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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
