3.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
2. The word immigrate in line 1 can be replaced by__________.
(5 Points)
come into
go out of
travel
4.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
3. The California Institute of Technology __________.
(5 Points)
ranks first in the world
is a university focusing on natural sciences
focuses on science and engineering
5.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
4. What is NOT true about Harvard?
(5 Points)
It was founded in 1636.
It is the oldest university in the world.
It is located in Massachusetts.
6.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
5. University of California, Los Angeles __________.
(5 Points)
is in Hollywood
is different from other universities
has a high number of applications
7.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
___________ industrial waste, many fish cannot survive.
(5 Points)
Since
Because
Because of
8.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Over three million people ______________ in the two hundred and twenty-five mile area of Chicago.
(5 Points)
is living
live
are living
9.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
visual
pollute
thermal
10.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Chicago ______________ the third largest city in the United States.
(5 Points)
will be
is
has been
11.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
This film is rated 18+ because there are too many ___________ scenes.
(5 Points)
entertaining
violent
funny
12.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
chemical
national
specific
13.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
electric
medical
botanic
14.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
dramatic
logical
continue
15.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Today, some of the world's tallest and most famous skyscrapers ______________ in the city.
(5 Points)
finds
are found
is found
16.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Located in the heart of the city ______________ the one hundred and ten story Sears Tower.
(5 Points)
has been
will be
is
17.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Oil spills from cargos and ships have ___________ many animals and plants die.
(5 Points)
made
caused
resulted
18.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Chicago ______________ "The Windy City".
(5 Points)
often calls
often is called
is often called
19.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
festival
dynamic
illegal
20.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
___________ effects created an amazing world in the movie, it looked so real!
(5 Points)
Incredible
Moved
Special
21.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Environmental pollution has ___________ to lots of health problems.
(5 Points)
caused
made
led
dream