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

          It’s evidence that this ocean is clean and environmentally________. (pollute)

          Diseases are primarily due to________ food and air. (contaminate)

          While some Chemicals may be harmless others can cause________. (damage)

          Life expectancy has gone down due to________ diseases caused by air pollution. (die)

13. Peter: “Did you need help with your Math last night?”.

Mary: “If I had needed, I __________you”.

a. would call               B. called               C. would have called            D. will call

14. If someone __________ in to the store, smile and say, “May I help you?”

a. comes              B. came                       C. come                       D. should come

15. “Here’s my phone B. need                        C. would need            D. needed

16. If I didn’t work for an accounting firm, I __________in a bank now.

a. work                     B. will work                C. have worked           D. would work

17. The death rate would decrease if hygienic conditions __________improved.

a. was                 B. is                             C. were                        D. had been

18-The education in Japan __________if the basic principles of education had not been taken into consideration.

a. would go down                  B. would have gone down

c. went down                          D. had gone down

          It’s evidence that this ocean is clean and environmentally________. (pollute)

          Diseases are primarily due to________ food and air. (contaminate)

          While some Chemicals may be harmless others can cause________. (damage)

          Life expectancy has gone down due to________ diseases caused by air pollution. (die)

          In remote regions, the air is pure and the crops are free of ________ insecticides. (poison)

          Some scientists warn that light________ damages people and animals. (pollute)

          Many Chemicals have a________ effect on the environment. (damage)

          The dumping of________ I sewage into the sea is a source of ocean pollution. (treat)

          A________ is a substance that makes something dirty, polluted, or poisonous.

(contaminate)

               Water pollution can lead to the________ of aquatic plants and animals. (die)