A Place to Call Home Review Game

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.

When governments naturalize people, they

• give them full citizenship.

• provide a chemical-free environment.

• allow choices of where to live.

• release them from jails.

A tumult is

• a disorderly disturbance.

• an unexpected fall.

• a dangerous storm.

• a very high peak.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perpetual means

• having a lot of hope.

• lasting a long time.

• staying in one place.

• showing great respect.

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

Something that is pernicious is

• valuable or appreciated.

• used for enjoyment.

• harmful or destructive.

• in need of repair.