VOA慢速英语:U.N.: Millions of Refugee Children Cannot Attend School

summit – n. a meeting or series of meetings between the leaders of two or more governments

migrant – n. a person who goes from one place to another especially to find work

access – n. a way of being able to use or get something

mandate – n. an official order to do something

transform – v. to change (something) completely and usually in a good way

forcibly displaced – this phrase describes people who are forced to leave their homes, often because of war or political unrest

host – adj. In the context of this story, the word “host” describes countries that receive refugees. Sometimes we say “host countries” or “host nations." Other times, we may say “host governments.”

essential – adj. extremely important and necessary

enable – v. to make (someone or something) able to do or to be something

long-term – adj. lasting for, relating to, or involving a long period of time

exploitative – adj. a word describing work that uses (someone or something) in a way that helps someone else unfairly

Are there refugees in your country? Do the children attend regular schools or separate schools? Are the children able to attend school? We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section.