rise to the occasion (挺身而出) ; luck is surpremely important (運氣)
(2) give me lucky genenral; circumstances to be in the right place and at the right time
(3) inspire affection in the party, being ruthless ; likability ;
(4) respect ; get a down about it ; have a clear view of what you want to achieve
(5) well-liked in the media;  媒體寵兒
(6) leadership is about your objectives
(7) gauge public's opinion: 評估群眾意見
(8) Golden Brown is percevied as buffeted,  rather in the  control of the events
(9) feel communicated to

3. Dragon's Den investor Deborah Meaden describes herself as a 'born entrepreneur'. What does she think makes a good leader?  英國龍穴創投投資者之一的 Deborah Meaden 形容自己是天生的企業家
(Dragon's Den 是英國有名的節目 每集節目有五位企業家 用自己的商場經驗來評參賽者的提案是否有商業價值及創意 如果參賽者通過考驗 這五位企業家便入股投資 幫助參賽者夢想成真)

(1) Differnt from a manager or a good people leader, a leader is the people who've got the vision and bring people with them and impart the desire to others

4. Plato began the study of leadership in 350 BC. Since then, academics have tried to distil the ingredients for the perfect leader, but still fail to agree. Some psychologists think that it boils down to having right personality traits, others that timing is essential. 柏拉圖在西元350年前開始研究領導力 自從那時起 學界便努力歸納出領導者的特質 但至今仍莫衷一是 有些心理學家認為人格特質為基本 而有些認為時機為關鍵
(1) In 350 BC, Plato talked about those leaders who are endowened with this quality and thus set them apart from the rank and file 
(2) trait theory of leadership with which nobody can agree.
(3) a handful of tessential traits boiled down to : bright enough; emotionally stable; conscientious; tough-minderness kick-asses ; 基本領導者特質: 夠聰明 情緒穩定 勤勉認真

5. Comedian Mark Steel studied great historical leaders for his series of lectures for TV and radio and found that many rose to the top by being at the right place at the right time. They were also far from perfect, and their personal lives were disastrous.
喜劇演員Mark Stell 為其電視及廣播系列演講而研究歷史上的領導人物 他發現許多歷史領導者都是在天時地利人和下脫穎而出 這些歷史人物一點也不完美 其私生活更是一塌糊塗
(1) But one's minderness can be another's dogmatic; inflexible 
 quirky : utterly obsessed ; negative traits: more prevalent : seriously personality disorder
(2) Narcissistics 自戀的 obessive compulsive disorder ( OCD ) 強迫症
(3) have little empathy; big-heads and bullies may get the job done and rise to the top, but they never make good leaders.
(4) psychologically holding a gun at sb's head is not a process of influecen but a process of coercion.

6. Today the leadership industry - from self-help books to management courses - is a multimillion pound industry promising to turn underperforming managers into great bosses. Carolyn visits the London Management Centre to see if they can make her into a great leader.
今日, 從坊間自助得領導叢書到領導課程 領導這個產業都承諾能將表現不佳的領導者轉變成成功的老闆
 (1) Our leadership is born or made?
(2) A third of it can be attributed to genetics 1/3的領導力可歸因於遺傳
(3) retiring types: 害羞內向的
(4) mumbo jumbo 胡說八道
(5) thin on the ground 數目微小的
(6) seize the day:  carpe diem 活在當下 : Timing is also vital. 時機也成就一位領袖
(7) work like a glue and pop into the organization;
(8) Your followers matter, too.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x4018

2011/3/3 Front Row Listening Notes

C1: Afghanistan: Crossroads Of The Ancient World Historian 大英博物館阿富汗歷史文物展
Tom Holland casts a critical eye over this exhibition highlighting the trading, cultural connections and riches in Afghanistan's history.

(1) curator 館長
(2) cultural diplomacy 文化外交
(3) redress the balance of the perception of his country 修正對其國家的看法
(4) sheer confluence of materials 各種素材的彙集
(5) make a statement about ... 
(6) carnage and looting 屠殺與劫掠

C2: Protest Songs: 抗議歌曲

Music journalist Dorian Lynskey and Arabic TV/Radio presenter Reda El Mawy look at direct responses to political events by musicians past and present.
(1) grass-roots 基層的

C3: BEN MCINTYRE - WORLD BOOK NIGHT : Agent Zigzag: 二次世界大戰的雙面間諜 Eddie Chapman

British author Ben Macintyre discusses his book Agent Zigzag, about a real-life double agent during WWII - Eddie Chapman.
(1) crook (n.) 騙徒 
(2) blackmail (n.) 勒索
(3) to take Chapman's claims with a large grain of salt. 對Chapman 的說法 持極大懷疑保留態度
(4) a flicker of thought 閃過,,,的念頭

C4: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND 愛麗斯夢遊仙境芭蕾劇在ROH 演出
Dance critic Judith Mackrell reviews the first full-length ballet commissioned by The ROH in 20 years.
(1) preamble (n.) 開場白
(2) piercing sadness 深切的悲哀
(3) pantomine 默劇

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yzjpb#p00fdl5t

檳榔 檳榔西施 英文怎麼說

檳榔  : betel nuts
檳榔西施 betel nuts beauty/beauties

Betel nuts, chewed as a mild stimulant, are popular among truck and taxi drivers — and vendors often compete by staffing roadside sales booths with young women in bikinis, translucent blouses or nurses' uniforms with miniskirts.
嚼起來有如興奮劑的檳榔，廣受卡車與計程車司機歡迎，商家往往在路邊檳榔攤雇用年輕女性員工，讓她們穿著比基尼、若隱若現的罩衫或裙子超短的護士服來搶生意。

