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First of all, let me thank you all for coming to this public meeting, to discuss the future of ourtown.
首先，我要感謝各位賞光出席這次公開會議，和我們共商小鎮的未來。
Our first speaker is Shona Ferguson, from Barford town council. Shona.
我們的第一位講話人是來自Barford鎮議會的Shona Ferguson，大家掌聲歡迎Shona。
Thank you. First I'll briefly give you some background information,
謝謝。首先我簡短地給大家介紹一些背景資訊，
then I'll be asking you for your comments on developments in the town.
然後在小鎮的發展方面再徵求一下大家的意見。
Well, as you don't need me to tell you, Barford has changed a great deal in the last 50 years.
相信不用我說你們也都知道，這五十年來Barford已經發生了很大的變化。
These are some of the main changes.
我要跟你們講的是一些主要的變化。
Fifty years ago, buses linked virtually every part of the town and the neighbouring towns andvillages.
50年前，公交路線幾乎連線著鎮上的每個部分和隔壁村鎮。
Most people used them frequently but not now because the bus companies concentrate onjust the routes that attract most passengers.
那個時候大多數人經常乘坐公交，但是現在已經不再這樣了，因為公交車公司現在只注重發展那些能夠吸引大部分乘客的路線。
So parts of the town are no longer served by buses.
鎮上有些地方已經再也沒有公交車通行了。
Even replacing old uncomfortable buses with smart new ones has had little impact onpassenger numbers.
即使公交車公司將老舊的舒適感較低的公交車換成了智慧的新車，乘客數量也幾乎沒有增加。
It's sometimes said that bus fares are too high, but in relation to average incomes, fares arenot much higher than they were 50 years ago.
有時候人們認為公交車費太高了，但是根據現如今大家的平均收入水平來看，目前的費用並沒有比五十年前的高出很多。
Changes in the road network are affecting the town.
道路網的變化正在影響著小鎮。
The centre was recently closed to traffic on a trial basis, making it much safer for pedestrians.
中心路線前段時間在試行封閉交通，為了讓行人更加安全進行了整修。
The impact of this is being measured.
人們正在衡量這一行動的效果。
The new cycle paths, separating bikes from cars in most main roads,
人們使用新自行車道的次數比預期中要多得多，
are being used far more than was expected, reducing traffic and improve air quality.
這些車道將最主要道路上的自行車和汽車分了開來，減少了交通擁堵並改善了空氣質量。
And although the council's attempts to have a bypass constructed have failed,
雖然鎮議會試圖建造一條支路的想法並沒有成功，
we haven't given up hope of persuading the government to change its mind.
但是我們不會就此放棄的，我們仍希望能夠說服政府改變想法。
Shopping in the town centre has changed over the years.
這些年來鎮中心的購物情況已經發生了變化。
Many of us can remember when the town was crowded with people going shopping.
我們很多人都能記得過去鎮上擠滿了購物的人的場景。
Numbers have been falling for several years, despite efforts to attract shoppers, for instance byopening new car parks.
即使商家已經做出了各種努力想要吸引顧客，比如建造新的停車場，顧客的數量這幾年來仍在一直減少。
Some people combine shopping with visits to the town's restaurants and cafes.
有些人把購物和去鎮上的餐館和咖啡館結合起來。
Most shops are small independent stores, which is good,
鎮上大部分商店都是小小的獨立店鋪，它們雖然很棒，
but many people prefer to use supermarkets and department stores in nearby large towns asthere are so few well-known chain stores here.
但是很多人卻更喜歡去附近大型城鎮裡的超市或者百貨商場購物，因為本鎮有名的連鎖商店太少了。
Turning now to medical facilities, the town is served by family doctors in several medicalpractices
現在我們把話題轉向醫療設施，我們小鎮居民好幾種疾病都是找家庭醫生來看的，
fewer than 50 years ago, but each catering for far more patients.
