Until quite recently, Cateura, a poor town in Paraguay, was little known to the outside world. Cateura is home to the country's largest landfill site. It is a place where the majority of people live by picking through the trash for things to sell. Poverty and lack of education have driven many young people to get involved in drugs and crime. Visitors might call Cateura a "hell on earth," but when Favio Chavez arrived, he identified it as simply a place in need of hope.
直到最近，巴拉圭的一個窮鄉僻壤卡特烏拉鎮，才讓外界注意到。卡特烏拉是該國最大的垃圾掩埋場所在地。那裡的居民主要靠在垃圾中翻找可以變賣的東西維生。貧窮和缺乏教育讓很多年輕人沾上毒品和犯罪。外來的訪客可能會稱卡特烏拉為「人間煉獄」，但當 Favio Chavez 來到這裡，他覺得這不過是個需要希望的地方。
Chavez is an ecological technician sent to Cateura to help people sort trash in new ways. He is also a music lover and played the clarinet and guitar as a child. In addition to his regular work, Chavez started a school to teach music to children whose parents worked on the landfill. But in an area where most homes were built from recycled garbage and a violin was worth more than a house, how could they afford expensive musical instruments? The answer lay in the trash itself.
Chavez 是名生態技術師，被派到卡特烏拉去協助居民用新的方式分類垃圾。他也是名音樂愛好者，從小就會吹單簧管和彈吉他。除了自己的例行工作，查維茲還創立了一所學校來教孩子們音樂，他們的父母都在垃圾掩埋場工作。然而，在一個多數房子是用回收垃圾蓋出來，而且小提琴比房子還貴的地方，他們要怎麼負擔昂貴的樂器？答案就在垃圾本身。
One afternoon, a garbage picker named Nicolas Gomez found something that looked like a violin and brought it to Chavez. From other objects found on the landfill, they began to make musical instruments. Together, Gomez and Chavez came up with the wild idea of establishing a children's orchestra in one of the world's poorest places. They started what became known as the Recycled Orchestra.
有一天下午，做資源回收的 Nicolas Gomez 找到了一件看起來很像小提琴的東西，他把它帶去給 Chavez。加上從垃圾場找到的其他物件，他們開始做起樂器。Gomez 和 Chavez 一起想出了一個瘋狂的點子：就是在這全世界最窮困的地方成立一個兒童管弦樂團。於是他們成立了所謂的再生樂團。
The eager children took on the task of searching the landfill for scrap metal and other garbage. Some helped build saxophones with old water pipes, forks, knives, spoons and coins. Others made cellos out of oil cans and drums from old X-ray photos and trash cans. Once useless junk was magically transformed into treasured instruments. Since then, the Recycled Orchestra has been playing music as beautiful and inspiring as anything else you might hear.
充滿熱忱的孩子們擔負起在垃圾場上找尋廢金屬和其他垃圾的任務。有些孩子幫忙用舊水管、叉子、刀子、湯匙和硬幣做出薩克斯風。有些孩子用油桶做大提琴，用舊 X 光片和垃圾桶做出鼓。曾經沒用處的垃圾被神奇地改造成寶貴的樂器。從那時起，再生樂團演奏出的音樂就跟你可能聽過的一樣優美而動人。
Little by little, the world opened up to the young musicians of Cateura. They were invited to perform at an event in Brazil. Soon, the Recycled Orchestra was touring the world, giving concerts in Spain, Canada, Japan, and many other countries. In 2015, it even became the subject of a documentary film called Landfill Harmonic. It shows the harsh reality of life on the landfill, but has a moving soundtrack of beautiful music played by the orchestra.
漸漸地，世界各國也伸開雙手歡迎卡特烏拉的年輕樂手。他們受邀去巴西的一個活動中演奏。很快地，再生樂團展開世界巡演，在西班牙、加拿大、日本及許多其他國家開演奏會。2015 年，它甚至被拍成一部記錄片《垃圾場中仙樂揚》。這部記錄片雖然呈現了在垃圾掩埋場上討生活的艱困現實面，卻也帶給大家由再生樂團演奏的美妙配樂。
The film and the story of the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura has inspired similar actions in other poor places. We live in a time when environmental pollution is a major concern. With their recycled instruments, the children of Cateura have gone from scratching a living in the slums of Paraguay to performing in grand halls across the world. They show us how one person's trash is another's treasure.
