Complete the sentences with the appropriate present tenses of the verbs in brackets.

1.     Canada …has….. made up of 10 provinces and three territories. (be)

2.     Australia ………………….. a range of different landscapes, including urban areas mountain ranges, desserts and rain forests. (have)

3.     Annually, the National Eisteddfod festival of Wales ………………….. place for eight days at the start of August. (take)

4.     The Statue of Liberty ………………….. over 12 million immigrants entering the USA through New York Harbor since 1900. (welcome)

5.     Each of the 50 states ………………….. an official state flower so far. (adopt)

6.     Since 1965, the maple tree with the leaves ………………….. the most well-known Canadian symbol. (become)

7.     At present, the National Cherry Blossom Festival ………………….. in Washington, D,C. to see celebrate spring's arrival. (occur)

8.     Maori ………………….. recognised as an official language of New Zealand since the Maoris Language Act of 1987. (be)