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- 1. Multiple Choice
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.
- 2. Multiple Choice
When governments naturalize people, they
give them full citizenship.
provide a chemical-free environment.
allow choices of where to live.
release them from jails.
- 3. Multiple Choice
A tumult is
a disorderly disturbance.
an unexpected fall.
a dangerous storm.
a very high peak.
- 4. Multiple Choice
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.
- 5. Multiple 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.
- 6. Multiple Choice
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.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does the report day that 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.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Perpetual means
having a lot of hope.
lasting a long time.
staying in one place.
showing great respect.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What are telecommunications?
presentations that require a microphone
machines that translate one language to another
wiring that is required to make phones work
electronic systems that send information
- 10. Multiple Choice
Something that is pernicious is
valuable or appreciated.
used for enjoyment.
harmful or destructive.
in need of repair.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What are two things that most immigrants to the United States do to "fit in" in their new homes?
Buy a home
Become naturalized citizens
Learn to speak English
Go to college
- 12. Multiple Choice
According to the text, how do movies and television shows affect what immigrants expect life in the United States to be like?
American media showed a lot of financial struggle, making immigrants think that living in the US was "not worth the effort."
Movies and television shows present a misleading view of life in the United States. Immigrants say the movies and television are "great propaganda" that show "a lot of fun" and people with "a lot of money" (lines 104-114).
Immigrants are barely affected by American television and movies. American media is rarely available outside of the US.
American movies and television shows are very realistic. Most immigrants know exactly what to expect when they arrive.
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