護身符: an amulet (通常是珠寶首飾)
(a piece of jewellery that some people wear because they think it protects them from
bad luck, illness,etc)
護身符:talisman ( an object that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck)
護身符:lucky charms: (符咒等) 像是日本御守(omamori)
2011年3月31日 星期四
2011/3/25 You and Yours Listening Notes
C1: IPad-2 and 3Ds Launches: 蘋果Ipad 2及任天堂3Ds 上市
New product launches - especially in new technology - are glitzy affairs designed to capture media attention. How important are they to the success of a new product?
(1) game console 遊樂器
(2) flagship store 旗艦店
(3) the sucessful launch day 首次上市
(4) springboard 出發點
(5) What if the hype backfires?
C2: Rail Complaints: 火車客訴
New product launches - especially in new technology - are glitzy affairs designed to capture media attention. How important are they to the success of a new product?
(1) game console 遊樂器
(2) flagship store 旗艦店
(3) the sucessful launch day 首次上市
(4) springboard 出發點
(5) What if the hype backfires?
C2: Rail Complaints: 火車客訴
Edward Walsh of the Association of Train Operating Companies answers complaints about the rail network - including a change allowing "regulated" fares to rise 3 per cent above inflation
(1) hold back venting his frustration
(2) to give their side of story
(3) price hike 價格上漲 oscillation 浮動
(4) This is part of government's policy to switch the burdern from taxpayers to passengers.
(5) franchise : 國家給予的特別經營權
C3: Lego builds its Business 樂高如何建立其積木王國
(2)stick to the ethos of good quality
(3) they’ve turned things around
C4: Budge Travel: 低價旅遊
We analyse the effect of the Budget on the travel industry with air transport consultant John Strickland
(1) The shine has come off that good news 使..相形失色
(2) taxation 稅制
(3) per-plane tax instead of per-passenger tax
C5: Open Water Swimming 在開放水域游泳
Peter takes a cold water dip in Hampstead Ponds in London to find out first hand why there's a surge of interest in this pastime.
(1) sterilized pool 消毒的泳池
C6: Customer email adresses lost: Play.com及Trip Advisor 遺失大批顧客電郵地址
(1) hold back venting his frustration
(2) to give their side of story
(3) price hike 價格上漲 oscillation 浮動
(4) This is part of government's policy to switch the burdern from taxpayers to passengers.
(5) franchise : 國家給予的特別經營權
C3: Lego builds its Business 樂高如何建立其積木王國
From the humble plastic brick, Lego's profits are now towering. We find out how Star Wars and Indiana Jones have helped inspire a new generation of builders and boosted sales by 50%.
(1)on the crest of ... 在..的頂端(2)stick to the ethos of good quality
(3) they’ve turned things around
C4: Budge Travel: 低價旅遊
We analyse the effect of the Budget on the travel industry with air transport consultant John Strickland
(1) The shine has come off that good news 使..相形失色
(2) taxation 稅制
(3) per-plane tax instead of per-passenger tax
C5: Open Water Swimming 在開放水域游泳
Peter takes a cold water dip in Hampstead Ponds in London to find out first hand why there's a surge of interest in this pastime.
(1) sterilized pool 消毒的泳池
Music and film retailer Play.com and travel website Trip Advisor face investigations by the Information Commission after admitting that some of their customer e-mail addresses have been stolen.
C7: Tesco Pricecheck: 特易購更改退費規定
Tesco have changed the rules covering its price pledge refund scheme to limit refunds to £20.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zm3j1#p00fxfm5
Tesco have changed the rules covering its price pledge refund scheme to limit refunds to £20.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zm3j1#p00fxfm5
2011年3月29日 星期二
隔代教養 英文怎麼說
隔代教養: grandparenting
Many of those grandchildren are in poor shape. For starters, the events that have left them parentless usually mean that their lives have been hard. In most cases, the parents are missing because of drugs, prison, mental illness, or a history of neglecting or abusing their child.
Two problems still stand out, however. One is mental health. A study last year by the Chapin Hall Centre for Children, at the University of Chicago, focused on child-rearing grandmothers in a couple of Chicago suburbs. It pointed to a link between the grandmothers' symptoms of depression and the grandchildren's emotional and behavioural troubles, but found that many of these families were not getting the help they needed.
The other problem involves custody. For various reasons, such as a private agreement with the parents or some sort of dispute, grandparents often do not have formal custody. Yet without it, many find it extremely difficult to obtain the health care to which their grandchildren are entitled, or to get them into a convenient public school. Some grandparents also face a deeply painful choice: whether to fight for custody when the parents want their children back but still seem unfit. A legal battle generally means the grandparents attacking their own children in court.
Grandparents raising grandchildren
Skipping a generation
Millions of grandparents are filling in for missing or misguided parents
Jun 14th 2007 | chicago | from the print edition
SOME kinds of non-traditional family get more attention than others. In the 1990s welfare reform flashed a spotlight on America's poor single mothers. More recently, ballot initiatives on gay marriage and unions have put more children with two mothers or a pair of fathers in the public eye. By contrast, children being brought up by their grandparents rarely attract public interest. Yet over the past few years federal and state governments have quietly been fiddling with their policies in order to help these families more effectively.
Grandparents are now raising an awful lot of America's poorest and most troubled children. In 2000, the first time that the Census Bureau took a proper count, 2.4m grandparents were bringing up their children's kids. To put that in perspective, fewer than 2m poor American families now receive formal welfare payments under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the programme that sparked a fierce national debate when welfare was reformed a decade ago. Many of those grandchildren are in poor shape. For starters, the events that have left them parentless usually mean that their lives have been hard. In most cases, the parents are missing because of drugs, prison, mental illness, or a history of neglecting or abusing their child.
