Canada

Цели и задачи:
знать:
случаи употребления артиклей в некоторых устойчивых сочетаниях;
лексику темы;
уметь:
правильно употреблять артикли;
вести беседу по данной теме.

Использование артикля
в устойчивых сочетаниях
a/an

the

без артикля

Task 1. a) Insert articles where necessary:
He comes from … time to time.
He can’t play … football, but he plays … piano wonderfully.
In summer we have … dinner out of … doors.
Though he is much older we can call him by … name.
You may go … home, we don’t need you at … present.
It is … pity you disliked him at … sight.
I met him by … chance … other day.

Task 1. b) Insert articles where necessary:
What do you do after … breakfast? – After … breakfast I go to … school.
Let’s go to … shop. I must buy … bread and … butter.
Do you often go to … theatre? – No, I don’t. I like to go to … theatre, but I am too busy. I work from … morning till … night. I even have no … time to play … piano.
It is … pleasure that you can visit us.
I took his pencil by … mistake.

Task 2. Translate the sentences:
Я послал письмо по почте.
Во время обеда он по ошибке называл меня Мэри.
Мы должны выучить это стихотворение наизусть.
Я езжу в колледж на автобусе.
Мальчики играли в футбол на улице.
В настоящее время у нас нет вакансий (vacancies).
Твоя мама умеет играть на пианино?

Task 3. Insert A, THE or ZERO article:
Bernard Shaw’s Reply
… play by … famous English satirist was
performed in … London for … first time.
Everybody wanted to see … author, and when
he appeared on … stage, he was received with
… great enthusiasm. When everything was
quiet … very loud voice was heard from …
gallery: “ … play was bad.”
In silence … satirist looked up and smiled:”
I agree with you, sir, but what are we two
against so many?”

Canada is a country occupying most of northern North America, extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and northward into the Arctic Ocean. It is the world's second largest country by total area. Canada's common border with
the United States
to the south and
northwest is the
longest in the world.

Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia has a greater land area. About 28 million people live in Canada. About 80% of the population live within 320 km of the southern border. Much of the rest of Canada is uninhabited or thinly populated because of severe natural conditions.

Canada has nearly 15 percent of the world’s fresh water surface. There are so many lakes in Canada that they have never been counted.
The Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario, is one of the world's most voluminous waterfalls, renowned for both its beauty and as a valuable source of hydroelectric power.

more autonomy than territories. The provinces are responsible for most of Canada's social programs (such as health care, education, and welfare) and together collect more revenue than the federal government, an almost unique structure among federations in the world.
Canada is a federation composed of ten provinces and three territories. Provinces have

Canada is an independent nation.
But according to the Constitution Act of 1982 British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is recognized as Queen of Canada. This symbolizes the country's strong ties to Britain.

Canada was ruled by Britain completely until 1867, when Canada gained control of its domestic affairs. Britain governed Canada's foreign affairs until 1931, when Canada gained full independence.
The Queen's representative, the Governor General of Canada (presently Michaëlle Jean), carries out most of the royal duties in Canada.

Canada's people are varied. About 57% of all Canadians of English origin and about 32% have some French ancestry. Both English and French are official languages of the country. Other large ethnic groups are German, Irish and Scottish people. Native people — American Indians and Eskimos — make up about 2% of the
country's population.

77% of Canada's people live in cities or towns. Toronto and Montreal are the largest urban areas. Ottawa is the capital of the country.
Hockey is the national sport of Canada.

Task 4. Quote the sentences in which these words and word combinations are used in the text :
extending from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west; by total area; fresh water surface; renowned for; strong ties; domestic affairs; the Governor General; ancestry ; urban areas; national sport.

Task 5. Answer the following questions:
1. Where is Canada situated?
2. How many people live in Canada?
3. Where do most Canadians live?
4. Who is the head of state in Canada?
5. When did Canada gain its independence?
What are the official languages in Canada?
What people live in Canada?
What is the Horseshoe Falls renowned for?

Task 6. Choose the right answer:
What countries does Canada border?
a) Russia
b) the USA
c) Mexico
What is the national sport in Canada?
a) football
b) baseball
c) hockey
Who is at the head of the State?
a) the Governor General
b) the President
c) the Queen

Task 7. Complete the following sentences in a logical way :
Canada is …
The country borders …
Much of the rest of Canada is …
The Horseshoe Falls …
Canada is a federation composed of …
The capital of the nation is …
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is …
The Queen's representative …
Toronto and Montreal are …

Check yourself:
Task 7. Fill in the blanks with the articles a/an/the where necessary:
The parcel came by … post.
You will go to … sea and forget all about me in … month.
I got into conversation with him by … chance at … concert.
Behind … house was … large garden, and in …summer, … pupils almost lived out of … doors.
All of … sudden, his face had become stony.