Topic 212: National Borders and Immigration Control

A1–A2 Level

1. Why do countries have borders?

2. What happens when people enter a country legally?

3. Why do some people move to another country?

4. What documents do people need to cross borders?

5. How can borders help keep a country safe?

6. Why do countries check passports at airports?

7. What problems can travelers face at borders?

8. Why do some people wait a long time to enter a country?

9. How can border rules affect families?

10. Why do countries limit how many people can enter?

11. What jobs do border officers do?

12. How can clear rules help visitors?

13. Why do some people return to their home country?

14. Can borders change over time? How?

15. Why is fairness important in border control?

16. How do you feel about people moving to new countries?

B1–B2 Level

17. Why do governments control immigration numbers?

18. How can immigration benefit a country’s economy?

19. What challenges do countries face at their borders?

20. Why do some people oppose strict border control?

21. How can border policies affect refugees?

22. What role do visas play in immigration systems?

23. How can border control impact international relations?

24. Why do illegal crossings happen?

25. How can technology improve border security?

26. What happens when borders are too strict?

27. How can countries balance safety and openness?

28. Why do border policies differ between countries?

29. How does immigration affect local communities?

30. Should skilled workers be treated differently? Why?

31. How can clear communication reduce border problems?

32. How do you feel about strict immigration rules?

C1–C2 Level

33. How do border policies reflect national priorities?

34. What ethical issues arise from strict immigration control?

35. How can human rights be protected at borders?

36. How do global crises affect migration patterns?

37. Should borders focus more on security or integration? Why?

38. How do economic needs influence immigration laws?

39. Can border enforcement reduce irregular migration long-term? Explain.

40. How should countries share responsibility for migrants?

41. What role do international agreements play?

42. How can public opinion shape immigration policy?

43. Should borders be flexible during emergencies? Why?

44. How do border controls affect global mobility?

45. Can strict borders increase social tension? How?

46. How should governments respond to labor shortages?

47. What long-term effects do border policies create?

48. How do you feel border control shapes national identity?