Australian immigrant test
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Australia has unveiled details of a new citizenship test for immigrants. They will be asked questions about history, institutions and culture - as well as committing to Australian social values focusing on "mateship".[^] I don't really see what the fuss is about. It isn't a test for allowing immigrants into the country, only if they want to become a citizen. I agree with the idea in principle. I think if they did one for the UK then they'd have to localise it to the area you are planning on settling in, or are currently living in in order to show they can integrate properly. For example, for the most of the UK the test would be required to be taken in English. In the Western Isles where the first language is Gaelic for over 75% of the population (over 90% on some islands) then they would take the test in Gaelic (the same in the pockets of Wales where Welsh is the predominant language). If the test is taken in Scotland questions on devolved issues of the Scottish Parliament would be needed. e.g. A question on education would be different in Scotland than England.
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They already do a test like this in the UK: http://www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk/[^] and yes, most British people would fail it.
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Australia has unveiled details of a new citizenship test for immigrants. They will be asked questions about history, institutions and culture - as well as committing to Australian social values focusing on "mateship".[^] I don't really see what the fuss is about. It isn't a test for allowing immigrants into the country, only if they want to become a citizen. I agree with the idea in principle. I think if they did one for the UK then they'd have to localise it to the area you are planning on settling in, or are currently living in in order to show they can integrate properly. For example, for the most of the UK the test would be required to be taken in English. In the Western Isles where the first language is Gaelic for over 75% of the population (over 90% on some islands) then they would take the test in Gaelic (the same in the pockets of Wales where Welsh is the predominant language). If the test is taken in Scotland questions on devolved issues of the Scottish Parliament would be needed. e.g. A question on education would be different in Scotland than England.
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But, surely the next step is to make immigrants become citizens after a certain time ? I think it's stupid. The questions are stupid. I could pass it, but only because they only require 60%. And I'd like to think I know more history than most people.
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Australia has unveiled details of a new citizenship test for immigrants. They will be asked questions about history, institutions and culture - as well as committing to Australian social values focusing on "mateship".[^] I don't really see what the fuss is about. It isn't a test for allowing immigrants into the country, only if they want to become a citizen. I agree with the idea in principle. I think if they did one for the UK then they'd have to localise it to the area you are planning on settling in, or are currently living in in order to show they can integrate properly. For example, for the most of the UK the test would be required to be taken in English. In the Western Isles where the first language is Gaelic for over 75% of the population (over 90% on some islands) then they would take the test in Gaelic (the same in the pockets of Wales where Welsh is the predominant language). If the test is taken in Scotland questions on devolved issues of the Scottish Parliament would be needed. e.g. A question on education would be different in Scotland than England.
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They do this in the US, too. But as near as I can tell, it's become a joke. English proficiency is one part and I know citizens who can hardly speak it. Lack of English proficiency is widely used by new citizens to get out of jury duty. Yet their English doesn't prevent them from holding responsible jobs in Silicon Valley.
Mongkut to a Christian missionary friend: "What you teach us to do is admirable, but what you teach us to believe is foolish".
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Australia has unveiled details of a new citizenship test for immigrants. They will be asked questions about history, institutions and culture - as well as committing to Australian social values focusing on "mateship".[^] I don't really see what the fuss is about. It isn't a test for allowing immigrants into the country, only if they want to become a citizen. I agree with the idea in principle. I think if they did one for the UK then they'd have to localise it to the area you are planning on settling in, or are currently living in in order to show they can integrate properly. For example, for the most of the UK the test would be required to be taken in English. In the Western Isles where the first language is Gaelic for over 75% of the population (over 90% on some islands) then they would take the test in Gaelic (the same in the pockets of Wales where Welsh is the predominant language). If the test is taken in Scotland questions on devolved issues of the Scottish Parliament would be needed. e.g. A question on education would be different in Scotland than England.
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Colin Angus Mackay wrote:
. They will be asked questions about history,
Australia's HISTORY? really?
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Colin Angus Mackay wrote:
. They will be asked questions about history,
Australia's HISTORY? really?
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They do this in the US, too. But as near as I can tell, it's become a joke. English proficiency is one part and I know citizens who can hardly speak it. Lack of English proficiency is widely used by new citizens to get out of jury duty. Yet their English doesn't prevent them from holding responsible jobs in Silicon Valley.
Mongkut to a Christian missionary friend: "What you teach us to do is admirable, but what you teach us to believe is foolish".
Tim Craig wrote:
Lack of English proficiency is widely used by new citizens to get out of jury duty.
That's a bit absurd.
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Adnan Siddiqi wrote:
Australia's HISTORY? really?
Yeah like this... Q - How often to Pakistan cheat at cricket? A - All the time!
i must admit that we couldn't beat Aussies in cheating and sledging. :-)
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i must admit that we couldn't beat Aussies in cheating and sledging. :-)
Adnan Siddiqi wrote:
i must admit that we couldn't beat Aussies in cheating and sledging. :)
Can't get a Paki coach either, how is Aussie Geoff doing?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
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Australia has unveiled details of a new citizenship test for immigrants. They will be asked questions about history, institutions and culture - as well as committing to Australian social values focusing on "mateship".[^] I don't really see what the fuss is about. It isn't a test for allowing immigrants into the country, only if they want to become a citizen. I agree with the idea in principle. I think if they did one for the UK then they'd have to localise it to the area you are planning on settling in, or are currently living in in order to show they can integrate properly. For example, for the most of the UK the test would be required to be taken in English. In the Western Isles where the first language is Gaelic for over 75% of the population (over 90% on some islands) then they would take the test in Gaelic (the same in the pockets of Wales where Welsh is the predominant language). If the test is taken in Scotland questions on devolved issues of the Scottish Parliament would be needed. e.g. A question on education would be different in Scotland than England.
-- Always write code as if the maintenance programmer were an axe murderer who knows where you live. Upcoming FREE developer events: * Glasgow: Agile in the Enterprise Vs. ISVs, Mock Objects, SQL Server CLR Integration, Reporting Services, db4o ... * Reading: SQL Bits My website
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Adnan Siddiqi wrote:
i must admit that we couldn't beat Aussies in cheating and sledging. :)
Can't get a Paki coach either, how is Aussie Geoff doing?
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash 24/04/2004
fall ill :-)