长安区 2021 年高三年级第一次模拟试题
英 语
本试卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分，总分 150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，认真核对条形码上的
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3. 请按照题号在各题的答题区域（黑色线框）内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。
4. 保持答题卡清洁，不折叠、不破损。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最
佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对
话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?
A. ￡19.15.
B. ￡9.15.
C. ￡9.18.
答案是B。
1.Where did the man put the woman’s bike?
A. In a backyard. B. In a garage. C. Under a street lamp.
2.Which floor is the Committee Room on?
A. The fourth floor. B. The third floor. C. The second floor.
3.How does the man feel about the article in the end?
A. Annoyed. B. Satisfied. C. Bored.
4.Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a bookstore. B. In a library. C. In a teaching building.
5.Why does the man call the woman?
A. To ask for a sick leave.
B. To ask about English classes.
C. To discuss tomorrow’s schedule.
第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项
中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，
各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6.How will the woman send the package?
A. By air. B. By express mail. C. By sea.
7.How much should the woman pay?
A. £20. B. £26. C. £23.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8.What problem does the woman have?
A. She’s lost. B. Her shoes are broken. C. Her feet are uncomfortable.
9.Why did the speakers come to the city?
A. To attend a meeting. B. To buy some shoes. C. To make a tour.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10.Why does the man want to get a summer job?
A. To save money for a course. B. To save for a trip. C. To pay his brother back.
11.How will the woman get money?
A. By doing a part-time job.
B. By borrowing from her brother.
C. By asking her parents.
12.What does the man decide to do in the end?
A. Study in Spain.
B. Get a job in Portugal.
C. Go to Latin America with the woman.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13.What are the speakers discussing?
A. How to present their research.
B. How to form clouds.
C. How to explain different types of clouds.
14.Why does the man suggest having small cards?
A. To make the presentation more interesting.
B. To organize all the research.
C. To remind him of what to say.
15.What will the man do?
A. Look for pictures of clouds online.
B. Make the presentation slides.
C. Prepare the cards.
16.What part will the woman do?
A. The medium-level clouds part.
B. The low-level clouds part.
C. The high-level clouds part.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17.What problem will the motorway bring to the village?
A. Fewer villagers will live there.
B. The well-known beauty spot will be destroyed.
C. Children will find it hard to go to the Streeve Beach.
18.What will be built on farmland?
A. A swimming pool. B. Houses. C. A steel factory.
19.Where will the high-tech park be built?
A. In the north of the village.
B. In the west of the village.
C. In the south of the village.
20.What is most villagers’ attitude towards the government plans?
A. Fully satisfied. B. Rather worried. C. Quite unexpected.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
IVHQ(International Volunteer Headquarters), one of the world’s most trusted volunteer abroad
organizations, offers volunteer programs in more than 50 destinations. Here are some of them.
Marine Conservation Program
Volunteers of this program work in Queensland, Australia. You will join conservation efforts
like collecting sea rubbish.
Requirements : Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Able to swim. Speak fluent English.
Present a police check. Have travel insurance. Complete our free pre-departure training.
Fees: 1 week $ 1 010, 2 weeks $ 2 020, 3 weeks $ 2 980
Shriners Hospitals for Children Program
Volunteers in Shriners Hospitals for Children in Honolulu, Hawaii need to pick up patients,
deliver supplies and tutor patients.
Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Available to volunteer two hours per
week for at least five months. Agree to a police check and a drug test. We offer free training upon
your arrival.
Fees: No fees are needed.
Youth Support Program
Volunteers are placed in community centers of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA to provide
tutoring and positive activities for the youth. You can also help organizations by beautifying spaces,
re-organizing classrooms and preparing materials.
Requirements: Volunteers need to be 18 years or over. Have travel insurance and provide a
police check. The training fee is included in the program fee.
Fees: 1 week $ 520, 2 weeks $ 825, 3 weeks $ 1 125
Pre-School English Program
Volunteers working in Cusco, Peru will teach English in pre-schools with younger children of 4
to 5 years old.
Requirements: 18 years and over. No previous teaching experience is required, but a basic
understanding of Spanish is. Emergency contact, police check and resume( 简 历 ) are required.
Training will be conducted online for free.
Fees: 1 week, $ 320, 2 weeks $ 550, 3 weeks $ 735
21.Which program suits a 17-year-old volunteer?
