Big Things in Canada Book One Sample

IN CANADA
Book One
Donna Langevin Thane Ladner
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Introduction
I love Canada for many reasons. One of those reasons is the way people across the country express Canadian culture by making giant things. Along the roadsides of Canada you might see a giant hockey stick, an enormous nickel, a huge goose, a big polar bear, a colossal fiddle, a mammoth salmon, an gargantuan lobster or an gigantic Easter egg. There are hundreds, if not thousands of these big things across our country. I have been fascinated and delighted by these since I was a child on road trips with my parents. Teachers sometimes complain that the ESL texts are boring, so I wanted to publish an interesting book for teachers and students. In addition to the interesting big things stories and the basic nuts and bolts exercises you will also find music, readers theatre, listening exercises, legends, comic strips and much more. In this two book series youll find one big thing for each province and territory. Each unit starts with a map of Canada, and an illustration of the big thing. This is followed by a discussion, and an introduction of new vocabulary found in the unit essay. The essay is about the big thing. The rest of the unit contains reading, writing, listening and speaking exercises. The essay contents are spun off in the direction of LINC themes. For example, in the Big Polar Bear unit, we find out that you can swim with polar bears in Cochrane Ontario, really! This leads to an exercise in which students fill out forms to enroll a child in swimming lessons. In the table of contents we have also used shading and non-shading to indicate the exercises that are grouped together. In the contents you will also find an Exercise Web page for each unit. At a glance you can see the contents of each unit. The two audio CDs that come with this book contain music, dialogues, phone messages, essay cloze exercises, directions etc. During some of the tracks keep your finger on the pause button as students may need time to respond. The text pages that include an audio exercise are marked with, CD#1 or CD#2 to indicate which CD the track is on. This symbol
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indicates the track number. Thanks to the many people who consented to have their
voices recorded for the CDs. I hope you enjoy BIG THINGS Book One as much as we enjoyed creating it. Donna Langevin & Thane Ladner
PAGE EXERCISES
1 2 3 4 5 5 6
READING, WRITING, CD LISTENING, SPEAKING #1
THE BIG POLAR BEAR

INTRO - DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY THE BIG POLAR BEAR THE BIG POLAR BEAR - CLOZE THE BIG POLAR BEAR - ASK YOUR PARTNER THE BIG POLAR BEAR - MAKING QUESTIONS R, S, L R, L L, R, W L, S, R, W R, W 2 1
THE OLD WOMAN AND HER BEAR - ADAPTED FROM AN R, L INUIT LEGEND THE OLD WOMAN AND HER BEAR - ASK YOUR PARTNER THE OLD WOMAN AND HER BEAR - TRUE OR FALSE YOU AND ANIMALS ANIMAL SIMILES TRAVELLERS THEATRE - SWIMMING WITH THE BEARS TRAVELLERS THEATRE - ASK YOUR PARTNER TRAVELLERS THEATRE - WRITE THE QUESTIONS LETS GO FOR A SWIM - MUSIC YOU AND SWIMMING - ASK YOUR PARTNER SWIMMING LESSONS FORM - MISTAKES SWIMMING LESSONS FORM - EXERCISES SWIMMING LESSONS FORM - FILL IN THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS ADVERTISEMENT THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - READING THE SCHEDULE - ASK YOUR PARTNER THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - LISTEN AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - LOST BAGGAGE THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - NICOLES CARRY ON BAGGAGE THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - BOARD GAME R, S, L, W
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EXERCISE WEB
YOU AND ANIMALS ANIMAL SIMILES
A LEGEND THE OLD WOMAN & HER BEAR ASK YOUR PARTNER TRUE OR FALSE
THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS ADVERTISEMENT READING THE SCHEDULE ASK YOUR PARTNER LISTEN AND CHOOSE PACKING FOR YOUR TRIP LOST BAGGAGE CARRY ON BAGGAGE BOARD GAME
THE BIG POLAR BEAR

TRAVELLERS THEATRE SWIMMING WITH THE BEARS ASK YOUR PARTNER WRITE THE QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY ESSAY CLOZE ASK YOUR PARTNER MAKING QUESTIONS LETS GO FOR A SWIM MUSIC YOU AND SWIMMING SWIMMING LESSONS FORM
PAGE EXERCISES
READING, WRITING, LISTENING, SPEAKING
CD #1
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THE WORLD'S LARGEST DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

INTRO - DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY INSIDE THE JAWS OF A DINOSAUR INSIDE THE JAWS OF A DINOSAUR - CLOZE INSIDE THE JAWS OF A DINOSAUR - ASK YOUR PARTNER INSIDE THE JAWS OF A DINOSAUR - MAKING QUESTIONS TRAVELLERS THEATRE - NICE TO EAT YOU TRAVELLERS THEATRE - NICE TO EAT YOU - MAKING QUESTIONS EXPRESSING WONDER AND SURPRISE EXPRESSING DISLIKE OR DISGUST LANDMARKS - WRITING AN AD DINNER WITH THE DINOSAURS - MUSIC DINNER WITH THE DINOSAURS - COMIC STRIP STONE GIANTS STORY STONE GIANTS - MAKE QUESTIONS STONE GIANTS - TRUE OR FALSE EXPRESSING ANGER CONFLICT MAKING PEACE IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS DINOSAUR TOURS - BUSINESS TEXTS GARY IS AWAY - BUSINESS TELEPHONE MESSAGES R, S, L R L, R, W R, W, L, S 6
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R, W, L, S R, W, L, S R, W L W L, R W R, W R, W R, W R, W, L, S R, W R L
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EXERCISE WEB
WONDER & SURPRISE DISLIKE & DISGUST LANDMARKS WRITING AN AD
A LEGEND STONE GIANTS MAKE QUESTIONS TRUE OR FALSE EXPRESSING ANGER CONFLICT MAKING PEACE
IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS
DINOSAUR TOURS BUSINESS TEXTS
GARY IS AWAY - BUSINESS TELEPHONE MESSAGES
THE WORLD'S LARGEST DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

TRAVELLERS THEATRE NICE TO EAT YOU MAKING QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY ESSAY CLOZE ASK YOUR PARTNER MAKING QUESTIONS
DINNER WITH THE DINOSAURS MUSIC COMIC STRIP
PAGE EXERCISES
READING, WRITING, CD LISTENING, SPEAKING #1
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CRAZY ABOUT CANOES

