IMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION LESSON
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VOCABULARY
Key Verbs
Deport: To forcibly remove someone from a country.
Example: "The government deported hundreds of illegal immigrants last year."
Detain: To hold someone in custody, often while their legal status is determined.
Example: "Many immigrants are detained in centers near the border."
Overstay: To remain in a country longer than the visa allows.
Example: "He overstayed his tourist visa and became an illegal immigrant."
Flee: To leave a place quickly to escape danger.
Example: "Thousands of people flee their home countries due to war or persecution."
Seek asylum: To request protection in another country due to danger in one's home
country.
Example: "She sought asylum after being persecuted for her political beliefs."
Integrate: To become part of a community or society.
Example: "Successful integration programs help immigrants adapt to their new country."
Enforce: To ensure compliance with laws or rules.
Example: "The government enforces strict immigration policies."
Repatriate: To send someone back to their home country.
Example: "After the war, many refugees were repatriated."
Key Nouns
Immigration: The act of moving to a new country to live permanently.
Example: "Immigration policies vary widely between countries."
Emigration: The act of leaving one's country to live in another.
Example: "Emigration rates have increased due to economic instability."
Refugee: A person forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural
disaster.
Example: "Refugees often face dangerous journeys to reach safety."
Visa: An official document allowing someone to enter or stay in a country for a specific
purpose.
Example: "She applied for a student visa to study abroad."
Citizenship: The status of being a legal member of a country.
Example: "He obtained citizenship after living in the country for five years."
Border: The line separating two countries.
Example: "The border between the two countries is heavily guarded."
Detention center: A facility where immigrants are held while their legal status is
determined.
Example: "Conditions in some detention centers have been criticized by human rights
groups."
Humanitarian crisis: A situation where people suffer due to war, famine, or disaster.
Example: "The civil war has caused a humanitarian crisis in the region."
Policy: A set of rules or guidelines adopted by a government or organization.
Example: "The new immigration policy has sparked widespread debate."
Xenophobia: Fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.
Example: "Xenophobia can lead to discrimination against immigrants."
Useful Phrases and Expressions
Illegal entry: Entering a country without proper authorization.
Example: "Illegal entry is often punished with deportation."
Border security: Measures taken to protect a country's borders.
Example: "Increased border security has reduced illegal crossings."
Economic migrant: A person who moves to another country for better job opportunities.
Example: "Many economic migrants risk their lives to reach developed countries."
Family reunification: The process of bringing family members together in one country.
Example: "Family reunification is a common reason for immigration."
Human rights violations: Actions that abuse or deny basic human rights.
Example: "Deporting refugees to war zones may constitute human rights violations."
Undocumented workers: People who work in a country without legal permission.
Example: "Undocumented workers often face exploitation."
LISTENING COMREHENSION QUESTIONS
1.What is the implicit reason behind the deployment of US troops to the southern border?
(a) To offer humanitarian aid to migrants crossing the border.
(b) To prevent further entry of individuals into the United States
(c) To facilitate the processing of asylum seekers.
2. What can be inferred about the relationship between Trump's administration and the
processing of asylum seekers?
(a) The administration has streamlined the asylum process to efficiently manage the flow
of migrants.
(b) The administration has halted the processing of asylum claims as part of its
deportation strategy.
(c) The administration is providing additional resources to handle the increased number of
asylum applications.
3.What is the primary intention behind Trump's social media message to Russian
President Vladimir Putin?
(a) To establish a collaborative partnership between the US and Russia.
(b) To express his solidarity with Russia and their actions in Ukraine.
(c) To compel Russia to stop the conflict in Ukraine by using threats of sanctions.
4.How does the video portray the views of Trump's administration versus the views of
those protesting border policies, such as those holding vigils and protesting in Las Vegas?
(a) Both groups are in agreement that current immigration policies are well-justified and
humane.
(b) The groups are in direct opposition, with Trump's administration initiating a hardline
deportation operation and protesters resisting these measures
(c) The groups share a belief in the current laws but differ in their methods of supporting
them.
5.What implication can be drawn from the information about Trump's pardon of the Proud
Boys leader, within the broader context of the video?
(a) It suggests a policy of leniency for all political offenders and those who have been
convicted of violent crimes.
(b) It highlights a disregard for the legal process, particularly concerning those who were
involved in actions that challenged the established government.
(c) It shows Trump's preference for granting clemency to those who committed very minor
crimes.
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TEACHER’S
Question 1:
Answer: (b) The audio states, "a further 1,500 US troops are deployed to the southern
border to keep others out" [1].
Question 2:
Answer: (b) The audio mentions, "The processing of Asylum Seekers has been
suspended" [1].
Question 3:
Answer: (c) It says, "the commander-in-chief used social media to send a message to
Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding he stopped the ridiculous war in Ukraine,
warning, 'we can do it the easy way or the hard way,' and threatened to impose sanctions"
[1].
Question 4:
Answer: (b) The audio indicates, "a mass deportation operation is in motion" and also
mentions "prayers for immigrants are being held at vigils in Los Angeles; others are
protesting border policies in Las Vegas" [1].
Question 5:
Answer: (b) It says that "One of those given a presidential pardon was in Rio, the former
leader of far-right group, The Proud Boys, was convicted of conspiring to overthrow the
government. He's now been released 15 years early" [1].
