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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fast expansion of AI data centers in Georgia has led to a big rise in electricity demand. To support this growing need, the state’s primary utility company is significantly increasing its network of high-voltage transmission lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about companies acquiring private land to build data centers in Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/companies-take-peoples-land-to-build-data-centers-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is a \u201cutility company<\/strong>\u201d? \u201dTo meet this need, the state\u2019s main\u00a0<\/em>utility company<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is rapidly expanding its\u00a0high-voltage\u00a0power lines.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201ceminent domain<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cWhile Georgia Power claims it offers fair compensation, many families feel forced into settlements because the company can use\u00a0<\/em>eminent domain<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to seize private land without the owners\u2019 consent.<\/em>\u201d Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto<\/strong> seize<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dWhile Georgia Power claims it offers fair compensation, many families feel forced into settlements because the company can use\u00a0eminent domain\u00a0<\/em>to seize<\/em><\/strong> private land without the owners\u2019 consent.<\/em>\u201d Use the verb in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Is it ethical to use eminent domain to build infrastructure that largely benefits the private companies, such as AI data centers? Share your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What good things can happen when we build more energy infrastructure for AI?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How would you react if transmission lines were planned to pass through your property?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Should companies continue developing new technology even if it causes problems for local communities? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If you were in the government, how would you balance economic growth and people’s rights?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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