1. Complete the text with the words in the box. Borders headlines the displaced deterrence immigration Worried European Union leaders have every reason to place illegal (1). at the top of the agenda. Their inability to manage the complex mix of economic migrants and asylum seekers converging on their (2) ___ is causing them major political headaches and making daily (3)_ across Europe. It is irrational for governments to spend millions of euros on reinforcing borders, and various methods of (4) without simultaneously investing in solutions at the source of the problem. It makes a lot more sense to help (5) - and the dispossessed at home, or close to home. 2. Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. (Chose five only) A. The state-funded health service accounts about 9% of public spending B. In times of difficulty he always turns his parents. C. His conviction for dangerous driving counted_him when he was looking to renew his motor insurance. D. A: How did he react your suggestion? B: He didn't like it. E. My boss insists travelling first class when he goes on business trips E The money they've saved over the years amounts a small fortune. 3. Select the appropriate verb according to the definition. (Chose five only) A. To get or buy something (Acquire, hold, sell) B. to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey: (arrive, stop, acquire) C. to try to do something, especially something difficult ( attempt reach, hold) D. to get or receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back after a period of time: ( borrow, loan, gain) E. to not have the same opinion, idea, etc. (agree, disagree, hold)