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California is the third1. ________(large)state in the USA but has the largest population. It is the most multicultural state in the US. This is not 2. ________(surprise)when you know the history of California3. ________has attracted people from nearly every country in the world. No one really knows what time the first 4. ________(settle)arrived in 5. ________we now know as California. The scientists believe that the Native Americans reached Alaska6. ________means of a land bridge.

　　In the 18th century，California was ruled by Spain. Of the first Spanish to go to California，the majority were religious men. In 1848，gold7. ________(discover)in California and the dream of becoming rich quickly attracted people from all over the world. In fact，few achieved their dream，but most remained in California to make a life for themselves. In more recent decades，California8. ________(become)home to people from Asia. 9. ________ is believed that before long the mix of nationalities will be 10. ________great that there will be no major racial or cultural groups.

答案　1. largest　2. surprising　3. which　4. settlers　5. what　6. by　7. was discovered　8. has become　9. It　10. so

【话题语篇导读】

Why Immigrate to the U．S. ?

Immigrating means the act of non­native people moving to a new place to settle there. Waves of immigration have occurred for as long as civilization has existed. In the past few centuries immigration has brought new people from other parts of the world to the U．S. These waves are made up of Western Europeans，Central Americans，Asians and other racial groups as well.

Many people live in countries with governments and politicians that are corrupt，inefficient or both. Their lives are a daily reminder of the sadness and discomfort that is accompanied by poverty. At times the government controls the job market，barring