卡特烏拉再生樂團的電影和故事已經激勵了其他貧窮地區展開類似的行動。我們生存在一個環境汙染是眾所關注的時代。帶著回收再製的樂器，卡特烏拉的孩子們已從當初在巴拉圭的貧民窟勉強餬口，到世界各地的大型演奏廳表演。他們向世人展現了一個人的垃圾是怎麼成為另一個人的珍寶。
- site [saɪt] n.
地點，位置
This was the site of a magnificent ancient temple, but little of it remains now.
這裡以前是一座宏偉廟宇的所在地，但它現在有留存下來的部分不多了。 - majority [məˋdʒɔrətɪ] n.
大多數
The majority of students in my class are girls, and there are only eight boys.
我班上大多數的學生都是女生，只有八個男生而已。 - major [ˋmedʒɚ] adj.
主要的
Engineers from overseas played a major role in building the new railroad.
來自海外的工程師們是興建這條新鐵路的主要角色。 - drive [draɪv] v.
驅使，逼迫
The lack of job opportunities drives many young people to leave their hometowns.
工作機會的缺乏使得許多年輕人不得不離開他們的家鄉。 - involved [ɪnˋvɑlvd] adj.
參與其中的，涉及的
Mrs. Cook was very upset when she found out her son was involved in the crime.
Cook 太太發現她兒子參與了那起犯罪的時候非常傷心。 - involve [ɪnˋvɑlv] v.
使參與
It was kind of you to involve the new student in your plan to go hiking.
你真好心，讓新學生參與你去健行的計畫。 - involvement [ɪnˋvɑlvmənt] n.
參與
The attack on Pearl Harbor led to US involvement in World War II.
珍珠港事變逼得美國參與第二次世界大戰。 - hell [hɛl] n.
悲慘的境況；地獄
For Sonia, prison was a living hell, and she promised she would never commit another crime.
對 Sonia 來說，監獄就是一個活地獄，她發誓她決不會再犯一次罪。
The ride home on the crowded train was hell for Joan, who was six months pregnant.
搭乘擁擠的火車回家對懷孕六個月的 Joan 來說相當難受。
It is said that all liars will go to hell when they die.
有一說法是，所有說謊的人都會在死後下地獄。 - technician [tɛkˋnɪʃən] n.
技術員，技師
Ivy works as a lab technician with a chemical company.
Ivy 在一間化學藥品公司擔任實驗室技師。 - recycled [riˋsaɪk!d] adj.
回收再利用的
Our boss recommends that we print documents on recycled paper whenever possible.
我們老闆建議我們任何時候都盡量用回收紙來印文件。 - recycle [riˋsaɪk!] v.
回收
Don't just throw the old magazines away. You can recycle them.
不要就只是把舊雜誌丟掉。你可以回收它們啊。 - recycling [͵riˋsaɪk!ɪŋ] n.
回收
Mom has joined a group of recycling volunteers that pick up garbage around the neighborhood.
媽媽加入了回收志工的行列，他們會在社區周邊撿垃圾。 - recyclable [rɪˋsaɪkləb!] adj.
可回收再利用的
Jars, cans, and bottles that are 100% recyclable can be placed in this box.
百分百可以回收的寬口瓶、罐頭還有瓶子都可以放進這個箱子。 - instrument [ˋɪnstrəmənt] n.
樂器；器械
The piano is the only musical instrument I can play.
鋼琴是我唯一會彈奏的樂器。
Many scientific instruments are designed for the purpose of measurement.
許多科學器械都是為了要測量而設計出來的。 - wild [waɪld] adj.
瘋狂的；野外的，野生的
It was a wild idea to have an all-night beach party, but it was great fun.
通宵海灘派對是個瘋狂的點子，但很好玩。
William is an interesting guy who always takes vacations in wild places.
William 是個有趣的人，他總是去野外度假。 - establish [əˋstæblɪʃ] v.
建立，設立
The International Red Cross was established in Switzerland in 1863.
國際紅十字會 1863 年在瑞士成立。 - establishment [ɪsˋtæblɪʃmənt] n.
建立，創立
Dr. Forrest was responsible for the establishment of this medical research group.
Forrest 醫生負責組建這個醫療研究團隊。 - orchestra [ˋɔrkɪstrə] n.
管弦樂團
Founded in 1882, the Berlin Philharmonic is one of the world's best symphony orchestras.
創立於 1882 年，柏林愛樂樂團是世界上首屈一指的交響樂團。 - magically [ˋmædʒɪklɪ] adv.
