Canadian Culture                   

          July 1st is Canada Day. Canada Day is the (1) ……………… of the formation of the provinces into Canada, which was created in 1867. Canada became an (2) ……………… territory of England back on July 1st, 1867. Canada Day is also a Statutory Holiday. Canadians across the country celebrate in many (3) ………………The Government of Canada sponsors fireworks displays and celebrations at city halls across the country. In Ottawa, at the Parliament Buildings there is a noon show with the Prime Minister and the Governor General in attendance to (4) ………………performances of Canadian musicians and singers. Events continue throughout the day.

                   Many families go to parks and beaches and enjoy picnics and local events such as musical concerts, parades and fireworks. Many Canadians proudly (5) ………………the Canadian flag at parades to celebrate the birthday of the country. At many events, the National Anthem ‘O Canada’ is played and sung by everyone in attendance. For all Canadians, Canada Day marks the beginning of summer.

Choose the best answer.         

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     1.  A. ceremony         B. party                C. celebration       D. occasion

     2.  A. dependent        B. independent     C. dependable      D. undependable

     3. A. methods           B. roads               C. paths               D. ways

     4. A. see                   B. watch               C. look at             D. witness

     5. A. wave                B. plug                 C. hold                 D. keep

Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).         

     1.  The celebration falls on the very beginning of June.                .............

     2.  England used to be the colony of Canada.                              .............

     3.  Some very important persons attend the celebration in Ottawa...........     

     4.  It is not an event for family activities.                                     .............

          5.       Canada Day is celebrated when a new season has come.                  

Canadian Culture                   

            July 1st is Canada Day. Canada Day is the (1) ……………… of the formation of the provinces into Canada, which was created in 1867. Canada became an (2) ……………… territory of England back on July 1st, 1867. Canada Day is also a Statutory Holiday. Canadians across the country celebrate in many (3) ……………… The Government of Canada sponsors fireworks displays and celebrations at city halls across the country. In Ottawa, at the Parliament Buildings there is a noon show with the Prime Minister and the Governor General in attendance to (4) ……………… performances of Canadian musicians and singers. Events continue throughout the day.

            Many families go to parks and beaches and enjoy picnics and local events such as musical concerts, parades and fireworks. Many Canadians proudly (5) ……………… the Canadian flag at parades to celebrate the birthday of the country. At many events, the National Anthem ‘O Canada’ is played and sung by everyone in attendance. For all Canadians, Canada Day marks the beginning of summer.

Choose the best answer.                 

      1.   A. ceremony                B. party                       C. celebration              D. occasion

      2.   A. dependent               B. independent            C. dependable             D. undependable

      3.   A. methods                  B. roads                       C. paths                       D. ways

      4.   A. see                          B. watch                      C. look at                     D. witness

      5.   A. wave                       B. plug                        C. hold                        D. keep

X Read the passage.
Canadian Culture July 1st is Canada Day. Canada Day is the (1) ……………… of the formation of the provinces into Canada, which was created in 1867. Canada became an (2) ……………… territory of England back on July 1st, 1867. Canada Day is also a Statutory Holiday. Canadians across the country celebrate in many (3) ……………… The Government of Canada sponsors fireworks displays and celebrations at city halls across the country. In Ottawa, at the Parliament Buildings there is a noon show with the Prime Minister and the Governor General in attendance to (4) ……………… performances of Canadian musicians and singers. Events continue throughout the day. Many families go to parks and beaches and enjoy picnics and local events such as musical concerts, parades and fireworks. Many Canadians proudly (5) ……………… the Canadian flag at parades to celebrate the birthday of the country. At many events, the National Anthem ‘O Canada’ is played and sung by everyone in attendance. For all Canadians, Canada Day marks the beginning of summer.        Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The celebration falls on the very beginning of June.
2. England used to be the colony of Canada.
3. Some very important persons attend the celebration in Ottawa.
4. It is not an event for family activities.
5. Canada Day is celebrated when a new season has come.
XVI Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words.
1. Between 2000 and 2012, natural disasters caused $1.7 trillion in damage. →       (was)
2. Our seas are seriously polluted. Fish and other marine creatures die every day. →     (if)
3. We will visit the Emancipation Park before we go to have some drinks in that famous bar. →           (as soon as)
4. They invited me to travel to Los Angeles with them after I had planned my trip to England. →         (by the time)
5. The local government displayed many educational posters on the street to encourage people to protect the environment. →           (were)

