Hiroshima University's English Podcast

Download MP3 今回の「文化警察24時」の舞台はカナダ東海岸の大都市ハリファックス。この街には、タクシーの運転手を対象とした、ある変わった条例があるそうです。日本では当然のことなのですが、それはどのような決まりでしょうか…。 「文化警察24時」は、少し英語が苦手！という皆さんを対象にした、長さもレベルも聞きやすい番組です。しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。Culture Cops (21): In Canada Val walks up to a parked (yet on duty) taxi driver in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and reminds the driver that although it's summer, all drivers are required to wear a long sleeve shirt with a collar, and that t-shirts are strictly prohibited. Val (Knocking on taxi window): Excuse me, sir. Could you roll your window down completely, please? M: Oh sure. Good afternoon, officer. What seems to be the problem? Val: Good afternoon, sir. Why don't you take a wild guess and tell me what you think you're doing wrong? M: Um, I honestly don't know. I'm pulled over in the taxi area, and I'm not blocking any fire hydrants. Val: Yes… but look at your clothes. M: Oh, the t-shirt? Officer, it's 30 degrees outside! Val: Rules are rules, sir. All taxi cab drivers in Halifax must wear a long sle