Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.
- responsibility - something that you, a group of people, a country, etc. should do because it is morally right, legally required, etc.
- regulation - an official rule or law that says how something should be done
- collapse- to fail or stop working suddenly, to break down completely
- cope - to be able to deal with problems and difficult situations and have solutions
- refugee - someone who has been forced to leave a country because of war or for religious or political reasons
- destitute- extremely poor and wanting
- housing - the houses, apartments, etc., in which people live
- host - to be the person, country, government, etc. that welcomes others and provides basic facilities
- close off - to shut off for a period of time
- allocate - to divide or distribute over different people, countries, etc.
- in accordance with - in a way that agrees with or follows something, for example a rule, law or request
- Where is Ahmed from and where does he travel to first?
- What does the Dublin Regulation say?
- Where does Maryam want to travel to and why? Name 3 or more reasons.
- Describe Maryam’s journey through Europe. Which countries does she travel through and what does she have to do to make it possible?
- Which countries are hosting most of the Syrian refugees?
- "There's even talk of closing Greece off ..."
What does this mean? - Where is Ahmed at the end of the video? And Maryam?
- So why don't refugees in Europe stay in their first country of arrival?
