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4. a) Read the dialogue and fill in the name of the country in the gap in the last line.
b) Act out the dialogue.
— It’s nice to meet you. Where are you from?
— Oh! Try to guess what country I’m from.
— Are you from a large or a small country?
— Well, my country is very large. It occupies nearly a half of the continent.
— Is it in Asia or in Europe?
— Neither. It’s in North America.
— What is the climate like in your country?
— In winter it’s rather cold. It can be frosty and snowy, especially in the north of the country. And in summer it is warm and sometimes even hot.
— Are there any mountains, deserts, or lakes there?
— There are no deserts. My country is famous for its beautiful nature. There are mountains and forests and wonderful deep lakes. Have you ever heard about the Great Lakes? They are in my country. And the Niagara Falls are also there. I’m sure it’s one of the most beautiful views in the world. You should come and see it one day.
— What languages do people speak in your country?
— There are two state languages there — English and French.
— I think I know what country you are from, but I’ll ask the last question to be sure. What is the capital of your country? Isn’t it Ottawa?
— Certainly, it is. It’s modern, but green. There are beautiful buildings there, lots of museums and art galleries. In Ottawa there are a lot of young people from all over the world, who come to study in colleges and universities there.
— Your country is... ,isn’t it?
b) Act out the dialogue.
— It’s nice to meet you. Where are you from?
— Oh! Try to guess what country I’m from.
— Are you from a large or a small country?
— Well, my country is very large. It occupies nearly a half of the continent.
— Is it in Asia or in Europe?
— Neither. It’s in North America.
— What is the climate like in your country?
— In winter it’s rather cold. It can be frosty and snowy, especially in the north of the country. And in summer it is warm and sometimes even hot.
— Are there any mountains, deserts, or lakes there?
— There are no deserts. My country is famous for its beautiful nature. There are mountains and forests and wonderful deep lakes. Have you ever heard about the Great Lakes? They are in my country. And the Niagara Falls are also there. I’m sure it’s one of the most beautiful views in the world. You should come and see it one day.
— What languages do people speak in your country?
— There are two state languages there — English and French.
— I think I know what country you are from, but I’ll ask the last question to be sure. What is the capital of your country? Isn’t it Ottawa?
— Certainly, it is. It’s modern, but green. There are beautiful buildings there, lots of museums and art galleries. In Ottawa there are a lot of young people from all over the world, who come to study in colleges and universities there.
— Your country is... ,isn’t it?