Planning your to-do list for the coming year? To help you out,we've collected our favorite must-see events across Canada.

Red or White Wine

Every spring wine growers get together to celebrate the beginning of another grape-growing season at the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival. The best time to visit the Okanagan is usually from May 1st to 10th·The festival allows visitors to taste the best wines in Canada together with unique dishes representing the latest progress in local cuisine.

The Jazz Festival

Montreal's downtown comes alive every summer during the International Jazz Festival. This Year the event is scheduled to run from June 29th to July 9th·Stages replace cars along busy streets. With a host of free outdoor shows,you'll be snapping your fingers to anything from Dixieland to blues,African beats to modern trip-hop,and everything in between.

The Newfoundland Targa Rally

Just head east to the Newfoundland Targa Rally,which runs from September 9th to 16th this year. The 2,200-ki-lometre race dashes across the eastern and central parts of the province,and is the largest race of its kind in North America. On these sections you race against the clock rather than other competitors. This is a great chance to test your car's limits and your skills.

The Canadian Tulip Festival

In 1945,thousands of tulip bulbs(郁金香球根),gifts from Holland,were planted on Ottawa's Parliament Hill,Canada. These gifts were a thank-you to Canadian soldiers who helped set Holland free in World War II.Since then,the capital has become home to the Canadian Tulip Festival. From May 4th to 22nd,Ottawa and Gatineau will be covered with beautiful flowers. Besides three million tulips,visitors can also attend concerts,which feature some of Canada's brightest musical stars.

1.Wine lovers can have fun

A. from May 4th to 22nd

B. from May 1 st to 10th

C. from June 29th to July 9th

D. from September 9th to 16th

2.Holland is mentioned in the text to show

A. the cruelty of World War II

B.the wisdom of Canadian soldiers

C.the origin of the Canadian Tulip Festival

D. the popularity of the Canadian Tulip Festival

3.The text is most likely to be found in a book about

A.popular events in Canada

B.the geography of Canada

C.historical events of Canada

D.traditional cultures in Canada

If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why.Do you need it for a ____ reason, such as your job or your studies? ____ perhaps you are interested in the _____, films or the music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a _____ of the language.

Most people learn best using a variety of ____, but traditional classes are an ideal(理想的)start for many people.They ___ an environment where you can practice under the ___ of someone who’s good at the language.We all lead ____ lives and learning a language takes ____.You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ____.It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long.Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes ___.

Many people start learning a language and soon give up.“I’m too ____,” they say.Yes, children do learn languages more ____ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ____.And learning is good for the health of your brain, too.I’ve also heard people ____ about the mistakes they make when ____.Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes ____ you’re much less likely to make them again.

Learning a new language is never ____.But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress.And you’ll be ____ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ____ own language.Good luck!

1.A.technical B.political C.practical D.physical

2.A.After B.So C.Though D.Or

3.A.literature B.transport C.Agriculture D.medicine

4.A.view B.knowledge C.form D.database

5.A.protect B.change C.respect D.provide

6.A.control B.command C.guidance D.pressure

7.A.busy B.happy C.simple D.normal

8.A.courage B.time C.energy D.place

9.A.theory B.business C.routine D.project

10.A.some risks B.a lot less C.some notes D.a lot more

11.A.old B.nervous C.weak D.tired

12.A.closely B.quickly C.privately D.quietly

13.A.age B.speed C.distance D.school

14.A.worry B.hesitate C.think D.quarrel

15.A.singing B.working C.bargaining D.learning

16.A.if B.and C.but D.efore

17.A.tiresome B.hard C.interesting D.easy

18.A.blamed B.amazed C.interrupted D.informed

19.A.their B.his C.our D.your

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