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June 20, 2015

Refugee Day

The 20th of June is World Refugee Day. So to mark the date, we are going to take a closer look at the issue at the Australian news channel ABC. Here's Carl with more.
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After watching, try to answer the following questions:
  1. Give some reasons why people flee their country.
  2. The word `refugee’ comes from the French word meaning...
  3. The UN estimates there are at least_____ refugees who need shelter or a new home.
  4. Which countries do most refugees come from?
  5. Most refugees flee to countries like Australia and the US. True or false?
  6. About how many refugees are settled in Australia each year?
  7. Where in Europe are many refugees travelling to by boat?
  8. What do you understand more clearly since watching the BtN story?
  9. How did this story make you feel?

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