Moreover, the grandparents in these families tend to have their own limitations. A 2003 study by the Urban Institute, a centre-left think-tank, found that among grandparents responsible for raising children, 37% had incomes below the federal poverty threshold, and 66% were low-income (less than twice the poverty level). One-third of the grandparents raising children had not finished high school, and 62% had no college education. There is also an obvious generational gap in energy levels: whereas 70% of the grandparents were over 50 years old, the study found, 70% of the children were 11 or younger. Statistics apart, it is also clear that many of these grandparents did not do a good job of bringing up their own children.
One way federal and state governments have tried to help is by tweaking elderly-assistance programmes to account explicitly for grandparents' needs. In 2000, when Congress renewed the Older Americans Act (a collection of goodies for retired folk) it added a new programme offering the states grants to help grandparents.
Some states now offer better information and counselling: on what kind of health care is available, how to help with homework and so forth. Bruce Carver, who co-ordinates many services for old people in western Kentucky's Pennyrile region, says that one popular part of the new programme has been respite care. This pays for the grandparents to have someone else mind the kids for a few weeks when school is out, since the teachers can no longer give them a breather everyday. Two problems still stand out, however. One is mental health. A study last year by the Chapin Hall Centre for Children, at the University of Chicago, focused on child-rearing grandmothers in a couple of Chicago suburbs. It pointed to a link between the grandmothers' symptoms of depression and the grandchildren's emotional and behavioural troubles, but found that many of these families were not getting the help they needed.
The other problem involves custody. For various reasons, such as a private agreement with the parents or some sort of dispute, grandparents often do not have formal custody. Yet without it, many find it extremely difficult to obtain the health care to which their grandchildren are entitled, or to get them into a convenient public school. Some grandparents also face a deeply painful choice: whether to fight for custody when the parents want their children back but still seem unfit. A legal battle generally means the grandparents attacking their own children in court.
from the print edition | United States
雙薪家庭 英文怎麼說
雙薪家庭: dual-earner household
賺錢養家的人: breadwinner
頂客族: DINK= Dual Income, No Kids
參考:
Nancy Folbre is an economics professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
In today’s economy, men are lucky if they have a wife in their portfolio. Traditional women’s jobs have been hit less hard by recession than men’s jobs. Many married women have softened the financial impact of their husbands’ unemployment by finding jobs or increasing their hours of paid work.
As a result, dual-earner households are becoming more dual. A recent briefing paper by Kristin Smith of the Carsey Institute of the University of New Hampshire documents a sharp uptick in historical trends. Wives now contribute 47 percent of family income in married-couple households where the wives are employed.
Past estimates have suggested that the effect of a husband’s unemployment on his wife’s participation in paid employment — termed the added-worker effect — is small.
But in the past, unemployment was often temporary. Today, the average duration of unemployment has reached a record high.
Not surprisingly, we now see evidence of a significant added-worker effect – more specifically a husband-without-a-job effect.
In a just-published article in the journal Family Relations, Professor Smith and her colleague and co-author Marybeth J. Mattingly offer a fascinating comparison of how wives responded when husbands moved out of paid employment between May of 2004 and May 2005 (a period of economic expansion) and between May 2008 and May 2009 (a period of recession).
Wives increased their hours of paid employment significantly more in the second period, helping explain why their relative contribution to family income increased. Declines in family wealth (such as the value of a home) probably intensified the effect of persistently high unemployment rates among men, pushing married women to accept jobs they might have refused in the earlier period.
The spousal safety net didn’t help all couples, because not all wives were able to find employment. Also, it’s unlikely that the increase in wives’ earnings fully compensated for the decline in husbands’ earnings, because, as Professor Smith points out, women employed full-time year-round earn, on average, about 83 percent of what their male counterparts earn.
One wonders if men who stopped working for pay began doing more work around the house. Research on the time use of men without jobs in the United States finds that they don’t devote much more time to housework and child care than other men. However, husbands who become more dependent on a wife’s earnings over time are likely to be more responsive.
Pooling income and housework doesn’t magically guarantee economic security. As the sociologist Jacob Hacker points out in The Great Risk Shift, unemployment of either spouse can jolt family income. Some married couples have fallen into what Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi call the two-income trap, borrowing more than they afford.
But married men – who tend to be better educated and more affluent than single men both before and after marriage — clearly benefit from their wives’ earning potential.
Perhaps the traditional marriage vow needs an update: For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in expansion or recession, in short-term or especially long-term unemployment.
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/10/12/the-spousal-safety-net/#more-84613
賺錢養家的人: breadwinner
頂客族: DINK= Dual Income, No Kids
參考:
The Spousal Safety Net
By NANCY FOLBREIn today’s economy, men are lucky if they have a wife in their portfolio. Traditional women’s jobs have been hit less hard by recession than men’s jobs. Many married women have softened the financial impact of their husbands’ unemployment by finding jobs or increasing their hours of paid work.
As a result, dual-earner households are becoming more dual. A recent briefing paper by Kristin Smith of the Carsey Institute of the University of New Hampshire documents a sharp uptick in historical trends. Wives now contribute 47 percent of family income in married-couple households where the wives are employed.
Kristin Smith, Carsey Institute,
University of New Hampshire
Professor Smith explains that increased reliance on wives’ earnings largely reflects a recession-related decline in men’s employment and earnings.University of New Hampshire
Past estimates have suggested that the effect of a husband’s unemployment on his wife’s participation in paid employment — termed the added-worker effect — is small.
But in the past, unemployment was often temporary. Today, the average duration of unemployment has reached a record high.
Not surprisingly, we now see evidence of a significant added-worker effect – more specifically a husband-without-a-job effect.
In a just-published article in the journal Family Relations, Professor Smith and her colleague and co-author Marybeth J. Mattingly offer a fascinating comparison of how wives responded when husbands moved out of paid employment between May of 2004 and May 2005 (a period of economic expansion) and between May 2008 and May 2009 (a period of recession).
Wives increased their hours of paid employment significantly more in the second period, helping explain why their relative contribution to family income increased. Declines in family wealth (such as the value of a home) probably intensified the effect of persistently high unemployment rates among men, pushing married women to accept jobs they might have refused in the earlier period.
