1、陕西省西安市长安区2021届高三英语下学期第一次模拟考试试题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姓名、准考证号，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡的指定位置上。2. 选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号；非选择题答案用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。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
2、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 womans bike?A. In a backyard. B. In a garage. C. Under a street lamp. 2.Which floor is the Committee Room
3、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?
4、 A. To ask for a sick leave. B. To ask about English classes. C. To discuss tomorrows 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.
5、 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. Shes 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.
6、 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
7、 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
8、 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 cl
9、ouds 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 wi
10、ll 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. Ra
11、ther 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。 AIVHQ(International Volunteer Headquarters), one of the worlds most trusted volunteer abroad organizations, offers volunteer programs in more than 50 destinations. Here are some of them. M
12、arine 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
13、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 ye
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15、 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. Fe
16、es: 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 Spanis
17、h 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 $ 73521.Which program suits a 17-year-old volunteer?A . Marine Conservation Program. B. Youth Support Program.C. Shriners Hospitals for Children
18、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 tuto
19、r patients. D. Teach the English language.BOne 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
20、 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 persons true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura(光环)around her. Although I have be
21、en Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; its 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 dont know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goa
22、ls, 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
23、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.
24、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
25、 those I once saw as better than me.A name shouldnt 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 cant always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I w
26、ant 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 t
27、he 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 dont know the author has changed her name.26.What kind of person was the author in the past?A. S
28、he 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 NicknamesC. My True Name D. A Unique
29、Name CToday 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 fo
30、rest 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
31、 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 examin
32、ation showed that the material didnt form in the ocean.The researchers estimate that the areaabout 900 kilometers from the South Polehad average yearly temperatures of about 12 to 13 degrees Celsius. During the warmest summer months, average temperatures likely reached between 20 and 25 degrees Cels
33、ius. The soil included fine dirt particles and hard clay, as well as substances linkedto 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, flyin
34、g 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 planets warmest period of the past 140 million years, with sea level about
35、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 season
36、al 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.
37、 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. Antarcticas natural environment has changed greatly. B. Polar nights in Antarctica are getting shorter than before.C. The
38、re 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. Theres various wildlife in Antarctica.D. Antarctica has an extreme environm
39、ent containing ice and snow. DWith 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 t
40、o 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 medica
41、tion 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
42、 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, resear
43、chers 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
44、 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
45、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
46、 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.Whats Minors 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. S
47、mart Home Tests First Elder Care Robot B. Elderly People Leave the Nursing HomeC. RAS, the First Robot to Make Home SmartD. 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 dont need to be a worldclass mountaineer to stand out in a job inte
48、rview. Heres my advice on how to nail the most common interview question.Most people are so eager to show off what theyve been involved in. Dont 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
49、question youre 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
50、ve heard people talk about everything from being a worldclass sushi chef to an ice carver. 37 Such as you participate in competitive sports, youre an accomplished（技艺高超的）pianist and youre writing your first detective novel. If the information showcases a unique aspect of yourself, and especially if y
51、ou 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 yo
52、u have a global perspective 38 It doesnt matter how big or small the accomplishment is, as long as it shows youre 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. Dont a
53、pproach the interview like youre trying out for BroadwayIts more than obvious when someone is trying to memorize their lines and play the partAlso, if you overstate what youve done or fully invent a story about yourself, youll be exposed. 40 A. Its also important to tell it in a way that makes you m
54、emorableB. And then everything you say about yourself will be questionedC. Take a risk to get personalD. Showing honesty is one of the most important thingsE. Tell me about yourself is an invitation for you to share brief informationF. Running your first 10 kilometers shows you like a challengeG. To
