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[F-D] Canadian Culture

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primarily 

[ prahy-ˈmair-uh-lee ]

adverb

- mainly or mostly

She primarily works from home.

diverse 

[ ˈdahy-vurs ]

adjective

- having many different kinds or types

 The city is known for its diverse cultures.

uninhabited 

[ ˌuhn-in-ˈhab-i-tid ]

adjective

- no one lives in a place 

The island was uninhabited.

occurrence 

[ uh-ˈkur-uhns ] 

noun

- something that happens, an event, or an incident 

Seeing a rainbow is a rare occurrence.

mother tongue 

noun

- the first language a person learns at home as a child

His mother tongue is Spanish.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. Canada has one of the highest immigration rates in the world, with many recent immigrants coming from China, the Philippines, and India.

2. The majority of the Canadian population lives in the middle and northern sections of the country.

3. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, not Toronto or Vancouver.

4. French is the primary language spoken by most Canadians.

LET'S PRACTICE- FIRST CUT

Script Completion

Direction: Watch the first cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:06 - 01:08

Ice hockey, (1) syrup, poutine, Niagara Falls, and the Northern Lights. What country am I talking about? Canada, O Canada, is the second-largest country in the world. It (2) a border to the South and West with the United States of America. Canadians speak primarily English, but Canada also recognizes French as an (3) language – which is the mother tongue of around 7 million Canadians. Second to Paris, (4) is the largest French-speaking city in the world. The total population is around 35 million. Canada is a very diverse country with one of the highest (5) rates in the world. Recently, most foreign-born Canadians came from China, the Philippines, and India. Canada happily welcomes all (6) and cultures.

LET'S PRACTICE - SECOND CUT

Script Completion

Direction: Watch the second cut of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing phrases.

⏱ 01:09 - 02:37

Do you know what the capital of Canada is? Many people think it's Toronto or even Vancouver, but actually, it's neither. The capital of Canada is (1) which is in the province of Ontario. Ontario shares a border with the United States. In fact, it is in and around this area that the (2) of the population live; 9 out of 10 Canadians live within 160 km from the US – Canada border. For the most part, the middle and northern section of the country is mostly (3) . Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia are the three most populated (4) in the country. Canada has the world's largest number of freshwater lakes and boasts the world's longest (5) . If swimming is your thing, you should definitely check it out! Famous for its forests, glaciers, national parks, and mountains, it is no (6) that the winter climates can be absolutely freezing! Winters, when snow is an everyday occurrence, are, on average, around -15°C, but have often been known to drop as low as -50°C. Pretty crazy, isn't it?

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.

⏱ 00:06 - 02:37

  1. What is the capital of Canada?

    a. Toronto

    b. Ottawa

    c. Vancouver

  2. Which of the following is NOT a recognized official language of Canada?

    a. English

    b. French

    c. Spanish

  3. Which province shares a border with the United States?

    a. Quebec

    b. British Columbia

    c. Ontario

  4. Where do the majority of Canadians live?

    a. Within 160 km of the US-Canada border

    b. Within 170 km of the US-Canada border

    c. Within 180 km of the US-Canada border

  5. Which city is the largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris?

    a. Quebec City

    b. Montreal

    c. Vancouver