INTRO - DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY CRAZY ABOUT CANOES ESSAY CRAZY ABOUT CANOES - CLOZE CRAZY ABOUT CANOES - ASK YOUR PARTNER CRAZY ABOUT CANOES - MAKING QUESTIONS CANOE SONG - MUSIC TIPPY CANOE COMIC STRIP THE FLYING CANOE - STORY THE FLYING CANOE - ASK YOUR PARTNER THE FLYING CANOE - TRUE OR FALSE YOU AND HOMESICKNESS THE FAMILY BIRCH TREE BOATS AND SHIPS - IDIOMS TRAVELLERS THEATRE - BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT TRAVELLERS THEATRE - ASK YOUR PARTNER TRAVELLERS THEATRE - WRITING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TRANSPORTATION - MIX AND MATCH TRAVELLING AND YOU - ASK YOUR PARTNER TRANSPORTATION BOARD GAME WAYS TO TRAVEL AND COMPARING WAYS TO TRAVEL DIRECTIONS DIALOGUES DRAWING A PICTURE R, S, L R L, R L, S, R, W R, W L, S, W, L, S L, W R, S, L, W R, w R, W R, W R, W L, R 29 28 26-27 25
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W R, S, L, W L, S R, W L, S L 30-34 35-37
EXERCISE WEB
TRANSPORTATION MIX AND MATCH TRAVELLING AND YOU BOARD GAME
A LEGEND THE FLYING CANOE ASK YOUR PARTNER TRUE OR FALSE YOU AND HOMESICKNESS THE FAMILY BIRCH TREE
DINOSAUR TOURS BUSINESS TEXTS
CRAZY ABOUT CANOES
WAYS TO TRAVEL COMPARING DIRECTIONS DIALOGUES
TRAVELLERS THEATRE BACK BEFORE MIDNIGHT ASK YOUR PARTNER MAKING QUESTIONS
CANOE SONG - MUSIC TIPPY CANOE COMIC STRIP
PAGE EXERCISES
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READING, WRITING, LISTENING, SPEAKING
CD #1
THE GIANT MOSQUITO

INTRO - DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY BUZZ BUZZ BUZZZZZZ - ESSAY BUZZ BUZZ BUZZZZZZ - CLOZE BUZZ BUZZ BUZZZZZZ - ASK YOUR PARTNER BUZZ BUZZ BUZZZZZZ - MAKING QUESTIONS OLD MOTHER MOSQUITO OLD MOTHER MOSQUITO - ASK YOUR PARTNER OLD MOTHER MOSQUITO - TRUE OR FALSE THE MISERABLE MAN TRAVELLERS THEATRE - MOSQUITO MADNESS TRAVELLERS THEATRE - ASK YOUR PARTNER TRAVELLERS THEATRE - WRITE QUESTIONS FOR THE ANSWERS A CAMPFIRE SONGS TO KEEP MOSQUITOES AWAY MAN VERSUS MOSQUITOES - COMIC STRIP MEDICAL MIX AND MATCH MEDICAL BOARD GAME MEDICAL - STAND UP IF TRANSCRIPT MAKING TELEPHONE DIALOGUES - MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS - TELEPHONE DIALOGUES - STUDENT PAGE MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS - TELEPHONE DIALOGUES - TRANSCRIPT HOSPITAL FLOOR PLAN - STUDENT PAGE HOSPITAL FLOOR PLAN - TEACHERS TRANSCRIPT EMERGENCY ROOM DIALOGUES EMERGENCY ROOM DIALOGUES - TRANSCRIPT DOCTOR SAYS... R, S, L R R, L, W L, S, R, W R, W R, L R, S, L, W R, W W R, S, L L, S R, W 40 39 38
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L, S W R, W R, S, L L R, W, S, L
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EXERCISE WEB
MEDICAL MIX & MATCH MEDICAL BOARD GAME STAND UP IF
A LEGEND OLD MOTHER MOSQUITO ASK YOUR PARTNER TRUE OR FALSE THE MISERABLE MAN
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
HOSPITAL FLOOR PLAN
ER DIALOGUES
THE GIANT MOSQUITO
DOCTOR SAYS INSTRUCTIONS
TRAVELLERS THEATRE MOSQUITO MADNESS ASK YOUR PARTNER MAKING QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY ESSAY CLOZE ASK YOUR PARTNER MAKING QUESTIONS CAMPFIRE SONGS TO KEEP MOSQUITOES AWAY MAN VERSUS MOSQUITOES COMIC STRIP
PAGE EXERCISES
READING WRITING LISTENING SPEAKING
CD #2
98 99 100 101 102 102 103
THE STICK
INTRO - DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY THE STICK - ESSAY THE STICK - CLOZE THE STICK - ASK YOUR PARTNER THE STICK - MAKE WH QUESTIONS SPORTS AND YOU BINGO - DO YOU LIKE? R, S, L R R, L, W L, S, R, W R, W L, S R, W L, R R, W R, W L L, W R L L W R, S, L R, W R R R R, W 9 4-7 8 3 3 2 1
104-105 SPORTS IDIOMS 106 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 A SPECIAL PRESENT STORY A SPECIAL PRESENT - MAKING QUESTIONS A SPECIAL PRESENT - TRUE OR FALSE EXPENSIVE THINGS - TRANSCRIPT EXPENSIVE THINGS - STUDENT PAGE SILENT LETTERS EXERCISE SILENT LETTERS STUDENT PAGE BACKYARD HOCKEY RINK - MUSIC BACKYARD HOCKEY RINK - COMIC TRAVELLERS THEATRE - SECONDHAND TRAVELLERS THEATRE - MAKING QUESTIONS BUYING A SOFA - MATCHING INFORMATION BUYING A SOFA - READING ADS FOR INFORMATION PUBLIC SKATING - READING FOR INFORMATION PUBLIC SKATING - ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
EXERCISE WEB
PUBLIC SKATING READING FOR INFORMATION ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
A STORY A SPECIAL PRESENT ASK YOUR PARTNER TRUE OR FALSE EXPENSIVE THINGS SILENT LETTERS
BUYING A SOFA
SPORTS & YOU BINGO DO YOU LIKE? SPORTS IDIOMS
THE STICK
TRAVELLERS THEATRE SECONDHAND MAKING QUESTIONS
BACKYARD HOCKEY RINK SONG COMIC
PAGE EXERCISES
120 121 122 123 124 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 136 137 138 139140 140 141 142 143
READING WRITING CD LISTENING SPEAKING #2
THE BIG STONE PERSON

