LISTENING 11 B1+

Spruce River
Radio programme
There is a large development project to build on the banks of Spruce River. You are going to listen to a short interview
with the president of the development company, and hear the opinions of local residents who call the radio programme.

1 Listen to the radio programme and choose the correct options to complete the sentences.
1 The first caller, Elizabeth, is for / against the development.
2 The second caller, Sanjay, is for / against the development.
3 The third caller, Tess, is for / against the development.

2 Listen again and choose the correct answers.

1 What does Riverfront Development International want to 3 Why is Sanjay worried?
build? A Unemployment is a problem in Spruce Bay.
A a hotel and conference centre B There aren’t enough activities for tourists.
B a hotel and campsite C The local environment is at risk.
C a hotel and shopping centre 4 Why does Tess like the new plans?
2 What does Elizabeth say? A She hopes to get a summer job.
A She thinks the area needs more tourists. B She enjoys water sports.
B She isn’t worried about the local economy. C She thinks it will be good for the university.
C She wants to have a peaceful retirement.

3 Complete the sentences with verbs from the box.

build create approve get make damage

1 Should the Spruce Bay city government the plans for a luxury hotel and conference centre?
2 We also plan to a state-of-the-art conference centre.
3 We will jobs for local people.
4 This hotel is going to the environment.
5 I’ll be able to some valuable work experience.
6 I’ll some money to pay for my education.

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