Masdar City Promo Movie & Transcript
『2度聴き』第7課に出てくる 中東アブダビ首長国の都市マスダールの、2分48秒の紹介動画です。ナレーションはイギリス英語、最後に登場する現地の方の英語はアラビア語訛りの英語です。空所の答えはページ下方のFull Transcriptを参照して下さい。
Welcome to Masdar City: the city of possibilities. A daring and evolutionary journey to build the world’s most advanced and sustainable community. A city we are shaping with an eye for a better future.
①Masdar City is centrally and [ ] [ ] next to Abu Dhabi Airport, [ ] [ ] major international markets can be reached [ ] [ ].
The city is built using traditional Arabic architecture combined with modern technology and design. ②Narrow walkways capture the wind and provide [ ], making the perceived temperature 10 degrees cooler in Masdar city [ ] [ ] in Abu Dhabi, encouraging a healthy and comfortable lifestyle, where everything is [ ] [ ] [ ].
The buildings are powered by clean energy, constructed using green building materials and designed to reduce energy and water consumption by 40%. This modern work/life space is made possible by the forward-thinking approach in designing every detail of Masdar City, making it the “*greenprint” for cities across the world.
But this is just the beginning. ③Masdar City will grow one neighbourhood [ ] [ ] [ ], adding new businesses, schools, restaurants, apartments, and so much more. Eventually over 90,000 people will live and work in the city. Throughout the expansion, residential, cultural, and commercial areas will be interwoven with parks and a wide variety of services and amenities.
④Residents and visitors can leave their cars behind and enjoy the open and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods. Integrated clean and smart transportation systems including a fleet of electric vehicles and driverless cars keep the city accessible and livable [ ] [ ] [ ].
Masdar City is a vibrant place. It brings together a diverse range of tenants and professionals, creating a unique business climate. The city is a free zone that welcomes companies both large and small. ⑤With the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ], they can count on highly skilled graduates and opportunities [ ] [ ] [ ].
“When we set up our company, it was as simple as ‘1, 2, 3’. Three steps and five days. ⑥[ ] [ ] [ ] to start up in Masdar City. ⑦Office space is immediately available, and taxes and import tariffs are [ ]. Setting up our company in Masdar City gave us a competitive edge in the Emirates and around the globe. Join us and the many other companies who have chosen Masdar City to be the home of their business.”
*greenprint:「青写真」を意味する“blueprint”と、「環境にやさしい」を意味するgreenを組み合わせた造語。
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こちらも併せて読んでみて下さい。Wikipedia - Masdar City
【Full transcript】
Welcome to Masdar City: the city of possibilities. A daring and evolutionary journey to build the world’s most advanced and sustainable community. A city we are shaping with an eye for a better future.
Masdar City is centrally and strategically located next to Abu Dhabi Airport, from where major international markets can be reached within hours.
The city is built using traditional Arabic architecture combined with modern technology and design. Narrow walkways capture the wind and provide shade, making the perceived temperature 10 degrees cooler in Masdar city than elsewhere in Abu Dhabi, encouraging a healthy and comfortable lifestyle, where everything is within walking distance.
The buildings are powered by clean energy, constructed using green building materials and designed to reduce energy and water consumption by 40%. This modern work/life space is made possible by the forward-thinking approach in designing every detail of Masdar City, making it the “*greenprint” for cities across the world.
But this is just the beginning. Masdar City will grow one neighbourhood at a time, adding new businesses, schools, restaurants, apartments, and so much more. Eventually over 90,000 people will live and work in the city. Throughout the expansion, residential, cultural, and commercial areas will be interwoven with parks and a wide variety of services and amenities.
Residents and visitors can leave their cars behind and enjoy the open and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods. Integrated clean and smart transportation systems including a fleet of electric vehicles and driverless cars keep the city accessible and livable as it grows.
Masdar City is a vibrant place. It brings together a diverse range of tenants and professionals, creating a unique business climate. The city is a free zone that welcomes companies both large and small. With the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology at the city’s core, they can count on highly skilled graduates and opportunities for research partnerships.
“When we set up our company, it was as simple as ‘1, 2, 3’. Three steps and five days. That’s all it took to start up in Masdar City. Office space is immediately available, and taxes and import tariffs are non-existent. Setting up our company in Masdar City gave us a competitive edge in the Emirates and around the globe. Join us and the many other companies who have chosen Masdar City to be the home of their business.”
*greenprint:「青写真」を意味する“blueprint”と、「環境にやさしい」を意味するgreenを組み合わせた造語。