The spousal safety net didn’t help all couples, because not all wives were able to find employment. Also, it’s unlikely that the increase in wives’ earnings fully compensated for the decline in husbands’ earnings, because, as Professor Smith points out, women employed full-time year-round earn, on average, about 83 percent of what their male counterparts earn.
One wonders if men who stopped working for pay began doing more work around the house. Research on the time use of men without jobs in the United States finds that they don’t devote much more time to housework and child care than other men. However, husbands who become more dependent on a wife’s earnings over time are likely to be more responsive.
Pooling income and housework doesn’t magically guarantee economic security. As the sociologist Jacob Hacker points out in The Great Risk Shift, unemployment of either spouse can jolt family income. Some married couples have fallen into what Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi call the two-income trap, borrowing more than they afford.
But married men – who tend to be better educated and more affluent than single men both before and after marriage — clearly benefit from their wives’ earning potential.
Perhaps the traditional marriage vow needs an update: For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in expansion or recession, in short-term or especially long-term unemployment.
2011年3月24日 星期四
2011/3/18 You and Yours Listening Notes
C1: Royal Wedding Street Party 舉辦街頭派對來慶祝凱特與威廉王子皇家婚禮 並不如所想的簡單
Why holding a street party to celebrate the Royal Wedding may not prove as easy as the first thought.
The organiser who, despite pledges from the government that holding street parties to mark the Royal Wedding will be 'easier than ever', has been asked by her local council to adhere to thirty conditions - including providing her own road cones (traffic cone) and obtaining public liability insurance to the value of £5 million.
(1) conditions asked to meet: six-page document with thirty covenants. (合約)
(2) The event organizers take responsiblity for everything from food safety,noise safety and road safety.
(3)get your neighbors to chip in the insurance. 跟鄰居湊保險費用
(4) Obligations put people off 使...退卻
(5) endless form-filling stringent measures and legal stuff
(6) It goes against all the whole ethos of the day. 與當天的思想違背
(6) silver jubilee 25 週年紀念日
(7) bunting: 裝飾街道用的彩紙
(8) stringent requirement <--> lax 嚴格的規範
(9) an increasingly litigious society 愛訴訟的
(10) put in your application by March 18th. 三月十八號前交出申請書
C2/C5: Dermot O'Leary 紅鼻子慈善會主持人 Dermot O'Leary 分享 慈善募款對他的影響
Why holding a street party to celebrate the Royal Wedding may not prove as easy as the first thought.
The organiser who, despite pledges from the government that holding street parties to mark the Royal Wedding will be 'easier than ever', has been asked by her local council to adhere to thirty conditions - including providing her own road cones (traffic cone) and obtaining public liability insurance to the value of £5 million.
(1) conditions asked to meet: six-page document with thirty covenants. (合約)
(2) The event organizers take responsiblity for everything from food safety,noise safety and road safety.
(3)get your neighbors to chip in the insurance. 跟鄰居湊保險費用
(4) Obligations put people off 使...退卻
(5) endless form-filling stringent measures and legal stuff
(6) It goes against all the whole ethos of the day. 與當天的思想違背
(6) silver jubilee 25 週年紀念日
(7) bunting: 裝飾街道用的彩紙
(8) stringent requirement <--> lax 嚴格的規範
(9) an increasingly litigious society 愛訴訟的
(10) put in your application by March 18th. 三月十八號前交出申請書
C2/C5: Dermot O'Leary 紅鼻子慈善會主持人 Dermot O'Leary 分享 慈善募款對他的影響
Red Nose Day presenter Dermot O'Leary on how walking across one of the world's harshest deserts to raise money for Comic Relief has shaped him.
(1) do it wholeheartedly
(2) whining youngster 哭哭啼啼抱怨的年輕人
(3) To use and abuse your celebrity to raise money is a sensible way of charity.
(4) unsettling 令人不安的
(5) be closely entwined with their livestock 與牲口緊密相關
C3: School Report 校園報導: 多塞特交通導護(lollipop patrols) 將有一線希望保留下來
How an interview for the BBC's School Report has given fresh hope that Dorset's lollipop patrols will be saved
(1) do it wholeheartedly
(2) whining youngster 哭哭啼啼抱怨的年輕人
(3) To use and abuse your celebrity to raise money is a sensible way of charity.
(4) unsettling 令人不安的
(5) be closely entwined with their livestock 與牲口緊密相關
C3: School Report 校園報導: 多塞特交通導護(lollipop patrols) 將有一線希望保留下來
How an interview for the BBC's School Report has given fresh hope that Dorset's lollipop patrols will be saved
(1) lollipop lady 交通導護媽媽
(2) make provisions for.. 為...做準備
(3) The county council signs up to the BIG SOCIETY idea that the government is pushing. (還政於民的大社會概念)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-12780324
C4: Oddbins: 英國最後一個獨立外賣酒的商店Oddbins 面臨經營困難
(2) make provisions for.. 為...做準備
(3) The county council signs up to the BIG SOCIETY idea that the government is pushing. (還政於民的大社會概念)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-12780324
C4: Oddbins: 英國最後一個獨立外賣酒的商店Oddbins 面臨經營困難
The UK's last independent off licence chain in in trouble.
(1) The company still has a heartbeat.
(2) Oddbins has the highest price per bottle compared with other off-licence stores.
C6: Train Journey from Hell: 梅林傳奇主角:理察威爾森 分享為何他要進行"調查英國火車服務"這樣艱鉅的任務
(1) The company still has a heartbeat.
(2) Oddbins has the highest price per bottle compared with other off-licence stores.
C6: Train Journey from Hell: 梅林傳奇主角:理察威爾森 分享為何他要進行"調查英國火車服務"這樣艱鉅的任務
Richard Wilson, star of Merlin and One Foot in the Grave, tells us why he took on the challenge of investigating UK train services.
