B
The world is witnessing the worst refugee crisis（难民危机） since World War II. Tens of thousands of people are fleeing civil war and unrest（动荡） to find new homes in Europe — sometimes with sad consequences（后果）.
On Aug 27, Austrian officials found the dead bodies of 71 Syrian migrants（移民） in an deserted truck near Austrian-Hungarian border, just as European leaders were holding a meeting in Vienna to figure out how to deal with the refugee crisis. On the same day, 200 migrants were feared dead and 200 rescued as two boats packed with refugees sank off the coast of Libya, according to media reports.
The terms “migrant” and “refugee” are often used interchangeably. But there’s a big difference between them, says an article in the Atlantic magazine. Here is how the United Nations defines refugees:
“Refugees are persons fleeing armed conflict（武装冲突） or ill-treatment. Their situation is often so dangerous and intolerable that they cross national borders to search for safety in nearby countries. …These are people for whom denial（拒绝） of protection has possibly deadly consequences.”
Migrants, on the other hand, move mainly to improve their lives by finding work, or for education, family reunion or other reasons, said the agency.
Countries should offer refugees certain protections under their international treaty obligations（条约义务）. This is why some states hesitate to admit those people who are fleeing unrest in their home countries.
When talking about refugee and immigration problems, many media outlets use “illegal immigrant”（非法移民）. Critics say that it gives the impression that it’s the person that is illegal rather than their actions. The UN and the EU parliament have called for an end to the phrase, the BBC reported.
23. The numbers mentioned in Para. 2 prove _____.
A. how serious the refugee crisis in Austria is
B. that it is the worst refugee crisis in the world
C. what sad consequences some refugees face
D. that the number of refugees is so large
24. The differences between “refugee” and “migrant” are written with the purpose of _____.
A. defining the two words clearly
B. indicating why some states are not willing to admit refugees
C. showing that refugees are more than migrants
D. urging European countries to accept more refugees
25. According to the text, “refugee” differs from “migrant” in that _____.
① they both cross national borders but with different purposes
② refugees are illegal while migrants are legal
③ refugees may face deadly consequences while migrants are relatively safe
④ refugees are treated badly while migrants are highly respected
A. ①④ B. ①③ C. ②③④ D. ①③④
26. According to the text, what may be discussed in the next several paragraphs?
A. Explanations for “illegal immigrant”
B. Examples about the refugee crisis in Europe
C. Measures to offer refugee protections
D. Causes of the refugee crisis in Europe
