VOICED: Ambitious Mont Saint Michel revamp underway

Mont Saint-Michel, a popular tourist site in France, is undergoing significant changes. Engineers are working on a project to remove sand and silt deposits using river water, which has altered the landscape and affected local tourism. The project is part of a public works scheme to improve access, including replacing the old causeway with a new bridge. By 2015, the site is expected to become a true island again.

What is the main goal of the engineering project at Mont Saint-Michel?

• To create a wildlife sanctuary

• To build a new tourist attraction

• To remove sand and silt deposits

• To construct a new hotel

How have the changes in water flow affected local tour guides?

• They have adjusted their itineraries

• They have increased tour prices

• They have had to cancel tours

• They have hired more staff

What new geographical feature has formed due to the project?

• A lagoon

• A waterfall

• A steep bank

• A new island

What is the purpose of replacing the 19th-century causeway?

• To improve traffic flow

• To increase the site's height

• To enhance the site's historical value

• To restore Mont Saint-Michel as an island

By what year do architects hope Mont Saint-Michel will be a proper island again?

• 2010

• 2030

• 2020

• 2015