Heathrow Airport Wants to Build a Third Runway
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Heathrow Airport is very busy. It is the biggest airport in the United Kingdom. Many people fly there every year. The airport has two runways now. The boss of Heathrow wants to build a third runway. He says this is a good idea for the country.
Why Build a Third Runway?
A third runway would help the airport. More planes could take off and land. The airport could serve more people. This would make money for the owners. The owners are from different countries. They invest money in the airport. If they cannot build in Heathrow, they will invest their money somewhere else in the world.
What Do People Say?
Building a third runway is not easy. Some people do not want it. They live near the airport. The government is thinking about this idea. The new prime minister has not said yes or no yet. Many people are waiting to hear what the government will decide.
Discussion Questions
- What does Heathrow Airport want to build?
- Why do the owners want to build a third runway?
- Where will the money go if Heathrow does not build?
- Do all people want a third runway? Why or why not?
- What is the government doing about this idea?
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