(1) love-and-hate relationship with trains
(2) to criss and cross the UK by train
(3) Booking in advance means tangling with voice recoginition on the phone
(4) grossly overcrowding: There aren't enough carriages, so people just sit on the loos. (= 盥洗室)
(5) be penalized for changing your mind, like getting off one stop earlier. 因為改變主意被處罰
(6) luggage rack 行李架
C7: Interviews with a Stammer: 口吃者如何準備面試?
(1) love-and-hate relationship with trains
(2) to criss and cross the UK by train
(3) Booking in advance means tangling with voice recoginition on the phone
(4) grossly overcrowding: There aren't enough carriages, so people just sit on the loos. (= 盥洗室)
(5) be penalized for changing your mind, like getting off one stop earlier. 因為改變主意被處罰
(6) luggage rack 行李架
C7: Interviews with a Stammer: 口吃者如何準備面試?
Ashley Morrison tells us what job interviews are like when you have a stammer.
(1) Oscar-adorned film
(2) If thrown a question which has been anticipated or familiar, I will find it significantly harder to answer it. 如果被問的問題不熟悉或出乎意料之外 口吃者就比較有困難回答.
(4) shake the feeling that...
(5) Stammers have clear idea of what you want to say, and you will do well. 清楚自己想說的話 就能克服口吃問題
(1) Oscar-adorned film
(2) If thrown a question which has been anticipated or familiar, I will find it significantly harder to answer it. 如果被問的問題不熟悉或出乎意料之外 口吃者就比較有困難回答.
(4) shake the feeling that...
(5) Stammers have clear idea of what you want to say, and you will do well. 清楚自己想說的話 就能克服口吃問題
C8: Olympics: 五十項物品禁止攜帶進入奧運會場 包括飛盤, 手機,等
A list of fifty things you may not take to watch the Olympic games is published including frisbees and mobiles, horns and food.
(1) Objects which bear trademarks can't be allowed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zfmvw
A list of fifty things you may not take to watch the Olympic games is published including frisbees and mobiles, horns and food.
(1) Objects which bear trademarks can't be allowed.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zfmvw
2011年3月23日 星期三
2011/3/17 You and Yours Listening Notes
C1: Surface Water Bills:
Are the water companies doing enough to make sure their customers aren’t paying for services they don’t use or need?
(1) over-surface drainage which takes away from the property
(2)Water companies unfortunately charge all the customers the surface drainage charge by default.
(3) extension 建築物增建部份
(4) Individual assessment of each property is needed.
(5) be entitled to get the rebate 有權利得到退款
Are the water companies doing enough to make sure their customers aren’t paying for services they don’t use or need?
(1) over-surface drainage which takes away from the property
(2)Water companies unfortunately charge all the customers the surface drainage charge by default.
(3) extension 建築物增建部份
(4) Individual assessment of each property is needed.
(5) be entitled to get the rebate 有權利得到退款
C2: Comic Relief:
(Comic Relief 是英國的慈善機構 透過娛樂的力量來消除世界的貧窮)
Peter White remembers his 100 Km Desert Trek ahead of the Documentary tonight
(1) one heart-stopping moment
C3: 5-pound notes in cash points: 為何提款機的五磅鈔票
(Comic Relief 是英國的慈善機構 透過娛樂的力量來消除世界的貧窮)
Peter White remembers his 100 Km Desert Trek ahead of the Documentary tonight
(1) one heart-stopping moment
C3: 5-pound notes in cash points: 為何提款機的五磅鈔票
There are supposed to be more of them in circulation, but only 3% of our cash points dispense them.
(1) break into large notes
(2) fiver: 五磅鈔票
C4: Irish Economy & Toursim: 愛爾蘭經濟與旅遊業現況:
(1) break into large notes
(2) fiver: 五磅鈔票
C4: Irish Economy & Toursim: 愛爾蘭經濟與旅遊業現況:
St Patrick's Day traditionally marks the start of the tourist season for Ireland and in the current harsh economic environment, tourism is more important for the country than ever.
C5: Fingerprinting 指紋辨識將取代傳統的會員卡
Fingerprinting is set to replace the more traditional membership card but would you give your fingerprints for a session on the sunbed?
(1) Your wallet is congested with a variety of royalty cards.
(2) encrypted data
Fingerprinting is set to replace the more traditional membership card but would you give your fingerprints for a session on the sunbed?
(1) Your wallet is congested with a variety of royalty cards.
(2) encrypted data
C6: Stafford Hospital: 英國國民健保局至今已花五個月三百萬英磅調查Stafford Hospital 糟糕的醫療服務
The public inquiry following the hundreds of unexpected deaths at Stafford Hospital is now in its fifth month and has cost more than £3 million. So what's emerged that has not come out before?
(1) sit on the enquiry
(2) My mom who had been a proud woman now clung to me like a baby; there was not any form of care.
C7: Poor Theatre 簡約劇場提供英國社區和村落戲劇表演
Theatre can be expensive if you live far from a city. A number of companies across the country aim to bring affordable theatre to village and community halls across the UK.
C8: Internet Speed 網路連線速度
We talk to technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones about the future of two speed internet services.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zfmqg
The public inquiry following the hundreds of unexpected deaths at Stafford Hospital is now in its fifth month and has cost more than £3 million. So what's emerged that has not come out before?
(1) sit on the enquiry
(2) My mom who had been a proud woman now clung to me like a baby; there was not any form of care.
C7: Poor Theatre 簡約劇場提供英國社區和村落戲劇表演
Theatre can be expensive if you live far from a city. A number of companies across the country aim to bring affordable theatre to village and community halls across the UK.
C8: Internet Speed 網路連線速度
We talk to technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones about the future of two speed internet services.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zfmqg
2011年3月22日 星期二
2011/3/16 You and Yours Listening Notes
C1: Southern Cross: Southern Cross 面臨安養院經營困境
Chief Executive Jamie Buchan on the future of Britain's biggest care home operator.
