Canada is a large country _____ many people from all over the world live.

A．which             B. in which           C. that              D. in that

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After two days’ travel, the girls began to realize that Canada is quite empty. At school, they had learned that most Canadians live   71   a few hundred kilometres of the USA border, and Canada’s population   72   only slightly over thirty million, but now they were amazed   73   see such an empty country. They went through a wheat-growing province and saw farms   74   covered thousands of acres.   75   dinner, they were back in an urban area, the busy port city of Thunder Bay at the   76   of the Great Lakes. The girls were surprised at the   77   that ocean ships can sail up the Great Lakes. Because of the Great Lakes, they learned, Canada has more fresh water   78   any other country in the world. In fact, it has one-third of the world’s total   79  water, and   80  of it is in the Great Lakes.

Vancouver(温哥华)

Natural Resources

As a major centre for the global forestry industry, Vancouver is host to many international forestry conferences and events, and the natural home of the massive BC forestry business. Companies such as Canfor and West Fraser Timber Co., the second and third largest lumber（木材）producers in the world, are headquartered in Vancouver. Vancouver is also a major centre for the mining industry. 

International trade

International trade is a key part for Vancouver's economy. The city has Canada's largest port and is one of North America's major gateways for Pan-Pacific（泛太平洋）trade. The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports and second on the West Coast in total goods volume.

Banking and Financial

The headquarters for HSBC Canada （汇丰银行）is located in the Financial District in downtown. Canada's third largest commercial entity(实体), Jim Pattison Group is also based in Vancouver.

International relation

Vancouver is a major centre for diplomacy(外交) and foreign relations. Most countries of the world have consulate（领事馆）or general offices in the Central Business District. In fact, many major diplomatic conferences are hosted by the city - including the world famous G7 summit with President Clinton, APEC, and the World Trade Organization. Greenpeace has its world headquarters in the city. Therefore, Vancouver was among the first North American cities to declare itself a Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.

Tourism

Tourism is a leading industry to Vancouver. The Whistler-Blackcomb Resort is among the most popular skiing resorts in North America, and will be the site of the downhill events of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Vancouver's beaches, parks, waterfronts, and mountain backdrops and its multi- cultural character attract more and more tourists.

Film

Vancouver was the source of the sobriquet（绰号）"Hollywood North", for hosting the production of about ten percent of Hollywood's movies. Many U.S. television and films series are shot exclusively in Vancouver. This has partly been because of the favourable Canadian dollar exchange rate.

Which of the following description about Vancouver is NOT true according to the passage?

  A.The Port of Vancouver ranks first in North America in total foreign exports

  B.Vancouver is a film production centre and called “Hollywood North".

  C.International forestry conferences and events were held in Vancouver.

D.Vancouver is a leading centre for the global agriculture and industry.

Which of the following organizations or events is not related to Vancouver?

  A. Jim Pattison Group   B. WHO   C. Greenpeace D. The 2010 Winter Olympics

If you are a graduate from Shanghai Finance and Economics University, what is it that will probably attract you to visit Vancouver?

  A. Its international trade.

  B. Its film industry

  C. HSBC Canada

  D. Its beautiful natural scenery

We can infer______ from the part: International relation.

  A. Vancouver is a major centre for foreign relations.

  B. Vancouver has hosted many major diplomatic conferences.

  C. APEC and WTO are headquartered in Vancouver

  D. Canada is a peace-loving country.

The passage is probably taken from________.

  A. a magazine              B. a geography book   

C. a newspaper             D. an entertainment book

The United States covers a large part of the North American continent. Its neighbors are Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. Although the United States is a big country, it is not the largest in the world. In 1964, its population was over 185,000,000.

   When this land first became a nation, after winning its independence (独立) from England, it had thirteen states. Each of the states was represented(代表) on the American flag by a star. All these states were in the eastern part of the continent. As the nation grew toward the west, new states were added and new stars appeared on the flag. For a long time, there were 48 stars. In 1959, however, two more stars were added to the flag, representing the new states of Alaska and Hawaii.

   Indians were the first people of the land which is now the United States. There are still

many thousands of Indians now living in all parts of the country. Sometimes it is said that the Indians are "the only real Americans". Most Americans come from all over the world. Those who came first in greatest numbers to make their homes on the eastern coast of North America were mostly from England. It is for that reason that the language of the United States is English and that its culture and customs are more like those of England than those of any other country in the world.

68. The United States didn't have______ states until _____.

A. thirteen; 1959      B. fifty; 1959  

C. fifty; this land first became a nation     D. fifty;1964

 69. Why is English the language of America?

A. English is the Indian's native language.     

B. Most Americans come from all over the world.

C. Most of the people who first settled in America were from England

D. Canada is America's nearest neighbor.

70. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

    A. The States of America            B. The Language of America

C. The United States of America      D. The Culture and Customs of America

One Canada, Two Languages

Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages: English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country but only one of these—Quebec is known as “French Canada”. This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.

Canada left the British empire(帝国) in 1867 to become an independent country and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since.

Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country. Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast, French television is very rare.

The same goes for traffic signs and menus, for example, outside of Quebec, there are only a few places where you’ll see traffic signs in French. In restaurants, it’s almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland (中心地带) of French Canada. However, all  products sold in Canada must, by law, have labels (标签) and instructions in both languages.

In Canada’s English speaking provinces, official bilingualism (双语) means that students can choose to complete a special French language course. Under this program, they are taught most of their subjects in French.

If a student begins the course in kindergarten (幼儿园) or Grade One, it is likely that all their lessons will be in French. However, if they start at junior high school, 25 percent of the teaching will continue to be in English.

59. How many provinces are there in Canada?

A. Ten.   B. Nine.    C. Eleven.    D. Two.

60. Which country controlled Canada before its independence?

A. France.    B. Britain.    C. America.     D. Germany

61. Where can you watch French television programs?

A. Only in Quebec.

B. In Quebec and a few other places.

C. From the two national television networks.

D. All over Canada

62. What do we know about the education in Canada?

A. In English speaking provinces only English courses are offered.

B. If you choose a special French language course, most of the subjects are taught in French.

C. The courses in primary school are all taught in English.

D. Most of the courses in junior high schools are taught in English.