# Urban development in Bridlington - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 4） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2022.8.6/2020.10.17/2017.8.19/2016.2.10/2011.6.25 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/82bdf4e3-3691-4f2a-8585-d8ae3bb2ec70（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:01,120 Today, we'll be looking at how the town of Bridlington has evolved over time, economically, socially, and structurally, and we'll also explore some of the initiatives that have been proposed for its continued growth. 00:00:17,140 Let's begin with the town's economic background. 00:00:21,200 Historically, Bridlington relied heavily on manufacturing. 00:00:27,340 One particular trade that stood out was the production of furniture, chairs, tables, wardrobes, and other wooden household goods. This craft developed into a full-scale industry that for decades defined the town's identity and served as a major employment hub. In fact, it was once the most prominent sector within the town's economy. However, over the years, industrial decline paired with globalization has shifted the economic base of the town. 00:01:02,480 What we see now is an economy that thrives not on manual labor, but on intangible services. The sector, including financial consultancy, customer support, and digital marketing, has risen rapidly. This area now surpasses traditional manufacturing in terms of revenue generation and job creation. 00:01:26,340 In fact, numerous insurance firms that offer coverage for accidents, health, and property have set up local offices here, and these companies have brought in a wide range of positions, from entry-level call center staff to data analysts and IT specialists. This has significantly helped in reducing unemployment figures in the region. Now, turning to community development. One problem that's been observed regularly, especially during term time, is the traffic buildup in residential zones. The cause? Parents stopping to gather their children in areas located just meters away from educational institutions. The resulting congestion during morning and afternoon school runs has become a real concern for urban planners. To accommodate the town's growing population, the municipal government has proposed an extensive residential expansion project. According to official estimates, the town will require upwards of sixteen thousand new dwellings within the next decade. And to support this population boom, it's expected that around twenty thousand jobs will also be created across various sectors, both public and private. In the realm of education, plans have also been laid out to support higher learning. The local authority is collaborating with a well-known regional university to construct a dedicated campus for advanced study. 00:03:05,080 This new institution, which will include accommodation, lecture halls, and research centers, is expected to draw not only domestic students, but international scholars as well. 00:03:17,300 Next, let's address the town's transport strategy. As part of the wider sustainability plan, Bridlington aims to reduce the flow of motor vehicles across its center. The target is to lower the number of cars on the road by approximately one-fifth, a bold figure, but one that town officials believe is achievable through a combination of incentives and awareness campaigns. 00:03:43,540 Tackling traffic effectively will require community-wide cooperation. 00:03:49,600 Encouraging eco-friendly modes of transport is also central to this vision. There has been a notable push to promote cycling, particularly for shorter commutes. Expanded bike paths, upgraded safety measures, and even reward schemes for daily cyclists are all part of the agenda. 00:04:12,260 Finally, let's look at how the use of commercial space is expected to shift. 00:04:18,260 With the increasing trend towards online shopping and digital marketplaces, the demand for high street shop fronts has diminished. As a result, less emphasis will be placed on space allocated to retail. Instead, approximately eighty thousand square meters of space in and around the town center have been earmarked for a different purpose. 00:04:43,420 The focus will shift to flexible working environments, spaces that can accommodate small companies, freelancers, and digital startups. In other words, future construction will prioritize office use and rental business spaces over traditional stores. ## 题目与答案 ### 31. Past and Present Economy In the past, Bridlington`s economy focused on the 31_____ industry. Past and Present Economy In the past, Bridlington`s economy focused on the 31_____ industry. **答案**：manufacturing 原文定位：Historically, Bridlington relied heavily on manufacturing 同义替换：「In the past」↔「Historically」；「focused on」↔「relied heavily on」 ### 32. Today, the most important sector in Bridlington is 32_____ . Today, the most important sector in Bridlington is 32_____ . **答案**：intangible services 原文定位：What we see now is an economy that thrives not on manual labor, but on intangible services. The sector, including financial consultancy, customer support, and digital marketing, has risen rapidly. This area now surpasses traditional manufacturing in terms of revenue generation and job creation 同义替换：「the most important sector」↔「this area now surpasses traditional manufacturing」 ### 33. Job opportunities have been created by 33_____ companies. Job opportunities have been created by 33_____ companies. **答案**：insurance 原文定位：In fact, numerous insurance firms that offer coverage for accidents, health, and property have set up local offices here, and these companies have brought in a wide range of positions 同义替换：「Job opportunities」↔「a wide range of positions」；「created by」↔「brought in」；「firms」↔「companies」 ### 34. Community and Housing Developments Traffic problems occur when 34_____ pick up their children near schools. Community and Housing Developments Traffic problems occur when 34_____ pick up their children near schools. **答案**：parents 原文定位：The cause? Parents stopping to gather their children in areas located just meters away from educational institutions 同义替换：「problems」↔「congestion」；「pick up」↔「gather」；「schools」↔「educational institutions」 ### 35. The council plans to build 16,000 new homes and create 20,000 new 35_____ . The council plans to build 16,000 new homes and create 20,000 new 35_____ . **答案**：jobs 原文定位：it's expected that around twenty thousand jobs will also be created across various sectors, both public and private ### 36. A new university 36_____ is planned to attract students and staff. A new university 36_____ is planned to attract students and staff. **答案**：campus 原文定位：The local authority is collaborating with a well-known regional university to construct a dedicated campus for advanced study 同义替换：「attract students and staff」↔「draw not only domestic students, but international scholars as well」 ### 37. Transport and Commercial Planning One goal is to cut 37_____ flow by 20% in the town center. Transport and Commercial Planning One goal is to cut 37_____ flow by 20% in the town center. **答案**：vehicle 原文定位：Bridlington aims to reduce the flow of motor vehicles across its center. The target is to lower the number of cars on the road by approximately one-fifth 同义替换：「goal」↔「target」；「cut」↔「lower」；「vehicle」↔「motor」 ### 38. The government is encouraging people to use 38_____ more often. The government is encouraging people to use 38_____ more often. **答案**：cycling 原文定位：Encouraging eco-friendly modes of transport is also central to this vision. There has been a notable push to promote cycling, particularly for shorter commutes 同义替换：「encouraging」↔「a notable push to promote」 ### 39. Less urban space will be used for 39_____ in the future. Less urban space will be used for 39_____ in the future. **答案**：retail 原文定位：As a result, less emphasis will be placed on space allocated to retail ### 40. 80,000 square meters will be reserved for 40_____ use or business tenants. 80,000 square meters will be reserved for 40_____ use or business tenants. **答案**：office 原文定位：In other words, future construction will prioritize office use and rental business spaces over traditional stores 同义替换：「reserved for」↔「prioritize」；「tenants」↔「spaces」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。