(1) 750 of care homes are run by Southern Cross which warns it can not survive in the long term.
(2) crystallization 明確 澄清
(3) Negotiating with the landlords is like herding cats.
(4) have a shining reputation
(5) break even 收支平衡
C2: British apples: 英國蘋果市場:
As the Gala takes over from the Cox as our favourite English apple, we discuss the state of the British apple market.
(1) There is an upsurge of demand for locally-grown produce.
Chief Executive Jamie Buchan on the future of Britain's biggest care home operator.
(1) 750 of care homes are run by Southern Cross which warns it can not survive in the long term.
(2) crystallization 明確 澄清
(3) Negotiating with the landlords is like herding cats.
(4) have a shining reputation
(5) break even 收支平衡
C2: British apples: 英國蘋果市場:
As the Gala takes over from the Cox as our favourite English apple, we discuss the state of the British apple market.
(1) There is an upsurge of demand for locally-grown produce.
(2) union jet logo
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/8378992/Cox-apple-toppled-by-the-gala.html#
C3: Ryanair to Allow complaints by e-mail: 英國廉價航空: 瑞安航空開放接受電子郵件型式的抱怨函
What impact will it have on customers?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/8378992/Cox-apple-toppled-by-the-gala.html#
C3: Ryanair to Allow complaints by e-mail: 英國廉價航空: 瑞安航空開放接受電子郵件型式的抱怨函
What impact will it have on customers?
C4: Retail Conference: 零售業會議
Some of the biggest names in retail talk to our reporter Melanie Abbott.
(1) clued-up customers: 所知甚多的消費者 (savvy)
C5: Phone Charges: 在OFCOM 新規範下 打電話到手機話費可望下降
(1) clued-up customers: 所知甚多的消費者 (savvy)
C5: Phone Charges: 在OFCOM 新規範下 打電話到手機話費可望下降
Prices for calls to mobiles are set to fall under new OFCOM rules.
Should there be a cap on mobile phone roaming charges worldwide - just as there are in Europe? 手機漫遊費用是否應該像在歐洲一樣有最高限額
C6: Malnutrition: 醫療院所的病人是否營養不良
Should there be a cap on mobile phone roaming charges worldwide - just as there are in Europe? 手機漫遊費用是否應該像在歐洲一樣有最高限額
C6: Malnutrition: 醫療院所的病人是否營養不良
The Patients Association launches a survey on nutrition - have your say.
(1) It is unpleasant and undignified to have patients lie in a wet bed.
C7: BBC 新報告探討什麼原因讓聽眾無法理解節目主持人?
(1) It is unpleasant and undignified to have patients lie in a wet bed.
C7: BBC 新報告探討什麼原因讓聽眾無法理解節目主持人?
A new BBC report shows that poor diction and regional accents are among the factors which prevent people from understanding TV presenters.
(1) background music, (背景音樂) regional accents, (地區發音差異) speaking too fast , poor pronounciation
(2) per se 本身
(3) It is not the question of accents but the question of how you deliver it.
(4) babble like a fool
(5) breathe right
(1) background music, (背景音樂) regional accents, (地區發音差異) speaking too fast , poor pronounciation
(2) per se 本身
(3) It is not the question of accents but the question of how you deliver it.
(4) babble like a fool
(5) breathe right
2011年3月18日 星期五
2011/3/11 You and Yours Listening Notes
C1: Wifi wifi 路由器會降低寬頻上網多達40%速度
A study has shown that a wireless router can degrade the speed of your broadband as much as 40 % - so we ask is being fast always best?
(1) Physical barriers like baby monitors, microwaves,and even walls can slow down braodband speed.
(2) flexing your muscle
(3) trading off a slightly conveniece for performace
C2: Ruth Watson Ruth Waston 探討英國旅館業
Hotelier and restaurateur Ruth Watson talks to Peter about the UK hotel industry.
(1) Physical barriers like baby monitors, microwaves,and even walls can slow down braodband speed.
(2) flexing your muscle
(3) trading off a slightly conveniece for performace
C2: Ruth Watson Ruth Waston 探討英國旅館業
Hotelier and restaurateur Ruth Watson talks to Peter about the UK hotel industry.
(1) blunt assessment of propert
(2) qualities for running hotels: being thoughtful; anticipating people's needs and doing it with good grace.
(3) A fixed hair-dryer is totally useless;
(4)having a plug near a mirror to style one's hair
(5) rating system in the public arena is needed
(6) There is no substitute for the words of mouth.
(2) qualities for running hotels: being thoughtful; anticipating people's needs and doing it with good grace.
(3) A fixed hair-dryer is totally useless;
(4)having a plug near a mirror to style one's hair
(5) rating system in the public arena is needed
(6) There is no substitute for the words of mouth.
C3: Irish Cricket: 在板球世界盃中 愛爾蘭意外擊敗英格蘭隊
After a stunning and surprising win against England in the Cricket World Cup last week, we find out how Cricket Ireland will be capitalising on its recent success.
(1) fine sporting pedigree
After a stunning and surprising win against England in the Cricket World Cup last week, we find out how Cricket Ireland will be capitalising on its recent success.
(1) fine sporting pedigree
C4: Football T-shirt :
How one thirteen year old football fan was so incensed after Reading sold his favourite player he decided to sue - and won.
(1) settle without aceepting any liabilities
(2) redundant
How one thirteen year old football fan was so incensed after Reading sold his favourite player he decided to sue - and won.
(1) settle without aceepting any liabilities
(2) redundant
C5: E-books Harper Collins 限制美國圖書館電子書出借次數
A major publisher, Harper Collins has imposed a limit on ebook lending in the US, and concern is growing on this side of the Atlantic.
(1) check-out limits
(2) ripples
(3) shift workers, people in the rural area, people with visual impairment
(4) get hold of the book
(5) reap up
(6) eletronic books are viewed as the same as the hard-copy ones.
