Vocabulary:
- appeal /uh-PEEL/
- reassess /ree- uh-SES/
- monetary /MON-i-ter-ee/
- relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/
- persecution /pur-si-KYOO-shuhn/
[verb] to request formally that a decision, esp. a legal or official one, be changed
The verdict was appealed to a higher court.
[verb] to think about something again
Terry Donahue should reassess his switch from coaching to broadcasting.
[adjective] relating to money
Gold was once the basis of the U.S. Monetary system.
[verb] to move to a different location
The company decided to relocate its headquarters.
[noun] hostility and ill-treatment because of race or political or religious beliefs
Many chose to live as exiles rather than face persecution.
The Israeli government wanted to deport the male African migrants to another sub-Saharan country in February. However, the United Nations Refugee Agency appealed to the Israeli government to reassess their plan. The initial plan was to offer migrants $3500 and send them to Rwanda. Some right group advocates who were speaking in behalf of the migrants, however, cited the dangers of deporting them in another country.
According to the advocates, the refugees are still at risk despite Israel’s monetary and plane ticket offer. The right group advocates also said that those migrants who relocated to another Sub-Saharan country in the past experienced abuse, torture, and death along the way. The African migrants from Sudan and Eritrea found refuge in Israel. The Jewish state has been their home after experiencing war, slavery and persecution in Africa.
According to the advocates, the refugees are still at risk despite Israel’s monetary and plane ticket offer. The right group advocates also said that those migrants who relocated to another Sub-Saharan country in the past experienced abuse, torture, and death along the way. The African migrants from Sudan and Eritrea found refuge in Israel. The Jewish state has been their home after experiencing war, slavery and persecution in Africa.
True or False:
- The African migrants are from Israel.
- The Israeli government wants to deport all African migrants.
- The migrants experienced abuse, torture, and death in the past.
- Israel is a Jewish state.
- The African migrants were offered $3500 and a plane ticket to Rwanda.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about the Israeli authorities’ treatment of African migrants?
- Should immigrants have the same rights as native citizens? Please explain your answer.
- Should a government limit the number of immigrants entering the country? Discuss.
- Would you consider moving out of your country? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, should immigrants be treated the same way as the locals? Why or why not?
Express Your Opinion:
- “Immigration is one of the leading contributors to population growth.” – Paul Watson
- “Behind mass immigration, there is terrorism.” – Marine Le Pen
- “Immigration isn’t always good for the economy or jobs.” – Geoff Mulgan