Inmigrantes aguardan, esperanzados, orden ejecutiva de Obama

Yulexi Plata, a 14-year-old, worries about her parents' deportation due to their undocumented status. President Obama plans to announce immigration measures, which face opposition from Republicans. The measures could allow 5 million people to obtain work permits but not federal benefits. Immigrants nationwide are advocating in Washington, and Democrats support Obama's efforts. Congressman Luis Gutiérrez believes the president will act generously. The announcement is expected Thursday night.

What is Yulexi Plata's main concern regarding her family?

• Her parents might be deported.

• She might have to move to Mexico.

• Her parents might lose their jobs.

• She might not be able to attend school.

What is the main goal of President Obama's planned immigration measures?

• To provide federal benefits to immigrants.

• To allow immigrants to vote.

• To deport undocumented immigrants.

• To grant work permits to millions of immigrants.

How do many Republican politicians feel about Obama's immigration plan?

• They want to expand it.

• They plan to reject it.

• They are indifferent to it.

• They support it wholeheartedly.

What action did immigrants take to support their cause?

• They wrote letters to the president.

• They held a nationwide strike.

• They traveled to Washington to speak about their cause.

• They organized a protest in Mexico.

What is Congressman Luis Gutiérrez's belief about the president's actions?

• He thinks the president will be generous.

• He believes the president will act harshly.

• He is unsure about the president's actions.

• He believes the president will delay the plan.