雖然現在鎮上家庭醫生的數量比50年前要少，但是他們每個人治療的患者數量都比那時候要多得多。
Our hospital closed 15 years ago, which means journeys to other towns are unavoidable.
我們鎮醫院是15年前倒閉的，也就是說去別的鎮看病在所難免。
On the other hand, there are more dentists than there used to be.
另一方面，鎮上的牙醫數量比過去要多。
Employment patterns have changed, along with almost everything else.
和幾乎所有事情一樣，就業模式也發生了變化。
The number of schools and colleges has increased making that the main employment sector.
學校和學院的數量有所增加，成為了主要的就業部門。
Services, such as website design and accountancy, have grown in importance,
像網站設計和會計服務這樣的服務行業發展極其迅猛，
and surprisingly, perhaps, manufacturing hasn't seen the decline that has affected it in otherparts of the country.
而且令人意外的是，我們鎮的製造業並沒有像國內其他地方一樣走向衰落。
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Now I've heard something about Paxton Nature Reserve.
我聽說你們這兒有個Paxton自然保護區。
It's a good place for spotting unusual birds, isn't it'?
那是個看罕見鳥類的好地方，對嗎?
That's right — throughout the year.
沒錯，全年都可以。
There is a lake there as well as a river, and they provide a very attractive habitat.
那裡有一個湖，還有一條河，它們構成了一個非常迷人的棲息地。
So it's a good idea to bring binoculars if you have them.
如果有的話，把雙筒望遠鏡帶過去就再好不過了。
And just at the moment you can see various flowers that are pretty unusual
現在這個時節，您可以在那兒看到各種非常與眾不同的花卉，
the soil at Paxton isn't very common. They're looking good right now.
因為Paxton的土質比較罕見。現在正是這些花開得正好的時候。
Right. My husband will be particularly interested in that.
好的，我丈夫會對這個特別感興趣的。
And there's going to be a talk and slide show about mushrooms
而且那裡還會舉辦一個關於蘑菇的講座和幻燈片放映，
and you'll be able to go out and pick some afterwards and study the different varieties.
之後你們可以出去自己採一些，瞭解一下不同種類的蘑菇。
Uhuh. And is it possible for children to swim in the river?
嗯，孩子們可以在那條河裡游泳嗎?
Yes. Part of it has been fenced off to make it safe for children to swim in.
可以，為了讓孩子們能在其中安全地游泳，那條河的部分流域已經用籬笆隔開了。
It's very shallow, and there's a lifeguard on duty whenever it's open.
河水很淺，而且對外開放的所有時間都有救生員當值。
The lake is too deep, so swimming isn't allowed there.
湖水的水位太深了，所以禁止在那游泳。
OK, we must remember to bring their swimming things, in case we go to Paxton.
好的，說不定我們會去Paxton，所以我們一定會記得帶上孩子們的游泳裝備的。
How long does it take to get there by car from Burnham?
從Burnham開車去那裡要多長時間?
About 20 minutes, but parking is very limited,
大概20分鐘，不過那裡的停車位非常有限，
so it's usually much easier to go by bus — and it takes about the same time.
所以通常坐公共汽車去會方便很多，而且路上花的時間差不多是一樣的。
Right. Well, I'll discuss the options with the rest of the family. Thanks very much for all your help.
好的，我會跟家人討論一下這些選擇的。多謝你的幫助。
You're welcome.
不客氣。
Goodbye.
再見。
Bye.
再見。
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Good morning. This is Burnham tourist office, Martin speaking.
上午好，這裡是Burnham遊客諮詢處，我是Martin。
Oh, hello. I saw a poster about free things to do in the area,
你好，我看到了一張海報，上面羅列了一些在這附近能進行的自由活動，
and it said people should phone you for information.
