Living on the edge of the Three Gorges Dam

The transcript discusses the impact of the Three Gorges Dam on local communities, highlighting the struggles of displaced villagers like Xuchang and those in Gao Young Village. Many villagers face challenges due to unmet compensation promises and corruption, leading some to return to their submerged villages. The government plans further resettlement as water levels rise, affecting more people.

What has been a significant challenge for Xuchang and her family since the Three Gorges Dam reservoir began filling?

• Finding new farmland

• Receiving promised compensation

• Building new homes

• Accessing clean water

Why is it dangerous for villagers in Gao Young Village to speak out against the authorities?

• They might lose their homes

• They could be jailed on false charges

• They risk losing government support

• They might be relocated again

What is a common complaint among the farmers in Gao Young Village regarding the resettlement funds?

• Funds were misallocated

• Funds never appeared

• Funds were delayed

• Funds were insufficient

What has been the response of some displaced villagers to the unmet promises of compensation?

• They have accepted the situation

• They have protested in the capital

• They have moved to other cities

• They have returned to their original villages

How many more people are expected to be displaced as the dam's water level rises to its final height?

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 300,000

• 400,000