A . Marine Conservation Program. B. Youth Support Program.
C. Shriners Hospitals for Children Program. D. Pre-School English Program.
22. What is required for the programs in Australia and Peru?
A. Emergency contact. B. Travel insurance. C. Drug test. D. Police check.
23.What should the volunteers do in Youth Support Program?
A. Collect sea rubbish. B. Re-organize classrooms.
C. Pick up and tutor patients. D. Teach the English language.
B
One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of
it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me:
“Christine Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name —
Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bee to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.
Why is this nickname(昵称)so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True
Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura(光环)around
her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is
not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.
People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t
know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it
is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit
neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.
Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bee really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have
changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing,
ever-growing and ever-learning.
When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and
sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I
thought everyone was better than I was.
As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can
experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single
spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.
A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True
Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.
I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to
hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.
24.When was the author given a nickname?
A. Seven days after she was born.
B. When her Mom sang the song.
C. When she received the old “Christine” box.
D. On the fourth day after she was born.
25.What does the underlined sentence imply?
A. The old boxes are not fit for the author any longer.
B. People usually know the author as Christine but she has changed.
C. The author has to live in the old boxes.
D. They don’t know the author has changed her name.
26.What kind of person was the author in the past?
A. She showed no interest in reading.
B. She loved reading and sharing books with friends.
C. She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.
D. She took pleasure in finding new things.
27.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Learning from Names B. Meaning of Nicknames
C. My True Name D. A Unique Name
C
Today we know Antarctica as an extreme environment containing ice and snow. But new
research provides evidence that the area had a rainforest in the past.
The researchers collected a piece of Earth sediment from under the seafloor off the coast of
Antarctica. In the sediment, they discovered forest material that was estimated to be about 90 million
years old. This would have been in the Cretaceous Period, when dinosaurs were the main land
animals. The sediment was removed by scientists on the research icebreaker RV Polarstern in the
Amundsen Sea near Pine Island Glacier.
Johann Klages is a geologist with the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and
Marine Research in Germany. He was the lead writer of a study on the findings, published in the
journal Nature. He said the sediment was collected from a depth of about 30 meters below the ocean
floor. Klages said an examination showed that the material didn't form in the ocean.
The researchers estimate that the area—about 900 kilometers from the South Pole—had
average yearly temperatures of about 12 to 13 degrees Celsius. During the warmest summer months,
average temperatures likely reached between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. The soil included fine dirt
particles and hard clay, as well as substances linked to at least 65 different kinds of plants, the study
found. Klages added that the plants included trees, ferns and flowering plants. While no animal
remains were found, Klages said there were likely dinosaurs, flying reptiles and many insects in the
environment.
The research represents new evidence of the major climate changes Earth has experienced in
the past — and is currently undergoing today. The soil in the sediment dates back to the planet’s
warmest period of the past 140 million years, with sea level about 170 meters higher than today. The
researchers said that the rainforest environment in Antarctica was especially surprising because each
year, the area experiences a four-month polar night when there is no sunlight to fuel plant life.
Klages said no ice sheets were present during the time, but seasonal snowfall was likely.
28. How did the researchers reach their findings?
A. By exploring ice in Antarctica.
B. By analyzing the Earth sediment.
C. By collecting data on climate.
D. By researching special plants.
29. What did the researchers say about the sediment?
A. Its material developed in the ocean.
B. It dates back to cold times in Antarctica.
C. Its material formed on the land.
D. It contained different animal remains.
30. What does the author indicate in the last paragraph?
A. Antarctica’s natural environment has changed greatly.
B. Polar nights in Antarctica are getting shorter than before.
C. There were ice sheets 140 million years ago.
D. Seasonal snowfall made the forest disappear.
31. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Researchers study the secrets of Antarctica.
B. Antarctica had a different history of climate.
C. There’s various wildlife in Antarctica.
D. Antarctica has an extreme environment containing ice and snow.
D
With the help of a robot created by Washington State University (WSU) , scientists could help
elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes .
The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors equipped in a WSU smart home to
determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when they need assistance with daily
activities. It navigates (定位)through rooms and around obstacles to find people on its own, provides
video instructions on how to do simple tasks and can even lead its owners to objects like their
medication or a snack in the kitchen.
“RAS combines the convenience of a mobile robot with the activity detection technology of a
WSU smart home to provide assistance in the moment, as the need for help is detected." said Bryan
Minor, a postdoctoral researcher in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer
Science.
