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Reading Enjoy some pictures and try to guess which country they represent.Information-gap Big Ben Stonehengethe UK Koala bearKangarooAustralia the Statue of Liberty the White Housethe USA kimonoscherry blossomJapan pyramidsEgyptThe ColosseumItaly Eiffel Tower FranceGreeceAcropolis China How do these things come to be seen as symbols of their respective countries?All of these things are typical or unique to that country. They also reflect the culture of their country, and are respected and loved by its people. Canadaland of the maple tree What aspects of Canada would you like to know about if you were given such a topic?Prediction Which aspects of the following are mentioned in the article? its leadersmodern citiesnational symbol history sceneryfamous peoplelocationcustomFast-reading Location Scenery Modern cities Niagara Falls History National symbolPara___Para___Para___Para___Para___Para___123-78910Para___11general introduction treasures in Canada the best country to live in conclusion Structure When we read a text that provides information on a variety of subjects, it is useful to sort the information into sections. Reading tips: Read the whole article and find out some detailed information about Canada such as: Location Geography Population History Symbol …Careful-reading CategoryDescriptionPopulationLocationSizeSceneryOther interestHistorysymbolMajor citiesMore than 30 millionThe Arctic is to the north, the USA is to the south, the Atlantic Ocean is to the east and the Pacific to the west.Second largest country in the worldFrozen wastes; vast mountain ranges; huge open plains; countless rivers; endless forestsThe Gold Rush in 1896Maple leafToronto, Montreal, Vancouver, EdmontonNiagara Falls TorontoIt is the largest city in Canada and one of the most ____________ cities in the world. The CN Tower, the _______ tallest tower in the world, is one of the city’s famout sights. MontrealIt is the _______ largest city in Canada and the second largest _