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Goals • Analyse statistics and charts. • Discuss aspects of migration. • Research information on social issues. • Process factual information. Analysing statistics In pairs, study the statistical data on these two pages. Choose one of the charts and explain it to your partner. Then your partner will explain the other chart to you. • Which data is most striking? • Can specific trends be detected? Writing: The story behind the picture The magazine YOUNG OPPORTUNITIES is looking for articles about migra- tion. Choose one or two pictures from these two pages and write such an article explaining the pros and cons of migration. If your article is chosen, you will win a voucher for a dinner for two at an upscale ethnic restaurant. 2 Word bank contributing members of society • to prove oneself • job/business opportunities • to give support • to develop/extend/further one’s career • citizenship • human rights • to support • to help • job seeker • personal goals • to contribute • to provide services • to be successful • to cross hurdles • to overcome difficulties • to be granted asylum • desire • motivation W 3 1,000 Thousands 500 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 -500 0 Emigration, immigration and net migration in the UK Emigration Immigration Net Year Source: www.migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk People attending an Australian citizenship ceremony in Sydney, Australia 45 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv