Alles UNit 1

Topic 1 : A global language
A) The common language : Eurofoot Summer Camps
a) Imagine you have a cousin who is 15 ad is crazy about football. Read
the website page. Would this camp be interesting for him/her ? Give
reasons !
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b) Read it again. What do you find out about the coaces and the training
sessions ?
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c) You phone Eurofoot and ask 4-5 questions !

Topic 1 : A global language
B) Another sort of English
1. Use the book cover and the text. Say where Hinglish is spoken and by
whom.
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2. List areas of life where English is important !
3. Think of three more Denglisch words !
_______________________ ___________________ ________________
C) Languages in Canada
1. Fact Box (p.11) : Which languages are used in the signs ?
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2. Anwer the questions on the map of Canada at the back of your book !

A world language
Eurofoot kids :
name
Where is
he/she from
?
Which
languages does
he/she speak ?
Who are his/her
friends ?

Facts and figures about English
Wusstest du schon, dass
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Facts and figures about English (II)
Wusstest du schon, dass
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Wusstest du schon, dass
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Wusstest du schon, dass
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Student of the month
A An Interview
Wai´s interview : Read line 8-16
First Wai wanted to know if ____________________________________
Sean told her that ____________________________________________
Then she asked if _____________________________________________
Sean said that _______________________________________________
b) What else did Sean tell her in the interview ?
He told her that ______________________________________________
He told her that ______________________________________________
He told her that ______________________________________________
He told her that ______________________________________________
He told her that ______________________________________________
He told her that ______________________________________________
He told her that ______________________________________________
c) Prepare an interview with anyone of your class, write down the questions,
practice the interview as long as it is perfect and then make of movie of it
using plotagon !

The changing face of English
Word What does it mean ?
mouse potatoes
couch potato
doubleclick
screenager
whaassuuup
thug
bling
homie
hood
wannabe
gangsta
dat
pukka
chuddies
achha
desi
mela
masala
balti
bhangra

Widen your horizons
Education
Job experience
Present position
Special skills
Personality
Strengths
Weaknesses
Family
My dream
In the next 12
months
One more thing I
would people to
know about me

Read the
text.
Canada is a North American country consisting of
10 provinces and three territories. It is located in
the northen part of the continent and it is the
second largest country by total area.
The name Canada comes from the word kanata and
it means village or settlement.
Canada reffered to the part of New France and at the end, it became a possesion
of the British Empire. Archeological and genetic studies say thay 26500 years
ago, Canada was populated by aboriginal peoples. European colisation started about
1497, and for many years, it was ruled by New France and after by the British
Empire. Because Britain still mantained control of Canada, it brought into the
World War I. Canada became independent in the 50s (exactly on the 1 st of July,
day of Canada). Now, it is one of the Commonwealth Nation. Elisabeth the II is
the headstate and Canada is one of the richest countries and the one which has
the highest living standards. It has got a wide variety of animals such like
beavers, bears, foxes... The capital city is Ottawa, but the biggest town is
Toronto. The national sport is Ice-Hockey, and there are many beautiful
landmarks. Canada is really big with an area of 9,984,670 km 2 and 34,3 million
people. In Canada two languages are spoken: English and French. Native Indigenous
are called Inuits and they live in igloos. In what concerns to geography, the
longest river is Mckenzie, the tallest mountain is Mount Logan
and the lake is Bear Lake. So, come
to Canada and you’ll have fun!
Answer.
Capital City
Extension
Population
Languages
Geographical It.
Wildlife
National Sport

1) Complete the map with the correct names.
2) Alter you’ve read the text, which do you think are the best things of
Canada? Would you reccommend it to someone?
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3) Write a brief summary of the story.
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Canada country profile
Full name: Canada
Population: 34.3 million (UN, 2011)
Capital: __________________
Largest city: Toronto
Area: 9.9 million sq km (3.8 million sq miles)
Major languages: English, _____________ (both official)
Major religion: Christianity
Monetary unit: 1 Canadian dollar = 100 cents. Canadian Dollar is Official currency of Canada.
But it’s cooly kow as a Loonie.This has less to do with insanity than the picture of the
common loon – a Canadian bird – on the back of the coin
The National emblem is the _________ leaf and has been associated with Canada since the
1700's.
A. Maple B. Corn C. Oak
The National Anthem for Canada is "O Canada"
The only indigenous culture in Canada is that of the Native peoples since all other Canadians
were originally _____________. The country of Multiculturalism.
________________ is Canada's most prevalent sport.
A. Basketball B. Football C. Ice Hockey
Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy with Queen Elizabeth II
as its head of state. However, most of her duties are performed on her behalf by an
appointed Governor General - David Johnston.
Canada is known as the home of large animals like the moose and ______________
A. Grizzly bear B. White fox c. Deer
CN Tower

1. Yellowknife is in the Northwest Territories.
2. Vancouver is in British Columbia territory.
3. Calgary is in Alberta province.
4. Toronto is the Southern town on the map.
5. Ottawa the capital is not far from Toronto.
6. Montreal is between Ottawa
7. and Quebec.
8. Iqaluit is in Nunavut territory.
9. Winnipeg is in Saskatchewan province.
1. Yukon is in the North West of
Canada.
2. Nunavut territory is the biggest
territory of Canada.
3. Northwest Territories is between
Yukon and Nunavut.
4. British Columbia province is below
Yukon.
5. Manitoba province has a border
with Nunavut.
6. Saskatchewan province is next to
Manitoba province.
7. Alberta province is next to British
Columbia.
8. The Prince Edward Island is the
smallest province.
9. Ontario province has a border with
Manitoba
10. And also with Quebec provinces.
11. New Brunswick province is at the
East of Quebec.
12. New Scotia is attached to New
Brunswick.
13. New Foundland and Labrador
province has a border with Quebec
province.

What is the origin of the
word Canada?
__________________
Who were the first
inhabitants?
__________________
What is the origin of the
word Canada?
__________________
Why did the Aboriginal
population decreased between
40 and 80% after the European
settlement?
________________________
For which country did John
Cabot explore Canada in
1497?
_____________________
___
In 1931 the Statute of
Westminster changed something
in Canada, what was it?
________________________
Which Province became the last
one to be part of Canada?
________________________
Canada is a British dominion, so I am at
the Head of the country.
I am _______________________
There are two famous sports in Canada:
________________
_________________
Canada is famously known for its:
____________________________
__

1. a wolverine
2. a polar bear
3. a bobcat
4. a beaver
5. a moose
6. a musk ox
7. an artic fox
8. a racoon
We are Inuits and we mainly live
in the Northern territories. We
have a tradition of building
‘Inukshuk’, which means:
“Something which acts for or
performs the function of a
person”

Mention 4
Mention three
Canadian
cities!
sports typical
for Canada.
What is she
getting from the
tree?
You get an
extra
throw!
Mention two
kinds of bears
native to
Canada!
How many
provinces and
territories has
Canada got?
How does the
Canadian
motto go?
“From………..”.
Who is the
Canadian head
of state?
What country
borders to the
south of Canada?
What does the
word Canada
(Kanata) mean?
Mention
three famous
people from
Canada.
How many
official
languages do
they have in
Canada?
What is the
currency of
Canada?
When is Canada
Day celebrated?
What is the
name of the
province that
borders to the
Atlantic Ocean?
What is the
name of the
province that
borders to the
What is the
capital of
Canada?
What is a
loonie?
Pacific Ocean?
How many
What is a
toonie?
provinces are
there in
Canada?

FREE WRITING: (CANADA)
How to write an informal letter
Informal letters are also known as personal letters. They are letters you write to people you
know well, like friends and relatives. When you write an informal letter there are a few rules
to pay attention to.
In informal letters, you can use all the abbreviations you like. You usually start an informal
letter with Dear plus the first name of the person you are writing to Dear John, Dear Aunt
Abbey, or Dear Mom – followed by a comma. You can end an informal letter with Love (if it’s
a close friend or relative). Remember to follow it with a comma.
Also remember to include a date (i.e; February 28, 2013 / February 28 th , 2013)
TASK
Imagine you are on a holiday in Canada. You are going to write back to your family or
friends telling them about your time away from your home country and your
experiences in Canada. You may want to include information about whom you are
with, where you have been or are going, about nature, about the weather, about
positive and negative aspects of Canadian life style, your itinerary, your journey etc.

Read the clues and cross out the
answers in the box. The words left
make up the answer of the
problem or riddle.
-A yellow fruit. BANANA
Why did the boy climb up a tree with his
hockey stick?
1. A Canadian province.
2. Canada is the ________ largest
country in the world.
3. What is a person from
Newfoundland called?
4. What ocean is found west of
Canada?
5. What other language than English
is spoken in Canada?
6. In Eastern Canada they are
sneakers. What are they in
Western Canada?
7. A cup of coffee with two creams
and two sugars.
8. A case of 24 beers.
9. This is where the 2010 Olympics
will be held.
10. A Canadian beer.
11. Country that borders Canada.
12. Anthem of the country.
13. Canada (or Kanata) means___?
14. Capital of Canada.
15. Largest city.
16. What side of the street do
Canadians drive?
17. Number of territories.
18. Canada’s official national sport.
19. Currency of Canada.
20. This province produces the most
crude oil in Canada.
21. North American elk.
22. Bear also known as the silvertip
bear.
23. Famous Canadian hockey player.
24. Famous restaurant where you
usually buy coffee.
25. Famous falls.
26. Famous ski-area.
27. A “sweet” Canadian product.
28. What you can see on a cold clear
night on the Canadian sky.
SYRUP
NORTHERN LIGHTS
GRETZKY PACIFIC DOLLARS
RIGHT BECAUSE OTTAWA
GRIZZLY HE TWO-FOUR
WANTED RUNNERS
TO VANCOUVER ALBERTA
NEWFIE THREE MOOSE
MOLSON SECOND
O CANADA PLAY NIAGARA
FRENCH TORONTO
VILLAGE WITH MANITOBA
THE DOUBLE-DOUBLE
USA MAPLE TIM HORTONS
HOCKEY LEAFS WHISTLER
ANSWER:
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Nine different conversation cards about various sides of Canadian society and history.
Try to use the keywords on each card when discussing the different topics.
WAR
Peacekeeping
Intercolonial Wars
North-West
Rebellion
WWII
Kig Willia’s War
HISTORY
Jacques Cartier
John Cabot
The Charter of
Rights and
Freedoms
Klondike
The Vikings
LITERATURE
Life of Pi
Margaret Atwood
Topic: Frontier life
The English Pasient
Alice Munro
POLITICS
MUSIC STARS
MYTHS ABOUT CANADA
Head of State
The
Commonwealth
Governor General
Neil Young
Leonard Cohen
Céline Dion
Joni Mitchell
Caada does ot hae
a film idustry.
They all lie i igloos.
Eeryoe i Quee
speaks Freh.
Democracy
Constitutional
monarchy
Crash Test
Dummies
Caadias all say eh
ad aoot.
Caadias hae feer
gus tha Aerias.
GEOGRAPHY
Appalachian
Mountains
Pacific Ring of Fire
10 provinces and 3
territories
Baffin Island
Natural resources
SPORTS
NHL
Lacrosse
Maurice Richard
Wayne Gretzky
Terry Fox
CANADIAN SLANG
Canuck
Two-four
Loony
Eh?
How’s she
booti’er?

Visiting Canada Regulations
Every year, more than 35 million people travel to Canada to enjoy the many
opportunities the country has to offer, besides 1 visiting family and friends.
If you want to visit Canada, you must first find 2 out if you need a visitor (or a temporary resident) visa.
Many people do not have to apply for 3 a visa 4 to visit Canada. These include most European citizens, for example
Italians, and United States citizens and permanent residents. However, they must carry proper identification for
themselves and all children travelling with them. They mustn’t stay longer than six months. Moreover, if they want to
travel to Canada for reasons different from business or pleasure, for example for study or temporary work, they must
apply for a visa anyway 5 .
Some nationals (China, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan or Philippines) don’t have to apply for a visa if they are on transit 6
to the USA, but they must have a valid USA visa.
If your state is not included in the list of exempted nationals or you are a stateless individual you mustn’t try to enter
Canada without a visa, even if you are in transit to another country. You have to decide which visa is suitable for your
trip: are you going to Canada as a tourist, a visiting relative or a business visitor? In fact, visa application procedures
vary according to the type of visa.
All visitors must have a valid individual travel document, such as 7 a passport; be in good health; convince an
immigration officer that in their country of origin they have ties 8 , such as a job, home, financial assets 9 and a family,
that will take them back; convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit and have
enough money for your stay.
After your arrival in Canada, you mustn’t apply later than 30 days before your status 10 expires if you wish to change
your Canada visitor status: extend your visit or stay; change the type of permit you hold (for example, from a student
to a work permit); change a condition of your permit (for example, if you are studying and you want to change schools,
or if you are working and you want to change your job).
COMPREHENSION EXERCISE 1
Match the words from the text to their synonym or definition.
1. BESIDES A. Official authorization to enter a foreign country
2. FIND OUT B. Link
3. APPLY FOR C. Possession
4. VISA/PERMIT D. In addition to
5. ANYWAY E. Short stop to change transportation
6. TRANSIT F. Official position or condition of a person in a country
7. SUCH AS G. Discover
8. TIE H. Make an official request
9. ASSET I. For example
10. STATUS L. In any case
COMPREHENSION EXERCISE 2
1 Decide if the following statements are true or false. 2 Correct the false ones.
1. ALL foreigners must have a visa to enter Canada. ____
2. ALL foreigners must carry a passport. ____
3. The maximum permitted stay for non-visa tourists is three months. ____
4. Some nationals need a visa just to transit in Canada. ____
5. There is only one type of visa. ____
6. You don’t have to be healthy to visit Canada. ____
COMPREHENSION EXERCISE 3 - QUESTIONNAIRE
Answer the questions with complete sentences.
1) How many people visit Canada every year?
2) How long can Italians stay in Canada without a visa?
3) Which nationals don’t have to get a visa if they are in Canada on transit to the USA?
4) Why do you have to decide which type of visa you need before application?
5) What are the basic requirements for entry to Canada?
6) Who checks aspiring visitors upon entry to Canada?
7) Which changes can be made to a Canada visitor status?
8) When do you have to apply to change a Canada visitor status?
9) Which English-speaking country would you like to visit? Why?
10) In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country?
Explain.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp
http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/index.php?canada

COMPREHENSION EXERCISE 1
Match the words from the text to their synonym or definition.
1D/2G/3H/4A/5L/6E/7I/8B/9C/10F
COMPREHENSION EXERCISE 2
1 Decide if the following statements are true or false. 2 Correct the false ones.
1. ALL foreigners must have a visa to enter Canada. F
Many people do not have to apply for a visa to visit Canada.
2. ALL foreigners must carry a passport. T
3. The maximum permitted stay for non-visa tourists is three months. F
The maximum permitted stay for non-visa tourists is SIX months.
4. Some nationals need a visa just to transit in Canada. T
5. There is only one type of visa. F
There isn’t only one type of visa.
6. You don’t have to be healthy to visit Canada. F
You MUST be healthy to visit Canada.
COMPREHENSION EXERCISE 3 - QUESTIONNAIRE
Answer the questions with complete sentences.
1) How many people visit Canada every year?
More than 35 million people travel to Canada every year.
2) How long can Italians stay in Canada without a visa?
Italians/We can’t stay in Canada without a visa longer than six months.
3) Which nationals don’t have to get a visa if they are in Canada on transit to the USA?
The nationals of China, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan and Philippines don’t have to apply for a visa
if they are on transit to the USA.
4) Why do you have to decide which type of visa you need before application?
You have to decide which type of visa you need before application because visa
application procedures vary according to the type of visa.
5) What are the basic requirements for entry to Canada?
All visitors must have a valid individual travel document, such as a passport; be in good health;
convince an immigration officer that in their country of origin they have ties, such as a job, home,
financial assets and a family, that will take them back; convince an immigration officer that you
will leave Canada at the end of your visit and have enough money for your stay.
6) Who checks aspiring visitors upon entry to Canada?
Immigration officers check aspiring visitors upon entry to Canada.
7) Which changes can be made to a Canada visitor status?
You can extend your visit or stay; change the type of permit you hold (for example, from a
student to a work permit); change a condition of your permit (for example, if you are studying
and you want to change schools, or if you are working and you want to change your job).
8) When do you have to apply to change a Canada visitor status?
You mustn’t apply later than 30 days before your status expires.
9) Which English-speaking country would you like to visit? Why?
1 I wouldn’t like to visit any English-speaking country, because I don’t like the English
language and cultures. I prefer Latin cultures and the Spanish language.
2 I would like to visit the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Canada because I
like its different landscapes (the canyons, the Pacific Coast, the Niagara Falls/the Great
Barrier Reef, the Outback/Rajastan, Goa, … ), its modern cities and skylines, its exotic
wildlife, for example grizzly bears/kangaroos and koalas/cobras/lynxes.
I have already been there once/twice. In 20.. I visited … I liked it/didn’t like it because
….
10) In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of studying in another country?
Explain.
In my opinion, studying in another country is both fantastic and terrible. It is fantastic
because you get to know new people, places, food and cultures; on the other hand, it is
terrible because you are away from home and you feel alone, even because you must
speak, read and understand another language. Moreover, you have to take care of
yourself and to be more responsible. I would like to live this experience, but at the
same time, I would be very worried before departure!

Among the native people of Canada are the Crees, Mohawks, Haida,
Iroquois and Sioux. There is also a big population of Inuits in the north
of the country.
The first immigrants from Europe arrived in Canada in
the 15th century. They were mainly from England and
Fra France, so now people speak English and French in Canada.
Canada is a huge country. It is bigger than India, China or the USA, but it has a smaller
population than these countries because forests cover most of it. Not many people live
in the countryside but the Canadians enjoy having their summer holidays there. Some
people have summer houses near lakes and rivers. Other enjoy camping in the National
Parks. There are 39 National Parks in Canada.
Canadian winters are long and very cold so there are lots of winter sports. The
most popular are skating and ice hockey. Many families put water on their
gardens so it freezes and then they have their ice rink!
Canada Day is celebrated on 1st July and marks the anniversary of the
unification of Upper and Lower Canada in 1867. Formerly known as
Dominion Day, the name was changed to Canada Day. The day is marked
throughout Canada by parades, fireworks, and the display of flags.

Utube Lesson
Montreal Vacation Travel Guide /Expedia
Montreal is located on the Saint Lawrence River in Southwest
Quebec. It is the 2 nd largest city in Canada and the largest French
speaking population outside of France. The first Europeans who
came to Montreal were from France. It is said that Montreal is a
“Canadian city with a French soul.”
Visit the Old City and discover the food scene. A
favorite is a dish called Poutine. It is a dish of
fries, gravy, and cheese curd. You can taste one
of Montreal’s famous bagels, which are baked in
a wood fired oven.
After eating, take a walk around the Place Jacques-Cartier. It was
named after Jacques Cartier, who claimed Canada for France.
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Mark Twain visited Montreal in the 19 th century, and
called it, “the city of 100 bell towers.” A bell tower is
the tall part of the church that has the big bells in it.
There are some beautiful churches in Montreal. One of
these is the Christ Church Cathedral.
The Notre Dame Basilica is another.
There are over 100 festivals in Montreal each year. Even when
there isn’t a festival, something is always going on.
Next, head to the Quartier Latin. Here is an artistic atmosphere,
with cafes and clubs.
Le Village on Saint Catherine Street is a great place to party. In
the summer, they close the street to all cars.
The Plateau Mont-Royal is a place that has
groovy boutiques and funky cafes. There are
some colorful murals there also.
2

Go downtown to the Golden Square Mile and the Montreal Museum of
Modern Art. Here they combine the old and the new.
The Montreal Bio-dome has 5 of the most beautiful ecosystems in the
world recreated in this place.
Other places to see are the Montreal Insectarium . It is the largest
insect museum in North America. The Montreal Botanical Gardens and
the La Ronde are also worth seeing. La Ronde is a large amusement park.
3

When it is dark, head downtown to experience Montreal night life.
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Video Lesson
Vancouver, Canada Travel Guide-Must-See-Attractions
http://brookinghunter.com
Top Ten Places in Vancouver
Stanley Park is one of the largest urban parks in the
world. It has 4,046,852 square meters of forests,
views of the ocean, and Lions Gate Bridge. Lions
Gate Bridge connects downtown to North Vancouver.
It is also the home of the Vancouver Aquarium.
One of the most famous landmarks in Vancouver is the
Vancouver Hotel. It is the place where all the
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celebrities stay. It has 17 stories and is 111 meters long.
If you want to go shopping, the place to go
is Robson Street. Here, you will find
great shopping, international food and local
seafood. You can also just watch the
people. It is a great place to visit.
GasTown is a national historical site in Vancouver. It is
a place for shopping, eating, and nightlife. There are
also many art galleries and film schools in GasTown. It
was named after a sea captain named Gassy Jack
Dayton. He built the first saloon (bar) in 1887.
GasTown is also the place for buying the best souvenirs.
China Town is a 3 block area that has
many shops and you can buy many unusual
items here. The most popular place is
the Dr. Sun Yut-Sen Classical Chinese
Garden. It is the first full-scale Chinese
garden ever built outside of China.
2

