The Canadian Tale

1

a. What words come to mind when you think of Canada?

b. Look at the

vocabulary lists

. Find a title for each category.

2

a. Look at the

picture

. What strikes you? What is its purpose?

b. What are they thanking Canada for?

3

a. Watch the video. What image of Canada does it give?

Workbook p. 4

b. Can you guess why it was made?

4

Discuss these brainstorming questions with your classmates:
What does a land of freedom and tolerance mean to you?
How well does Canada fit that description, in your opinion?

5

Read the

Idiom of the week

. Rephrase it in your own words and give examples.

The more the merrier

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.

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.)

2

• open-minded (adj.)
• open-hearted (adj.)
• peaceful (adj.)
• respectful (adj.)
• tolerant (adj.)
• welcoming (adj.)
• get along with (exp.)

3

• pledge allegiance /əˈliːdʒns/ to (exp.)
• take an oath /ˈəʊθ/
• citizenship (n.)
• duty (n.)
• rights (n.)
• apply for (v.)

4

• canoe /kəˈnuː/ (n.)
• game (n.)
• hockey /ˈhɒkɪ/ (n.)
• hunt (n. or v.)
• ice-skating (n.)
• hike (v.)
• sled (v.)

5

• attractive (adj.)
• booming (adj.)
• lively (adj.)
• multicultural (adj.)
• progressive (adj.)
• thriving /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/ (adj.)
• vibrant /ˈvaɪbrənt/ (adj.)

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.)