(7)put a limit on the license with a set of conditions attached
(8) fast-growing but still nancent e-book markets.
(9) send the rocket in the market
C6: Dating with a stammer: 約會時 如何克服口吃困難?
A major publisher, Harper Collins has imposed a limit on ebook lending in the US, and concern is growing on this side of the Atlantic.
(1) check-out limits
(2) ripples
(3) shift workers, people in the rural area, people with visual impairment
(4) get hold of the book
(5) reap up
(6) eletronic books are viewed as the same as the hard-copy ones.
(7)put a limit on the license with a set of conditions attached
(8) fast-growing but still nancent e-book markets.
(9) send the rocket in the market
C6: Dating with a stammer: 約會時 如何克服口吃困難?
Ashley Morrison tells us how he copes with the difficulties of dating when you have a stammer.
C7: Ruth Watson : Ruth Watson (繼 Hotel Inspector 系列後 ) 推出 Country House Rescue
Ruth Watson is back with a new series of Country House Rescue. She tells Peter why we're so fascinated with these old country piles.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z6f30
Ruth Watson is back with a new series of Country House Rescue. She tells Peter why we're so fascinated with these old country piles.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z6f30
2011年3月16日 星期三
2011/3/10 You and Yours Listening Notes
C1: Commonwealth Games: 英國廠商向英國政府求助 討回2010年德里"大英國協運動會" 的積欠的款項
British companies are asking for more help from the government to get money they are still owed for work they did on last year's Commonwealth Games.
(1) go massively over-budget 大量超出預算
(2) Indian government corruption 印度政府的腐敗
(3) a colossal disappointment for most Indians (a.) colossal = extremely large
(4) Logistics and broadcasting companies complain about late payments
物流公司及廣播公司抱怨延遲付款
(5) rack up 累積
(6) make disproportionately high profit out of the game
British companies are asking for more help from the government to get money they are still owed for work they did on last year's Commonwealth Games.
(1) go massively over-budget 大量超出預算
(2) Indian government corruption 印度政府的腐敗
(3) a colossal disappointment for most Indians (a.) colossal = extremely large
(4) Logistics and broadcasting companies complain about late payments
物流公司及廣播公司抱怨延遲付款
(5) rack up 累積
(6) make disproportionately high profit out of the game
C2: Interest rates : 英國暫不調高2011/3月利率
After interest rates were kept on hold for another month, we ask what is behind the decisions made by the Monetary Policy Committee.
(1) grin and bear it: 默默忍受
(2) spell sth out ; to give a clear-cut statement 說清楚 講明白
(3) variable-rate mortgage變動利率抵押
C3: Cash for Data: 如何保護個人資料 並利用個人資料賺錢
After interest rates were kept on hold for another month, we ask what is behind the decisions made by the Monetary Policy Committee.
(1) grin and bear it: 默默忍受
(2) spell sth out ; to give a clear-cut statement 說清楚 講明白
(3) variable-rate mortgage變動利率抵押
C3: Cash for Data: 如何保護個人資料 並利用個人資料賺錢
How to take control of your personal data and make money from it.
(1) proxy 代理
(1) proxy 代理
C4: London 2012: 2012 倫敦奧運運動員運用高科技增進效能
Olympic athletes turn to technology to increase the chance of medals next year.
Olympic athletes turn to technology to increase the chance of medals next year.
(1) high-tech drive to optimize the performace
(2) It is unsporting (不光明正大的) since we need to rely on athletes' own prowess. (造詣)
(3) aggregation of marginal gains
C5: Iraqi interpreters : 伊拉克口譯因協助英軍而遭到恐嚇, 綁架甚至謀殺
在向英國政府求償無門後 他們決定採取法律行動
Face the Facts revealed how Iraqi interpreters were intimidated, kidnapped and murdered after helping British forces. Now some of them are taking legal action after failing to get compensation.
(1)be denied entry on the compensation scheme
(2) It is unsporting (不光明正大的) since we need to rely on athletes' own prowess. (造詣)
(3) aggregation of marginal gains
C5: Iraqi interpreters : 伊拉克口譯因協助英軍而遭到恐嚇, 綁架甚至謀殺
在向英國政府求償無門後 他們決定採取法律行動
Face the Facts revealed how Iraqi interpreters were intimidated, kidnapped and murdered after helping British forces. Now some of them are taking legal action after failing to get compensation.
(1)be denied entry on the compensation scheme
C6: Icorrrect: Icorrect網站讓名人有機會糾正網路上的誤解
We hear about a new website which gives people in the public eye the chance to set the record straight.
(1) warp-up
(2) be misrepresented
(3) in cyber world, so much is lopsided.
(4) libel (a.) 毀謗
We hear about a new website which gives people in the public eye the chance to set the record straight.
(1) warp-up
(2) be misrepresented
(3) in cyber world, so much is lopsided.
(4) libel (a.) 毀謗
C7: Office of Fair Trading: Price baiting enforcement 公平會開罰: Groupola 宣稱能以99英磅 購得iPhone 4 供貨數有數百台 但實際只提供8 台
The OFT has found the web service Groupola was guilty of price baiting when it claimed to have hundreds of iPhone 4's for sale at £99 when only 8 handsets were on offer.
(1) name them and shame them
C8: Fake Escort Agency: 約一萬四千人遭伴遊公司詐騙
The OFT has found the web service Groupola was guilty of price baiting when it claimed to have hundreds of iPhone 4's for sale at £99 when only 8 handsets were on offer.
(1) name them and shame them
C8: Fake Escort Agency: 約一萬四千人遭伴遊公司詐騙
Trading standards officers are trying to trace up to 14 thousand people who have fallen for a suspected internet scam.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z6f1l
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00z6f1l
2011年3月15日 星期二
2011/3/9 You and Yours Listening Notes
C1: Special Educational Needs: 英國特教改革:
Government proposes overhaul of the system that assists children with special educational needs.