Canada Palace is the Vancouver
version of the Sydney Opera House.
Here you can hear Canadian music and
entertainment every day. They also
have an I-Max 3D Movie Theatre,
which shows movies in 3D. You can
also see many large cruise ships that
are headed to Alaska.
Most people who visit Vancouver go to Granville Island.
It is a peninsula and shopping district. It is called
the king of Vancouver destinations, with its wonderful
Public Market. There are shops, galleries, breweries,
and a waterpark. It is here where you can buy your homemade arts
and crafts.
For the best view, head to the Harbour Centre.
It is the tallest building in Vancouver and can be
seen from just about anywhere in the city. It is
147 meters tall and was built in 1977. There is
a glass elevator that takes you to the top,
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where there is a revolving restaurant and an observation deck.
Vanier Park is the home of
the Vancouver Museum, the
Vancouver Maritime Museum,
and the HR McMillian Space
Center. The good news is that they are all within walking distance.
The last place to visit is the great Capilano Suspension Bridge. It is
located in the Capilano Canyon Regional Park. Over one million people
visit here each year. It is 140 meters long and 70 meters above
the water.
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Date
Coming to Canada
By Mary Lynn Bushong
Caption: Saskatchewan sod house, about 1908
The lure to own land is hard to ignore. When Canada
opened up her West, she invited settlers to come. Come
they did from Europe and Asia. They all hoped to get a
piece of the world to call their own.
After the Northwest Rebellion was put down in 1885,
people began to flood into Canada. Ships were subsidized
by the government to bring the people to Canada.
People from all over Europe went to these boats. Most people could not afford private cabins on
the ships. Instead they traveled in steerage. There they were crammed with many others until
the ship docked.
Once the ship docked, they went to immigration. From there they went to trains. The trains
carried the people hundreds of miles. They rode until they reached the stations closest to their
new land.
People came from Britain and the United States. They also came from Russia, Germany,
Hungary, and Poland. Others came from Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Many people came
from China as well.
Many of the people who came were not farmers. They knew little about farming but were
ready to learn. They wanted to own land. They wanted to make a new start in life.
Every ten miles the railway had sidings where small towns grew up. Most of the settlers were
met at the towns by the Northwest Mounted Police. They were there to help the settlers get
ready to go to their land.
Many of the people did not have a clue of where to start. They even needed to be shown how
to set up tents, ride horses, or drive wagons.
Once the people were off the trains, they found where to go. Then they had to get there.
There were many possible ways to get across the land. They could take a train to the nearest
town. If their land was near the Saskatchewan River, they could hire a barge. The barge could
carry what they needed to get started.
If they were to travel by road, they usually used a wagon. Belongings, tools, and supplies
were loaded up. Then they were off to their land. A few were too poor even for that; they
walked.
If the land had trees, they were often cut for lumber. If it did not, a sod house was built into

Name
Date
the ground. Bleached skulls and bones from bison were often gathered for sale. They could earn
a few dollars per ton for the family.
Whole families worked the farms together. If they did not own a horse or an ox, they pulled
the plow themselves.
Rains often did not come at the right time. Sometimes grasshoppers ate all the grain. Even
the wind could be an enemy. It could knock the plants flat. Then the reaping machines could
not harvest it.
Worst of all were prairie fires. They could be started by lightning or by a spark from the
trains. Most farmers plowed firebreaks around their fields to keep fires away.
Working the new farms was back-breaking work. Many new farmers could not make it work.
It did not matter how hard they tried.
More people kept pouring West. They were ready to take up the challenge against the new
land.
Those who succeeded learned to work with the land. As they made progress, they made
profit. Soon wheat and oats grew where once there was only grass and bison. Canada's new
farmers were working to feed the world.
Coming to Canada
Questions
1. What does "subsidized" mean?
2. Most settlers came to Canada by:
A. Wagon
B. Ship
C. Train
D. Car
3. Why did most people come to Canada?
A. Escape from taxes
B. To own land
C. Religious freedom
D. To get rich

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4. Most settlers who came were experienced farmers.
A. True
B. False
5. Mounties were there to help people get settled.
A. True
B. False
6. List two ways people got to their land after leaving the train.
7. List two things that could ruin a farmer's crop.
8. It was impossible to farm the prairie.
A. False
B. True

Getting
a job

Sajida wats to appl for a leaer’s jo. She phoes the uer fro the
advertisement to ask for an application form. Put her conversation in the right order.
the first oe’s ee doe for ou:
A
B
Good morning, ABC Offices
Administration, Gina speaking.
How can I help?
Of course. Can I have your
name, please?
Its Sajida Sultai.
Do you want my mobile number or
the landline?
Yes. Its S-A-J-I-D-A for Sajida and
S-U-L-T-A-N-I for Sultani.
C
Can you spell that, please?
Thank you very much. Bye.
D
E
O.K. And now I will need your
address.
Can I also have your phone
number?
1
Yes, I would like to apply for
leaers positio.
Its 1234567.
F
The mobile will be O.K.
Its Statio ‘oad, BD AB,
Bradford.
G
Thats fie. Thak you. We ill
send you the application form
tomorrow.

This is what Sajida wrote about herself. Read it and fill in the empty spaces with the
information from the dialogue on the previous page:
My name is _________ Sultani. I am 28 years old and I come from Pakistan.
I finished school in Pakistan before I came here. I have been in England for eight years
and I passed my Level 1 ESOL exam and the Life i the UK test. I a arried ith to
children. I live in Bradford, at 12 ____________. My postcode is ________. Our
telephone number is 01274 987654. I also have a mobile. My number is ____________.
I worked as a shop assistant in Kashmir Clothes Store in 2004 and as a cleaner in Punjab
Restaurant in 2001 to 2003. Later I was looking after my children.
I have a National Insurance, which number is AB123456C and a valid work permit. I have
never had any problems with the law or the police.
I dot hae ay health proles ad urretly I a learig ho to drie.
Now, usig the iforatio fro the tet fill i Sajida’s appliatio for:
ABC Offices
Job Application Form
All applicants are advised to write in BLOCK CAPITALS with black ink.
Position applied for:
First name:
Surname:
Age:
Gender: Male Female (tick as appropriate)
Address:
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
Country of Origin:
Knowledge of English:
Driving Licence:
National Insurance Number:
Health Problems/Disabilities:
Criminal Convictions:
Previous Employment:

