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Canada test 5
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1. Ottawa is located 250 miles northwest of Toronto.
a) true b) false c) not stated
2. French exploration played a great role in Canada development.
a) true b) false c) not stated
3. Forest industry was important for building canals.
a) true b) false c) not stated
4. Queen Victoria chose a new name for Bytown.
a) true b) false c) not stated
5. Lower Town is the biggest part of Ottawa.
a) true b) false c) not stated
6. All rivers in Ottawa are used to produce electricity for the city.
a) true b) false c) not stated
7. A lot of bridges gave Ottawa the name “The city of Bridges“.
a) true b) false c) not stated
8. Visitors like Ottawa because it has lots of attractions.
a) true b) false c) not stated
- CANADIAN HOLIDAYS
| January 1 | New Years Day |
| February 15 | National Flag of Canada Day |
| February 16 | Family Day |
| April 10 | Good Friday |
| April 12 | Easter Sunday |
| April 13 | Easter Monday |
| April 28 | National Day of Mourning |
| May 10 | Mother’s Day |
| May 24 | Victoria Day |
| June 21 | National Aboriginal Day |
| June 21 | Father’s Day |
| June 24 | St. John the Baptist Day |
| July 1 | Canada Day |
| September 7 | Labour Day |
| October | Canadian Thanksgiving Day (the second Monday) |
| October 31 | Halloween |
| November 11 | Remembrance Day |
| December 25 | Christmas Day |
| December 26 | Boxing Day |
Celebrating Canada. Canada's birthday is celebrated every year on July 1. There are fireworks, parades and picnics all over the country. Canada Day is a celebration of Confederation in 1867, when the British North America Act united Ontario with three other provinces to form the Dominion of Canada. Dominion Day was renamed Canada Day in 1982. ‘Celebrate Canada’ is an eleven-day celebration which takes place from June 21 to July 1.
Canadian Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving in Canada falls on the second Monday in October. It’s a day Canadians say thanks for the good life Canada has to offer.
Remembering the Heroes. One day every year, on November 11, Canadians remember those who died in service to their country. They wear poppies, attend ceremonies and visit memorials.
Summer Escapades. To remember Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Ontario celebrates the former British queen’s birthday on May 24 with a public holiday every year. Victoria Day also signals the unofficial beginning of summer. Traditionally, this means the start of cottage season and camping, water sports and weekends away.
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th. It is a statutory holiday throughout Canada. In Canada, Christmas traditions have come from many countries. The Christmas tree was widespread in Germany, then moved to England and eventually into Canada.
1. What common holidays do Canada and the UK have?
2. What do Canadians do on Remembrance Day?
3. What are the main Canadian holidays?
4. What are the common holidays in Canada, the USA and in the UK?
5. Which holidays are common in Canada and Russia?
6.1 Match the dates to the holidays.
1. Boxing Day a May 10
2. Canada Day b December 25
3. National Flag of Canada Day c June 21
4. Halloween d February 16
5. Remembrance Day e October 31
6. Christmas Day f February 15
7. National Aboriginal Day g November 11
8. Family Day h July 1
9. Mother's Day i December 26
6.2 To do the test below, use not only the text about some Canadian holidays, but also your knowledge.