Canadian Culture
What are Canada's 2 official languages?
English and French
Name 5 things we do.
- laundry
- dishes
- yoga
- taxes
How many syllables and where is the stress?
"traditional"
4, second syllable
Fill in the blank: Why don't you stop ______ (work) and take a rest?
working
Thanks!
full 'th' with tongue out; clear /s/ at end
Which 3 provinces / territories share a border with Alberta?
BC, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories
Name 5 things we give.
- a donation
- an example
- a call
- a speech
- a reason
How many syllables and where is the stress?
"garages"
3, 2nd syllable
Fill in the blank: I was a bit lazy this time, but I promised ______ (study) harder next time.
to study
because
buh KUHZ
Name the Canadian coins that are worth:
5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, $1 and $2
nickle (5 cents), dime (10 cents), quarter (25 cents), loonie ($1) and toonie ($2)
Name 5 things we make.
- breakfast / lunch / dinner / food
- tea
- a reservation
- an appointment
- friends
How many syllables and where is the stress?
'unfortunately'
5, 2nd syllable
Fill in the blank: I missed ________ (have) dinner with my parents.
having
A 8 H
ei - eiT - eiCH
clear ending sounds after the long 'a' sound
What is a popular Canadian food that includes potatoes, cheese and gravy?
poutine
Name 5 things we have.
- kids
- a headache / stomachache
- an illness (cancer, heart attack)
- surgery / an operation
- an appointment
- a conversation
How many syllables and where is the stress?
'sixtieth'
3, 1st syllable
Fill in the blank: I keep ____________ (forget) ________ (follow) the instructions
forgetting / to follow
photographer
fuh TAW gruh fer
Winter: hockey
Summer: lacrosse
Name 5 things we pay
- a fee
- a fine
- a visit
- a compliment
- attention
How many syllables and where is the stress?
"chocolate"
2, 1st syllable
Fill in the blank: Would you mind _________ (suggest) a place we could go ___________ (eat)?
suggesting / to eat
Pacific Ocean
puh SI fik OH shin