III. Complete the sentences with the appropriate present tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Each of the 50 states______an official state flower so far. (adopt)
2. Since 1965, the maples tree with the leaves______the most well- known Canadian symbol. (become)
3. At present, the National Cherry Blossom Festival___________in Washington, D.C. to celebrate spring’s arrival. (occur)
4. Maori______recognized as an official language of New Zealand since the Maori Language Act of 1987. (be)
5. Canada_______made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories. (be)
6. Australia______a range of different landscapes, including urban areas, mountain ranges, desert and rain forests. (have)
7. Annually, the National Eisteddfod festival of Wales________place for eight days at the start of August. (take)
8. The Statue of Liberty______over 12 million immigrants entering the USA through New York Harbor since 1900. (welcome)
1.ADOPTED
2.BECAME
3.OCCURED
4.WAS
5.WAS
6.HAS
7.TOKE
8.WELCOME