Challenging a giant data center in the UK — Reading comprehension exercise

B1 / B2 / C1

STEP 1

Read the following article: READING COMPREHENSION ARTICLE 4

STEP 2

Answer these questions (choose the best answer):

1. Where is the data center referred to in the article?

In London Halfway between London and Birmingham Outside of London

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2. Why do Foxglove and Global Action Plan want the permission to build the data center quashed?

They don't think the location is appropriate. They cite that the vast amount of electricity needed to run something like that would precipitate climate change. They want Greystoke Land to pay more in taxes.

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3. Have there been other such challenges to building massive data centers in the UK?

No Yes, one other Yes, two others

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4. Where will the challenge take place?

In a small town just outside of London The High Court in London In the House of Commons

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5. Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government (MHCLG) granted permission for the data center on the basis of _____________.

an application that was filled out properly a report stating that climate change in the UK was not real Greystoke Land's promise to implement measures to mitigate climate change

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Did you know? Technology and data privacy topics are increasingly common in C1-level exams because they require learners to understand both technical content and the ethical arguments surrounding it. This dual-layer reading challenge is excellent preparation for advanced exams.