Now fill in the same application form with your own details:
ABC Offices
Job Application Form
All applicants are advised to write in BLOCK CAPITALS with black ink.
Position applied for:
C L E A N E R
First name:
Surname:
Age:
Gender: Male Female (tick as appropriate)
Address:
Telephone Number:
Mobile Number:
Country of Origin:
Knowledge of English:
Driving Licence:
National Insurance Number:
Health Problems/Disabilities:
Criminal Convictions:
Previous Employment:

Andrea Winter went to the clothes shop to ask about the sales assistant job.
Insert the missing words into their conversation:
Saturday provide uniform advertisement half
interviews CV temporary many apply
Pauline:
Andrea:
Pauline:
Andrea:
Pauline: 37
Good morning, how can I help?
Good morning. I would like to ask about the job ________________ I saw
yesterday in a newspaper.
Oh, yes. My aes Paulie ad I' the assistat aage. Ae thee ay
uestios youd like to ask?
Well, could you tell me how ________ hours there are exactly in the contract?
Andrea:
Pauline:
Andrea:
Pauline:
Andrea:
Pauline:
Andrea:
Pauline:
Andrea:
Pauline:
Andrea:
Pauline:
And how many days per week would I have to work?
4 days per week plus every other _____________.
Would I have to wear ____________?
No, but you would have to wear the clothes from our shop.
Would I have to pay for them?
No, we provide our staff with some new clothes twice a year.
It says i the adertiseet that it is a ___________ positio, ut it does’t
say for how long.
Its fo _________ a year but there is a chance that this position will become
permanent.
That’s great. Ho do I __________for this job?
You can leave your __________ ith e ad ell e iitig people fo
___________ with the manager next week.
Thak you ery uh. Here’s y CV. You’ll fid y phoe uer ad address
there.
See you next week then. Bye.

Andrea was invited for the job interview. Read the letter she received:
Dear Miss Winter,
We have pleasure to inform you that you have been invited
to jo iteie ith the PoshGil lothes shop aage,
Adelaide Crest. The interview will take place on Monday, 22 nd
July, at 10:30 am.
If for some reason you cannot attend the interview, please
phone 01274 98 76 54 in order to rearrange or cancel it.
Your sincerely,
Pauline Kugelbush, assistant manager
Read the sentences below and choose the correct answer:
1. Andrea saw the advertisement in the newspaper/in the job centre.
2. Full time for a sales assistant is thirty five/thirty seven hours.
3. Andrea would have to work every Saturday/every other Saturday.
4. She would have to wear clothes from the shop/a uniform.
5. The shop gives some clothes to the staff twice a month/twice a year.
6. Andrea gave her CV to the assistant manager/sent her CV by post.
7. The aages ae is Pauline Kugelbush/Adelaide Crest.
8. The interview date is Monday, 22 nd June/Monday, 22 nd July.
9. The time of the interview is 10:30 in the morning/10:30 in the evening.

Hee is Adea’s job iteie. He ases ae i ode, but the aage’s uestios
were left out. Insert them in the right places. The first one has been done for you.
I see. Are there any questions
youd like to ask?
Are you working at the moment?
So why do you want to change your job?
So, you want to work for PoshGirl Store?
Have you worked in a clothes shop before?
O.K. And how many days of sick
have you had last year?
Well, thaks fo oig the. Well let you
know in a couple of days.
Manager: Good morning, Miss Winter. Please, take a seat.
Andrea: Thank you.
Manager:
Andrea: No, but I worked in a supermarket as a stockroom assistant and then on the
till. And I like fashion so I think I will do well in a clothes shop.
Manager:
Andrea: Yes, I a eeptioist i a hotel.
Manager:
Andrea: Its oly pat tie, tele hous pe eek, ad I ould like to ok full tie.
Manager:
Andrea: A eek. I oke y ist, ouldt ok o the till.
Manager:
Andrea: No, thanks. Your assistant explained a lot to me last week.
Manager:

Job interview
Read the CV opposite and complete the interview below.
Name
CURRICULUM VITAE
Linda Jayne RUSSELL
I
L
I
Where _________________________?
In Catsfield, near Hastings.
______________ you ____________ to university?
L Yes, I have. I _______________ to Brighton University from 1995
to 1998.
I
L
I
L
I
L
I
L
What subjects _____________________________?
_________________ and _____________________
_____________________ any languages?
Yes I do. ________________ and ________________ fluently.
__________________ you ever _________________ in Italy?
Yes, I ___________ . I ____________ an au-pair In Rome and then
I worked for six months.
What kind of work ______________ you ___________ there?
I __________________________________________
Address
21 Westfield Drive
Catsfield,
East Sussex
Telephone 01763 25874
Date of birth 20 November 1976
Education
1985-1994 Hastings High School.
1995-1998 Brighton University
BA (Hons) French & Italian
Languages
Fluent Italian & French
Computing skills
Work experience
Feb 1998-present
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint &
Publisher
Director of Studies – Language
school in Eastbourne. Translations in
French & Italian.
I
What _____________________________ now?
1996-1997 English teacher in Milan.
L
I ______________________ in a school in _______________ and I
also ______________________________ .
May 1994-June 1995
Au-pair in Rome, Italy & English
assistant in language school.
I
L
How long ____________________________________ there?
Since __________________________
Oct 1992-May 1994 Worked at weekends in a
supermarket.
Interests
Sport – tennis – swimming – skiing - reading - gardening

