The Canadian Tale
P.22-23
Unit 1
1 • Identities and Exchanges
WB p. 4
The Canadian Tale
➜ To what extent can Canada be seen as a land of freedom and tolerance?
Serious Game
Courtesy of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Get ready!
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b. Look at the vocabulary lists. Find a title for each category.
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b. What are they thanking Canada for?
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b. Can you guess why it was made?
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What does a land of freedom and tolerance mean to you?
How well does Canada fit that description, in your opinion?
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Toolbox
Toolbox
- Canadian /kəˈnεɪdiən/ (adj.)
- be grateful / thankful for + V-ing (exp.)
- find shelter / refuge (exp.)
- have no regrets (exp.)
- start a new life (exp.)
- Canada /ˈkænədə/ (n.)
- emigrate (v.)
- flee / escape (v.)
Let’s learn!
Chain speaking
Describe Canada and its inhabitants using as much vocabulary as you can from the vocabulary lists.
Idiom of the week!
The more the merrier
Idiom
This expression was first recorded in 1530, as part of a longer adage: “The more the merrier; the fewer, the better fare”. It is often used to welcome those who wish to participate in an activity but hesitate to join if uninvited.
Ô Canada!
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Box 1
- awe-inspiring /ˈɔːɪnˌspaɪərɪŋ/ (adj.)
- boundless (adj.)
- frozen / ice-cold / snowy (adj.)
- northern (adj.)
- pristine (adj.)
- uncharted /ˌʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd/ (adj.)
- glacier (n.)
- lake (n.)
- peak (n.)
- stream (n.)
- wilderness (n.)
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Box 2
- open-minded (adj.)
- open-hearted (adj.)
- peaceful (adj.)
- respectful (adj.)
- tolerant (adj.)
- welcoming (adj.)
- get along with (exp.)
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Box 3
- pledge allegiance /əˈliːdʒns/ to (exp.)
- take an oath /ˈəʊθ/
- citizenship (n.)
- duty (n.)
- rights (n.)
- apply for (v.)
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Box 4
- canoe /kəˈnuː/ (n.)
- game (n.)
- hockey /ˈhɒkɪ/ (n.)
- hunt (n. or v.)
- ice-skating (n.)
- hike (v.)
- sled (v.)
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Box 5
- attractive (adj.)
- booming (adj.)
- lively (adj.)
- multicultural (adj.)
- progressive (adj.)
- thriving /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/ (adj.)
- vibrant /ˈvaɪbrənt/ (adj.)
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Box 6
- intricate (adj.)
- outrageous /ˌaʊtˈrεɪdʒəs/ (adj.)
- scornful /ˈskɔːnfl/ (adj.)
- unfair (adj.)
- look down on (exp.)
- make up for (exp.)
- border (n.)
- discrimination (n.)
- roots (n.)
- spoliation /ˌspəʊlɪˈεɪʃən/ (n.)
- abuse /əˈbjuːz/ (v.)