13．Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages：English and French．There are 10provinces in the country but only one of these-Quebec is known as"French Canada"．This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest．
Canada left the Britain in 1867to become an independent country，and English and French have been recognized as the official languages ever since．
Most people speak English as their first language and the two national television networks broadcast in English throughout the country．Apart from in Quebec and a few places on the east coast，French television is very rare．
The same goes for traffic signs and menus，for example．Outside of Quebec，there are only a few places where you'll see traffic signs in French．In restaurants，it's almost impossible to find French on the menu unless you are in the heartland of French Canada．However，all products sold in Canada must，by law，have labels（标签）and instructions in both languages．
In Canada's English speaking provinces，official bilingualism（双语）means that students can choose to complete a special French language course．Under this programme，they are taught most of their subjects in French．If a student begins the course in kindergarten（幼儿园）or Grade One，it is likely that all their lessons will be in French．However，if they start at junior high school，25per cent of the teaching will continue to be in English．
28．How many provinces are there in Canada？A．
A．Ten
B．Nine
C．Eleven
D．Two
29．Which country controlled Canada before its independence？B．
A．France．
B．Britain．
C．America．
D．Germany．
30．Which of the following sentences is Right？C．
A．English is the only official language，though French is also spoken there．
B．The two national television networks broadcast both in English and French．
C．All products sold in Canada must be explained in both English and French．
D．In any restaurant in Canada，you can find French on the menu．
31．In Canada's English speaking provinces，what does official bilingualism means？C．
A．Students have to complete a special French language course．
B．Under the programme，the students are mainly taught in English．
C．If a student begins a special French language course，in kindergarten or Grade one all his lessons may be in French．
D．When the students are at junior high school，they will only be taught in English．
分析 文章介绍了加拿大的官方语言是英语和法语以及加拿大所用语言的另外一些情况．
解答 28．A 细节题：从第一段的句子：There are 10 provinces in the country，可知加拿大有10个省．选A．
29．B 推理题：从第二段的句子：Canada left the British empire（帝国） in 1867 to become an independent country说明加拿大独立前是英国控制的．选 B．
30．C 细节题．根据第四段all products sold in Canada must，by law，have labels（标签）and instructions in both languages．由此可知，所有的商品都有英文和法语的标注，结合选项，故选C
31．C 词义猜测题．文章开篇点明Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages：English and French加拿大是一个双语国家，英语和法语是官方语言．这句意味着在加拿大讲英语的省份，双语教育意味着学生可以选择一门专用法语授课的课程．由此可知答案．
点评 本文是新闻报道类阅读理解．做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据
