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

     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

42. Who does these shoes belong to? [owner] -> ..............................................................................................................................

43. We had lots of friends when we lived in the country. [have] -> ..................................................................................................

44. Miss Lien rides a motorbike to work everyday. [ gets ] -> ..........................................................................................................

45. July 1st is my sister's birthday. [born] -> .....................................................................................................................................

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)

Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.

20. My little boy was born   in New York in January 1^st, 2018.

                 A                 B        C                  D

21. It was really excited for them to see their idol in person.

           A                  B                       C                           D

22. Linda hasn't eaten some meat since she got advice from her doctor.

                                       A                B                      C                D

23. I wish my father doesn’t have to work   hard everyday.

                  A                   B                    C         D

24. People often are afraid of things that happen unexpectedly.

                         A                   B             C                        D

Write the Diana Princess of Wales biography. Use: first, at the age of, later.

1961 July - be born in Norfolk, England

- excellent swimmer and diver

1977 - attend school in Switzerland

1981 July 29 - marry Prince Charles

1982 June 21 - have Prince William, her first son

1982 September 15 - Prince Harry, her second son born

1996 August - divorce Prince Charles

1997 August 31 - die in a car accident in Paris

 Underline (Circle) the right word to complete these sentences.

1.Nam is ( I/my/me) new friend. (His/He/him) was born on July 5^th 2001 in Ha Noi.

2.That red bike is(we/our/ours).

3.(I/my/me)sister is playing volleyball with (her/she) friends.

4.Lan and I come from Viet Nam. (Our/We/They) are Vietnamese.

5.I met (their/they/theirs) mother two weeks ago.(She/Her/Hers) is very friendly.

6.Where are (your/you) rulers? (We/They/You) are on the table.

7.My parents often take(I/my/me) to the zoo on Sunday.

8.These cakes are (yours/you/your) .

9.Does (he/his/him) play football on Sundays?

10.When does (her/she/hers) mother go shopping?

11.Don't stand on (I/my/mine) foot!

12.Did (he/his) watch TV last night?