Read this article on British immigrants in Bulgaria and then read the sentences following the text. Your task is to decide which of the options A, B, C or D best completes each sentence according to the information in the text.
Influx of 'spongers' - from the UK
Immigrants are being accused of drug dealing, tax-dodging, sponging off the state and taking advantage of free healthcare. The immigrants are Britons − and their accusers are Bulgarians. After all the complaints at home about migrants from eastern Europe, Britons are on the receiving end as they take advantage of Bulgaria’s low cost of living, cheap property and mild climate. Martin Rogers, 66, who moved to Bulgaria after retiring, said locals were just jealous because British people were buying up the best properties and had more money. But Peter Kandilarov, regional director for Varna in eastern Bulgaria, said he was fed up with dealing with British troublemakers who cause problems with drugs, run unlicensed bars and dodge taxes. He said: “We are getting flooded with requests from British people who want free dental care - but do any of them pay health insurance? No.” Cheap flights and Bulgaria’s entry into the European Union have made the country an attractive destination for Britons. At first they were welcomed but now many complain about their behaviour and alleged disregard for local laws. Property firm Asta Bridge estimates 29 per cent of all real estate in Bulgaria is owned by foreigners − 67 per cent of them British and Irish.
The article says that
more and more Eastern Europeans are moving to Britain.
most Eastern Europeans in the UK are involved in crime.
Bulgarians are happy about the growing number of Britons in Bulgaria.
Bulgarians are worried about the growing number of Britons in Bulgaria.
One of the reasons for the tension between immigrants and locals is that
locals think Britons shouldn’t be allowed to buy land in Bulgaria.
locals think Britons make unfair use of the opportunities in Bulgaria.
retired people complain that prices are going up too fast.
rich Britons tend to look down on local people.
An official in Varna finds it unacceptable that many Britons
come to Varna after they retire.
spend time in unlicensed bars.
refuse to pay taxes for their cars.
show no respect for the law.
Britons find Bulgaria a pleasant country to live in because of
the welcome they get from local people.
the good investment opportunities that it offers.
a combination of various factors.
the chance to avoid paying taxes.
Bulgarian attitudes to British immigrants
have changed over the years.
are often extremely unfriendly.
give cause for complaint.
worry the British authorities.
Statistics show that
almost one third of property in Bulgaria now belongs to foreigners.
Britons have bought up almost two thirds of all real estate.
joint British-Irish investments are on the increase.
Asta Bridge is the most successful real estate firm in the region.