INTRO - DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY THE BIG STONE PERSON - ESSAY THE BIG STONE PERSON - CLOZE THE BIG STONE PERSON - ASK YOUR PARTNER THE BIG STONE PERSON - MAKING QUESTIONS DICTIONARY EXERCISE - PLURALS FISHING AND YOU HOTELS - TELEPHONING TO MAKE A RESERVATION - DIALOGUE HOTEL - WRITING DIALOGUES - RESERVATIONS HOTELS - READING FOR INFORMATION - ANSWER THE QUESTIONS HOTELS - READING FOR INFORMATION - CHART TELEPHONE HOTEL PROBLEMS AND REQUESTS TEACHERS TRANSCRIPT TELEPHONE HOTEL PROBLEMS AND REQUESTS STUDENT PAGE HOTEL PROBLEMS AND REQUESTS - MAKING DIALOGUES HOTEL PROBLEMS AND QUESTIONS GAME BOARD WHITE ARCTIC ANIMALS - LISTENING FOR INFORMATION - CLOZE WHITE ARCTIC ANIMALS - TEACHERS TRANSCRIPT WHITE ARCTIC ANIMALS - READING FOR INFORMATION WHITE ARCTIC ANIMALS - TRUE OR FALSE ICE AND SNOW IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS THE TRAVELLERS THEATRE - A WHALE OF A TIME THE TRAVELLERS THEATRE - ARCTIC ANIMAL MATCH THE TRAVELLERS THEATRE - LISTENING FOR INFORMATION LISTEN AND DRAW - TEACHERS TRANSCRIPT LISTEN AND DRAW - STUDENT PAGE R, S, L R R, L, W R, S, L, W R, W R, W R, W R, S, L L R, W, L, S R, W L L, R R, W R, S, L L, R, W L R, W R, W R, W R, L R L, R, W L L 28 29-31 29-31 28 23-27 23-27 11-22 11-22 10
EXERCISE WEB
HOTELS MAKE A RESERVATION READING FOR INFORMATION ANSWER THE QUESTIONS PROBLEMS - TELEPHONING LISTENING MAKING DIALOGUES GAME BOARD WHITE ARCTIC ANIMALS LISTENING FOR INFORMATION CLOZE READING FOR INFORMATION TRUE OR FALSE IDIOMS
FISHING & YOU
THE BIG STONE PERSON
PLURALS
TRAVELLERS THEATRE A WHALE OF A TIME ARCTIC ANIMAL MATCH LISTENING FOR INFORMATION
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144 145 146 147 148 148 149 150 151 152
EXERCISES
READING WRITING CD LISTENING SPEAKING #2
STRIKE IT RICH! - DAWSON CITY

INTRO - DISCUSSION AND VOCABULARY STRIKE IT RICH! - ESSAY STRIKE IT RICH! - CLOZE STRIKE IT RICH! - ASK YOUR PARTNER STRIKE IT RICH! - MAKING QUESTIONS LETS GO FOR THE GOLD - IDIOMS GOLD AND YOU - ASK YOUR PARTNER THE TRAVELLERS THEATRE - IF I WERE RICH THE TRAVELLERS THEATRE - LISTENING FOR INFORMATION THE TRAVELLERS THEATRE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TELEPHONING THE PHARMACY - TEACHERS TRANSCIPT TELEPHONING THE PHARMACY - STUDENT PAGE STRIKE IT RICH! - SONG THE TRAVELLERS ROUTE - MAP AND LEGEND TRACE THE TRAVELLERS ROUTE - READING THE TRAVELLERS ROUTE - LISTENING LISTENING EXERCISE - RADIO ADVERTISEMENTS TEACHERS TRANSCRIPT LISTENING EXERCISE - RADIO ADVERTISEMENTS STUDENT HANDOUT THE SOURTOE COCKTAIL STORY THE SOURTOE COCKTAIL - TRUE OR FALSE IN THE PAST BOARD GAME WHO DUNNIT GOLD RUSH MYSTERY - STELLA WHO DUNNIT GOLD RUSH MYSTERY - GEORGE WHO DUNNIT GOLD RUSH MYSTERY - WILLY WHO DUNNIT GOLD RUSH MYSTERY - RICARDO WHO DUNNIT GOLD RUSH MYSTERY - SPOT THE LIES R, S, L R R, L, W L, S, R, W R, W R, W L, S, R, W R, L R, L, W 33 33 32
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L, R, W L L, S, R, W R L L
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R, L R, W R, S, L R, L, W R, L, W R, L, W R, L, W R, W
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EXERCISE WEB THE TRAVELLERS ROUTE MAP AND LEGEND READING LISTENING
A STORY THE SOURTOE COCKTAIL TRUE OR FALSE IN THE PAST BOARD GAME
RADIO ADVERTISEMENTS
WHO DUNNIT MYSTERY
GOLD &YOU
STRIKE IT RICH! DAWSON CITY
PHARMACY
TRAVELLERS THEATRE IF I WERE RICH LISTENING FOR INFORMATION QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
STRIKE IT RICH! - MUSIC SENTENCE COMPLETION
TRACK CD #1 TRACK 1 2 3 4 5
PAGE
NAME
TIME
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The Big Polar Bear

The Big Polar Bear - Cloze Old Woman And Her Bear - Listen To The Story The Travellers Theatre - Swimming with the Bears Lets Go For A Swim - Music Polar Bear Express - Listening For Information 3:20 3:13 3:13 2:30 2:30
In the Jaws of a Dinosaur

6 7 8 9 10 11 12-24 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 31 33 33 35 37 45 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 47 47 In the Jaws Of A Dinosaur - Cloze The Travellers Theatre - Nice To Eat You Expressing Wonder & Surprise Expressing Dislike & Disgust Dinner With The Dinosaurs - Music The Stone Giants - Listen To The Story Business Messages - Teachers Transcript Business Messages - Intro Business Messages - 1 Business Messages - 2 Business Messages - 3 Business Messages - 4 Business Messages - 5 Business Messages - 6 Business Messages - 7 Business Messages - 8 Business Messages - 9 Business Messages - 10 Business Messages - 11 Business Messages - 12 0:14 0:24 0:21 0:18 0:21 0:23 0:19 0:27 0:30 0:21 0:26 0:25 0:25 2:33 2:24 0:34 0:37 2:04 2:18
Crazy About Canoes

25 26 27 28 52 54 54 56 Crazy About Canoes - Cloze Canoe Song Unison - Music Canoe Song Round - Music The Flying Canoe - Listen To The Story 3:15 0:21 0:23 3:08
TRACK 29 30-34 30 31 32 33 34 35-37 35 36 37
PAGE NAME 63 69 70 70 70 70 70 72 73 73 73 The Travellers Theatre - Back Before Midnight Directions Dialogue - Teachers Transcript Directions Dialogue - 1 Directions Dialogue - 2 Directions Dialogue - 3 Directions Dialogue - 4 Directions Dialogue - 5 Drawing a Picture - Teachers Transcript Drawing a Picture - A Drawing a Picture - B Drawing a Picture - C
TIME 2:08
0:25 0:21 0:28 0:34 0:35 1:22 1:06 2:05
Buzz Buzz Buzzzzzz Mosquitoes

