Ex. 9. Insert a suitable word from the box.

1. In the countryside … is very thinly spread.

2. The southern region is the warmest and the most … area of the country.

3. The country is made up of … .

4. Some people believe that Canada owns … .

5. Canada’s Arctic North is an excellent place for watching … .

6. Nearly one-fourth of all … in the world is in Canada.

7. … cover almost half of Canada’s territory.

8. The strange-looking sandstone formations in the province of Alberta are called … .

9. Jack London turned his Klondike adventures into fame with his legendary … .

10. The first people came to Canada from … .

11. The first European to visit Quebec was … .

12. Today, eight out of every ten people in Quebec are of … origin.

13. Montreal is a friendly and romantic place where couples … on the street and strangers … to each other.

French, Siberia, Jacques Cartier of France, kiss, talk, the North pole, the Northern lights, “hoodoos”, forests, the fresh waters, short stories and books, the population, 10 provinces and 3 territories, hospitable.

Ex. 10. Answer the following questions.

1. Have you ever been to Canada?

2. Do you know the capital of Canada?

3. What places of interest would you like to visit in Canada?

4. Is Canada a very cold place with long winters?

5. Where is Canada situated?

6. How many official languages are there in Canada?

Ex. 11. Read and translate the text into Russian.

Canada

Canada is the second largest country in the world — nearly as big as all of Europe. Only the Russian Federation is larger. The population is 33.5 million people. In the countryside the population is very thinly spread — the average Canadian farm is 200 hectares in size.

Nearly 90% of Canadians, though, huddle along the 6379-km southern border with the USA. It's the longest unguarded national boundary in the world. The southern region is, of course, the warmest, most hospitable area of the country and also has the best land and waterways. About three-quarters of the population lives in the towns and cities in this part of the country.

The country is made up of 10 provinces and three territories. The four eastern coastal provinces are known as the Atlantic Provinces or the Maritime Provinces, the latter term often excluding Newfoundland. The three generally flat mid-western provinces are the prairies. Ontario and Quebec are collectively termed central Canada, although Canadians will often refer to this area as eastern Canada.

The provinces (from east to west) are Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. The territories are: the Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Nunavut.

Much of Canada is a very cold place with long winters. In the northern islands it is often cold even in summer. Stephen Leacock, a famous Canadian humorist once wrote that life in Canada consisted of preparing for winter, enduring winter and recovering from winter.

Canada is surrounded by three oceans – the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Arctic. It has the longest coastline in the world: 243,000 kilometers. No wonder the country’s motto is “from sea to sea”. The latest big craze in Canada is whale-watching. Special boats go out into the ocean – at the right place and at the right time – and you have a 99% chance of seeing whales.

Some people believe that Canada owns the North Pole. It’s true that 40% of the country’s territory is in the Arctic North, but the North Pole is not owned by any country. However, many Canadians (especially children) believe that Santa Claus is from Canada. Canada’s Arctic North is an excellent place for watching the Northern Lights. There are more polar bears in Canada than in any other country in the world. Sometimes they even come to villages and towns in search of food. Polar bears are very big (they weigh up to 600 kilos) and may be dangerous (especially if you run from them).

Nearly one-fourth of all the fresh water in the world is in Canada. Canada has more lakes than any other country. Many of the lakes were created by glaciers. There are lots of rivers in Canada too.

Canada is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Much of the country’s wealth lies in its many mines and forests. Minerals such as coal, copper, nickel, and iron ore are found in the mines. Forests cover almost half of Canada’s territory. A red maple tree is used to represent Canada and appears on the Canadian flag.

There are strange-looking sandstone formations in the province of Alberta. They are called “hoodoos”. They were created by wind and water. Scientists have also found lots of dinosaur fossils there.

There are 42 national parks in Canada. They were created to protect the forests, animals and plants. The oldest National Park is Banff in Alberta. It was created in 1885 in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Niagara Falls is one of the world’s wonders. These beautiful waterfalls can be found on the border between Canada and the United States. This place is often called “the honeymoon capital of the world.”

The Yukon is a territory in northwest Canada where the Klondike Gold Rush took place in 1890s. Jack London came to the Yukon in September of 1897. He was 21 years old and full of hopes to find gold. Although he didn’t become rich, he later turned his Klondike adventures into fame and fortune with his legendary short stories and books.

Newfoundland is the oldest Viking settlement in North America. The Vikings first landed in North America well before Christopher Columbus was even born. It happened about 1,000 years ago. But the territory of Canada had been inhabited for thousands of years before the Vikings’ arrival. The first people came to Canada from Siberia. It happened in the middle of the Ice Age, about 27,000 ago. They crossed a bridge of land which joined Siberia and Alaska.

Canada’s official languages are English and French. But many other languages are spoken there, including Inuktitut (the language of the Inuit, or Eskimos) and other Canadian Indian languages. Canadian Indians are also known as First Nations people. In 1999, one half of Canada’s territory was officially returned to the Inuit people. The name of this new territory is Nunavut. In Inuktitut it means “Our land”.

About 77% of Canadians live in cities and towns. Toronto is the largest city in Canada. If you ever go there, you’ll see one of the world’s tallest buildings, the CN Tower. Toronto is the country’s business centre and home to the largest companies and banks.

Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is one of the country’s most attractive cities. It’s the public face of Canada for many people so the city has been kept lovely and welcoming. It has many parks, museums, art galleries, and universities. Some of Ottawa’s historic buildings go back to the early 1800s.

Quebec is both the oldest and the largest of Canada’s ten provinces. Quebec City, the capital of Quebec province, is the oldest city in Canada. About 240 kilometers southwest of Quebec City is Montreal, the largest city in the province. The first European to visit the area was Jacques Cartier of France. In 1534 he landed at the site of a Huron Indian village. 70 years later, the French settled in the area. Today, eight out of every ten people in Quebec are of French origin. The French language they speak is unique. In many ways, it’s like 17^th-century French!

Montreal is unlike any other city in Canada. It has an atmosphere all of its own. It’s friendly, romantic place where couples kiss on the street and strangers talk to each other! The oldest part of the city, Old Montreal, dates from the 1700s.

Ice hockey and lacrosse are the national sports of Canada. The game of lacrosse was invented by the native people of Canada. Canadians also ski, golf, curl, ride horses, play baseball, football and tennis.

Canada’s birthday is celebrated on the first of July. There are fireworks, parades and picnics all over the country. If you ever go to Canada, don’t forget to try maple syrup! It’s usually eaten with pancakes. It’s delicious! Canadians are said to be friendly, peace-loving, modest and polite. However, they don’t like it when they are mistaken for Americans.

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