Currently, about 50 percent adults over the age of 85 need assistance with everyday activities
such as preparing meals and taking medication and the annual cost for this assistance in the US is
nearly $2 trillion. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, researchers hope
that technologies like RAS and the WSU smart home will relieve some of the financial pressure on
the healthcare system by making it easier for older adults to live alone.
RAS is the first robot researchers have tried to apply to their smart home environment. They
recently published a study in the journal Cognitive Systems Research that shows how RAS could
make life easier for older adults struggling to live independently.
"While we are still in an early stage of development, our initial results with RAS have been
promising," Minor said. "The next step in the research will be to test RAS' performance with a group
of older adults to get a better idea of what video reminders and other preferences they have regarding
the robot.'
32.Which part is the most important for RAS to serve the elderly?
A. Signal lights. B. Sensors. C. Videos. D. Head size.
33.What can we learn about RAS?
A. It is the first robot used in daily life. B. Its function remains to be tested.
C. It can cook for owners on its own. D. It can locate people and do any task.
34.What’s Minor's attitude toward the future of RAS?
A. Doubtful. B. Negative. C. Uncertain. D. Positive.
35.What would be a suitable title for the text?
A. Smart Home Tests First Elder Care Robot
B. Elderly People Leave the Nursing Home
C. RAS, the First Robot to Make Home Smart
D. Older Adults Have Benefited from RAS a Lot
第二节：（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项是多余选
项.
You don't need to be a world﹣class mountaineer to stand out in a job interview. Here's my
advice on how to nail the most common interview question.
Most people are so eager to show off what they've been involved in. Don't worry, and there will
be time for that. The interviewer has reviewed your resume and will ask you plenty about your
expertise. "Tell me about yourself" is a question you're certain to be asked at any job interview.
36 However, sharing something that shows who you really are beyond a piece of paper is a good
idea. It will allow the interviewer to know something about your life outside of work．
Everyone has something interesting to share about themselves. I've heard people talk about
everything from being a world﹣class sushi chef to an ice carver. 37 Such as you participate in
competitive sports, you're an accomplished（技艺高超的）pianist and you're writing your first
detective novel. If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if you can
link it to what you can bring to your next job, then go for it．
Another way to think about the question is: "What gets you up every morning？" The person
also wants to know what your sense of passion and purpose is. That volunteer work on a farm
cooperative in South America, for example, shows you have a global perspective． 38 It doesn't
matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows you're struggling to improve
yourself. When people are motivated by contributing to something bigger than themselves, they get
more satisfaction．
39 Relax, be yourself and tell the truth. Don't approach the interview like you're trying out
for Broadway．It's more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and "play the
part" ． Also, if you overstate what you've done or fully invent a story about yourself, you'll be
exposed. 40
A. It's also important to tell it in a way that makes you memorable．
B. And then everything you say about yourself will be questioned．
C. Take a risk to get personal．
D. Showing honesty is one of the most important things．
E. "Tell me about yourself" is an invitation for you to share brief information．
F. Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like a challenge．
G. Too many people respond to it by giving a recital of their resume．
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项。
Humans frequently fall ill owing to me. 41 , they can hardly blame me; it is largely their
own 42 . A tired person may get 43 especially when he goes to crowded places with
polluted air. A sudden change in 44 is another factor. In hot summer, people turn on the
air-conditioner upon returning home. They will catch a cold easily.
My latest victim is an energetic student. After school, he played football hard for two hours.
Though 45 , he still went to the cinema. Then he got back home and took a cold shower
immediately.
I seized this golden chance to 46 him. He reacted, trying to 47 me, but I was
already 48 deep in his throat. He kept sneezing and his nose was 49 . Although he put on
some warm clothes, it didn’t work, for there were too many of us. Besides, his sore throat
kept 50 him, and he developed a cough to force me and my family out, but 51 .
The next day he couldn’t go to 52 . He had lost his appetite and was not as 53 as
before. His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help
his 54 .
For two days he was 55 by his mother. As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I
began to feel the 56 . I knew I had to 57 him before long. But I am not the one who gives
up easily, and I made every effort to fight back. 58 , it was my turn to feel 59 now, for his
defense system was starting an all-out attack against me. I became 60 and finally my time was
over.
Do you know what I am?
