LANGUAGE LAB – grammar and vocabulary

1. Fill in the blanks with much, many, less or fewer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWgWG0s_94Q

A. They welcome many more students than they used to.

B. There are fewer Americans in Canada than I expected. I didn't meet any!
C. There is much/less snow in Vancouver than ten years ago.
D. Our presents were much appreciated.
E. There are fewer and fewer caribous in British Columbia. It is an endangered species!

2. Match these adjectives with their synonym

A. awesome 1. qualified
B. profitable 2. beneficial
C. skilled 3. terrific
D. suitable 4. appropriate

3. Put the verbs in the appropriate tense (preterit / present perfect)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oFMUdeQvgk

A. Immigration figures have increased in 2020. (increase)

B. Canada has been attractive place to study for decades. (be)
C. In 2006, foreign students made up a 4% share of enrolment in the college system. (make up)
D. WWOOFing has become very popular recently. (become)
E. Obtaining a holiday visa never was easy. (be)
F. The introduction of Express Entry has enhanced the competitive edge of selection system. (enhance)

4. Fill in the sentences with the words below

attract – improve – expand – grow – strengthen

A. Canada also plans to improve its global image by offering quality hospitality to its visitors.
B. Through hospitality, Canada intends to expand its global influence.
C. Moreover, the country will attract international students.
D. These international students will in turn strengthen the links with foreign students.
E. Good foreign relations are important because they make a country grow.

5. Translate into English.

A. J'ai l'intention d'aller visiter le Grand Lac de l'Ours.

 I mean to go to visit the Great Bear Lake.

B. Si tu veux aller au Canada, tu devrais te renseigner sur les conditions d'entrée dans le pays pour les
étudiants.
 If you want to go to Canada, you should have to inform about the entry’s conditions for
students in the country.
C. Pourquoi ne pas essayer la formule du WWOOFing?
 Why not try the WWOOFing’s option ?

D. Au canada, la distance la plus grand d'est en ouest est de 5 514 km.

 In Canada the highest distance from east to west is 3426 miles.

E. Toronto est la ville canadienne la plus peuplée avec 5 429 524 habitants.
 Toronto is the city the most populated with 5 429 524 inhabitants.