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people ---- the world observe --- customs on january 1st, the --- day of the year on the western calendar. some people clean and brightly --- their houses, some people attend special church --- . in some places, there --- fireworks. in the the united statesand canada, many people stay up late the night before the new year's --- to celebrate at parties. new year's day is a time for peace and ---. during the day, people visit friends and --- giving each other best --- for the new year

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throughout housework majority celebrate from greeting

In the USA, people (1)..................... Mother's day and Father's day. Mother's day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives (2).................. cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all American Moms are a day of leisure. The (3).................. of American mothers have outside jobs as well as (4)...................., so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother's day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly.

Father's day is celebrated (5)................the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother's day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts (6)............. his family and enjoys a day of leisure.

Read the following passage. Find the five mistake, under the mistake and write the correct words.

Australia Day is on 26th January every day. It's a nation holiday in Australia and it's the country's most important date. The day celebrates the greatest things in Australia culture- the history, the land , the people and their most important achievements. It's also an opportunity for people to think of the future of Australia.

People organized thousands of fantastic events on over the country. January is the hottest month in Australia because lots of events are outside. In Sydney, the biggest city in Australia, the day start 5.30 a.m with a barbecue breakfast. Then there is a traditional ceremony of Aboriginal singing and dancing. In the afternoon, there are boats races, concerts, fair and special sports competitions.

The day ends in fireworks. There are hundreds of huge fireworks displays all over the country. The biggest display is in Perth, Western Australia. Almost half a million people watch the fireworks display from the side of the Swan River.

In the USA, people celebrate Mother's day and Father's day. Mother's day is celebrated on the-second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usualily receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all, American Mom are a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother's day. Mothers are often given a ant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly.

Father's day is celebrated throughout the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother's day. Dad alsco receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure.

1. Where do people celebrate Father's day and Mother's day?

A. In Viet Nam. B. In the world. C. In many countries. D. In the USA

2. When is Mother's day celebrated?

A. On the second Sunday in May. C. October 2nd B. On the third Sunday in June. D. March 8th

3. Do the majority of American mothers have to work hard every day?

A. No, they only do the housework. C. Yes, they do. B. No, they don't have a job D. No, they don't.

4. What is an important part of Mother's day?

A. Gift B. Present C. Flower D. All are correct.

5. Where is Father's day celebrated?

B. In the USA and Canada. D. No information A. In the world. C. In many countries.

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In Britain there is a holiday now which people call Mother's Day. In the old days many girls from working-class family in towns and cities and from farmers' families in the country worked in rich houses. Once a year, it was usually on Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers. They went home and brought presents for their mothers and for members of their families. People call that day Mothering Day or Mothering Sunday. Later workers at the factories and girls who worked in the houses of rich families received one free day a week and Mothering Day became Mother's Day. It is the last Sunday in March.
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson and congress agreed that the second Sunday in May should be observed as Mother's Day in America. On that day,' children give their mothers flowers, presents and cards to show their love to their mothers. Today, millions of Americans celebrate Mother's Day in some way. More than 150 million Mother's Day greeting cards are bought every year. It is also one of the busiest days of the year for the flower industry. Americans millions of dollars to buy Mother's Day gifts. Clothes, perfume, jewelry and books or tickets to the theater are given to mothers. People who can not be with their mothers on that day usually send them presents and call them on the phone.
1. Mother's Day has its origins in American.
2. Mother's Day was originally a day when servants were given a holiday to visit their families.
3. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May all over the world
4. Many Americans give their mother flowers on Mother's Day.
5. Children who cannot visit their mothers on Mother's Day often call on them the next day.
6. Mother's Day is a national holiday

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In the USA, people (1)..................... Mother's day and Father's day. Mother's day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this occasion, mother usually receives (2).................. cards and gifts from her husband and children. The best gifts of all American Moms are a day of leisure. The (3).................. of American mothers have outside jobs as well as (4)...................., so their working days are often very hard. Flower is an important part of Mother's day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly.

Father's day is celebrated (5)................the USA and Canada on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother's day. Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts (6)............. his family and enjoys a day of leisure.

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