41. A. Therefore B. Besides C. Then D. However
42.A. duty B. responsibility C. fault D. excuse
43.A. blamed B. punished C. caught D. killed
44.A. season B. place C. temperature D. condition
45.A. excited B. exhausted C. late D. hurt
46.A. injure B. bother C. attack D. destroy
47.A. get on with B. get rid of C. put up with D. take hold of
48.A. waiting B. disappearing C. hiding D. reproducing
49.A. running B. blowing C. flowing D. going
50.A. influencing B. reminding C. comforting D. upsetting
51.A. escaped B. failed C. regretted D. succeeded
52.A. school B. work C. bed D. hospital
53.A. peaceful B. tired C. happy D. dynamic
54.A. recovery B. development C. enthusiasm D. growth
55.A. cured B. protected C. nursed D. treated
56.A. loss B. pressure C. operation D. movement
57.A. boycott B. overcome C. beat D. abandon
58.A. Unexpectedly B. Unfortunately C. Unusually D. Unsuccessfully
59.A. awful B. disappointed C. nervous D. ashamed
60.A. smaller B. bigger C. weaker D. stronger
第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Scientists from Oxford University in the UK believe they have found a bone that belonged to
Santa Claus, 61 real name is St Nicholas. He was a Christian holy man who lived in the 4th
century in what is now Turkey. He 62 (die) in the year 343.
The scientists said the bone is from 63 St Nicholas lived. An archaeologist said: “This
bone…suggests that we could 64 (possible) be looking at the 65 (remain) from St
Nicholas himself.” There are stories that he secretly gave presents 66 poor people. This is the
story behind today’s Santa Claus.
Santa Claus has other names. His name can be 67 (short) to Santa. In many countries, he is
called Father Christmas. He delivers the presents on a sleigh, which is pulled through the air by his
flying reindeer.
Santa Claus is usually seen as an over-weight, happy, 68 (smile) man with a white beard.
He wears a red coat with a white fur collar and cuffs, red trousers, a black leather belt 69
black boots. He lives in 70 North Pole, where he has a toy-making workshop. Children today
can track his Christmas Eve journey online.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有
10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。
A Visit to City Museum
Last Saturday, the members of our school’s English club visited to the City Museum, locates in
the downtown area of our city to appreciate a large picture exhibition of our rich local culture.
During the visit, a large number of Chinese paintings is on show, all of whom are the works of
famous Chinese painters. They’re all typical Chinese paintings with nature to their main theme.
Beside, we watched a video about the achievements we’ve made in the last few centuries. Surely
enough, all the students were fascinated to see our colorful culture, saying that this visit was really a
cultural feast.
The visit was great success. Not only does it enrich our life, but also helped us learn more about
Chinese painting culture. In brief, that we experienced became precious memories forever.
第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）
假设你是李明，第十四届全国运动会即将在你们城市召开，需要一批学生志愿者。请你
写信应聘。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
参考词汇：第十四届全国运动会 the 14th National Games
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1-5.CABAA 6-10. BCCAB 11-15.BCACA 16-20. ACBCB
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节
21—25 CDBDB 26—30 CCBCA 31—35BBBDA
第二节
36—40 GAFDB
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节
41--45 DCCCB 46--50 CBDAD 51--55 BADAC 56--60 BDBAC
第二节
61. whose 62. died 63. where 64. possibly 65. remains
66. to 67. shortened 68. smiling 69. and 70. the
第四部分 写作
第一节 短文改错
71.去掉 visited 后面的 to 72 locates---located 73. is---are 74. whom---which
75.to---as 76. Beside---Besides 77. Surely---Sure 78. great 前加 a
79. does---did 80. that--what
第二节 写作
Dear Sir or Madam,
Knowing that the 14th National Games is going to be held in our city this
year. I am writing to apply for being a volunteer for the coming event.
First of all, I have a good command of knowledge of xi’an city and its history and have been a
volunteer1once.1I1am1easy-going1and can communicate well with others. What’s more, I am ki
nd and friendly to other people. So I can easily get along with people from other places.
I’m particularly interested in this job because I want to further improve my capabilities and
interpersonal communication skills.
Hopefully I can receive your acceptance.
听力材料
(Text 1)
W:Karl, where did you place my bike? I can’t find it.
M:Oh, I put it under a street lamp, the one beside our backyard.