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 57 77 79 83 85 85 85 85 89 89 89 89 89 89 91 91 91 91 91 91 93 94 Buzz Buzz Buzzzzzz Mosquitoes - Cloze Old Mother Mosquito - Listen To The Story The Travellers Theatre - Mosquito Madness Fires Burning Unison Fires Burning Round Mosquito Song Mosquito Song Chant Stand Up If A Stand Up If B Stand Up If C Stand Up If D Stand Up If E Stand Up If F Making Appointments #1 Making Appointments #2 Making Appointments #3 Making Appointments #4 Making Appointments #5 Making Appointments #6 Hospital Floor Plan Hospital Floor Plan - Teachers Transcript 3:31 4:23 2:29 0:17 0:22 0:24 0:58 0:30 0:35 0:41 0:35 0:36 0:50 0:31 0:35 0:37 0:38 0:32 0:41 1:28
TRACK PAGE NAME 58 59 60 61 62 63 58-63 64 CD #2 TRACK PAGE The Stick 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 101 106 108 109 111 111 111 111 112 114 The Stick - Cloze A Special Present - Listen To The Story Expensive Things - Teachers Transcript Expensive Things Silent Letters A Silent Letters B Silent Letters C Silent Letters D Backyard Hockey Song - Music The Travellers Theatre - Secondhand 95 95 95 95 95 95 96 97 Emergency Room Dialogues #1 Emergency Room Dialogues #2 Emergency Room Dialogues #3 Emergency Room Dialogues #4 Emergency Room Dialogues #5 Emergency Room Dialogues #6 Emergency Room Dialogues - Teachers Transcript Doctor Says - Teachers Transcript
TIME 0:35 0:29 0:28 0:26 0:28 0:36
2:30
3:01 2:09
2:16 0:45 0:42 0:52 0:48 4:04 2:33
The Big Stone Person

10 11-22 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 123 131 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 The Big Stone Person - Cloze Hotel Problems & Requests - Teachers Transcript Hotel Problems & Requests #1 Hotel Problems & Requests #2 Hotel Problems & Requests #3 Hotel Problems & Requests #4 Hotel Problems & Requests #5 Hotel Problems & Requests #6 Hotel Problems & Requests #7 Hotel Problems & Requests #8 Hotel Problems & Requests #9 Hotel Problems & Requests #10 0:18 0:12 0:12 0:10 0:09 0:11 0:10 0:10 0:13 0:10 2:40
TRACK 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 23-27 28 28 29-31 29 30 31
PAGE 132 132 135 135 135 135 135 136
NAME Hotel Problems & Requests #11 Hotel Problems & Requests #12 White Arctic Animals #1 Polar Bears White Arctic Animals #2 Arctic Hares White Arctic Animals #3 Arctic Wolves White Arctic Animals #4 Snowy Owls White Arctic Animals #5 Ermines White Arctic Animals - Teachers Transcript
TIME 0:11 0:10 0:37 0:38 0:31 0:36 0:46 4:02 4:02
139-140 The Travellers Theatre - A Whale of a Time 141 142 143 143 143 The Travellers Theatre - Listening For Information Listen and Draw - Teachers Transcript Listen and Draw - A Listen and Draw - B Listen and Draw - C
1:07 1:22 1:30
Strike It Rich!
32 33 33 34-38 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 40-42 43-50 43 44 45 147 151 152 154 155 155 155 155 155 156 159 159 159 159 160 161 161 161 Strike It Rich! - Cloze The Travellers Theatre - If I Were Rich The Travellers Theatre - Listening For Information Telephoning the Pharmacy - Teachers Transcript Telephoning the Pharmacy - A Telephoning the Pharmacy - B Telephoning the Pharmacy - C Telephoning the Pharmacy - D Telephoning the Pharmacy - E Strike It Rich Song The Travellers Route - Hungs Long Walk The Travellers Route - Gabriella Goes Jogging The Travellers Route - Gary and Nicole Go Biking The Travellers Route - Teachers Transcript Radio Advertisements - Teachers Transcript Radio Advertisements #1 Radio Advertisements #2 Radio Advertisements #3 0:19 0:18 0:33 0:33 0:35 0:34 0:27 0:54 2:51 0:57 1:31 1:48 4:17 4:03 4:03
TRACK 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
PAGE NAME 161 161 161 161 161 162 165 166 167 168 Radio Advertisements #4 Radio Advertisements #5 Radio Advertisements #6 Radio Advertisements #7 Radio Advertisements #8 The Sourtoe Cocktail Who Dunnit - Stella Who Dunnit - George Who Dunnit - Willy Who Dunnit - Ricardo
TIME 0:32 0:20 0:28 0:24 0:31 3:48 0:59 1:13 1:03 1:13
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THE BIG POLAR BEAR

Introductory Class Discussion

Have you ever seen a live polar bear? Did you see it at a zoo? What is your favourite wild animal? If you could be an animal, what would you be? Why?
Vocabulary
The words in Column A are in the story on the next page. Test your knowledge by matching the words in Column A to the definitions in Column B. You may need your dictionary.
A 1. symbol 2. Arctic 3. fibreglass 4. toonie 5. patiently 6. to shed 7. essential 8. spiritual 9. cultural 10. legend 11. quality 12. habitat 13. to rehabilitate 14. to rescue 15. circus 16. private owner 17. to retire 18. extinct 19. global warming 20. excellent to lose or fall out, e.g., hair, tears
B a material made from fine pieces of glass woven into yarn a sign, object or picture used to represent something else, e.g., the maple leaf on the Canadian flag to endure something difficult without anger or complaint having to do with the soul or spirit, religious matters the Canadian two dollar coin with a picture of a polar bear on it outstanding, very very good a large show with animals, clowns, acrobats belonging to one person only the very cold land and sea which extends around the North Pole to restore to good health save or free from danger an increase in the earths temperature that causes changes in climate necessary a story passed down from generation to generation stop working because of old age to no longer be in existence, e.g., dinosaurs the natural environment where animals build their homes or a special place built for them by people a characteristic, e.g., funny, honest, strong the traditional ways of living particular to a group of people, e.g., Chinese civilization
With Your Partner Give your partner a test to see if he/she understands the meaning of the new words and knows how to spell them. Then write sentences of your own using each of the new words. 2 Big Things in Canada Book One - Copyright Canadian Resources for ESL 2011 Langevin & Ladner www.eslresources.com 1-866-833-9485
THE BIG POLAR BEAR