KEY
I
L
I
Where DO YOU LIVE?
In Catsfield, near Hastings.
HAVE you BEEN to university?
L Yes, I have. I WENT to Brighton University from 1995 to 1998.
I
L
I
L
I
L
I
L
I
L
I
What subjects DID YOU STUDY?
FRENCH and ITALIAN
DO YOU SPEAK any languages?
Yes I do. ITALIAN and FRENCH fluently.
HAVE you ever WORKED in Italy?
Yes, I HAVE. I WAS an au-pair In Rome and then I worked for six
months.
What kind of work DID you DO there?
I WAS AN ASSISTANT IN A LANGUAGE SCHOOL
What ARE YOU DOING now?
I AM DIRECTOR OF STUDIES in a school in EASTBOURNE and I also
DO TRANSLATIONS IN FRENCH AND ITALIAN.
How long HAVE YOU BEEN (WORKING) there?
L Since FEBRUARY 1998

CV/ Job Interview
A) Circle the correct answer: (10)
1. He is studying in a
a) Training placement b) Training period c) Training center
2. He can speak
a) Some German b) Very German c) Well German
3. There are several in this department.
a) Vacancy b) Vacances c) Vacancies
4. I am experienced and will bring my
a) How-know b) Know-how c) How-do
5. My lasted one month.
a) Training school b) Training period c) Training center
6. I lost my
a) Driving licence b) Drivers license c) Drive license
7. You should apply this position.
a) To b) For c) About
8. Do you speak English ?
a) Currently b) Fluent c) Fluently
9. I am
a) Computer good b) Computer literate c) Computer well
10. Arabic is my
a) Mother tongue b) Native mother c) Language mother
B) Find synonyms for the underlined words/ phrases: (10)
1. I am able to speak two languages.
2. Please find attached my CV and cover letter.
3. She is in charge of many departments at work.
4. They are all interviewing for the same job.

5. We are sorry for the delay.
6. He’s free on Tuesday.
7. Don’t forget to bring your résumé to your job interview!
8. Arabic is my mother tongue.
9. She is good with computers.
10. Outside of work, he has many interests.
C) Find the missing questions to this job interview :
1.
2.
I can be somewhat obstinate, talkative and a bit susceptible sometimes. But
it never lasts: one needs to be open-minded to be able to do and be their best.
Of course. I recently graduated in transports and logistics. Before that, I
passed the equivalent of the A-Level exam, specialized in accounting.
3.
Well, I would start by saying that I am willing and eager to learn as well as
improve my know-how. I am not afraid of challenges as on the contrary I found
them to be stimulating. I am dedicated to my work and you would not regret your
decision should you choose to hire me.
4.

Yes, I am fluent in both English and Italian. I speak some Russian as well.
5.
I have a clean driving licence and my own car.
6.
As much as I like my current employment, I think it is time for me to move
on as I do not feel challenged enough anymore. I wish to broaden my
horizons and I believe your company can deliver on that aspect.
7.
Currently, I am in charge of personnel. Also I handle scheduling and
prepayment.
8.
I love travelling: I just spent 2 weeks in Kiev and I practice sports such as
hockey and deep-sea diving.
9.
I came across your ad by chance actually: I read it over somebody’s shoulder
in the bus and ran home to look it up on the internet.
10.
Yes, thank you. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to interview
for this vacancy. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a good day.

D) Link British English to American English:
Internship CV Holiday Wage
A-Level Salary Redundant
High School diploma Driving licence Cell
Mobile Résumé Timetable
Schedule Work placement Legal holiday
Vacation Laid off Driver’s license
Bank holiday
American English
British English

ANSWERS
A)
1. C: training center
2. A: some German
3. C: vacancies
4. B: know-how
5. B: training period
6. A: Driving licence
7. B: for
8. C: Fluently
9. B: computer literate
10. A: mother tongue
B)
1. Bilingual
2. Enclosed
3. Responsible for
4. Applying
5. Apologize
6. Available
7. CV
8. Native language
9. Computer literate
10. Hobbies
C)
1. Could you give me three flaws to describe yourself?
2. Would you mind telling me more regarding your qualifications?
3. Why should we hire you?
4. Apart from English, do you speak other languages?
5. Do you have your driving licence?
6. Why are you leaving your current company?
7. Which task do you perform at work?
8. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
9. How did you come to learn about this vacancy?
10. Would you like to add anything before we conclude this interview?
D)
American English
British English
Internship
High school diploma
Résumé
Driver’s license
Vacation
Schedule
Cell
Legal holiday
Laid off
Salary
Work placement
A-Level
CV
Driving licence
Holiday
Timetable
Mobile
Bank holiday
Redundant
Wage

CV/ Job Interview
A) Circle the correct answer: (10)
1. He is studying in a
a) Training placement b) Training period c) Training center
2. He can speak
a) Some German b) Very German c) Well German
3. There are several in this department.
a) Vacancy b) Vacances c) Vacancies
4. I am experienced and will bring my
a) How-know b) Know-how c) How-do
5. My lasted one month.
a) Training school b) Training period c) Training center
6. I lost my
a) Driving licence b) Drivers license c) Drive license
7. You should apply this position.
a) To b) For c) About
8. Do you speak English ?
a) Currently b) Fluent c) Fluently
9. I am
a) Computer good b) Computer literate c) Computer well
10. Arabic is my
a) Mother tongue b) Native mother c) Language mother
B) Find synonyms for the underlined words/ phrases: (10)
1. I am able to speak two languages.
2. Please find attached my CV and cover letter.
3. She is in charge of many departments at work.
4. They are all interviewing for the same job.