(Text 2)
W:Oh, sorry. I must have the wrong room.
M:Which room do you want?
W:The Committee Room. I thought it was here on the third floor.
M:It’s on the fourth floor and, anyway, you are lost, this is the second floor.
(Text 3)
W:The article in this morning’s paper made me angry!
M:I felt the same way when I first read it, but the more I thought about it, the more I agreed with it.
It’s an excellent article.
(Text 4)
W:Welcome. What kind of book would you like?
M:Something about history.
W:They’re over there. All the books are on sale this week.
(Text 5)
W:Hello. English Language Center.
M:Hello, Sarah. This is Jacob. I have a bad cold. Could I take today off? I think I’ll be ready for
tomorrow.
W:Sure. We’ll see if we can get another teacher to cover your classes.
(Text 6)
W:Excuse me. I’d like to have the package and the letter posted.
M:Would you like to mail by air or by sea?
W:How long will it take to mail things to the U.S. by air?
M:About 10 days. You can send it by express mail if you need it faster. It will only take three or four
days.
W:Then, express mail for the package. It’s urgent. The faster, the better. And the letter by registered
mail.
M:OK. The package is 3 kilograms. That’ll be £20 for postage.
W:Yes. And the letter?
M:Registered. That is £3. So you should give me £23.
W:Here you go.
(Text 7)
W:I really shouldn’t have worn high heels today.
M:No kidding. Who knew we’d all be on a walking tour of the city before the meeting?
W:Maybe they think it’s the first time we’ve come to the city, so they arranged it. I remember seeing
a shoe store just around the corner from here. Do you think we have enough time to stop by? I
honestly won’t be able to walk back unless I get some relief for my feet.
M:It should be fine. We can get you some shoes and then eat a quick lunch at the fast food restaurant.
We’re almost back at the meeting center anyway.
W:OK.
(Text 8)
W:Do you have any plans during this summer?
M:Well, I want to get a summer job. I’d like to save money for a vacation.
W:Really? Where would you like to go?
M:I’d love to travel to Latin America. What about you, Melissa?
W:Well, I’m not going to get a job right away. First, I want to go to Spain and Portugal.
M:Sounds great, but how are you going to pay for it?
W:I know I can’t ask my parents for money any more, so I’ll borrow some money from my brother.
I have a good excuse. I plan to take courses in Spanish and Portuguese.
M:Oh, I’m tired of studying!
W:So am I. But I also hope to take people on tours to Latin America. Why don’t you come on my first
tour?
M:Count me in!
(Text 9)
W:OK, we’ve got all our cloud research so let’s decide how to organize it.
M:We should probably start by saying how clouds are formed, and then move on to the different
types of clouds. We can separate them into low-level, medium-level and high clouds.
W:Great, and we should also make a PowerPoint to make the presentation more interesting.
M:Right. We should have small cards, too. I’m useless at remembering what to say without them.
W:Me too. Well, I’m quite happy to organize everything we’ve found out about clouds and make
sure it fits into our presentation times.
M:Actually, I’d better do that. How about if you make the presentation slides?
W:OK.
M:Then I’ll also look on the Internet for pictures of different types of clouds.
W:That’ll be great. I’ll prepare the cards so we don’t forget what we’re saying.
M:Sounds great. What section do you want to talk about?
W:I hate speaking in front of people so I’d prefer not to do the introduction.
M:I’ll do that. If you don’t want to talk much, then why don’t you just do the middle bit about the
medium-level clouds?
W:That’s OK.
(Text 10)
M:And now for our main headlines on Southern Local News for today. First of all, the report about
the government plans on developments around the village of Tartlesbury was published this
morning. The new motorway will pass along the north side of the village. It will cross the River
Teeme from the well-known beauty spot, Streeve Beach, to the north-east of the village. The
motorway will cut the village off from the Streeve Beach, 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 is the plan to build a high-tech park for new technology companies.
It will be built in the south of the village, where the old steel factory used to be. A new center
with a swimming pool and a large supermarket are also planned next to the park.
And, as has been expected, the plans have created quite a lot of interest. Not all people are for
them. Mr. Khan, a local shopkeeper said, “Most of us in the village are absolutely concerned
about what is being planned here. This is just a chance for some people to make money quickly.
Of course, we welcome the jobs that the new technology park will bring, but we feel more
worried that the large increase in housing and the planned 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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