Listen to this extract from a radio programme in which local councillor, David Jeffreys, argues for road congestions charges.
Before you start, complete these sentences from the tape script with the correct prepositions as in the example.
I’d now like to introduce the councillor who is responsible for traffic policy.
You’re facing a lot of opposition _________________ your road charges plan.
In London road charges have reduced traffic in the city centre _________________ around 18%.
You’re discriminating unfairly _________________ drivers.
Work will begin in June _________________ the new tram system.
They don’t have the same freedom of movement _________________ car owners.
Now listen and answer the questions below.
1) David Jeffreys wants to:
a) build more roads.
b) charge motorists to enter the city centre.
c) increase business in the city centre.
2) What do these figures refer to?
a) 18% ________________________________________________
b)30%
__________________________________________________
c) 27% ________________________________________________
3) Are these statements true (T) or false (F)?
a) The Aberdeen Small Businesses Association (ASBA) argues that charging city centre road charges will not reduce traffic in the city centre.
b) The ASBA claims city centre road charges will make other parts of Aberdeen busier.
c) The ASBA is concerned that city centre shops will have to pay more tax.
d) A new railway line is being built.
4) Why does David Jeffreys think that non-drivers are discriminated against?
5) Complete the sentence:
Babies and small children are _____________ likely to be affected by _______________ than adults, because traffic pollution contains _______________ which lie close to the ground.
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