In the waters around New York City is a very small island called Librety Island. On Liberty Island there is a very special statue called the Statue of Liberty. It is one of the most (1).................................... sights in the world. The Statue of Liberty was a gift (2)...................................... the people of France to the people of the United States. The statue was made by a French (3)................................. named Fredric Auguste Bartholdi. The inner support system was designed by Gustave Eiffel, the same man who made the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. Liberty, of course, (4)..................................... freedom, and the Statue of Liberty was given to the United States to (5)....................................... the one-hundredth anniversary of U.S independence from England. The statue was buillt in France, (6)...................................... apart piece by piece, and the rebuilt in the United States. It was opened to the (7)........................................ on October 28, 1886. (8)..................................... you might expect, the statue is very big. Visitors can ride an elevator from the (9)................................... to the bottom of the statue. If they want to, they can then walk up the 168 steps to reach the head of the statue where they can look out and enjoy the beautiful (10)....................................... of the city of New York.

One of the most famous statues in the (1)............ stands on an island in New York Harbor. This (2)........... is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman who holds a torch up high. Visitors can go inside the statue weighs 225 tons and is 301 feet (3).......... . The Statue of Liberty was put up in 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France.

In the years after the statues (4).......... put up, many immigrants came to the United States through New York. As they entered New York Harbor, They (5).......... the statue of Liberty holding up her torch. She symbolized awelcome to a land of freedom.

1. a/ cities b/ world c/ earth d/ countries

2. a/ statue b/ island c/ harbor d/ statues

3. a/ tall b/ height c/ widht d/ length

4. a/ is b/ was c/ is being d/ O

5. a/ see b/ saw c/ have seen d/ will see

V. Choose the one option A, B,C or D that best  complete the passage(10pts)

  One of t he most famous statues in the world….(1) on an island in New York Harbor. This statue is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman…..(2)… the torch of liberty, and its….(3)… name is the " Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World". The statue was a….(4).. to American people from the French..(5)….the friendship between the two nations. It was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartodie and…(6)…in 1884 in France, then was….(7) to American and put up in 1886.

   In the years after the statue was put up, many…(8)…came to the United States through New York. ….(9) they entered New York  Harbor, they saw the Statue of Liberty holding up her torch. She…(10)…..a welcome to a land of freedom.

1. A. stands                B. puts                        C. exists                     D. finds

2. A. who holding     B. holds                      C. holding                  D. she holds.            

3. A. false                  B. common                C. first                        D. official

4. A. favor                 B. gift                         C. power                    D. representative

5. A. who show         B. to show                  C. showing                 D. that shows

6. A. completed        B. raised                     C. achieved               D. performed

7. A. gone                  B. removed                C. taken                      D. transported

8. A. foreigners         B. immigrants            C. aliens                     D. emigrants

9. A. During               B. While                     C. Since                      D. As

10. A. symbolized    B. made                      C. got                          D. extended

X. Bead the follow me passage and answer the questions.

New Zealand is a small country in the Southern Pacitic Ocean. There are two main islands, the North island and the South Island, as well as many smaller islands. New Zealand is 268,000 square kilometres, about the same size as the United Kingdom.

Maori people arrived from the Pacitic in the 10^th century, and by the 12^th century there were many Maori settlements along the coasts of New Zealand. The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa, which means The land of the long white cloud’. Seven hundred years later, large numbers of Europeans started to settle in New Zealand. According to Government figures, the population of New Zealand in 2015 was over four million, and of these, about 75 percent lived in the North Island.

There are four main cities. Auckland, in the north, is the largest City with a population of over one million people. Auckland’s population includes many different nationalities. For example, there are large groups of European, Maori, Pacitic island, Chinese and Indian people. Together with other smaller groups, they make Auckland an interesting and exciting place to live.

Although Wellington is the Capital, the centre of government, it is smaller and quieter than Auckland with a population of 350,000. The main cities in the South Island are Christchurch, known as the Garden City, and Dunedin, which is often compared to a small Scottish City.

1. Where is New Zealand located?

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2. When did Maori people first come to New Zealand?

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3. What does”Autoeroa” mean?

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4. Where do most New Zealanders live?

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5. Why is Auckland an interesting City?

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Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill in each gap

One of the most famous statues in the world stands on an island in New York Harbor. This (36)_______is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman (37) _________ holds a torch up high. Visitors can go inside the statue. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 301 feet (38)________.

The Statue of Liberty was put up in 1886. It was a gift to the United States from the people of France.