海報上寫著可以給你打電話詢問相關資訊。
I'm coming to Burnham with my husband and two children for a few days on June 27th, orpossibly 28th,
我和丈夫還有兩個孩子六月二十七日會來Burnham玩幾天，也有可能是二十八日來，
and I'd like some ideas for things to do on 29th.
所以我想知道二十九日有沒有什麼活動可以參加。
Yes, of course. OK. Then let's start with a couple of events especially for children.
好的，沒問題。那我先跟您介紹幾個專為孩子舉行的活動吧。
The art gallery is holding an event called 'Family Welcome' that day,
美術館那天會舉行一個叫做Family Welcome的活動，
when there are activities and trails to use throughout the gallery.
當天整個場館到處都有活動和可供使用的遊徑。
That sounds interesting. What time does it start?
聽起來很有趣，它幾點開始?
The gallery opens at 10, and the ' Family Welcome ' event runs from 10.30 until 2 o'clock.
美術館10點開始營業，Family Welcome的活動從10:30持續到下午兩點。
The gallery stays open until 5.
下午5點鐘閉館。
And several times during the day, they're going to show a short film that the gallery hasproduced.
那一天，他們會放映好幾次美術館自己製作的一部小電影。
It demonstrates how ceramics are made, and there'll be equipment and materials for children tohave a go themselves.
這部電影會展示製作陶器的全過程，美術館屆時還會提供工具和材料，讓孩子們自己試一試。
Last time they ran the event, there was a film about painting,
上次他們舉行這種活動的時候，放映的是一部關於畫畫的電影，
which went down very well with the children, and they're now working on one about sculpture.
在孩子們中的反響非常好，這次他們製作的是關於雕刻的。
I like the sound of that. And what other events happen in Burnham?
聽起來很棒。在Burnham還有其他活動嗎?
Well, do you all enjoy listening to music? - Oh, yes.
你們全家都喜歡聽音樂嗎?-嗯，對。
Well, there are several free concerts taking place at different times
那一天不同時段會舉行好幾場免費的演唱會，
one or two in the morning, the majority at lunchtime, and a couple in the evening.
上午有一兩場，大部分都在午餐時間，傍晚還有一些。
And they range from pop music to Latin American.
音樂種類從流行音樂到拉丁美洲音樂都有。
The Latin American could be fun. What time is that?
拉丁美洲音樂應該很有意思，它什麼時候舉行?
It's being repeated several times, in different places.
它會重複在不同地點表演好幾次。
They're performing in the central library at 1 o' clock, then at 4 it's in the City Museum,
他們一點鐘的時候會在中央圖書館表演，然後四點鐘在城市博物館，
and in the evening, at 7.30, there's a longer concert, in the theatre.
傍晚七點鐘的時候在劇院會有一個時間長一點的演唱會。
Right. I'll suggest that to the rest of the family.
好的，我會向我們家其他人推薦這個活動的。
Something else you might be interested in is the boat race along the river.
另一個您也許會感興趣的活動就是沿河舉行的划船比賽。
Oh, yes, do tell me about that.
哦，沒錯，一定要跟我講講這個活動。
The race starts at Offord Marina, to the north of Burnham, and goes as far as Summer Pool.
比賽以Offord Marina為起點，一直向Burnham北部延伸，最遠到Summer Pool結束。
The best place to watch it from is Charlesworth Bridge, though that does get rather crowded.
最好的觀賽地點是Charlesworth Bridge，不過到時候那裡人會特別多。
And who's taking part?
參賽人員都有哪些?
Well, local boat clubs, but the standard is very high.
都是些當地划船俱樂部的人，不過他們的水平還是非常高的。
One of them came first in the West of England regional championship in May this year
其中一隊在今年五月舉行的英格蘭西部地區錦標賽中拿了第一，
it was the first time a team from Burnham has won.
這是來自Burnham的隊伍第一次奪冠。
It means that next year they'll be representing the region in the national championship.
這意味著明年他們會代表整個地區參加全國錦標賽。
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