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Delivery Drones Over NYC: Innovation or Annoyance?

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1. The delivery drones currently flying in NYC are operated by an American startup.
2. In the future, the drones are expected to carry light instead of just paper. (medicijnen (Alinea 2))
3. What is one of the main questions the Port Authority wants to answer with this pilot?
4. Globally, most drone delivery projects have focused on rural or suburban areas.
5. NYC’s airspace is extremely , hosting three international airports and several heliports. (overvol (Alinea 7))
6. Why was the start date of the drone pilot pushed back?
7. Skyports’ drones are roughly as loud as a , reaching up to 100 decibels. (grasmaaier (Alinea 9))
8. Residents in Texas complained that drones sounded like a “constantly running leaf blower.”
9. Drones could potentially save lives by flying over traffic to deliver supplies. (verkeersopstopping / verkeersinfarct (Alinea 10))
10. What does the Port Authority want to clarify for hobbyist drone pilots?
11. New York is already a very noisy city. Do you think New Yorkers will mind the “buzzing” of delivery drones, or is it just more background noise to them?
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12. In the article, a professor says drones could “save lives” by avoiding traffic. Is this benefit important enough to ignore the privacy and noise concerns of people living below the flight paths?
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Lego Smart Bricks: Innovation or Distraction?

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1. The author describes the moment kids stop playing with toys as a “parental ”. (grote schoonmaak / zuivering)
2. When building Lego, the author enters a “Lego zen state”. (staat van volledige focus (0:40))
3. The sounds from the Smart Bricks are a bit and generic. (blikkerig)
4. The author feels that Lego has been a bit with the number of Smart Bricks in the set. (gierig / karig)
5. Overall, the author finds the experience of the new bricks to be . (teleurstellend / niet indrukwekkend)
6. The author’s children were excited to start playing with Lego again.
7. Smart Bricks require a smartphone or tablet to function during play.
8. The internal battery of the Smart Brick cannot be replaced by the user.
9. Why was the author so sad when the kids “announced they were too old for Lego”?
10. What is the main technical criticism of the Smart Bricks?
11. What does the phrase “contractually obliged not to be enthusiastic” mean in the context of the teenagers?
12. The author says that Smart Bricks might be “another step away from using your imagination for play.” Do you agree that adding sound and light to toys makes them less creative? Explain why.
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13. Do you have a “happy place” or a hobby from your childhood that you would miss if you had to stop doing it? Why does it have that effect on you?
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1. Debate with a partner whether private fireworks should be banned during New Year’s celebrations.
2. Share personal experiences with fireworks and discuss their safety.
3. Discuss the role of tradition in modern celebrations and when it might be appropriate to change or end certain practices.

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Read the text and translate the Dutch words to English, then answer the questions by typing A, B, C or D
Dronten's Energy Storage Milestone (B2)
In January 2025, the town of Dronten announced the construction of the Netherlands' largest battery energy (opslagsysteem).
This (faciliteit) will have a capacity of 31.6 megawatts and will store up to 126.4 megawatt-hours of electricity.
Located beside a transformer station, it will be linked to the Windplan Groen wind power plant.
The project is a (samenwerking) between FlevoBESS, GreenPowerBank Dronten, and Pure Energie.
The (batterij) will store surplus electricity from local wind farms and help balance supply and demand in the energy market.
This initiative is part of the Dronter Energie Opslag project, which includes three phases, each with a capacity of 31.6 megawatts.
The (bouw) is underway, and the facility is expected to be operational before the end of the year.
This (ontwikkeling) marks a significant step in the Netherlands' transition to sustainable energy.
Multiple choice questions
What is the capacity of the battery energy storage system being built in Dronten?
Which wind power plant is the storage system linked to?
What is the purpose of the battery storage system?
Which companies are collaborating on this project?
When is the facility expected to be operational?

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Choose one topic to write about:

1. Discuss the importance of energy storage systems in the transition to renewable energy.  
2. Explain how battery energy storage systems work and their benefits.  
3. Describe the potential environmental impacts of large-scale battery storage facilities.

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1. Debate the advantages and disadvantages of investing in large-scale energy storage projects.  
2. Discuss the role of local communities in supporting renewable energy initiatives.  
3. Explain the challenges faced in integrating renewable energy sources into the existing power grid.