BBC Learning English
6 Minute English
Hong Kong airport expansion
22 March 2012
6 Minute English
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Rob:
Hello and welcome to 6 Minute English
from BBC Learning English, I'm Rob
and with me today is Rosie.
Rosie:
Hi there.
Rob:
In our programme today we're talking about airports. I'm sure many of us
have used one. They are a
departure point for great adventures and they
are amazing crossroads for people travelling across the world.
Rosie:
Big airports are necessary too for a country's trade. But why are we talking
about them today?
Rob:
Well, airport expansion has been in the news and particularly plans to expand
Hong Kong International airport which could turn it into the World's biggest.
Rosie:
OK Rob, I guess that links in to this week's question!
Rob:
It certainly does. My question for you this week is about the current World's
biggest airport. This is in terms of size, not the number of flights. What do
you think it is?
a) Denver International airport in the USA
b) Dubai airport in the United Arab Emirates
c) King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia
Rosie:
I have no idea but I am going to say King Fahd International Airport in
Saudi
Arabia.
Rob:
OK, we'll find out at the end of the programme. Now let's talk more about the
expansion of Hong Kong International Airport, also known as Chek Lap Kok
airport.
Rosie:
The airport was only opened in 1998 and was built on an island made by
land