55、o 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 43especially when he goes
56、to crowded places with polluted air. A sudden change in44is 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. Though45, he still went to t
57、he cinema. Then he got back home and took a cold shower immediately.I seized this golden chance to46him. He reacted, trying to47me, 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 didnt work, for there were too many of us. Beside
58、s, his sore throat kept 50him, and he developed a cough to force me and my family out, but 51.The next day he couldnt go to52. He had lost his appetite and was not as 53as before. His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help his 54.For two days he was 55by hi
59、s mother. As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I began to feel the 56. I knew I had to 57him 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 59now, for his defense system was starting an all-out attack against me. I
60、became 60and finally my time was over.Do you know what I am?41. A. ThereforeB. BesidesC.ThenD. However42.A. dutyB. responsibilityC. faultD. excuse43.A. blamedB. punishedC. caughtD. killed44.A. seasonB. placeC. temperatureD. condition45.A. excitedB. exhaustedC. lateD. hurt46.A. injureB. botherC. atta
61、ckD. destroy47.A. get on withB. get rid ofC. put up withD. take hold of48.A. waitingB. disappearingC. hidingD. reproducing49.A. runningB. blowingC. flowingD. going50.A. influencingB. remindingC. comfortingD. upsetting51.A. escapedB. failedC. regrettedD. succeeded52.A. schoolB. workC. bedD. hospital5
62、3.A. peacefulB. tiredC. happyD. dynamic54.A. recoveryB. developmentC. enthusiasmD. growth55.A. curedB. protectedC. nursedD. treated56.A. lossB. pressureC.operationD. movement57.A. boycottB.overcomeC. beatD. abandon58.A. UnexpectedlyB. UnfortunatelyC. UnusuallyD. Unsuccessfully59.A. awfulB. disappoin
63、tedC. nervousD. ashamed60.A. smallerB. biggerC. weakerD. 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
64、 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 bonesuggests that we could 64 (possible) be looking at the 65 (remain) from St Nicholas himself.” There are stories that he secretly gave presents 6
65、6 poor people. This is the story behind todays 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 a
66、n 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
67、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 schools English clu
68、b 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. Theyre all typical Chinese paintings with
69、 nature to their main theme. Beside, we watched a video about the achievements weve 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 ou
70、r 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.B
71、CACA 16-20. ACBCB 第二部分 阅读理解第一节2125 CDBDB 2630 CCBCA 3135BBBDA 第二节3640 GAFDB 第三部分 语言知识运用第一节41-45 DCCCB46-50 CBDAD51-55 BADAC56-60 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-
72、are 74. whom-which75.to-as 76. Beside-Besides 77. Surely-Sure 78. great 前加a 79. does-did 80. that-what第二节 写作DearSirorMadam,Knowing that the 14th National Games is going to be held in our city this year.Iamwritingtoapplyforbeingavolunteerfor the coming event.First of all, Ihaveagoodcommandofknowledge
73、 of xian city and its historyandhavebeena volunteer1once.1I1am1easy-going1andcancommunicatewellwithothers.Whatsmore,Iam kindandfriendlytootherpeople.SoIcaneasilygetalongwithpeople from other places.ImparticularlyinterestedinthisjobbecauseIwanttofurtherimprovemycapabilitiesandinterpersonalcommunicati
74、onskills.HopefullyIcanreceiveyouracceptance.听力材料(Text 1) W:Karl, where did you place my bike? I cant 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 th
75、ird floor.M:Its on the fourth floor and, anyway, you are lost, this is the second floor.(Text 3)W:The article in this mornings 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. Its an excellent article.(Text 4) W:Welcome. What
76、 kind of book would you like?M:Something about history.W:Theyre 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 Ill be ready for tomorrow.W:Sure. Well see if we can get another
77、 teacher to cover your classes.(Text 6) W:Excuse me. Id 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 o
78、r four days.W:Then, express mail for the package. Its urgent. The faster, the better. And the letter by registered mail.M:OK. The package is 3 kilograms. Thatll 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 shouldnt have w
79、orn high heels today.M:No kidding. Who knew wed all be on a walking tour of the city before the meeting?W:Maybe they think its the first time weve 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 ho
80、nestly wont 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. Were 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
81、summer job. Id like to save money for a vacation.W:Really? Where would you like to go?M:Id love to travel to Latin America. What about you, Melissa?W:Well, Im 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 c
82、ant ask my parents for money any more, so Ill borrow some money from my brother. I have a good excuse. I plan to take courses in Spanish and Portuguese.M:Oh, Im tired of studying!W:So am I. But I also hope to take people on tours to Latin America. Why dont you come on my first tour?M:Count me in!(Te
83、xt 9) W:OK, weve got all our cloud research so lets 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
84、 to make the presentation more interesting. M:Right. We should have small cards, too. Im useless at remembering what to say without them.W:Me too. Well, Im quite happy to organize everything weve found out about clouds and make sure it fits into our presentation times.M:Actually, Id better do that.
85、How about if you make the presentation slides?W:OK.M:Then Ill also look on the Internet for pictures of different types of clouds.W:Thatll be great. Ill prepare the cards so we dont forget what were saying.M:Sounds great. What section do you want to talk about?W:I hate speaking in front of people so
86、 Id prefer not to do the introduction.M:Ill do that. If you dont want to talk much, then why dont you just do the middle bit about the medium-level clouds?W:Thats 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 d
87、evelopments 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 Str
88、eeve 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 stee
89、l 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 conce
90、rned 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.