In the years after the statue was put up, many immigrants came to the United States through New York. As/When they entered New York Harbor, they (39) _________the Statue of Liberty holding up her torch. She (40)________a welcome to a land of freedom.

36. A. statue          B. island               C. harbor              D. monument

37. A. which         B. when                C. whom               D. who

38. A. tall              B. height               C. width               D. length

39. A. see              B. saw                            C. have seen          D. will see

40. A. symbolized B. symbolism                 C. symbolic          D. symbolically

New Zealand is a small country in the southern Pacific Ocean. There are two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as many small islands. New Zealand is 268,000 square kilometres, about the same size as the United Kingdom. Maori people arrived from the Pacific in the 10th century, and by the 12th century there were many Maori settlements along the coasts of New Zealand. The Maori named for New Zealand is Aotearoa, which means ‘The land of the long white cloud’ . Seven hundred years later, large number of Europeans started to settle in New Zealand. According to the Government figures, the population of New Zealand in 2015 was over four million, and of these about 75 percent lived in the North Island. There are four main cities. Auckland, in the north, is the largest city with a population of over one million people. Auckland’s population includes many different nationalities. For example, there are large group of Eoropeans, Maori, Pacific Island, Chinese and Indian people. Together with other smaller groups, they make Auckland an interesting and exciting place to live. Although Wellington is the capital, the centre of government, it is smaller and quieter than Auckland with a population of 350,000. The main cities in the South Island are Christchurch, known as the Garden city, and Dunedin, which is often compared to a small Scottish city. 1. New Zealand is as large as____________________ A. Pacific Ocean B. North Island C. the United Kingdom 2. According to the Government figures, about ________people lived in the North Island in 2015. A. 4,000,000 B. 350,000 C. 3,000,000 3. The largest city of New Zealand is_____________ A. Auckland B. Wellington C. Christchurch 4. _________ is the capital of New Zealand. A. Auckland B. Wellington C. Dunedin 5. Which statement is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. New Zeanland is a small country. B. There are more people in the North Island than in the South Island. C. Auckland is the most beautiful city in New Zealand as it is peaceful and quiet.

II.

One ò the mót famous statues in the (1)____stands on an island in New York Harbor. This (2)____is , of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman who holds a torch up high. Visitors can go inside the statue. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 301 feet (3)_____.The Statue of Liberty was put up in 1886. It was a gift to the United Statuea form the people of France. In the years after the statue (4)____put up, many immigrants came to the United Statue through New York. As they entered New York harbor, they (5)___the statue of Liberty holding up her torch. She symbolized a welcome to a land of freedom.

1.A.cities B. world C. earth D.countries

2.A.statue B.island C.harbor D.statues

3.A.tall B.height C.width D.length

4.A.is B.was C.is being D.0

5.A.see B.saw C.have seen D. will see

New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey. The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.

1. Where is New York City ?
A. in the south of the USA B. in Amsterdam
C. in New Jersey D. in New York States
2. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
A. Because it lies in Amsterdam B. Because it is impressive and magnificent.
C. Because it used to be a fort D. Because it was founded by the Dutch
3. What is its population?
A. 5 million B. 7 million C. 19 million D. 26 million
4. Which of the followings is not a tourist attraction of New York ?
A. Empire State Building B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Statue of Liberty D. Broadway theatre district
5. The total area of New York is_______________
A. 964 m B. 964 km C. 964 km2 D. 964 m2
6. Which of the followings is not true about New York City ?
A. New York has a lot of tourist attractions.
B. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded.
C. The area of New York City is 964 square kilometers.
D. The city was named New York by the Dutch.

New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey. The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.

1. Where is New York City ?
A. in the south of the USA B. in Amsterdam
C. in New Jersey D. in New York States
2. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
A. Because it lies in Amsterdam B. Because it is impressive and magnificent.
C. Because it used to be a fort D. Because it was founded by the Dutch
3. What is its population?
A. 5 million B. 7 million C. 19 million D. 26 million
4. Which of the followings is not a tourist attraction of New York ?
A. Empire State Building B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Statue of Liberty D. Broadway theatre district
5. The total area of New York is_______________
A. 964 m B. 964 km C. 964 km2 D. 964 m2
6. Which of the followings is not true about New York City ?
A. New York has a lot of tourist attractions.
B. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded.
C. The area of New York City is 964 square kilometers.
D. The city was named New York by the Dutch.