Meta Pays for Worker Training

Meta 出資培訓員工


Introduction

Meta is starting a new school. This school teaches people how to build data centers for AI.

Meta 正在創立一所新學校,教導人們如何建設 AI 數據中心。

Main Body

Meta is spending 115 million dollars. The school is in four states. Students learn about electricity and pipes. Meta gives them money and a job after they finish.

Meta 計劃投入 1.15 億美元。這所學校分布在四個州。學生將學習電力與管道相關知識。Meta 會提供資金,並在他們畢業後提供工作機會。

Meta needs many workers. Many companies are building data centers now. Some people say these buildings create jobs. Other people say the jobs do not last long. Some neighbors are angry because the buildings use too much power.

Meta 需要大量工人。許多公司目前都在建設數據中心。有人認為這些建築能創造就業機會,但也有人認為這些工作無法長期維持。部分鄰居感到憤怒,因為這些建築消耗過多電能。

Meta is also changing its office workers. The company fired 10% of its staff. Now, Meta uses a program to watch how workers use their computers. This makes some workers unhappy.

Meta 同時也在調整其辦公室員工編制。公司已解雇了 10% 的員工。目前 Meta 使用一套程式來監控員工如何使用電腦,這讓部分員工感到不快。

Conclusion

Meta wants more buildings for AI. They are training new workers, but they are firing some office staff.

Meta 想要更多 AI 建築物。他們正在培訓新工人,但同時也在解雇部分辦公室職員。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ Action Words: Now vs. Habit

In the text, we see how to describe things happening right now or generally.

The 'ing' Pattern (Current Action) When something is in progress, we add -ing to the action word.

  • Starting \rightarrow Meta is starting a school.
  • Spending \rightarrow Meta is spending money.
  • Building \rightarrow Companies are building centers.

The 's' Pattern (General Fact) When we talk about a fact or a habit, we add -s for one person or one company.

  • Teaches \rightarrow This school teaches people.
  • Gives \rightarrow Meta gives them money.
  • Uses \rightarrow The building uses power.

Quick Word Bank

  • Staff: The people who work for a company.
  • Last: To continue for a long time.
  • Fired: When a company tells a worker they must leave.

Vocabulary Learning

data center (n.)
A large building with many computers used to store information
Example:The company built a new data center to keep its files safe.
electricity (n.)
The energy used to power lights and machines
Example:We use electricity to charge our phones.
pipes (n.)
Tubes that carry water or gas
Example:The worker fixed the water pipes in the kitchen.
staff (n.)
The group of people who work for a company
Example:The hotel staff are very friendly to the guests.
fired (v.)
To tell someone they must leave their job
Example:The boss fired the worker for being late every day.
Practice A2 words in a crossword