The Polar Bear is one of the symbols of Canada. You will find it on T-shirts, baseball caps, cups, stamps, and on the toonie. In the town of Cochrane, Ontario, a 11 metre long polar bear statue made of fibreglass greets visitors at the entrance to the town. His name is Chimo, which is an Inuit word that means welcome or I am friendly. Cochrane is too far south for wild polar bears to live. But visitors can take a train called The Polar Bear Express that runs 300 kilometres north from Cochrane to the town of Moosonee on the edge of James Bay. This bay is the beginning of the Arctic where Canadas 15,000 polar bears live. In the Arctic the polar bears spend most of their days on the sea-ice hunting for seals. They can smell a seal from a kilometre away. They wait patiently near a hole in the ice until the seal comes up to breathe. Then they catch it and eat it. In the summer and early fall the bears cant hunt for seals because the ice has melted. They must live on land. They eat reindeer, birds, rodents, plants and berries. Often theyre so fat from eating seals all winter that theyre not very hungry. During the warmer weather, their white fur looks light green, and they begin to shed. For thousands of years, polar bears have been essential to Canadas Native People who call themselves Inuit. They hunt polar bears for food and clothing. They are also the centre of Inuit spiritual and cultural life. The Inuit people have many legends about a polar bear called Nanook who has many human qualities. Although Cochrane has no wild polar bears of its own, it has a wonderful Polar Bear Conservation and Education Habitat. It is the only polar bear rehabilitation centre in the world. The staff takes care of polar bears rescued from zoos, circuses, and private owners. It also helps cubs whose mothers are killed by hunters, and old bears who need a place to retire. The Habitat teaches visitors that polar bears are in danger of extinction. This is because global warming melts so much of the Arctic ice that they cant hunt for seals. At the Habitat you can swim right beside a polar bear. They are excellent swimmers who can swim 10 kilometres an hour doing a stroke called the dog paddle. But, dont worry. If a bear gets hungry, theres a thick glass wall between you and the bears!
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THE BIG POLAR BEAR - CLOZE EXERCISE
The Polar Bear is one of the (1)________ of Canada. You will find it on T-shirts, baseball caps, cups, stamps, and on the (2)__________. In the town of Cochrane, Ontario, a 11 metre long polar bear statue made of (3)__________ greets visitors at the entrance to the town. His name is Chimo, which is an Inuit word that means welcome or I am friendly. Cochrane is too far south for wild polar bears to live. But visitors can take a train called The Polar Bear Express that runs 300 kilometres north from Cochrane to the town of Moosonee on the edge of James Bay. This bay is the beginning of the (4)_______ where Canadas 15,000 polar bears live. In the Arctic the polar bears spend most of their days on the sea-ice hunting for seals. They can smell a seal from a kilometre away. They wait (5)_____________ near a hole in the ice until the seal comes up to breathe. Then they catch it and eat it. In the summer and early fall the bears cant hunt for seals because the ice has melted. They must live on land. They eat reindeer, birds, rodents, plants and berries. Often theyre so fat from eating seals all winter that theyre not very hungry. During the warmer weather, their white fur looks light green, and they begin to (6) _________. For thousands of years, polar bears have been (7) ____________ to Canadas Native People who call themselves Inuit. They hunt polar bears for food and clothing. They are also the centre of Inuit (8) _________ and (9) ________ life. The Inuit people have many (10) _______ about a polar bear called Nanook who has many human (11) ____________. Although Cochrane has no wild polar bears of its own, it has a wonderful Polar Bear Conservation and Education (12) __________. It is the only polar bear (13) _____________ centre in the world. The staff takes care of polar bears (14) __________ from zoos, (15) _________, and (16) ______ ________. It also helps cubs whose mothers are killed by hunters, and old bears who need a place to (17) _________. The Habitat teaches visitors that polar bears are in danger of (18) _____________. This is because (19) _______ ________ melts so much of the Arctic ice that they cant hunt for seals. At the Habitat you can swim right beside a polar bear. They are (20) ___________ swimmers who can swim 10 kilometres an hour doing a stroke called the dog paddle. But, dont worry. If a bear gets hungry, theres a thick glass wall between you and the bears!
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THE BIG POLAR BEAR - ASK YOUR PARTNER

1. Where can you find polar bear symbols? 2. What does the word Chimo mean? 3. How long is the statue of Chimo, the bear? 4. What is Chimo made from? 5. Are there any wild polar bears living in Cochrane? 6. How many polar bears live in Canadas Arctic? 7. What can polar bears eat in the summer? 8. Why are polar bears essential to the Inuit? 9. Where do the polar bears who live at the rehabilitation centre come from? 10. Why are polar bears in danger of extinction?
Use these words to make up your own WH questions and answers.

1. Polar Bear Express 2. seals 3. global warming 4. Nanook 5. dog paddle
CD#1
THE OLD WOMAN AND HER BEAR

Adapted from an Inuit legend.
Long, long ago, there was an Inuit village on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. To feed their families, all the young men hunted for seals and fished for salmon. But one old woman had no husband or sons to hunt and fish for her. The neighbours shared their food, but she was lonely. She wanted a family of her own, and prayed to the gods to send her a son. One day, while the old woman was walking she saw a tiny white polar bear sitting alone on the sea-ice. A hunter killed his mother, she thought. Now he is all alone so I will bring him home with me. I will name him Kunik, and he will be my son. At home, the old woman shared all her food with Kunik. Soon a strong bond grew between them. The old woman was happy because she had a son, and because the village children played with Kunik as if they were brothers and sisters. By springtime, Kunik had grown big and strong. He learned how to fish and everyday he brought home fresh salmon for his mother. Hes the best fisherman in the whole village, she bragged. Soon the other hunters and fishermen became jealous. This bear brings home the fattest seals and the best salmon, they complained. He makes us feel ashamed because hes better at hunting and fishing than we are. We must stop him. Lets kill him before he becomes a danger to our children. One little boy overheard the men plotting. He ran to tell the old woman. She cried and cried. Then she went to visit every house in the village. Please dont kill my beautiful bear, she begged. He is my child and I love him so much. Why dont you kill me instead? That bear is a danger to our children, the men insisted. We will kill him and make a big feast. After the old woman got home, she told Kunik to run away from the village and hide. Kunik was very sad but he obeyed his mother. The old woman missed Kunik. Then one day she went for a walk hoping to find him. She walked and walked and kept calling his name. At last the bear came running toward his mother. He was fat and strong and his fur shone in the sunlight. He hugged his mother and when he saw that she was hungry, he gave her meat and fish. Everyday after that the woman went to visit her son, and everyday he brought her food. As time passed, the villagers began to understand that the love of the woman for the bear was no different from their love for their own children. From then on, they told her story with pride.
THE OLD WOMAN AND HER BEAR - ASK YOUR PARTNER

1. Where did the Inuit live?
2. Why was the old woman lonely?
3. What did the old woman see sitting alone on the sea-ice?
4. What did Kunik learn?
5. Who became jealous of Kunik?
6. What did these jealous men plan to do?
7. What did the old woman tell Kunik to do?
8. How did Kunik look when his mother finally found him?
9. What did Kunik do when he saw that his mother was hungry?
10. What did the villagers begin to understand as time passed?
11. Would you like to have a wild animal as a pet? What kind of wild animal?
12. Do you think its safe to have a wild animal as a pet?
THE OLD WOMAN AND HER BEAR - TRUE OR FALSE

