Read the following words and phrases and their definitions.
- voluntarily - done because you want to and not because you have no other choice
- force to leave - to make it necessary for someone to leave
- gender - the state of being male or female
- confusing - difficult to understand
- charity - an organization that helps people who need help
- volunteer - a person who does work without getting paid to do it
- overseas - in or to a foreign country that is across a sea or ocean
- face challenges - meet with difficult problems that you will have to try and solve
- Tell or write down what you think the difference is between refugees and migrants.
First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Make notes to help you do the assignment.
- Which country did Georgia come from? And Mahya?
- Name the different reasons why the girls moved to Australia.
- For each girl name the thing or things they found difficult about moving to Australia.
- Finish the following sentences:
A migrant is a person who ..........................................................................
A refugee is someone who ..........................................................................
Finally, go back to your explanation of the difference between refugees and migrants. Would you change your words now? If so, how?