Problems with Immigration in South Africa

Introduction

People in Johannesburg and Pretoria are protesting. They are angry about migrants who do not have legal papers in South Africa.

Main Body

Some groups want the government to send migrants away. Many people in South Africa do not have jobs. These groups say migrants take the jobs and use too many hospitals. Some people are violent. They burn cars and buildings. They attack people from other countries, like Ghana. The leader of the United Nations says this is very bad. The government is trying to help. They sent over 100,000 people back to their own countries in two years. But many people still disagree about how many migrants live there.

Conclusion

South Africa has many problems. The government wants to follow the law and stop the violence.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how we describe things happening right now in the text:

  • People are protesting.
  • They are trying to help.

The Secret: When you see AM/IS/ARE + word with -ING, it means the action is happening at this exact moment.

Compare these two:

  1. The government wants... (This is a general feeling/fact).
  2. The government is trying... (This is a current activity).

Quick Map for A2:

  • I am eating → Now
  • She is walking → Now
  • They are fighting → Now

Vocabulary Bridge:

  • Protesting → Saying "No!" in the street.
  • Violence → Hurting people or things.
  • Migrants → People moving to a new country.

Vocabulary Learning

people (n.)
individuals人們
Example:People are gathering in the square.
protesting (v.)
showing disagreement抗議
Example:They are protesting against the new law.
angry (adj.)
upset, mad生氣
Example:She was angry because she lost her keys.
migrants (n.)
people who move to another country移民
Example:Migrants often face many challenges.
legal (adj.)
lawful, permitted by law合法
Example:You need legal documents to stay.
papers (n.)
documents, written proof證件
Example:He lost his papers at the airport.
jobs (n.)
work, employment工作
Example:Many people are looking for jobs.
hospitals (n.)
medical facilities醫院
Example:Hospitals provide medical care.
violent (adj.)
using force, aggressive暴力的
Example:The protest turned violent.
burn (v.)
set on fire
Example:They will burn the old building.
attack (v.)
to strike or assault攻擊
Example:The soldiers attack the enemy.
help (v.)
assist幫助
Example:Can you help me with this?
stop (v.)
cease, halt停止
Example:Please stop shouting.
law (n.)
legal rule法律
Example:The law says you must wear a seat belt.
disagree (v.)
not agree不同意
Example:I disagree with your opinion.
live (v.)
reside, exist居住
Example:They live in a small town.