Fill in the Blanks 5 Fill in the blankOnline version fill in the blank by Natalie Danee Hay 1 decisive roots urge concern This is a challenging time for UK students , and we should be making their transition from university to the globalized world easier , not harder . The British Academy has voiced its over the growing language deficit for some years , and the gloomy statistics speak for themselves . We need action if we are remedying this worsening situation . The of the problem lie within schools , but Vice - Chancellors have the power to drive change and help their students recognize the importance of learning languages , and about the countries where they are spoken and the cultures they sustain . We them to act and protect this country's long term economic , social and cultural standing .