英伦广角 2010-11-28 移民英国前景黯淡

I want a new approach, one that is more selective, that brings in more of the genuinely skilled and those who'll make a real difference to our economy. Not only that, we also want to actively¹ encourage entrepreneurs to come. As the Prime Ministersaid yesterday, we will reform the rules for entrepreneurs; so if you have agreat business idea and you receive series investment from a leading investor², you're welcome to set your business up in our country. So, say our research shows that many people entering the UK through the Tier 1 or Tier 2 routes and earning low salaries are not highly qualified³ or not highly skilled. So we will need to look at taking action to raise the minimum skill levels in Tier 2 and ensuring that those coming to do skilled work will be undertaking⁴ a suitable job with the sponsoring employer.
Last year, the UK Border Agency had to suspend student applications in various parts of the world because the system could not cope with the numbers, and could not prevent students without the right qualifications or applying to questionable⁵ institutions from getting a VISA. We want suitably qualified students with the genuine desire to come to study in our country, but we must have a more robust⁶ system to manage their applications, and most importantly, to ensure their departure at the end of their legitimate⁷ stay.
From November29th, those applying for marriage VISAs will have to demonstrate a minimum standard of English. This is only right. People coming to this country must be able to interact with the rest of the population. I may need to go further. We must look at measures to tighten⁸ this route, for example, by introducing processes to allow us to check that UK sponsor is able to maintain and accommodate the foreign spouse⁹.
If people enter this country saying they'll only stay here temporarily, then it is obvious that they should only stay here temporarily. Working in Britain for a short period should not give someone the right to settle in Britain. Studying a course in Britain should not give someone the right to settle in Britain. Settling in Britain should be a cherished right, not an automatic add-on to a temporary way-in.

1 actively   

adv.积极地，勤奋地

参考例句：

• During this period all the students were actively participating.在这节课中所有的学生都积极参加。
• We are actively intervening to settle a quarrel.我们正在积极调解争执。

2 investor   

n.投资者，投资人

参考例句：

• My nephew is a cautious investor.我侄子是个小心谨慎的投资者。
• The investor believes that his investment will pay off handsomely soon.这个投资者相信他的投资不久会有相当大的收益。

3 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。

4 undertaking   

n.保证，许诺，事业

参考例句：

• He gave her an undertaking that he would pay the money back with in a year.他向她做了一年内还钱的保证。
• He is too timid to venture upon an undertaking.他太胆小，不敢从事任何事业。

5 questionable   

adj.可疑的，有问题的

参考例句：

• There are still a few questionable points in the case.这个案件还有几个疑点。
• Your argument is based on a set of questionable assumptions.你的论证建立在一套有问题的假设上。

6 robust   

adj.强壮的，强健的，粗野的，需要体力的，浓的

参考例句：

• She is too tall and robust.她个子太高，身体太壮。
• China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道，中国希望保持经济强势增长，以减少贫困和失业状况。

7 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。

8 tighten   

v.(使)变紧；(使)绷紧

参考例句：

• Turn the screw to the right to tighten it.向右转动螺钉把它拧紧。
• Some countries tighten monetary policy to avoid inflation.一些国家实行紧缩银根的货币政策，以避免通货膨胀。

9 spouse   

n.配偶(指夫或妻)

参考例句：

• Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.她的丈夫星期天要来看她。
• What is the best way to keep your spouse happy in the marriage?在婚姻中保持配偶幸福的最好方法是什么？