Correct the false statements. 1. Long ago, there was an Indian village on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. false Long ago, there was an Inuit village on the shore of the Arctic Ocean. 2. The old woman wanted a family and prayed to the gods to send her a daughter.
3. The old woman saw a huge brown grizzly bear standing on the sea-ice.
4. By winter, Kunik had grown big and strong and had learned how to fish.
5. Kunik brought home fresh lobster for his mother.
6. The other hunters and fishermen felt happy because Kunik was worse at hunting and fishing than they were.
7. The old woman wanted the hunters to kill her instead of Kunik.
8. The men said that Kunik would make a good playmate for their children.
9. The old woman told Kunik to hide in the village.
10. Kunik disobeyed his mother when she asked him to run away.
11. After he ran away, Kunik grew thin and weak.
YOU AND ANIMALS - ASK YOUR PARTNER

1. Do you like animals?
2. Whats your favourite kind of animal?
3. What kind of animals are you afraid of?
4. Have you ever had a pet?
5. What kind of pet did you have?
6. What was your pets name?
7. What did you like about your pet?
8. What did you dislike about your pet?
9. Do you think it is possible to love a pet like a child?
10. Do you think the story of Kunik is a true story? Why or why not?
11. What kind of pets do people keep in your country of origin?
12. Would you have a pet rat? Snake? Lizard? Mouse?
ANIMAL SIMILES
A simile compares one thing to another thing and uses the form, as ______ as a _____. For example, She is as thin as a toothpick. In English, animals and birds are often associated with qualities and then compared to people. For example, He is as hungry as a bear. Match the description to the picture of the animal. 1. as hungry as a bear 2. as gentle (meek) as a lamb 3. as clever as a fox 4. as crazy as a loon 5. as quiet as a mouse 6. as wise as an owl 7. as slippery as a snake 8. as busy as a bee 9. as hardworking as a beaver 10. as playful as a monkey 11. as tall as a giraffe 12. as strong as an ox Fill in the blanks with the best simile. 1. What? You want to give ALL your money away to the new zoo? You must be as ________ as a __________! 2. Roberto is a construction worker. At dinner he eats an enormous meal. He is as ________ as a ____________. 3. Amaechi has three different jobs. He is as ____________ as a _____________. 4. Daisy just sat and listened to everyone talking in the ESL class. She was as __________ as a ___________ and didnt say a word. 5. My second son never fights with anyone. He is always so gentle and kind. He is as _________ as a _____________. 6. After Bob and Ritas divorce, their lawyer got most of their money. He was as __________ as a _____________. 7. When I was a little girl, my grandmother told me many things about the past. I thought she was as ___________ as an ______________. 8. Sharons six-year-old grandson likes to run round and wrestle with his two-year-old sister. They are as _____________ as ______________. 9. Alex and his wife Lily just had triplets. There is so much to do to take care of them that they are both as___________ as _______________. 10. Weight-lifting is a very difficult sport because you must lift very heavy weights. You need to be as ___________ as an ____________. 11. The police havent been able to catch that bank robber for years. Every time they think theyve got him, he quickly slips away. He is as ___________ as a _____________. 12. That basketball player is 7 feet 5 inches tall. He is as _________ as a _____________. 10 Big Things in Canada Book One - Copyright Canadian Resources for ESL 2011 Langevin & Ladner www.eslresources.com 1-866-833-9485
CD#1
TRAVELLERS THEATRE - SWIMMING WITH THE BEARS

The Travellers are swimming with the bears at the Polar Bear Habitat in Cochrane, Ontario. Nicole: Look at that huge bear over there. It must be Nanook. Isnt he gorgeous! Look at his sleek white coat, powerful muscles and beautiful dark eyes! Gary: Hes staring right at you Nicole. Hes probably thinking, Wow, what a gorgeous girl! Look at those nice long legs and beautiful thick hair. Nicole: Quit teasing me Gary. Look! Now hes turning his head to look at you. Gary: Well, Im glad theres a glass wall between us. Hes probably thinking, Id make a delicious meal since theres lots of meat on me. Hung: Nah. He probably wouldnt be interested in you unless he were starving. The staff makes sure hes well-fed. They feed him fish and moose meat and sometimes carrots for treats. The keeper said he weighs about 450 kilograms. See how fat he is! Gabriella: Yeah, Nanook is doing well here, but he had a hard life before that. His mom was killed when he was a cub and he hadnt yet learned to hunt. Some wildlife officers rescued him. He lived for a while at a zoo, then he got sent from place to place where the care wasnt as good. Here the staff treats him like a king. Hes learned to trust them so much that he opens his mouth when they want to check his teeth. Gary: Well, I wouldnt want to be his dentist. Hung: Me neither, but Nanook is pretty tame. In fact, hes just like people because he gets lonely, and he loves company. Gabriella: Yeah, thats why the staff encourages him to go next door to visit the girls whenever he wants. Hung: You mean the two female bears? Nicole: Of course. Hung: But how do the keepers know when he wants to visit the girls? Gary: Well, bears have language just like people. They make noises which mean different things. Sometimes they string the sounds together to make sentences. So when Nanook wants the keeper to open the door so he can visit the girls he begins to huff. Bear biologists call this chuffing.
Gabriella: The keepers say Nanook enjoys being with humans too. Thats why they have this polar bear swim. Its fun for everyone. Nicole: Just look at those kids with their noses pressed against the glass watching Nanook floating on his back and taking bites from his carrot. Hung: Hes really having a ball! Gary: HUFF, HUFF, HUFF, Im getting chilly in here. I dont have a fur coat to keep me warm like Nanook. I need my nice warm towel. Nicole: Do you want me to get it for you? Gary: HUFF, HUFF, HUFF! Gabriella: Look at Nanook watching you both. Hes got a grin on his face. Copyright Canadian Resources for ESL 2011 - Big Things in Canada Book One www.eslresources.com 1-866-833-9485 Langevin & Ladner 11
TRAVELLERS THEATRE - ASK YOUR PARTNER

1. Why isnt Nanook interested in eating Gary?
2. What happened to Nanook when he was a cub?
3. How do the staff treat Nanook?
4. Who does Nanook like to visit?
5. What do the bear biologists call bear huffing language?
6. Where are the travellers swimming?
7. Why isnt it dangerous to swim with Nanook?
8. Who was watching Nanook floating on his back and taking bites from his carrot?
9. What did Gary need when he felt cold?
10. Why was Nanook grinning?
11. How would you like to swim with Nanook?
12. Why do you like/dislike visiting a zoo?
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TRAVELLERS THEATRE - WRITE THE QUESTIONS

Use the information from the story to write questions for the following answers. 1. Cochrane Where is the Polar Bear Habitat?
2. Nicole
3. cub
4. moose-meat
5. 450 kilograms
6. dentist
7. tame
8. huff-huff
9. carrot
10. chilly
11. fur coat
12. towel
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Music by James Langevin - Frieson
LETS GO FOR A SWIM - MUSIC - THE SPLISH SPLASH RAG