(1) The single plan, like these statements(英國地方教育主管提出的評估報告) in the UK are legally binding (有法律效力的 )
(2) Parents will be given a wider choices of schools and legal rights to control the funding for their child's support.
(3) Green Paper: 英國供討論的政府提案文件
(4) the integrate approach of the single assessment
C2: Kaupthing: 英國欺詐重案辦公室證實 冰島銀行Kaupthing倒閉一案 多人遭逮捕
Government proposes overhaul of the system that assists children with special educational needs.
(1) The single plan, like these statements(英國地方教育主管提出的評估報告) in the UK are legally binding (有法律效力的 )
(2) Parents will be given a wider choices of schools and legal rights to control the funding for their child's support.
(3) Green Paper: 英國供討論的政府提案文件
(4) the integrate approach of the single assessment
C2: Kaupthing: 英國欺詐重案辦公室證實 冰島銀行Kaupthing倒閉一案 多人遭逮捕
The Serious Fraud Office confirms arrests in its investigation into the collapse of the Icelandic Bank Kaupthing
(1) go bust: 破產
(2) People were deliberately misled about how good or how secure their money would be.
C3: Daily Star Reporter Resigns 每日星報記者因報導詆毀回教徒而辭職
Richard Peppiatt claims the paper has been anti-Muslim in some of its stories.
(1) the final straw 壓垮駱駝的最後一根稻草
(2) have a skewed world view 扭曲的世界觀
(3) subliminal (a.) 下意識的
(4) a consicious editorial decision
(5) have a moral scruple 有道德的顧忌
(6) Muslims are falsely demonized.
C4: Vietnam's ban on computer games: 越南政府宣佈晚上10點後到清晨8點禁玩電玩遊戲
Vietnam's government has a blunt solution to the problem of teenagers spending too long online. They have ordered service providers to block access to popular games websites after 10pm.
(1) Internet cafes dominate the high streets.
(2) Computer games are national obessesions for young people.
C5: Food Banks: 英國慈善食物賑濟處
Hundreds are popping up around the UK to feed people coping with redundancy and high inflation
(1) go bust: 破產
(2) People were deliberately misled about how good or how secure their money would be.
C3: Daily Star Reporter Resigns 每日星報記者因報導詆毀回教徒而辭職
Richard Peppiatt claims the paper has been anti-Muslim in some of its stories.
(1) the final straw 壓垮駱駝的最後一根稻草
(2) have a skewed world view 扭曲的世界觀
(3) subliminal (a.) 下意識的
(4) a consicious editorial decision
(5) have a moral scruple 有道德的顧忌
(6) Muslims are falsely demonized.
C4: Vietnam's ban on computer games: 越南政府宣佈晚上10點後到清晨8點禁玩電玩遊戲
Vietnam's government has a blunt solution to the problem of teenagers spending too long online. They have ordered service providers to block access to popular games websites after 10pm.
(1) Internet cafes dominate the high streets.
(2) Computer games are national obessesions for young people.
C5: Food Banks: 英國慈善食物賑濟處
Hundreds are popping up around the UK to feed people coping with redundancy and high inflation
(1) a poverty premium
(2) rely on the charity food parcels to survive.
C6: Patient Choice: 健保病患就醫選擇
(2) rely on the charity food parcels to survive.
C6: Patient Choice: 健保病患就醫選擇
How much choice do NHS patients really get?
(1) Minimal waiting time is imposed.
(2) referral system 轉診制度
C7: Online-shopping and your rights: 線上購物別忘詳讀條款
(1) Minimal waiting time is imposed.
(2) referral system 轉診制度
C7: Online-shopping and your rights: 線上購物別忘詳讀條款
Always read the small print!
read properly and thoroughly the terms and conditions
The absence of receipts doesn't mean the absence of your consumer right.
read properly and thoroughly the terms and conditions
The absence of receipts doesn't mean the absence of your consumer right.
2011年3月11日 星期五
2011/1/12 Follow the Leader: Episode 2 Listening Notes
1. Carolyn Quinn examines the psychology of leadership. Once you've secured your position as leader, how do you deal with the demands at the top?
Carolyn Quinn探討領導心理學: 一旦你當上領導者, 你如何處理問題:
(1) According to Psychology Professor Condola, one of the major differences in today's leadership is visibility because decisions are scruntinized in public far more than used to be.
(2)A good leadship involves an element of followship and listening.
(3) The first 100 days in your office as a head in your party is crucial.
(4) come into one's grilling: face a tough grilling: 受到嚴厲的盤問
(5) Leaders should have a clear vision of how to lead the country or the company.
領導者應該有清楚願景 如何領導國家及企業
(6) Group processe: How people interact in teams:
(7) There is a mistake to imagine that leaders do the lead and followers do the follower. Leadership and followship should go hand in hand.
(7) muttering against Camerion's leadership
(7) When you step in their shoes, the learning curve is deep. 設身處地...
(8) It is impossible to permanently lead from the front on every single issue.There is a balance to be drawn. 但領袖無法事事恭親 還是需要在領導與傾聽中獲得平衡
(9) his eyes and ears...
2. The level of media attention acrss all sectors, from politics to football, means that today's leaders are under more scrutiny than ever before. In the last episode, Carolyn explores the challenges of modern leadership, from stepping up to the top job, to stepping down.
(10) In sports such as the high-profile of football managers, the need to deliver the result and fast is even higher. 在運動場上像是身為足球經理人, 更要能夠立即及迅速達到成效
(11) It must be an instaneous decision. 必須作出立即的決策
(12) If not your job is on the line. 如果無法達成..工作就不保
(13) Half-time talk is intended to insipre your team to victory. but it is also when your leadship is truely put to test.
(14) penalty area 罰球區 dressing room 更衣室
(15) Phil Brown made a mistake in making his teams humilated in the public.
(16) high-profile job of football manager
3, She talks to psychologists about the dos and don'ts of successful leadership and finds out how leaders create and change their image to attract followers.
