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.

1. America is called the land of __________.

(5 Points)

dream

opportunity

immigration

III. Choose the best option (a, b, c, or d) to complete each sentence.

1. The engineers…..designed the building received an award.

a. who b. whose c. when d. what

2. It is very difficult to integrate yourself into a community…….is quite different from yours.

a. whose culture b. the culture that c. which culture d. that culture

3. He often finds fault with…….he describes as having no talent.

a. John Smith, whom b. John Smith, that c. John Smith, whose d. John Smith who

4. 1. I liked the friends …….. I went on holiday.

a. whom b. about whom c. with whom d. of whom

5. The university scientist ………. did research in the Amazon River basin found many previously unknown species of plants.

a. whom b. which c. whose d. who

6. Have you ever met the author …….. the teacher mentioned in class this morning?

a. which b. # c. whose d. of which

7. The fans …….. crowded the ballpark roared their approval.

a. who b. whom c. whose d. #

8. Have you been to the Clayton Art Gallery? It has a new exhibit …….. includes the work of several local artists.

a. who b. whom c. which d. #

9. The man……along the corridor is our boss.

a. to walk b. walking c. who walking d. walks

10. Tim has passed the exam,………….is great news.

a. who b. that c. which d. whom

11. Little Women,……….in 1868, is my sister’s favorite book.

a. a novel published b. is a novel published

c. a novel was published d. was a novel published

12. Florida,………the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.

a. known as b. is c. is known as d. that is known as

13. My mother loves……..

a. sushi, who is a Japanese food b. sushi, that is a Japanese food

c. sushi which is a Japanese food d. sushi, a Japanese food

14. His carelessness in doing test……I am worried may lead to a complete failure.

a. about that b. which c. that d. about which

15. My grandfather,………..a wise man, has greatly influenced my life.

a. is b. that is c. who is d. who he is

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

6. David learned to play…………violin when he was at ………… university.

A. -/- B. the/- C. the/the D. -/the

7. Last year, Peter earned ……………his brother.

A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as

8. She used to ………. her living by delivering vegetables to local hotels.

A. have B. win C. earn D. get

9. The new office block ……….. well with its surroundings.

10. Are your plans for this weekend still ……………….?

11. ……………… I had nothing for breakfast but an apple, I had lunch early.

A. However B. Since C. Due to D. Therefore

12. …………. you run quickly, you are likely to be late.

13. Ninety ………… the maximum length of time allowed for entrance exams to this school.

A. minute is B. minutes are C. minute are D. minutes is

14. I felt so much better, my doctor ………… me to take a holiday by the sea.

A. suggested B. advised C. accepted D. considered

15. E-mail is an effective form of communication ...........many busy businesses rely.

A. on which B. on that C. which D. that

16. Florida, ...........as the Sunshine State, attracts many tourists every year.

A. being known B. that is known C. known D. is known

17. I will back you up in whatever you do.

A. disturb you B. help you C. sue you D. support you

18. There were very large rooms with ...........in the house.

A. beautiful decorating walls B. beautiful walls decorating

C. beautifully decorated walls D. beautifully decorating walls

19. When I was young, everyone in the family …………. gather together at home for Christmas.

A. would B. used to C. was used D. use

20.- “She’s the best pianist in the school.” - “……………………”

A. That’s that. B. Never mind!

C. That’s OK! D. You can say that again.