Canada is the world’s second largest country. Its population is not very large, however, about 25 million people live in Canada - less than half the population of Britain or France and only one thirtieth of the population of India. Canada is in North America and its capital is Ottawa. It is a rich country with a lot of natural resources. In southern Canada the land is very good for farming and Canada exports a lot of wheat. In the north there are magnificent forests. In the west there are some very high mountains called the Rockies. Canada also has many minerals such as petroleum, gas copper and zinc. Canada was first settled by French pioneers. In the eighteenth century there were wars between Britain and French, and Canada came under British rule. Since 1931 Canada has been an independent member of the British Commonwealth. English and French are both official language in Canada.
True or False :
1. Canada is a densely populated country.
2. The French were the first settlers in Canada.
3. Both French and English are spoken in Canada.
4. Canada is one of the British colonies now.
Choose the best option :
1. The word has the nearest meaning as “ magnificent ” is ______.
A. splendid B. unforgettable C. cheerful D. mass
2.What is the main idea of the passage?
A. An introduction to Canada.
B. English in Canada.
C. North America is a very highly developed area.
D. Comparison of Canada and France.
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