A Place to Call Home

Research shows that most immigrants to the United States

• feel that they made a mistake in moving. 
• plan to return to their birth country soon.
• want to try living in a different country.
• say they are happy with their choice.

According to the report, immigrants believe that learning to speak English is

• too difficult for most people they know. 
• important for getting and keeping a job.
• necessary for children but not for adults.
• required before moving to the United States.

Which of the following does the report say was surprising to many immigrants?

• It takes a lot of hard work to succeed in the United States. 
• Life in the United States is a lot like what is shown in movies.
• They rarely see others from their birth countries.
• There is little respect for American laws and customs

Most immigrants believe it is important for their children to

• have classes in their native language. 
• have jobs that require them to speak English.
• learn to speak English in school.
• speak only their native language at home.

The authors suggest that recent immigrants telephone friends and relatives in their birth countries more often because

• most are planning to return to their birth countries
• they want to practice speaking English.
• technology makes it easier and cheaper.
• they are asking for money to pay expenses.

Perpetual means

• having a lot of hope. 
• lasting a long time.
• staying in one place.
• showing great respect.

A tumult is

• a disorderly disturbance. 
• an unexpected fall.
• a dangerous storm.
• a very high peak.

Something that is pernicious is

• valuable or appreciated. 
• used for enjoyment.
• harmful or destructive.
• in need of repair.

What are telecommunications?

• presentations that require a microphone 
• machines that translate one language to another
• wiring that is required to make phones to work
• electronic systems that send information

When governments naturalize people they

• give them full citizenship. 
• provide a chemical-free environment.
• allow choices of where to live.
• release them from jails.