1.Choose the words from the box to complete the sentences.

Canadians	rural	language	population	reservations
landscape	terrain	area	Laurentians	magnificent

1. Canada is a ________________________ land.

2. It has a n _________________ of nearly 10,000,000 square kilometers

3. 1_____ is about 28 million; 550,000 Indians, and 36,000 Inuits.

4. 23 per cent of population live in ________ ___________ areas.

5. The majority of the Indians live in 2.200 _____________ _______ .

6. Canada has two official ________________ : English /69%/, and French /24%/.

7. Six per cent of ___________ speak Italian, Chinese, German and Portuguese.

8. Few countries can rival Canada’s diversity of life,_____________and climate.

9. Canada possesses a variety of___________, from rainforests to nearly deserts.

10. Its mountains range from the western Cordillera to the peaks of the _________.

2.Read the second part of the text.

The Canadian Shield is the heart of North America and geographic foundation of Canada. It covers 48 % of the country. Some of the world's oldest rock -over 3 500 000 000 years old- is found here. It is called the storehouse of Canada's metallic minerals.

The Hudson Bay-Arctic Lowlands are covered by swampy forests. The harsh climate doesn't permit farming here but the animals and minerals of the region are important resources

The Appalachians stretch from the state of Georgia of the Southern U.S. to Newfoundland in the north. They are the oldest Highland region in Canada.The Great Lakes lowland lies south of the Canadian Shield. It was formed during Paleozoic era. It includes the Great Lakes section.

The Western Cordillera stands along the western edge of Canada like a great wall. It is famous for beautiful glaciers. The Rocky Mountains are on the eastern side of the Cordillera. The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is Mount Robson /3,954 m/.

Scan for the details and circle the correct letter.

Canada has ______ land regions.

a- 6 b-7 c- 8

The Canadian Shield covers_____ per cent of Canada

a-48, b-84, c-14

The Hudson Bay-Arctic Lowlands are covered by_____

a-lakes b- forests, c-snows.

The Appalachians are Highland region in Canada.

a- youngest, b- oldest, c-the highest

The Great Lakes lowland lies ________of the Canadian Shield.

a-north, b- south, c- west

The Western Cordillera stands along the____ edge of Canada.

a- western, b-eastern

3. Read the last part of the text and discuss the answers to the questions with your classmates.

Canada is a northern country, but its climate varies dramatically. Winters can be long and cold, summers often scorching. Ocean currents moderate these extremes - the southwest coast of British Columbia is labeled Canada's "banana belt". Two thirds of Canada has harsh winters /in the far north -40C, in the south -18C, at St. John's, Newfoundland -4C, in Victoria +4C/. Northern and Western Canada are cool in summer. A July temperature is +9C, +16C in Victoria. The interior has a continental climate. Southeastern Canada has a humid climate. Heavy snow covers eastern Canada in winter.

From the land comes a variety of riches. Forests are the basis of a lumber (деревопереробний) industries. The Prairie Provinces provide wheat and other crops. A bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables is reaped from fertile farming districts across the country. Canada is rich in petroleum, natural gas and minerals: its riches still uncounted. Canada is one of the leading producers of nickel and zinc, silver, asbestos, uranium, molybdenum, potash and platinum.

Canada's water resources are remarkable. Its lakes account for one half of the world's fresh water. River systems provide hydroelectric power for domestic use and export.

The astonishing natural beauty attracts visitors from around the world. The people of Canada are its greatest resource. A mixture of nationalities and races, its population has often been termed a "mosaic".Native people, Indian and Inuit, French and English are joined by immigrants from every corner of the globe. It is officially bilingual nation.

• What is the storehouse of Canada’s metallic minerals?

• Does the harsh climate permit farming in the Hudson Bay-Arctic Lowlands?

• What is the oldest Highland region in Canada?

• When was the Great Lakes lowland formed?

• What is the Western Cordillera famous for?

• What is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies?

• Is Mount Robson higher than Mount Hoverla /2061m/?

• What is labeled Canada’s “banana belt”?

• Is it cool in summer in Northern and Western Canada?

• Has the interior a continental or humid climate?

• Heavy snow covers eastern Canada in winter, doesn’t it?