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READING PRACTICE1 - NEW YORK
Quiz by Dr. Lorna L. Beduya
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ReadingSection 1 has five paragraphs, A-E.
From the following headings 1–5, choose a suitable title for each paragraph. Write the correct number on your answer sheet. The first one has been done for you. (WRITE ONLY THE CORRECT NUMBER)
Headings
1. New York’s distinctive architecture
2. New York and the struggle forindependence
3. Early settlement
4. Cultural diversity
5. Population and geography
Paragraphs
Example: E = 1
1. A =
2. B=
3. C =
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5. The New York Metropolitan Area has a population of 8,537,673.
6. The Lenape were probably not pleased with the peace treaty of 1645.
7. York is a city in England.
8. During the American Revolutionary War, the British headquarters was in New York.
9. The nineteenth century saw many migrants arrive in New York.
10. Manhattan has more skyscrapers than the other boroughs.
The Dutch built thefirst 11._____________ on Manhattan Island. They called this New Amsterdam.
This was later renamed New York by the British. In the eighteenth century, New York grew in 12._____________ importance because it was a port.
It was important during the American colonists' struggle for 13._______________ .
The nineteenth century saw the arrival of many 14.________________ from Europe.
Today, New York is famous for its 15._______________.
16. The CSIS was set up to study political, economic and security issues which affect
17. Mr. Runde has made a close study of...
18. Daniel Runde frequently gives his opinion on matters that he thinks impact...
19. According to Mr. Runde,
20. Runde informs his readers that the world's urban population might be twice its present size by...
Complete the sentence below with a word taken from Reading Section 2
Use ONE word for your answer.
Write the word in the correct spaceon your answer sheet.
21. Daniel Runde warns that ________________ countries might not be able to provide their people withessential things like housing, food, water and energy.
22. According to Runde, how many people's lives will improve if cities have the right leaders?
23. What is the date of the United Nations report that Runde refers to?
24. According to Runde, which areas have lower rates of economic growth than urban areas?
25. What percentage of the globe's water and energy is consumed by people living in cities?