5. We are sorry for the delay.
6. He’s free on Tuesday.
7. Don’t forget to bring your résumé to your job interview!
8. Arabic is my mother tongue.
9. She is good with computers.
10. Outside of work, he has many interests.
C) Find the missing questions to this job interview :
1.
2.
I can be somewhat obstinate, talkative and a bit susceptible sometimes. But
it never lasts: one needs to be open-minded to be able to do and be their best.
Of course. I recently graduated in transports and logistics. Before that, I
passed the equivalent of the A-Level exam, specialized in accounting.
3.
Well, I would start by saying that I am willing and eager to learn as well as
improve my know-how. I am not afraid of challenges as on the contrary I found
them to be stimulating. I am dedicated to my work and you would not regret your
decision should you choose to hire me.
4.

Yes, I am fluent in both English and Italian. I speak some Russian as well.
5.
I have a clean driving licence and my own car.
6.
As much as I like my current employment, I think it is time for me to move
on as I do not feel challenged enough anymore. I wish to broaden my
horizons and I believe your company can deliver on that aspect.
7.
Currently, I am in charge of personnel. Also I handle scheduling and
prepayment.
8.
I love travelling: I just spent 2 weeks in Kiev and I practice sports such as
hockey and deep-sea diving.
9.
I came across your ad by chance actually: I read it over somebody’s shoulder
in the bus and ran home to look it up on the internet.
10.
Yes, thank you. I would like to thank you for the opportunity to interview
for this vacancy. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a good day.

D) Link British English to American English:
Internship CV Holiday Wage
A-Level Salary Redundant
High School diploma Driving licence Cell
Mobile Résumé Timetable
Schedule Work placement Legal holiday
Vacation Laid off Driver’s license
Bank holiday
American English
British English

ANSWERS
A)
1. C: training center
2. A: some German
3. C: vacancies
4. B: know-how
5. B: training period
6. A: Driving licence
7. B: for
8. C: Fluently
9. B: computer literate
10. A: mother tongue
B)
1. Bilingual
2. Enclosed
3. Responsible for
4. Applying
5. Apologize
6. Available
7. CV
8. Native language
9. Computer literate
10. Hobbies
C)
1. Could you give me three flaws to describe yourself?
2. Would you mind telling me more regarding your qualifications?
3. Why should we hire you?
4. Apart from English, do you speak other languages?
5. Do you have your driving licence?
6. Why are you leaving your current company?
7. Which task do you perform at work?
8. What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
9. How did you come to learn about this vacancy?
10. Would you like to add anything before we conclude this interview?
D)
American English
British English
Internship
High school diploma
Résumé
Driver’s license
Vacation
Schedule
Cell
Legal holiday
Laid off
Salary
Work placement
A-Level
CV
Driving licence
Holiday
Timetable
Mobile
Bank holiday
Redundant
Wage

If you… Say this to the
employer…
If you enjoy playing fast paced, exciting
computer games…
If you believe in committing your
enthusiasm and energy to everything you
do…
If you believe that practice makes perfect
for everything from sports to school
exams….
If you like to completely finish what you
start, whether playing a game or
completing a school assignment….
If you enjoy sharing your personal
experiences and ideas with others….
If you usually take the lead with your
friends or have acted as a team captain
or group leader….
If you know what you want and aren’t
afraid to speak up for yourself…
If you enjoy participating in group
activities like team sports or school
clubs…
I am observant, react quickly, and
work well under pressure.
I have a positive attitude and am eager
to take on new experiences.
I am persistent, determined,
motivated, and goal oriented.
I focus well on my tasks and get a lot
of satisfaction out of completing them
well.
I communicate well and am able to
interact well with others.
I have demonstrated leadership
ability.
I am determined, direct and assertive.
I am a team player and work well
co-operating with others.
How would you describe yourself?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Work Experience
When writing about our work experience in a CV,
it’s important to include all of the important details
while keeping it short and simple.
1. Job Title
What was your position (or job title) in the company? It’s also important to see if your job
title has a “fancy” alternative title. For example: Teacher = Educational Consultant, Shop
Clerk = Sales Assistant, Janitor = Sanitation Worker
2. Company Name
Include the full name of your company.
3. Company Location
You should include the city, province, and country (if it’s international). You don’t have to
include the street name or building name.
4. Years Worked
You should list the month and year you worked there (i.e. January 2007 – March 2009) –
the exact day is not necessary. If you are still working there, you should say when you
began the job and end with “present” (i.e. July 2011 – present)
5. Company Description
You should describe your company and where it is based from in no more than one
sentence. This is because not everybody will know the companies you have worked for in
the past. If you write too much, the employer may not care and get bored. For example:
Nike is an international shoe and sportswear manufacturer based in the United States.
6. Your Job Responsibilities
Now is the time to list no more than three of your most important responsibilities in that job.
Remember to never say “I was responsible for…” and simply just begin your sentence
with “Responsible for…” and using the progressive tense (verbs ending in –ing). For
example, if your job was a teacher: Responsible for preparing lesson plans, evaluating
student performance, and doing informative seminars for large audiences.
Now it’s your turn – write about two of your work experiences. Start with your most recent.
If you have no work experience, create your own!
1) __________________, 2)_________________________, 3) ____________________________, 4) ______________
5)______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
6)______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
1) __________________, 2)_________________________, 3) ____________________________, 4) ______________
5)______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
6)______________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________