New York City, also known as The Big Apple, is the most populous and densely populated city in the United States. In 2016, there are more than 8.5 million people living in New York City. To put this number into perspective, the entire population of the country New Zealand is less than 5 million. A lot of New Yorkers, people who live in New York, originally come from many places in the world. They have immigrated to New York City since the 19th century. Immigrants, making up approximately 36 percent of the population, have long been a focal point of New York’s history. They have contributed greatly to the unique and diverse culture of the city. Languages, food and music from different countries can often be found in New York City.

28.Why does the writer mention the population of New Zealand in the passage?

A. To emphasize the dense population of New York City.

B. To emphasize the dense population of New Zealand.

C. To illustrate the number of 8.5 million people.

D. To illustrate the number of 5 million people.

29. What is the meaning of the word ‘Immigrants’ underlined in the passage?

A. People who originally came from a country

B. People who are working in a foreign country

C. People who come to live permanently in a foreign country

D. People who only stay in one country for their whole life.

30. According to the writer, what have immigrants done for New York City?

A. They have played an important role in New York’s history.

B. They have diversified culture in New York City

C. Both are correct

D. Neither is correct.

31. Which of the following is FALSE about New York City?

A. Its nickname is The Big Apple.

B. The population of New York City is approximately 3.5 million more than one of the New Zealand.

C. Approximately 36 percent of its population came from overseas.

D. Most New Yorkers originally came from New Zealand.

32. By what can the unique and diverse culture of New York City be proved?

A. Languages, food and music from different countries.

B. Immigration to New York City in the 19th century.

C. More than 8.5 million people.

D. A focal point of New York’s history.