Match the pictures to the strokes. 1. dog paddle 3. front crawl 5. side stroke 7. dive 9. tread water 2. frog stroke (breast stroke) 4. back crawl 6. butterfly stroke 8. dead mans float 10. splash your friend
CD#1
4
Your teacher will demonstrate the swimming strokes. Now stand up, and practice with the music on the CD. Now take turns being the leader. 14 Big Things in Canada Book One - Copyright Canadian Resources for ESL 2011 Langevin & Ladner www.eslresources.com 1-866-833-9485
YOU AND SWIMMING - ASK YOUR PARTNER

1. Can you swim?
2. Do you like to swim?
3. Who taught you to swim?
4. Did you take lessons?
5. Do you know someone who cant swim?
6. Which strokes can you do?
7. Which stroke do you like best?
8. Which stroke is the easiest/hardest?
9. Do you prefer to swim in a river, lake, ocean or pool?
10. Do you prefer to swim in an indoor or outdoor pool?
11. What kind of bathing suit do you have? One piece, two piece, bikini?
12. Some people like to swim in their birthday suit. Can you guess what that means?
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SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATION FORM
City Swim Program

Childrens Swimming Lessons Registration Form
Note: Please complete a new form for each child taking lessons (copy as needed).
Parents Information
Last Name Given Names
Gupta
Address Apt. #
Mr.
Home Telephone Number
23 King Road
City
12
Province Post Code
555-569
Business Telephone Number
Cityville
T4S 1E
555-5648
Given Names
Childs Information
Last Name
Gupta 10
Gender
Age
Yes
Date of Birth
girl
Special Needs
NO
Emergency Contact
Last Name
Gupta
25 Main St. W.
Given Name
mother
55 Oak St. S 1563 First Ave.
Telephone Number
555-8956
19 Brook St. 548 South St.
Swim Programs and Locations (Check one swim program only.) Pool Locations
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Cost Per Program $50

Payment by VISA X or MasterCard Lessons begin on Sat. Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. and last for 10 weeks Expiry Date
1234 5678 9101 2345

Total Amount Signature
$100
Please mail this registration form to City Swim Program, 25 Main Street West Suite #245, Cityville, AB. T4H 2L8 Or fax 555-785-9546 For further information please call 555-785-9544 For Office Use Only. Do not write in this area.
Please add second child for swim lessons, Peter, boy age 8. Sam Gupta
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SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATION FORM - EXERCISE PAGE

A. Look at the registration form on the previous page. Sam Gupta filled out his form. He made 12 mistakes. Can you find them? 1. His telephone number is incomplete. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. B. Frequently Asked Questions - Read the form on the next page. Answer the questions. 1. How can I pay? 2. Where do you send the form? 3. I want to register three children. How many forms do I need to fill out? 4. What is the fax number? 5. How many weeks are the lessons? 6. What number do I call for more information? 7. What day of the week and time are the lessons? 8. If I registered two children how much would it cost? 9. On what date do the lessons start? Copyright Canadian Resources for ESL 2011 - Big Things in Canada Book One www.eslresources.com 1-866-833-9485 Langevin & Ladner 17
SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATION FORM

Fill out the form. Have a partner check your work.
City Swim Program

Childrens Swimming Lessons Registration Form
Note: Please complete a new form for each child taking lessons (copy as needed).
Parents Information
Last Name Given Names Address Apt. # Home Telephone Number
City
Province
Post Code
Business Telephone Number
Childs Information
Last Name Given Names
Age
Gender
Date of Birth
Special Needs
Emergency Contact
Last Name Given Name Telephone Number
Swim Programs and Locations (Check one swim program only.) Pool Locations 25 Main St. W. 55 Oak St. S 1563 First Ave. 19 Brook St. 548 South St.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Cost Per Program $50

Payment by VISA or MasterCard Lessons begin on Sat. Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. and last for 10 weeks Expiry Date
Total Amount
Signature
Please mail this registration form to City Swim Program, 25 Main Street West Suite #245, Cityville, AB. T4H 2L8 Or fax 555-785-9546 For further information please call 555-785-9544 For Office Use Only. Do not write in this area.
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The Polar Bear Express

The World's Greatest Rail Excursion!
Discover the history and the landscape of the North. The Polar Bear Express features comfortable passenger cars with large viewing windows, a dome car affording panoramic views of the majestic scenery, snack cars, a dining car and an entertainment car with live music.
COCHRANE to MOOSONEE
Departure Arrival Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Moosonee Moose Factory
9:00 a.m. 1:50 p.m.
X
Moose River
MOOSONEE to COCHRANE
Departure Arrival Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Coral Rapids
5:00 p.m.
9:42 p.m.
Child $ 26.20 $ 52.40
Fraserdale
RATES (plus taxes) Adult Fare Type One-Way Return $ 52.45 $ 104.90 $ 47.20 $ 94.40 $ 44.60 $ 89.20 Polar Bear Express Route
Clute Cochrane
Senior
Student
All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars. GST is applicable to all quoted fares/rates. Reservations are required. One piece of carry-on baggage is permitted per passenger. Passengers are responsible for their own baggage. Ontario Northland trains are non-smoking. Pets are welcome. They must travel in the baggage car.
Free parking is available at the Ontario Northland Station. Ontario Northland assumes no liability for vehicles parked on its property. We suggest passengers wear casual clothes, comfortable walking shoes and come prepared in case of cool or wet weather, mosquitoes and black flies.
For reservations or more information, please call 1.800.268.9281

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THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS SCHEDULE - ASK YOUR PARTNER

1. What time does the train from Moosonee to Cochrane depart on Friday? 2. What time does the train from Cochrane to Moosonee depart on Tuesday? 3. Does the train between Cochrane and Moosonee run on the weekends? 4. How much does a one-way senior fare cost? 5. How much does an adult return trip cost? 6. Is it cheaper for a senior or a child to take a round trip? 7. How much does a student return fare cost? 8. What time does the train arrive in Moosonee on Wednesday? 9. If a family with two children were going on a round trip, how much would it cost? 10. What are the four types of fares? 11. If you were going to Moosonee, which kind of fare would you have to buy?
Make up three questions of your own about the schedule. 1. 2. 3.
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CD#1
THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - LISTEN AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER
After reading the ad turn it face down. Write the numbers 1-12 in a list. Listen to the CD and write the correct letter beside each number. 1. All prices are quoted in: a. loonies and toonies b. international currency c. American dollars d. Canadian dollars 2. Pets must travel in: a. the carry-on baggage b. an Ontario Northland train c. the baggage car d. the dining car 3. The dome car affords: a. a panoramic view of the majestic scenery b. live music c. snacks d. dining 4. Free parking is available in: a. the dome car b. the Ontario Northland Station c. the baggage car d. the majestic scenery 5. The ad suggests that passengers wear: a. evening gowns and tuxedos b. down jackets and hiking boots c. casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes d. bathing suits and beach wear 6. The Polar Bear Express travels between: a. Cochrane and Mosquito Town b. Cochrane and Goosonee c. Cochrane and Mooseville d. Cochrane and Moosonee 7. GST is applicable to: a. all quoted fares/rates b. passengers c. Canadian dollars d. all passengers 8. The Polar Bear Express is advertised as: a. the Worlds most comfortable excursion b. the Worlds Greatest water excursion c. the Worlds Greatest Rail Excursion d. the most majestic trip to the Ontario Northland 9. Passengers should come prepared in case of: a. mosquitoes and black ties b. cool or wet weather c. polar bears d. cool or wet weather and mosquitoes and black flies 10. Ontario Northland assumes no liability for: a. its passengers b. vehicles parked on its property c. train accidents d. pets in the baggage car 11. If you want to travel on the Polar Bear Express you will need to: a. be a polar bear b. be a senior c. be a student d. make a reservation 12. In the entertainment car you can listen to: a. babies crying b. live music c. mosquitoes buzzing d. polar bears growling
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THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - PACKING FOR THE TRIP TO MOOSONEE