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2007/04/16/2003356964

2011/2/28 You and Yours Listening Notes

C1: Ron Gainsford: 商業標準協會執行長討論該協會演變
The Chief Executive of the Trading Standards Institute discusses the changes the organisation has undergone over the past forty years.
(1) dodgy traders and scam
(2) experience its biggest period of flux
(3) working smarter ethics
(4) be driven by intelligence and data

C2: Log book loans: 買二手車可能使你背負他人債務
If you buy a car second hand, you could end up being liable for someone else's debts.
(1) A log book is the proof of your ownership.
(2) Old Victoria Law
(3) This practice should be scrapped. 這常規應該被廢除
(4) goodwill gesture 善意的表示

C3: Mobile Phones: 手機是否能在倫敦地鐵使用 引發爭議

We look at plans to introduce mobile phone reception to the London Underground, the latest news on Tmobile and Orange and the apps that have caught the panel’s eye.
(1) crop up (尤指意外地)發生
(2) price some apps out the market 索價過高而乏人問津
(3) Apps Award 最佳應用程式獎
(4) Tower of Babel

C4: Scottish Salmon: 蘇格蘭鮭魚養殖業與中國合作 進軍亞洲市場 但其環境永續發展性(sustainability) 備受爭議

We investigate whether Scottish salmon farms are really set to benefit from the recent trade deal with China but also hear from those who criticise their environmental credentials.(資格證書)
(1) a long lead time into expanding the market 擴展市場前的準備期
(2) come on stream 投產 投入使用
(3) One of the charges that is leveled at.the salmon industry is the spead of  the sea lice to the wild salmon
鮭魚養殖業遭指控為傳播海蝨野生鮭魚的元兇

C5: Parking 到底誰從停車業獲利?

Parking meters in the UK turn over billions of pounds every year. In the second of her series on the subject Pauline McCole looks at who makes money from the business of parking.

C6: 從2011/3/1開始 英國廣告監督機構ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) 擴大管轄範圍到網路

As of 1st March, the ASA will extend their online remit to investigate online marketing. But how is it possible to regulate the internet?
(1) deploy the sanction 有效利用制裁

C7:

A triumhpant Peter White returns to the You and Yours studio after completing a 100 kilometer trek through the Kenyan desert.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yyc85

2011/2/25 You and Yours Listening Notes

C1: Egypt Travel: 埃及旅行業因當地抗爭活動而受重擊
Egypt’s Tourist Industry has been hit hard since the uprising that led to President Mubarak's resignation. Now Egyptians working in the industry are campaigning to encourage the tourists back.
(1) lift its travel restrcition 解除旅遊禁令
(2) knock-on effect 間接結果

C2: Oscars: 奧斯卡金像獎幕後花
Entertainment reporter Colin Paterson gives us some of the backstage gossip ahead of the Oscars.

(1) The anti-Oscars:   Golden Raspberry Award 金酸莓獎 (= The Razzie Award)
(2) screening = the act of showing a movie or TV program 放映

C3: Rural Cinemas: 鄉村電影院

Three UK Film Council pilot schemes have been bringing current films to rural communities. So is it working?

(1) pilot schemes : 試驗性計畫
(2) It costs about 1.2 million pounds which came from the National Lottery in setting up a cinema screen in rural areas.
(3) community spirit 團體精神
(4) to reach out to the most isolated areas.

C4: Parking Packages: 機場及火車站停車費昂貴
The cost of a day out or a holiday at home or abroad can be blighted by unforseen car park charges. In the first of our series on parking we look at the impact on the leisure industry.

C5: Online Music Sites:線上音樂網站

Why aren't sites like Spotify making any money, despite being heralded as the future for music consumption?

C6: Peter White and his fellow red nose desert trekkers reach the finish line.

2011/2/24 You and Yours Listening Notes

C1: OFT: (Office of Fair Trading) 英國公平交易廳認為合約內容應該簡化 並移除附屬細則
The OFT says consumer contracts need to be simplified and 'hidden traps' removed from the small print.
(1) put consumers at a disadvantage 使消費者處於不利地位
(1) extended warranty 延長保固書
(2)catch sb out= put sb in a difficult position

C2: Centrica 營收獲利皆創新高  能源監督機構採取行動進行調查

Centrica, which owns British Gas, has reported record profits and income; so strong was their performance
 that the energy regulator is under pressure to act.
(1) make a windfall profit 意外收入
(2) chicken in the egg
(3) scrutinize the price and profit 仔細審查價格與穫利
(4) The winter set in. 到來 開始
(5) get at the bottom of it
(6) with impunity 逃過懲罰
(7) on a first-name terms with .... 與...關係密切

C3: Paperless Office? 無紙化辦公室
Clint Witchalls has been dreaming of the paperless office - but then he woke up.
(1) enduring (a.) 持久的

C4: Paper Talk
Paper is one of Britain's biggest manufacturing industries and Director General of the Confederation of Paper Industries David Workman tells us why
(1) be awash with 充滿
(2) make a big dent in paper consumption 降低紙的使用
(3) disposable napkins/diapers 紙尿布
(4) underservedly get a bad name 冤枉人的
(5) turn over sth: 營業額為...
(6) wrappers 包裝材料


C5: Peter in Africa  

Peter White gives us the latest from his Kenyan adventure in aid of treatments for the blind in developing countries.

C6: City Center Blues: 市中心

Will some of our towns ever regenerate following the damage inflicted by the recession, and the effects of the government's budget cuts?
Northern towns are taking a battering with shoppers down (遭到打擊) and shop vacancies on the up (成長中) but when the good times come around again, will the damage done in recent years be so great that they will struggle to recover? Do we need to radically re-think how we plan and run our town centres?

C7: Libraries:

Dozens of councils are looking to save money by cutting or closing libraries - but one local authority has bucked the trend by planning to save money by expanding its library services.