15. 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 urbanareas, mountain ranges, desert and rain forests.(have)

7. Annually, the National Eisteddfod festival of Wales place foreight days at the start of August. (take)

8. The Statue of Liberty over 12 million immigrants entering theUSA through New York Harbor since 1900. (welcome)