Academic Language
Vocabulary
Migration
100

Make this expression more academic: “It’s”

It is / It has (avoid contractions in academic writing)

100

Change “migration” into a verb. 

Migrate. 

100

What is the name of the visa most international students use to study in the UK?

The Student Visa (formerly known as the Tier 4 Visa).

200

Make this expression more academic: “I believe that…”

It can be argued that… / This essay will argue that…

200

Explain the meaning of “domestic flights”. 

Flights that take place within the same country.

200

Which is the largest international airport in the UK?

London Heathrow Airport.

300

Make this expression more academic: “Many cities have a big problem.”

Many urban areas face a significant challenge. / Numerous cities experience serious issues.

300

Complete the sentence: Reasons why people move fall into three c___g___, or groups.

Categories.

300

Which UK city has the largest student population outside London?

Manchester (and Birmingham) 

400

Make this expression more academic: “So some people think governments should…”

Therefore, some argue that governments should… / Consequently, it has been suggested that governments ought to…

400

Complete the sentence: People also migrate when the economy of an area is poor, resulting in p_____.

Poverty

400

What is the difference between immigration and emigration?

Immigration means moving into a country; emigration means moving out of a country.

500

Use “dense” in a grammatically correct sentence.

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500

Use “settle” in a grammatically correct sentence.

: ) 

500

What does the “Home Office” refer to in the UK?

The government department responsible for immigration, security, and law enforcement.

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