A. Listening comprehension

Read the article on Canada on pages 27-32 of English Now No 94. Then watch this video and answer the following questions. You can also read the transcript of the video in Part B, but try to do the exercise first, without reading the transcript.

1. How many people live in Canada?
- a. Over 36 million people.
- b. Over 46 million people.
- c. Over 56 million people.
2. What percentage of Canadians have another international mother tongue?
- a. Over 22 percent of Canadians.
- a. Over 15 percent of Canadians.
- a. Over 20 percent of Canadians.
3. The list of languages includes the 60 indigenous languages in Canada.
- a. True
- b. False
- c. She doesn’t say.
4. What does, “let's be real for a minute” mean?
- a. Let’s be irrational.
- b. Let’s be honest
- c. Let’s be superficial.
5. The presenter says, “This is a fascinating, complicated and ____________ country?” What is the missing word?
- a. ever-changing
- b. exciting
- c. developing
6. Why is the CBC launching Canada 2017?
- a. To give Canadians the opportunity to learn about the history of their country
- b. To give Canadians the opportunity to watch programmes about their country
- c. To give Canadians the opportunity to think about their nation, their achievements and the challenges they face
7. How long does Canada 2017 last?
- a. One year
- b. Half a year
- c. Two months
8. What will be included in Canada 2017?
- a. The most famous films about Canada
- b. New TV shows, documentaries, digital storytelling and people's stories about Canada
- c. Short movies made by Canadians all around Canada

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A. Listening comprehension

1. How many people live in Canada?

2. What percentage of Canadians have another international mother tongue?

3. The list of languages includes the 60 indigenous languages in Canada.

4. What does, “let's be real for a minute” mean?

5. The presenter says, “This is a fascinating, complicated and ____________ country?” What is the missing word?

6. Why is the CBC launching Canada 2017?

7. How long does Canada 2017 last?

8. What will be included in Canada 2017?