2011年1月2日 星期日

2010/12/29 You&Yours Listening Notes

C1: assess winter resilence [U] (適應能力) ; travel disruption caused by volcanic ash cloud (火山灰) and cold snap (急凍)
C2: On-line deliveries: The cold weather in November was a boon to many online retailers
a spike in sth... = 急升...  (rise; surge; soar; go through the roof..)
in the comfort of your home 在家舒服地....
very much so
C3: Scalextric競速賽車 has been an iconic toy for many years but just because you grow up doesn't mean leaving those childhood pastimes behind.
circuits 賽車道 ; a scale model slot car racing 等同比例的模型 still holds appeal for middle-aged men with with a technical leaning.
Porsche 保時捷 Ferrari 法拉利 Lamborghini 藍寶堅尼  
memorabilia [pl] 收藏品
in a fraction of a second 速度極快地
http://www.scalextric.com/shop/cars/racing/
songs by "Half Man Half Biscuit" Prague Away Kit
C4: Britain has experienced a running boom with tens of thousands signing up each year for city races and millions for the cancer research series, Race for Life.
Running is a easy entry sport  and one of the most accessible
run in singlet 運動背心 and jean shoes;  run for fitness 為健康而跑
entry fee 入場費
C5: brick-laying 砌磚 stone facing 石料砌面
A new apprenticeship aims to reacquaint craftsmen with the old skills.

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