1. Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (1-10) choose the correct answer (А, В, C or D).
USA
The United States became the world’s first modem (1) after its (2) with Great Britain (1776) and the adoption of a constitution (1789). (3) the 19th century, many new states were (4) to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American (5) and acquired a number of (6) possessions. The two major (7) experiences in the nation’s history were the Civil War (1861-1865) and the Great (8) of the 1930s. Buoyed by (9) in World Wars I and II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the US remains the world’s most powerful nation-state. The economy is marked by (10) growth, low unemployment and inflation, and rapid advances in technology.
A В C D
1 theocracy oligarchy democracy democrat
2 cut divorce breaking break
3 Through During On While
4 selected added included bought
5 country continent county shelf
6 added domestic abroad overseas
7 influencing traumatic overwhelmed impressive
8 Boom Depression Recession Drought
9 set backs losses victories winning
10 vast steady longly short

Population and Cities

The population of Canada is about 36 million people (2016). Most of the population lives not far from the border with the United States.

The largest cities of the country are Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Toronto is an important economic centre of Canada and one of the safest cities in the world. Montreal is the second largest city. There is only one official language in Montreal and it is French. Vancouver is the third largest city of the country. It is a multinational city with friendly vibes.

Attractions in Canada

There are a lot of places worth visiting in this country.

Niagara Falls are probably the most famous waterfalls in the world. This scenic place attracts tourists from everywhere. It is located on the border between Canada and the United States. Niagara Falls are not very high, but they are 323 metres long.

In Canada there are a lot of national parks. They all represent different regions of the country and are protected. Banff is Canada’s oldest national park.

Nature of Canada

Winter and summer temperatures across Canada vary a lot. Winters can be very cold with temperatures as low as -40 °C. Summer temperatures can reach +35 °C.

Canada’s flora is very diverse. There are broad-leaved, mixed and coniferous forests in Canada. In the north of the country there is tundra which is followed by arctic desert.

Canada is inhabited by different animals. There are reindeer, lemmings, musk-oxen in Canada. In the south fauna is more varied. There are plenty of fishes in natural reservoirs of the country.

Объяснение:

Население и города

Население Канады составляет 36 миллионов человек (2016). Большая часть населения живет неподалеку от границы с Соединенными Штатами.

Крупнейшие города страны – Торонто, Монреаль и Ванкувер. Торонто – важный экономический центр Канады и один из самых безопасных городов в мире. Монреаль – второй по величине город. В Монреале только один официальный язык – французский. Ванкувер – третий самый крупный город страны. Это многонациональный город с дружественной атмосферой.

Достопримечательности Канады

В стране есть много мест, которые стоит посетить.

Ниагарский водопад самый знаменитый водопад в мире. Это живописное место привлекает туристов отовсюду. Он находится на границе между Канадой и Соединенными Штатами. Ниагарский водопад не очень высокий, но его длина составляет 323 метра.

В Канаде много национальных парков. Они охраняемые и представляют разные регионы страны. Банф – старейший национальный парк Канады.

Природа Канады

Зимние и летние температуры варьируются на всей территории Канады. Зимы могут быть очень холодными, а температура – опускаться до -40 °С. Летом температура может достигать +35 °С.

Растительность Канады очень разнообразна. В Канаде есть лиственные, смешанные и хвойные леса. На севере страны находится тундра, которую сменяет арктическая пустыня.

В Канаде живут разные животные. В Канаде обитают северные олени, лемминги и овцебыки. На юге животный мир более разнообразен. В природных водоемах страны обитают разные виды рыб.

(если очень много можно укоротить)

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