UK immigration

Here is another listening activity for you to fill in the gaps.  Listen to the recording and complete the gaps with the information you hear. Do not use more than 3 words.

0. The rise in the rate of migration to the UK has (1)____taken politicians _____ by surprise.

A new estimate of migrants puts the figure at (2)___________________________migrants (3)__________________________.

Sir Andrew Green foresees that for the period 2004-2031 there will be a further (4)______________________added to (5) __________________ due to immigration.

Politicians are concerned that such numbers will have serious consequences on infrastructure (6) ________________________.

The proposal from the Conservative is to introduce an (7)________________________.

Apart from the concerns, the Immigration Minister believes that migration (8)__________________________to the country.

However, one migration expert has advised the country that the need remains to (9)___________________________in spite of the increase in immigration.

Answer key: 

1. taken politicians
2. 190.000
3. per annum
4. 7.1 million
5. the population
6. and public services
7. explicit annual limit
8. brings wealth
9. build cohesive communities