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2. Choose the correct form:

a)

(the/a/-) Colorado called (the/a/-) "Centennial State," because it became the 38th state when (the/a/-) U.S. turned 100 in 1876. Colorado is most closely associated with (the/a/-) Rocky Mountains and has numerous peaks over 14,000 feet. The state's name comes from (the/a/-) Spanish word meaning "red" or "ruddy," the color of much of the state's terrain. Today, Colorado is known for its vast cattle ranges, agricultural acreage, and snow-covered mountains that are ideal for winter sports. Its capital is (the/a/-)Denver and state flower is (the/a/-) Rocky Mountain columbine.

b)

(the/a/-) "Land of 10,000 Lakes," (the/a/-) Minnesota got its nickname because there are more than 12,000 lakes throughout the state. Its name comes from_____(the/a/-) Dakota (Sioux) word for (the/a-) Minnesota River's "sky-tinted waters." (the/a/-) Minnesota Territory was formed in 1849 from what had been part of (the/a/-) Northwest Territory, and Minnesota joined (the/a/-) Union in 1858. The state flower is the pink and white lady's slipper, and the capital is (the/a/-) St. Paul .

c)

  1. KLM Airline regrets to announce that flight 10 to Atlanta, scheduled to depart at 7:30, has been delayed. The flight (will now depart/ is going to depart) at 8:05.

  2. Here's the WFRM three-day weather forecast for Washington and the surrounding area. Tonight it (will get/gets) down to the 60s in the city and tomorrow (will be/is going to be) partly cloudy.

  3. The last building we (shall see/see) on our tour is the favorite of Americans and many tourists, the Lincoln Memorial.

  4. I guess I (shall visit / am going to visit) Disneyland next week.

  5. Have you any plans for winter holidays? - We (are going to visit /shall visit) my sister and her husband. We'll be with them for Christmas and New Year's.

  6. Any news from Mary? - Yes. She (arrives/will arrive) tomorrow on the 9:15 train.

  7. You look gorgeous in that dress. - Really? I (shall buy/ am going to buy) it then.

  8. John (is going/will go) to the doctor's today because he feels ill.

  9. They (are going/will go) to Carnegie Hall tonight. They've got tickets.

  10. Next summer the university holidays (begin/will begin) on July 25th and (end/will end) on September 10th.