(17) Since there is no hiding place for leaders.it is more even important to be media-savvy in an era of 24-hour news.
(18) Media judgement can be quick and harsh.
(19) 85 percent is how you look; ten percent is how you say and 5 percent is what you actucally say. 85%與外表有關: 10%與你表達能力有關 所說的內容只佔5%的重要性
(20) go to great lengths to be appear to be one of us and not like the one the people are arguing against:
(21) play out the middle name of Obama which is associated with Muslin as a means of undermining his credibility.
4. The gender gap in leadership is still large. According to the 2010 Female FTSE report, produced annually by Cranfield University, female appointments to corporate boards in the UK's top companies have stalled at around 12 percent. 在領導界中 性別差距仍大
(22) Particular facial features of top-front CEOs have strong jawline which is assocaited with a masculine face.
(23) The number of female on corporate board
(24) Leadership should be gender-balanced.
5. Research by Prof Michelle Ryan, from Exeter University, has also shown that women are more likely to be given top positions in organisations that are doing badly, when there is more chance of failure. 根據Michelle Ryan研究 女性通常在表現不佳的公司 被指派給予較高職位 因此也更容易失敗
(25) It has less to do with lack of talent but more to do with lack of confidence
(26) sexism in business communities 企業中的性別歧視
(27) glass ceiling 女性在升遷中所面對的無形障礙
(28) a glass cliff: a position that is rather risky and precarious; teetering on the edge 搖搖欲墜
(29) The old-boys network suffers from the fear the unknown.
(30) women as teabag you don't know how strong they are until you put them in the hot water. 女性被描述為茶包 女性要接受困境考驗 才知其能力好壞與否 (因為把茶包放入熱水中 (hot water 有麻煩之意) 才知道茶的味道濃郁(strong) 與否
(31) relinquish the leadership 不情願的放棄領導權
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x95j2
Carolyn Quinn探討領導心理學: 一旦你當上領導者, 你如何處理問題:
(1) According to Psychology Professor Condola, one of the major differences in today's leadership is visibility because decisions are scruntinized in public far more than used to be.
(2)A good leadship involves an element of followship and listening.
(3) The first 100 days in your office as a head in your party is crucial.
(4) come into one's grilling: face a tough grilling: 受到嚴厲的盤問
(5) Leaders should have a clear vision of how to lead the country or the company.
領導者應該有清楚願景 如何領導國家及企業
(6) Group processe: How people interact in teams:
(7) There is a mistake to imagine that leaders do the lead and followers do the follower. Leadership and followship should go hand in hand.
(7) muttering against Camerion's leadership
(7) When you step in their shoes, the learning curve is deep. 設身處地...
(8) It is impossible to permanently lead from the front on every single issue.There is a balance to be drawn. 但領袖無法事事恭親 還是需要在領導與傾聽中獲得平衡
(9) his eyes and ears...
2. The level of media attention acrss all sectors, from politics to football, means that today's leaders are under more scrutiny than ever before. In the last episode, Carolyn explores the challenges of modern leadership, from stepping up to the top job, to stepping down.
(10) In sports such as the high-profile of football managers, the need to deliver the result and fast is even higher. 在運動場上像是身為足球經理人, 更要能夠立即及迅速達到成效
(11) It must be an instaneous decision. 必須作出立即的決策
(12) If not your job is on the line. 如果無法達成..工作就不保
(13) Half-time talk is intended to insipre your team to victory. but it is also when your leadship is truely put to test.
(14) penalty area 罰球區 dressing room 更衣室
(15) Phil Brown made a mistake in making his teams humilated in the public.
(16) high-profile job of football manager
3, She talks to psychologists about the dos and don'ts of successful leadership and finds out how leaders create and change their image to attract followers.
(17) Since there is no hiding place for leaders.it is more even important to be media-savvy in an era of 24-hour news.
(18) Media judgement can be quick and harsh.
(19) 85 percent is how you look; ten percent is how you say and 5 percent is what you actucally say. 85%與外表有關: 10%與你表達能力有關 所說的內容只佔5%的重要性
(20) go to great lengths to be appear to be one of us and not like the one the people are arguing against:
(21) play out the middle name of Obama which is associated with Muslin as a means of undermining his credibility.
4. The gender gap in leadership is still large. According to the 2010 Female FTSE report, produced annually by Cranfield University, female appointments to corporate boards in the UK's top companies have stalled at around 12 percent. 在領導界中 性別差距仍大
(22) Particular facial features of top-front CEOs have strong jawline which is assocaited with a masculine face.
(23) The number of female on corporate board
(24) Leadership should be gender-balanced.
5. Research by Prof Michelle Ryan, from Exeter University, has also shown that women are more likely to be given top positions in organisations that are doing badly, when there is more chance of failure. 根據Michelle Ryan研究 女性通常在表現不佳的公司 被指派給予較高職位 因此也更容易失敗
(25) It has less to do with lack of talent but more to do with lack of confidence
(26) sexism in business communities 企業中的性別歧視
(27) glass ceiling 女性在升遷中所面對的無形障礙
(28) a glass cliff: a position that is rather risky and precarious; teetering on the edge 搖搖欲墜
(29) The old-boys network suffers from the fear the unknown.
(30) women as teabag you don't know how strong they are until you put them in the hot water. 女性被描述為茶包 女性要接受困境考驗 才知其能力好壞與否 (因為把茶包放入熱水中 (hot water 有麻煩之意) 才知道茶的味道濃郁(strong) 與否
(31) relinquish the leadership 不情願的放棄領導權
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00x95j2
2011年3月9日 星期三
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.
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
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 (1) statutory obligations :法定義務
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年3月8日 星期二
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
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
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
(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
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yzjpb#p00fdl5t(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
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
2011年3月6日 星期日
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
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
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
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
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yyc85(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?
(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
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:
(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.
2011年3月4日 星期五
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.
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
(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.
(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.
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年3月2日 星期三
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
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
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
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:
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.
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