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15 A: Mr Funn, the Mayor, supports the planned developments.
16 A: The spokesman for the conservation group also supports the plans. Note that the speaker is surprised by this.
17 B: The local MP is against the plans.
18 B: The local shopkeeper is also against the proposals.
| Questions 11-14 | |
| | And now for our main headlines on Southern
Local News for today. First of all, the report relating to the proposed
motorway and other developments around the village of Tartlesbury was
published this morning. And, as has been expected, it has created quite a
lot of interest. The new motorway will pass along the north side of the
village, crossing the River Teeme less than half a kilometre from the
well-known beauty spot, Streeve Ford, to the north-east of the village. The
motorway will cut the village off from the Ford, where many children play.
But that is not the end of it. There are also plans to build a thousand
houses on farmland west of the village. And on top of that there are
proposals to build an industrial estate for new technology companies on the
site of the old steel works on the edge of the village. A new centre with a
swimming pool and a very wide range of sports facilities, and a large
supermarket with other shops are also planned next to the housing estate. |
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| Questions 15-18 | |
| | Mr Jones, a local farmer we spoke to early
today, is strongly against the plans. But the local council is pushing for
them to be adopted in full. They say that new housing is needed in the area
and that it is an opportunity to take advantage of government grants for
setting up new technology developments. The Mayor, Mr Funn, says: ' We must
make every effort to do our part for the economy of the country and for the
local people. This is a golden opportunity to put Tartlesbury on the map.'
Reactions to Mr Funn's comments have been quick to come. Surprisingly, when
we contacted the spokesman of the local conservation group, he was very much
for the planned developments. But not all the local groups support the
scheme. And, unlike the Mayor, the local MP Mrs Wright is very much against
the planned developments.
Mr Khan, a local shopkeeper, had this to say: 'People are absolutely
horrified at what is being proposed here. This is just a chance for some
people to make money quickly. But I can assure you that if they think that
local people are going to be a walkover, they have another think coming. Of
course, we welcome the jobs that the new technology park will bring, but we
feel that the large increase in housing and the proposed motorway will
destroy the character of the area.'
I think this is a debate that is going to run on for quite some time and we
here on Local News will keep you informed. |
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| Questions 19-20 | |
| | And now for something quite different. This
year's exam results have just come out and there are a lot of happy faces
out there. It would seem that the number of young people going on to
university from the local College in Upton, which is not far from
Tartlesbury, has increased by 25% this year. All those who have applied to
go to university or into teacher-training colleges have found places. This
is the first time that there has been a 100% success rate at the College. We
spoke earlier to the Principal of the College, who said she was very proud
of all those who had achieved their aims and she wished them every success
in the future.
There will be another news bulletin at 11 p.m. and for now it's back to more
music from around the world. |
Questions 11-20
Section 2:
You are going to hear a news broadcast about proposed developments in a local area, and about a local college.
First look at questions 11 to 14.
Circle FOUR letters A-H.
Which FOUR planned developments are mentioned?
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a village town hall |
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B |
a leisure centre |
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C |
a play area for children |
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D |
a hospital |
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E |
an industrial development |
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F |
extra houses |
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G |
a steel works |
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H |
a motorway |
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Questions 15-18
Tick Column A if the individual is in favour of the proposals.
Tick Column B if the individual is against the proposals.
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Example
The local farmer |
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15 The Mayor |
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16 The conservation
group spokesman |
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17 The local MP |
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18 The local shopkeeper |
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Questions 19-20
Circle the correct Ietter A-D.
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19 Upton is |
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A close
to Tartlesbury. |
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B
far from
Tartlesbury. |
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C
connected by rail to
Tartlesbury. |
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D
a town with a
university. |
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20 The College
has |
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A never
had a 100% success rate. |
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B
had a 100% success
rate this year. |
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C
always been very
successful. |
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D
never been
successful. |
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