"Canada"

languages
7. National tree
8. Currency
9. Provinces and territories
Ottawa
Prime -minister
the

Arctic Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean , the Pacific Ocean

the USA

Beaver

English and French

Canadian dollar

the Maple

Ten provinces and three territories

GOVERNMENT

ANIMAL

of development of a vast wilderness into a great nation.

Most experts believe that the first people who lived on this land came from Asia about 15000 years ago. Their descendants are known today as Indians. The ancestors of the Eskimos came to Alaska after them probably about 5000 years ago. In 1497, John Cabot, an Italian navigator in the service of England, found rich fishing grounds off Canada's south- east coast. His discovery led to the European exploration of Canada. France set up a colony in eastern Canada in the early 1600's. Great Britain gained control of the country in 1763, and thousands of British emigrants came to Canada. In 1867, the French and English-speaking Canadians helped to create a united colony called the Dominion of Canada.
Canada gained its independence from Britain in 1931.Canada is an independent federative state.
It is one of the most developed countries. Canada consists of ten provinces and three territories. It is situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia. Its area is almost 10 million square kilometers.
The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
It is also known as the city of bridges. Canada is very rich in forest, minerals and fur-bearing animals. It occupies the first place in the world in the amount of forests. Canadian industries produce cars, airliners, locomotives, sea vessels, snow-removal machines, and agricultural equipment. Canada grows wheat, barley, flax, potatoes, vegetables and fruit. Fishing is also one of the prosperous industries. Official languages of Canada are English and French. Canada is a founding member of the United Nations.

American English in Canada.
3 The second official language in Canada

is Spanish.

4 The capital of the country is Ottawa.

5 There live 18 mln people.

6 In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia.

7 Canada consists of two states and six territories.

8 Machine-building became the first important industry in Canada.

9 Canada’s natural resources are not rich.

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first visit to Ottawa?
2 —- No, I was there many

years ago. It was a brief visit.
1 – - You didn't see much of Ottawa then, did you?
2 – - Very little, I'm afraid. This time I believe I'll be able to visit many sights.
1 - - I'm sure you'll find that we have an interesting, varied and beautiful city.
2 – Ottawa is full of different peoples, scenery and customs. You'll have an exciting experience.

Canada?
2 — Hello, of course, what would you like to

know?
1 - What is the capital of Canada?
2 – Oh, it's easy. Ottawa is the capital city.
1 - When was it founded? How many people live there?
2 – Well, It was founded in1850. More than 883 000 people live here.
1 – And two more questions. What is situated in the capital? What kind of buildings are there in Canada?
2 – As far as I know, the National Gallery of Canada is situated in the capital. There are a lot of government and historical buildings here, too.
1 – Well, thanks a lot for your answers, bye-bye.
2 – You're welcome, bye-bye.

largest
d) Third largest
2. There are … provinces and three territories

in Canada
a) 50
b) 12
c) 10
d) 8

3. Canada is …
a) a federal republic
b) a parliamentary republic
c) a monarchy
d) an independent federative state

North
c) East
d) South
5. Canada is very … in forest, minerals

and fur-bearing animals.
a) rich
b) poor

6. Official languages of Canada are English and… .
a) Italian
b) Spanish
c) German
d) French

Ottawa
d) Liverpool
8. Canadian industries produce … .
a) toys (игрушки)
b) cars
c)

produce (продукты)
d) clothes

20
c) 30
d) 40
10. It is famous for its … parks.
a)

terrible (ужасный)
b) wonderful (замечательный)
c) awful (страшный)
d) beautiful