神奇地，不可思議地
The team magically scored a goal in the very last second and won the game.
這支隊伍在比賽最後一刻神奇地踢進一球，贏得了比賽。 - magical [ˋmædʒɪk!] adj.
神奇的
The phrase "Buy one and get one free" has a magical power to drive people to buy something they may not really need.
「買一送一」這個詞有神奇力量，能驅使人們購買他們可能沒那麼需要的東西。 - transform [trænsˋfɔrm] v.
徹底改變，改造
The fairy used her magic to transform the poor servant into a handsome prince.
小仙子用魔法將可憐的僕人變成一名英俊的王子。 - transformation [͵trænsfɚˋmeʃən] n.
徹底改變
In the Industrial Revolution, European countries underwent a huge transformation.
在工業革命時期，歐洲國家經歷了巨大轉型。
The transformation of the old railroad station into a luxury hotel is almost complete.
將舊火車站變成豪華旅館的改造計畫已接近完工。 - treasure [ˋtrɛʒɚ] v.
珍愛，珍惜
Though Grandma is gone, I will always treasure the time we had together.
奶奶雖然過世了，但我會永遠珍惜我們曾共同擁有的那段時光。 - treasure [ˋtrɛʒɚ] n.
財寶，珍寶
The sailors followed the treasure map but found nothing on the island.
水手們依照藏寶地圖的指示，但在島上卻什麼都沒找到。 - tour [tʊr] v.
（到...）巡迴演出、比賽；（到...）旅行
According to her manager, the pop star will be touring Asia for two months next year.
根據她經紀人的說法，那名流行歌手明年將在亞洲巡迴演出兩個月。
Joe and Maggie are touring in Greece at the moment.
Joe 跟 Maggie 現在正在希臘旅行。 - concert [ˋkɑnsɚt] n.
音樂會，演唱會
I have two tickets for a classical music concert. Would you like to go with me?
我有兩張古典音樂會的票。你想跟我一起去嗎？ - subject [ˋsʌbdʒɪkt] n.
主題
The politician spoke for an hour on the subject of immigration.
那個政治人物在移民的主題上講了一小時。 - documentary [͵dɑkjəˋmɛntərɪ] adj.
（影片、節目等）紀實的
The new movie tells a made-up story, but in a documentary style.
這部新電影講述了一個虛構的故事，但用了紀實的風格。 - documentary [͵dɑkjəˋmɛntərɪ] n.
記錄片
Last night I watched a TV documentary about the ancient Romans.
昨天晚上，我看了部與古羅馬有關的電視紀錄片。 - harsh [hɑrʃ] adj.
嚴酷的
It is amazing how penguins are able to live in such a harsh environment as Antarctica.
企鵝能住在南極洲這樣如此嚴酷的環境，著實令人驚奇。 - concern [kənˋsɝn] n.
憂慮（的事）
One of the most common concerns of teenagers is schoolwork.
青少年最憂慮的事情之一就是課業。
There is growing public concern about food safety.
大眾對於食安問題越來越憂心。 - concern [kənˋsɝn] v.
使憂心
It concerns me that my father has been working more than twelve hours a day recently.
我爸最近每天都工作超過 12 個小時，這讓我很憂心。 - concerned [kənˋsɝnd] adj.
憂慮的，掛念的
Eric is very concerned about money because he might be about to lose his job.
Eric 很擔心錢的事，因為他可能快失業了。 - in need of
需要
Tony is thinking about setting up his own business, but he is in need of money to do it.
Tony 在考慮要自己創業，但他需要錢才能這麼做。 - lie in
在於
The secret to their long marriage lies in not trying to change each other.
他們婚姻可以維持得長久的秘密在於不會嘗試去改變彼此。 - take on
接受（工作），承擔（責任）
After her father retired, Sharon took on the task of running the family business.
在她父親退休之後，Sharon 承擔起經營家族企業的責任。 - little by little
逐漸地
Little by little, Alfred became more confident as his basketball skills improved.
逐漸地，Alfred 隨著籃球球技精進也變得越來越有自信。 - open up (to...)
（對...）打開心扉
After being a closed society for centuries, Japan opened up to the outside world in the 19th century.
日本社會封閉了幾個世紀之後，在十九世紀對外部世界開放。 - scratch a living
勉強謀生
The singer scratched a living as a street performer before he got famous.
那名歌手成名之前靠街頭表演勉強度日。
