III. Complete the sentences with the appropriate present tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Since its beginning more than a century ago, the slouch hat_____one of the most distinctive items of Australian clothing. (become)
2. For over 130 years, Akubra hats____its legendary stories in Australia. (make)
3. Aberdeen in Scotland_______an important centre for the oil industry since the finding of oil in the North Sea. (become)
4. Canada________the longest land border in the world with the United States. (share)
5. Ireland______the Eurovision Song Contest seven times. (win)
6. In Canada you should maintain eye contact while you____hands. (shake)
7. In Canada, New Year’s Day_____a long tradition of celebration. (have)
8. First names_____used more frequently in Australia than in other countries. (be)
9. Recently, many places in New Zealand__________called with two names – one English, and one Maori. (be)
10. Maori people______the hongi – touching noses – to greet people they______safe and familiar with. (use - feel)
1 has become
2 have made
3 has become
4 shared
5 has won
6 are shaking
7 has
8 are
9 have been
10 use - feel