Imagine you are going on the trip to MOOSONEE. Remember that only one piece of carry-on baggage is permitted per customer. You will be off the train for only four hours. What would you pack? Make a list keeping in mind that passengers are advised to wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes and come prepared in case of cool or wet weather. Your list:
When you have finished your list, compare it to your partners list. Now make a list of things you would pack for a summer weekend away at a beach hotel.
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THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - LOST BAGGAGE

Two people have lost their carry-on baggage. There are no name tags or other identification. Here is a list of things inside each carry-on bag. Write a paragraph describing the passenger you think each bag might belong to including: age, sex, occupation, interests, nationality, marital status, etc. Compare your description with that of your classmates.
Bag #1 an extra large black raincoat a package of cigarettes a letter to a girlfriend high blood pressure pills a comb with short grey and black hairs in it a pair of sunglasses a bird whistle 4 chocolate bars a package of cough drops a small bottle of whiskey a long-sleeved T shirt with a picture of an eagle on it a king-size bottle of coke 5 peanut butter and jam sandwiches a picture of his children an expensive digital camera keys to a Mercedes Benz some binoculars a book about electrical engineering a guide book on birds a pair of running shoes, size 13 an English/French dictionary a pocket knife
Bag #2 an MP3 player a happy birthday card from her husband a used bus ticket from Toronto to Cochrane a lottery ticket a book about hiking trails a bottle of water a mystery novel a cheese sandwich and an apple a letter from Mexico from her brother Tomas a bottle of Tylenol mosquito repellent a book about teaching ESL a package of allergy pills a bottle of sunblock a Spanish/English dictionary a pair of pink socks a seniors discount coupon a lucky rabbits foot key chain a postcard to her granddaughter a pay cheque from a Vancouver school board
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THE POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - NICOLES CARRY-ON BAGGAGE

Nicole has made a list of things to pack in her carry-on baggage. Not all these things can fit in. Which 10 things should she take off her list? (Remember she is an artist.) pens and pencils camera perfume pen knife a map guidebook rain poncho makeup newspaper an apple chocolate bars laptop sun hat sketchbook raincoat down jacket book pack of cards hand sanitizer toilet paper kleenex extra sweater toothbrush toothpaste dental floss towel compass umbrella
GIVING ADVICE - SHOULD AND SHOULDNT Look at your list of things for Nicole to bring and things not to bring. Write five, Nicole, you shouldnt bring _______ because _________. sentences, and five, Nicole, you should bring _______ because _________. sentences. SHOULDNT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SHOULD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 24 Big Things in Canada Book One - Copyright Canadian Resources for ESL 2011 Langevin & Ladner www.eslresources.com 1-866-833-9485
POLAR BEAR EXPRESS - BOARD GAME

Work in pairs. Take turns rolling the die and moving. Use the picture to make a, I would/ wouldnt bring a _________ because __________. sentence.
FINISH
lost your ticket, miss a turn
START
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READING, WRITING, CD LISTENING, SPEAKING #1

THE BIG POLAR BEAR

YOU AND ANIMALS ANIMAL SIMILES

THE BIG POLAR BEAR

READING, WRITING, LISTENING, SPEAKING

THE WORLD'S LARGEST DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

WONDER & SURPRISE DISLIKE & DISGUST LANDMARKS WRITING AN AD

IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS

DINOSAUR TOURS BUSINESS TEXTS

GARY IS AWAY - BUSINESS TELEPHONE MESSAGES

THE WORLD'S LARGEST DINOSAUR SCULPTURE

DINNER WITH THE DINOSAURS MUSIC COMIC STRIP

READING, WRITING, CD LISTENING, SPEAKING #1

CRAZY ABOUT CANOES

TRANSPORTATION MIX AND MATCH TRAVELLING AND YOU BOARD GAME

IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS

DINOSAUR TOURS BUSINESS TEXTS

CRAZY ABOUT CANOES

WAYS TO TRAVEL COMPARING DIRECTIONS DIALOGUES

CANOE SONG - MUSIC TIPPY CANOE COMIC STRIP

READING, WRITING, LISTENING, SPEAKING

THE GIANT MOSQUITO

MEDICAL MIX & MATCH MEDICAL BOARD GAME STAND UP IF

HOSPITAL FLOOR PLAN

THE GIANT MOSQUITO

DOCTOR SAYS INSTRUCTIONS

TRAVELLERS THEATRE MOSQUITO MADNESS ASK YOUR PARTNER MAKING QUESTIONS

READING WRITING LISTENING SPEAKING

98 99 100 101 102 102 103

PUBLIC SKATING READING FOR INFORMATION ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

SPORTS & YOU BINGO DO YOU LIKE? SPORTS IDIOMS

TRAVELLERS THEATRE SECONDHAND MAKING QUESTIONS

BACKYARD HOCKEY RINK SONG COMIC

READING WRITING CD LISTENING SPEAKING #2

THE BIG STONE PERSON

FISHING & YOU

THE BIG STONE PERSON

READING WRITING CD LISTENING SPEAKING #2

STRIKE IT RICH! - DAWSON CITY

155 156 157 158 159 160

162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169

WHO DUNNIT MYSTERY

IDIOMS & EXPRESSIONS

STRIKE IT RICH! DAWSON CITY

STRIKE IT RICH! - MUSIC SENTENCE COMPLETION

The Big Polar Bear

In the Jaws of a Dinosaur

Crazy About Canoes

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0:25 0:21 0:28 0:34 0:35 1:22 1:06 2:05

Buzz Buzz Buzzzzzz Mosquitoes

TIME 0:35 0:29 0:28 0:26 0:28 0:36

2:16 0:45 0:42 0:52 0:48 4:04 2:33

The Big Stone Person

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PAGE 132 132 135 135 135 135 135 136

1:07 1:22 1:30

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