Challenging a giant data center in the UK — Reading comprehension exercise
B1 / B2 / C1This B1 / B2 / C1 English reading comprehension exercise focuses on “Challenging a giant data center in the UK.” Read the article, then answer the questions below to practice identifying key details, meaning from context, and overall understanding.
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?
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2. Why do Foxglove and Global Action Plan want the permission to build the data center quashed?
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3. Have there been other such challenges to building massive data centers in the UK?
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4. Where will the challenge take place?
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5. Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government (MHCLG) granted permission for the data center on the basis of _____________.
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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.
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