Paco goes to Canada


Watch this introductory video to Canada and then decide if the statements below are true or false.



1. According to the images, the key feature of Canada is its natural patrimony.

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2. There are no seals in Canada.

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3. Canada's flag is green.

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4. The Inuit live in Canada.

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5. Fishing is a common activity.

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Paco has arrived in Ottawa, the capital city of Canada and of the province of Ontario. He's very excited about visiting a new country. Canada is the second largest country in the world. It consists of 10 provinces and three territories as you can see in the map. There are two official languages in this country, English and French, so Paco can communicate with Canadian people without any problem.
By E Pluribus Anthony, C. Commons

The existence of these two official languages dates back to the 15th century, when both British and French expeditions explored this land and settled along the Atlantic coast. Today it is officially a bilingual country, which means both languages have equal status in government and administration. For example, all laws must be enacted in English and French. However, this does not mean people in the country can speak both languages. In fact, 67.5% of the population speak only English and 13.3% speak only French. And Quebec is the only province where the official language is only French.

The most populated areas of Canada are in the south, where Paco is going to stay at the beginning. Then he might go up to the north and visit the province of Nunavut, towards the Arctic, an area of beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife, with a very small population, mostly Inuit. Paco could meet some Inuit people there. He's curious about them! He never thought of seeing these people in real life. He has seen them many times in films... This makes him think he should buy some warmer clothes. It must be freezing in the Arctic!


Why is Canada a bilingual country?

Where do most people live in this huge country? Why?




Read the text again and decide if the following statements are true or false.


1. Ontario is the capital city of Canada.
By drurydrama (Len Radin), C. Commons

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2. Canada is the second biggest country in the world.

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3. Alaska is part of Canada.

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4. Most people can speak English in Canada.

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5. All provinces in Canada are officially bilingual.

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6. Most Canadian people live in the north.

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