TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sauvé,Virginia L.
TI  - Gateway to Canada
SN  - 9780195443356 (pbk)
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Don Mills, ON
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - Readers
KW  - Canada
KW  - Readers (Adult)
KW  - English language
KW  - Textbooks for foreign speakers
N1  - Includes the answer key, glossary of words and expressions as well as an index; "Gateway to Canada, Second Edition is an advanced ESL reading text. The content focuses on a wide range of Canadian topics, including history, geography, politics, sports, arts, and culture. Comprehension and discussion questions, as well as vocabulary review, accompany each reading section. 
The first edition of Gateway to Canada has been popular since its publication in 1996. This new edition incorporates many of the significant changes to Canada's demographic, political, and social makeup since the time of that publication. Advanced-level students will improve their reading skills and their vocabulary knowledge as they learn about what makes Canada unique. Full-colour photos throughout give students concrete examples of the topics discussed, and maps illustrate Canada's geographic diversity." (Publisher's Website); CONTENTS; To the Reader; Acknowledgements; Introduction to Canada; the People; The Land; Chapter 1: Canada: Early Beginnings; The People; Exploration and Settlement; The Colony of New France; The Struggle for Power; The Birth of a Nation; Building the National Railroad; Chapter 2 : Contemporary Canada: Recent History, Government and Economy; Introduction; Government in Canada; Elections in Canada; The Elements of Government; The Canadian Economy; Canadians at Work; Chapter 3: Arts and Education; Arts and Entertainment; Education and Training; Chapter 4: Canadians Enjoying Life: Sports and Recreation; Introduction; Participant Sports; Spectator Sports; Entertainment; Holidays; The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Whistler, BC; Chapter 5: The Mosaic of Canada; Cultures of Canada; A Story of Cross-Cultural Confusion; Celebrating Diversity; Aboriginal Peoples of Canada; One Aboriginal Voice; The Two Solitudes; Black Culture in Canada; Other Cultures in Canada; Religions of Canada; Religious Practices in Canada; Celebrations and Holidays; Chapter 6: The Pacific Region; Introduction; Geography, Climate, and Economy; Vancouver; Victoria; Other Places of Interest; Chapter 7: The Prairie Provinces; Introduction; Alberta; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Chapter 8: Central Canada: Ontario; Introduction; Past and present; Toronto: Canada's Largest City; Around the Province; Chapter 9: Central Canada: Québec; Geography, People, and Economy; The Cities; Other Interesting Attractions; Chapter 10: The Atlantic Provinces; Introduction; New Brunswick; Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island; Newfoundland and Labrador; Chapter 11: Canada's North; Introduction; Land of the Midnight Sun; Aboriginal Peoples of the North; The Klondike Gold Rush; Other Points of Interest; Chapter 12: Noteworthy Canadians; Introduction; In Science and Technology; In Medicine; In Politics; In Literature; In Music; In the Visual Arts; In Movies and Television; In Sports; Chapter 13: Challenges for Canadians Today; Introduction; Two Nations or One?; The Question of Our Identity as Canadians; New Economic Realities; A Sustainable Future; Health Care; Education; Aboriginal Issues; Food Safety; Our Changing Role in World Conflicts; Answer Key; Glossary of Words and Expressions
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