With a (1) ___ of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American (2) ___. Vancouver is popular because it (3) ____ so many things. It is a huge, modem City. On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty (4) ___ Vancouver is famous all around the world. Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5) ___ a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (6) ____ in the world, but they are clean and pretty. (7) ____ place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone's throw from (8) _____. However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an (9) ____. Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10) ____ that people think it is one of the world’s best cities.

1. A. number B. exist C. control D. population

2. A. Area B. border C. region D. place

3. A. includes B. insists C. combines D. consists

4. A. around B. over C. on D. upon

5. A. repeat B. tell C. name D. separate

6. A. Good B. best C. better D. well

7. A. Another B. Others C. Other D. Anothers

8. A. mountain B. hill C. village D. downtown

9. A. quarter B. effort C. aquarium D. notice

10. A. wonder B. cause C. true D. fact

II.  Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

      With a (1)                          of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American (2)                        .

      Vancouver is popular because it (3)                     so many things. It is a huge, modern City. On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty (4)                                   Vancouver is famous all around the world.

      Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5)             a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (6)                        in the world, but they arc clean and pretty.

      (7)              place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone’s throw from (8)             . However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an (9)                      .

      Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10)                   that people think it is one of the world’s best cities.

1.   A. number                   B. exist                        C. control                    D. population

2.   A. area                         B. border                     C. region                     D. place

3.   A. includes                  B. insists                      C. combines                D. consists

4.   A. around                    B. over                        C. on                           D. upon

5.   A. repeat                     B. tell                          C. name                       D. separate

6.   A. good                       B. best                         C. better                      D. well

7.   A. Another                  B. Others                     C. Other                      D. Anothers

8.   A. mountain                B. hill                          C. village                     D. downtown

9.   A. quarter                    B. effort                      C. aquarium                 D. notice

10. A. wonder                   B. cause                       C. true                         D. fact

Read the passage and fill in each blank with one suitable word

Vancouver in western Canada is named after Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy. However, Captain Vancouver was not the first European (1) _________ visit the area – the coast had already been explored by the Spanish. Nor did Captain Vancouver spend many days there, even (2) ________ the scenery amazed him and everyone else (3) _______ was travelling with him. The scenery still amazes visitors to (4) ________ city of Vancouver today. First-time visitors who are (5) _______ search of breathtaking views are usually directed to a beach about ten minutes (6) ________ the city centre. There, looking out over the sailing boats racing across the blue water, visitors see Vancouver’s towering skyline backed by the magnificent Coast Mountains. The city is regularly picked by international travel associations (7) ________ one of the world’s best tourist destinations. They are only confirming what the two million residents and eight million tourists visiting Greater Vancouver (8) ________ single year are always saying: there is simply (9) _____ other place on earth quite like it. It’s not just the gorgeous setting that appeals to people, (10) ______ also Vancouver’s wide range of sporting, cultural and entertainment facilities.

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Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about Vancouver, a city of Canada, based on the information given below. - coastal seaport city - in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. - the most populous city and the highest population density in Canada. - among the most expensive cities in Canada - one of the top five worldwide cities for liveability and life quality. - well-known for: physical beauty, snow-capped mountains, deep blue sea, local seafood, salmon, outdoor recreations and rain (160 days a year) - attractions: Canadian Rockies (parks, glaciers and skiing), Stanley Park (scenic seawall), Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Aquarium, etc.

Write a paragraph (100-120 words) about Vancouver, a city in Canada, based on the information given below. -coastal seaports city -in thể Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. -the most populus city and the highest population density in Canada. -among the most expensive cities in Canada -one of top five worldwide cities for liveability and life quality. -well known for: physical beauty, snow-capped mountains, deep blue sea, local seafood, salmon, outdoor recreations and rain (160 days a year) -attractions: Canada Rockies (parks, graciers, and skiing), Stanley Park (scenic seawall), Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Aquarium, etc.