Ex. 6. Translate into English. 1. Российская Федерация больше по территории, чем Канада

A)

1. Российская Федерация больше по территории, чем Канада.

2. Три четверти населения Канады живут в городах.

3. Страна состоит из 10 провинций и 3-х северных территорий.

4. В Канаде два официальных языка: английский и французский.

5. Канада – одна из самых богатых стран мира.

6. Леса покрывают почти половину территории Канады.

7. В Канаде 42 национальных парка. Они созданы для защиты лесов, растений и животных.

8. Ниагарский водопад считается одним из чудес света. Его называют столицей медового месяца мира.

B)

1. Глава политической партии в Палате Общин становится премьер-министром.

2. Все 10 провинций Канады имеют право самоуправления.

3. Форма правительства в Канаде – конституционная монархия.

4. В центре канадского флага – красный кленовый лист, самый известный канадский символ.

5. Канадская экономика всегда основывалась на природных ресурсах.

6. Большую часть экономики Канады составляет сервис.

Ex. 7. Answer the following questions:

1. What is the origin of the name “Canada”?

2. How many oceans tough Canada?

3. How many countries border on Canada?

4. How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? Could you name them?

5. Who were the first people to live in Canada?

6. What are national symbols of Canada?

7. What is the Canada national anthem called?

8. How many national parks are there in Canada?

9. What is the name of the tallest peak in Canada? Is it located in western Canada near Alaska?

10. What are Canada’s national languages?

11. What is the name of the elected lower House of Canadian Parliament?

12. What is the leader of Canada called?

13. Canada is considered a bilingual country. What does this mean?

14. What do you feel is the best thing about Canada?

Ex. 8. Imagine that you are a guide and your group-mates are tourists visiting Canada for the first time. Get ready to speak about Canada according to the plan.

1. The geographical position.

2. The origin to the name Canada.

3. Provinces and Territories. The naming of their Capital Cities.

4. Symbols of Canada.

5. Places to see.

6. Hidden charms of Canadian cities: Quebec and Vancouver.

Ex. 9. Work in pairs or in groups. Think of the situation when one of you came back from Canada, and the other is going to visit this country. Make up a dialogue using the following questions.

1. What’s your first impression of Canada?

2. Is there anything in Canada you can’t get used to?

3. You visited Niagara Falls in Canada. Do you agree that this place is called “a honeymoon capital of the world”?

4. What do you lack in Canada?

5. What is the difference between Russian and Canadian people?

6. What do you think of Canadian symbols?

7. Would you describe the city that you enjoyed most of all?