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WELCOME Урок - подорож в 10 класі Підготувала: Вчитель англійської мови ЗОШ І-ІІІ ступенів №16 М.Сміла Рейнгольд Марина Рудольфівна
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Provinces and territories Canada is a federation composed of ten provinces and three territories. Provinces have more autonomy than territories. The federal government can initiate national policies in provincial areas.
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SIGHTSEENGS OF CANADA OTTAWA
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HISTORY Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. It is the world's second largest country by total area. The land that is now Canada was inhabited for millennia by various groups of Aboriginal peoples. Canada is a federation that is governed as a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. It is a bilingual nation with both English and French as official languages at the federal level.
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Geography Canada occupies a major northern portion of North America. By total area (including its waters), Canada is the second-largest country in the world—after Russia. Canada also has the longest coastline in the world: 202,080 kilometres. Canada has more lakes than any other country. Canada is also geologically active, having many earthquakes and potentially active volcanoes.
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Government and politics Canada has strong democratic traditions. The sovereign is Queen Elizabeth II. Each Member of Parliament in the House of Commons is elected by simple plurality in an electoral district or riding. Canada's federal structure divides government responsibilities between the federal government and the ten provinces.
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Awareness Quiz on Canada. How many provinces are there in Canada? What is the capital of Canada? What is the symbol of Canada? Who are the natives of Canada? What languages do people speak in Canada? What world's wonder is situated in Canada? In what Canadian city did the Winter Olympic Games take place once? What sport is extremely popular in Canada? Who is at the head of the country? 10. What province is called "the Seat of French Culture"?
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Multiple Choice Test on Canada. 1. What country does Canada border on in the North? a) The USA. b) Russia. c) Finland. 2. Which is the largest province in Canada? a) Quebec. b) Prince Edward. c) Ontario. 3. Which agricultural product grown in Canada is world famous? a) Flax. b) Wheat. c) Potato. 4. Which tower rises above the Parliament Building in Ottawa? a) Green Tower. b) Victoria Tower. c) Peace Tower. 5. Which museum in Ottawa illustrates the cultures of Eskimos and Indians? a) The Museum of Nature. b) Laurier House. c) The Museum of Civilization. 6. Which May Festival is Ottawa world famous for? a) Tulip Festival. b) Art Festival. c) Music Festival. 7. The Queen of what country presents Ottawa with flowers? a) Great Britain. b) The Netherlands, c) Nepal. 8. In what town does 9-day winter festival Winderhide take place? a) Ottawa. b) Toronto: c) Montreal. 9. In what province is the Niagara Falls situated? a) Newfoundland. b) Ontario. c) Nova Scotia. 10. Which syrup is Canada famous for? a) Maple. b) Cranberry. c) Lemon.
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SPEAK IT OVER… HISTORY GEOGRAPHY POLITICAL SYSTEM
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Compare them all…
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