In recent years, the world has experienced various migration fluxes, mostly from third world and developing countries to wealthier and safer states. The reasons for this phenomenon are diverse – war, hunger, political or religious persecution for instance, but the goal always remains the same: the search of a better, more peaceful life elsewhere. Nowadays, migration is one of the main topics in the policy debate, discussed in all major international organisations, such as the United Nations:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day
What’s the situation regarding migration in your home country?
Test your knowledge on this topic by answering the quiz below whilst practising your interpreting skills at the same time!
- In 2010, how many citizens were of Hispanic origin in the United States? Speech 23673 ES
- How many refugees were there in Greece in 2016? Speech 26572 IT
- In 2015, what percentage of refugees were unemployed in the Czech Republic? Speech 26260 CS
- How many illegal immigrants were arrested at the border between the United States and Mexico in 2016? Speech 26587 NL
Happy practice!
Your Speech Repository Team