What do you remember from the text on pages 198–199 in Crossroads 9A? Choose the correct answer.

1. Which main problems does the Border Patrol focus on?
   • The smuggling of drugs, humans and weapons.
   • The smuggling of bananas and beer.
   • The smuggling of bicycles.

2. Along which border is illegal immigration the biggest problem?
   • along the Mexican border
   • along the Canadian border
   • along the coast

3. What is the name of the border river between the USA and Mexico?
   • the Amazon
   • the Mississippi
   • the Rio Grande

4. Why are Cubans usually granted political asylum in the USA?
   • Because US authorities feel obliged to help people who have fled from the Cuban communist system.
   • Because US authorities feel obliged to help people from a warm climate.
   • Because US authorities feel obliged to help anyone who arrives along their coastline.