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Canada Day celebrations: A2 Reading

This activity is suitable for A2-B1 students. You will read and study a text about Canada Day.

ESL Culture Dive activity steps: vocabulary study, reading practice, reading comprehension.

Canada Day: Pre-Reading Vocabulary exercise

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EXERCISE: Canada Day – Vocabulary work

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People celebrate their birthdays, but events and companies celebrate their .

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anniversary – cheese curds – fireworks – flag – gravy – maple syrup – national pride – public holiday – parade – workplace

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A brown sauce made from meat juices is called a .

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– when we feel proud of our country, patriotism.

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A day when most people don’t work to celebrate an occasion is called a .

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The office, workshop, or any other place where people work is called a .

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A sweet liquid made from Acer trees, often used on pancakes:

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We call a line of people or vehicles moving together for celebration.

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Small, soft pieces of fresh cheese are called .

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A piece of cloth with a design that represents a country is called a .

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anniversary – cheese curds – fireworks – flag – gravy – maple syrup – national pride – public holiday – parade – workplace

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We call the colorful explosions in the sky used to celebrate.

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Canada Day: Reading Activity

A National Celebration

In North America, July is a month full of celebration. While many people think of the U.S. Independence Day on July 4th, Canada also has its own big holiday: Canada Day, which is celebrated every year on July 1st.

Canada Day marks the anniversary of the Constitution Act of 1867, when the regions of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec united to become the country of Canada. That’s why many people call it Canada’s birthday! So it’s a day to celebrate Canada’s history, culture, and national pride.

How Do Canadians Celebrate?

Canada day is a public holiday, so schools and most workplaces are closed. If July 1st falls on a weekend, people often get the next Monday off.

On this day, people normally wear red and white. They wave Canadian flags and join fun outdoor events like concerts. In addition, there are fireworks, parades, and barbecues. Some people even paint their faces or dye their hair in national colors! In Ottawa, the capital city, there are big celebrations, especially in 2024, which marks the 157th anniversary of Canada and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Canada Day is celebrated all across the country, and also by Canadian communities abroad, such as in London, UK, where events are held at Trafalgar Square.

Canada day celebration: reading activity for A2-B1 students. Image shows a man holding a Canadian flag

What Do People Eat?

No Canada Day is complete without food! A favorite national dish is poutine: French fries with gravy and cheese curds. People also enjoy beaver tails (fried dough with sweet toppings), lobster rolls, and anything with maple syrup, from pancakes to cookies to bacon!

Many people have barbecues at home with friends and family. Moreover, some go out to restaurants offering Canada Day specials.

Adapted From: Canada Day Traditions – Canada Day Things To Do – Expat Explore

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Canada Day: Reading Comprehension

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EXERCISE: Canada Day – Reading Comprehension

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When is Canada Day celebrated?

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What happens if Canada Day is on a weekend?

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Which regions in Canada were NOT originally part of the Constitution Act of 1867?

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Where is the biggest celebration held?

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What is poutine made of?

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Where outside Canada is Canada Day also celebrated?

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What sweet ingredient is very popular on Canada Day?

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What do people often do during Canada Day?

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What can people do to show national pride?

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What important event happened on July 1st, 1867?

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