Unit Review & Progress Test

Unit review — Migration, Asylum & Borders

Al finalizar esta unidad, deberías ser capaz de participar en debates complejos sobre temas sociopolíticos, utilizando un léxico preciso y avanzado relacionado con los movimientos migratorios, el estatus legal y las políticas fronterizas. Deberías sentirte cómodo utilizando cuantificadores sofisticados para matizar opiniones y presentar argumentos con precisión académica.

Asimismo, habrás desarrollado la capacidad de analizar textos argumentativos sobre temas de actualidad y producir respuestas escritas coherentes que respeten el registro formal requerido en el examen C1 Advanced. Este repaso consolidará tu capacidad para estructurar opiniones críticas sobre cuestiones de interés global.

Grammar consolidation

Complete the following tasks using advanced quantifiers (a great deal of, the majority of, hardly any, scarcely, etc.).

Part A: Sentence Transformation Rewrite the sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the first, using the word in bold. Do not change the word given.

1. Most people in the refugee camp were living in temporary shelters. MAJORITY The __________ in the refugee camp were living in temporary shelters.

2. There was very little hope of the borders being opened immediately. SCARCELY There was __________ of the borders being opened immediately.

3. We have a lot of information regarding the new asylum laws. GREAT We possess __________ information regarding the new asylum laws.

Part B: Error Correction Identify and correct the error in each sentence.

4. The majority of the people was seeking asylum in the neighbouring country.
5. There is hardly no space left in the detention centres.
6. A great deal of difficulties were encountered during the crossing.

Part C: Controlled Rewriting Rewrite the sentences using the prompt provided to maintain a C1 level of sophistication.

7. Almost no one could pass through the checkpoint without documentation. (Use hardly)

8. Most of the migrants arrived during the winter months. (Use the vast majority)

9. There isn't much progress has been made on the border security issue. (Use a great deal of)

10. Very few resources are available for newly arrived families. (Use scarcely any)

Vocabulary activation

Task 1: Collocation Match Match the verbs (1-4) with the nouns (A-D) to form C1-level collocations.

1. To seek | A. asylum
2. To grant | B. status
3. To impose | C. sanctions
4. To claim | D. refugee status

Task 2: Word Formation Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in brackets.

5. The sudden ____ of the border caused chaos for travellers. (CLOSE)
6. Many people are fleeing due to political ____ in their home countries. (STABLE)
7. The government's decision was met with widespread ____. (CONTROVERSY)
8. There is an increasing need for ____ integration programmes. (CULTURE)

Task 3: Register Choice Choose the most appropriate formal word to complete the sentence.

9. The authorities decided to ____ the migrant's application due to lack of evidence. a) throw away | b) reject | c) toss

10. The influx of people has put a significant ____ on local infrastructure. a) strain | b) pull | c) weight

11. He was granted ____ asylum after proving he was in danger. a) political | b) politically | c) politics

12. The border ____ was tightened following the recent crisis. a) security | b) secure | c) secured

Integrated skills task

Source Text: The Complexity of Modern Borders

The global phenomenon of mass migration presents unprecedented challenges to nation-states. While some argue that strict border controls are essential for maintaining national sovereignty and security, others contend that such measures often overlook the humanitarian imperatives of the 21st century. The distinction between economic migrants and those seeking political asylum is frequently blurred in practice, leading to complex legal battles and ethical dilemmas.

Furthermore, the administrative capacity of many countries to process asylum claims is being pushed to its limit. This often results in prolonged periods of uncertainty for individuals, who find themselves in a legal limbo. As global instability increases, the tension between state security and human rights will likely remain one of the most contentious issues of our time.

Writing Task

Instrucciones: Basándote en el texto anterior, escribe un ensayo de entre 180 y 220 palabras. Debes argumentar si crees que los gobiernos deberían priorizar la seguridad nacional o los derechos humanos en la gestión de las fronteras. Utiliza el vocabulario y las estructuras gramaticales aprendidas en esta unidad.

Speaking checkpoint

1. Compare: Compare the reasons why people might migrate for economic reasons versus those seeking asylum.
2. Speculate: Look at a hypothetical image of a crowded border crossing. What might have happened just before this moment?
3. Evaluate: Evaluate the effectiveness of using technology (e.g., drones, biometric scanning) in border management.
4. Justify: Some argue that "open borders" would solve humanitarian crises. Justify whether this is a realistic or dangerous proposition.
5. Compare: Compare the experience of a first-generation migrant with that of a refugee.
6. Speculate: How might the concept of "national borders" change in the next fifty years due to climate change?

Self-assessment rubric

Answer key

Grammar consolidation 1. The majority of people in the refugee camp... 2. ...scarcely any hope of... 3. ...a great deal of information... 4. ...the majority of people were seeking... (or "the majority of people was" is acceptable in some contexts, but "were" is preferred for collective nouns acting as individuals). 5. ...there is hardly any space... 6. A great deal of difficulty was encountered... (Difficulty is uncountable). 7. Hardly anyone could pass through the checkpoint without documentation. 8. The vast majority of migrants arrived during the winter months. 9. A great deal of progress has been made on the border security issue. 10. There are scarcely any resources available for newly arrived families.

Vocabulary activation 1. 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B 2. 5. closure | 6. instability | 7. controversy | 8. cultural 3. 9. b | 10. a | 11. a | 12. a