1 . I came to Canada from Sri Lanka in 2000. My first day in Canada started at Toronto airport. I will never forget that day, when I felt very strange in the airport. There were so many people with different faces, skin color, hair, clothes and languages. I met an immigration officer, who turned to me and said, “Welcome to Canada.” I replied, “Thank you.” At that time my feelings were mixed which he understood.

On my first day in Canada there were many surprises in my life. The weather, transportation, culture, medical system, taxes, houses and languages are different in my country. When I came to Canada, it was snowing in Toronto. That day was very beautiful. I had never seen snowfall. I was happy to be here but Sri Lanka is a hot country with no winter and no snowfall. Canada has different seasons and different weather.

On my first day in Canada I knew few English words. I wanted to speak with other people but I couldn’t speak very well, because I didn’t know enough English. So I decided to study English and after that I would look for a job.

In Canada the health care system is very good, where there’re many hospitals and doctors, and we don’t pay for the medical care. There’re few hospitals in my home country, where I have to pay a lot.

On my first day in Canada I went shopping and I paid tax for the first time. I was so nervous that I asked my husband about it and he explained it was normal to pay tax there.

In Canada there are different kinds of houses. In my country, there are no apartments, no townhouses and no basements. When houses are built in Canada, the government makes a plan, while in my country, people make a plan.

As my stay lasts in Canada, my feelings, my mind, and my life are changing slowly. I enjoy living here because in my country a war has broken out. I’m feeling safe living in Canada.

1. Which surprised the author on her first day in Canada?

A．Snowfall.	B．Heavy rain.
C．Fine weather.	D．immigration officers.

2. How does the author develop the last four paragraphs?

A．Logic.	B．Contrast
C．Time order.	D．Exemplification.

3. Which is the best title of the passage?

A．My first day in Canada

B．Sri Lankans in Canada

C．Better life in Canada

D．Escape from SriLanka

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Canada is a broad and beautiful country that stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. In the ten provinces and three territories     1     (make) up Canada, there is great diversity in geography. The grand Rocky Mountains, which are home to high peaks and deep     2     (valley) carved by ice and water, rise to the east of the Pacific coast. Another popular tourist attraction is the mighty Niagara Falls.

In addition to diversity in geography, the diversity of its residents is obvious. Some of Canada’s earliest settlers,     3     are thought to be ancestors of the indigenous peoples,     4     (cross) the Bering Strait with the help of a land bridge.

Today Canada reflects     5     vast mixture of ethnic background. The major ethnic groups include the English, Scottish and French,     6     the minority groups include residents from Singapore and the Pacific Islands.

The ethnic variety, in turn, brings about cultural diversity. In Montreal, one of the     7     (large) French-speaking cities in the world, you can sample the food with a typical French flavour. If you are looking for something     8     the beaten track, you may visit Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. As you are exposed to diverse cultures, you may feel     9     (transport) through time and space. Indeed, Canada has been     10     ( consistent) ranked by the United Nations as one of the best countries to live in.