Canada — land of the maple trees
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Discussion
A. B.
C. Q D.
1. Which is the national flag of Canada?
the national anthem of Canada
A. B.
cherry rose
C. D.
maple daffodil (水仙花)
2. Which is the national flower of Canada?
3. What language(s) do Canadians speak?
A. English
B. English and German
C. English and French
D. English and Spanish
Official languages: English and French
the French-speaking province — Quebec
A. B.
Vancouver Toronto
C. D.
Calgary Ottawa
4. What is the capital of Canada?
Capital city Ottawa
TorontoThe largest city in Canada
MontrealA port city in Quebec
It has one of the largest Chinese
populations in North America
Vancouver
Edmonton
Home to the West Edmonton Mall
Niagara Falls
A. B.
Beaver Grizzly bear
C. D.
Polar bear Penguin
5. What is the national animal of Canada?
What is the population of Canada?
More than 30 million people.
Which Canadian cities are mentioned?
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and
Edmonton.
Read the brochure quickly and
answer the following questions.
Why is Canada referred to as a ‘land of
maple trees’?
Because there are many maple trees in
Canada, and the maple leaf, which is on the
Canadian flag, is considered Canada’s
national symbol.
1. The border between Canada and the United
States is the longest border in the world
which is not protected.
2. Canada is a good place for those who love
natural recreation such as walking and
sailing.
Read the sentences below and decide
whether they are true (T) or false (F)
according to the brochure.
T
T
3. Most Canadians live in the countryside.
4. Montreal is the second largest French-
speaking city in Canada.
5. There are many Chinese living in Vancouver.
6. The West Edmonton Mall is an underground
city.
7. The UN awarded Canada the honour of
being one of the best countries in the world
to live in.
F
T
T
F
F
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and
Edmonton all have unique qualities that
attract tourists. Look at a travel agent’s
suggestions below and complete them
with the correct cities.
1. If you want to see historic churches
built 300 years ago, you should go to
_________.Montreal
2. For the best entertainment in the evenings,
I would recommend _________.
3. To view the city from the third tallest
tower in the world, make sure you visit
________.
4. The best city for skiing and fishing is
___________.
Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
5. If you want to do shopping , visit art
galleries or play in a water park all in one
place, you should go to __________.
6. To experience many different cultures, you
could go to ________.
Edmonton
Toronto
1. maple (Title) _________
2. centigrade (Line 4) _________
3. border (Line 4) _______
4. alley (Line 30) ___________
5. concrete (Line 30) ___________
6. dynamic (Line 31) ___________
7. cuisine (Line 37) ___________
8. sheet (Line 46) ___________
Match these new words from the
brochure with their meanings. Write the
correct letters in the blanks.
d
e
g
b
f
h
c
a
a. a large surface area of something
b. a narrow passage behind or between buildings
c. a style of cooking; the food served in a restaurant
d. a tree with leaves that have five points and turn
bright red or yellow in autumn
e. of or using a unit for measuring temperature by
which water freezes at 0°and boils at 100°
f. a building material made by mixing together sand,
small stones, water, etc.
g. a line that divides two countries or areas
h. full of energy
Katie is visiting Calgary in Alberta,
Canada, and is writing to her uncle to tell
him about her wonderful experiences
there. Complete her letter with the words
in the box.
photographer westwards settlement
recreation freezing hunters malls
(1) settlement (2) hunters
(3) westwards (4) malls
(5) freezing (6) photographer
(7) recreation
Category Description
Location
The Arctic is to the north, the USA is to the
south, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east and
the Pacific to the west.
Size second largest country in the world
Geography
frozen wastes; vast mountain ranges; huge
open fields; countless rivers; endless forests
Outdoor
Activities
walk, sail, cross-country ski
Read the text carefully and fill in each
blank with proper word.
Major
cities
Toronto the largest city in Canada; most
multicultural; famous for the CN
Tower
Montreal second largest in Canada; second
largest French-speaking city in the
world; wonderful mix of Old World
and New World architecture and
culture
Vancouver smaller in size but just as famous;
has the biggest Chinese population
in Canada; close to the ski resorts
Edmonton a city in the province of Alberta;
home to the west Edmonton Mall,
the largest indoor shopping centres
the world
If you are to visit Canada, which city or
place do you want to visit first, why?
Finish the reading comprehension on
Page 103-104.