Do you know about the English­speaking countries? They are Canada, the U. S. , the U. K. , Australia and so on. Canada has a famous waterfall. It is the Niagara Falls. It is very big. Canada's flag is red and white. It has a leaf. The flag of the U. S. is red, white and blue. It is the same colour as the flag of the U. K. The U. K. has a queen. She lives in Buckingham Palace. The U. S. has a president, and he lives in the White House. Australia's flag is blue and Australia has many beautiful beaches.

    May just move to Sunshine Town. Read the map above and help her find the direction.

    One day, Alice found(找到) a book in the study. It was about clowns(小丑). She loved the story and she told her mum all about it. "Mum, I want to be a clown now," Alice said. "Well, let's make a clown!" Mum said and pointed to a big box. Inside the box, there were lots of old clothes and paints.

    First, Alice painted her face white. Then she painted her mouth yellow. Next, she put on her red nose. After putting on a red nose, Mum gave Alice a silly wig(假发), a polka dot(带原点的) jacket and large trousers(长裤). She also gave Alice big black shoes. "Now go and look in a big mirror(镜子), Alice," Mum said. Alice looked at her face and clothes. She laughed and said, "I am a clown now."

    My name is Mary. I' m from China. I' m a new student. I have many friends in the new school. Joey is nine years old. She is from Australia. Sue is from Australia, too. But she is ten years old. Mr White is from Japan. He is my English teacher. He is funny.

    My name is Lily. I'm 12 years old. I often goes shopping with my mother. Sometimes I pick vegetables from garden. I can wash my clothes. My brother Ben is 10 years old, he often clean the rooms and clean the tables after dinner. My little sister Sally can do some housework, too. She can clean her little bike. She can water the flowers. But she is too young. She can't wash her clothes.

    Canada is the second largest country in the world. It is in North America.

    Canada and the US are neighbours. Ottawa is the capital of Canada.

There are many large rivers and lakes in Canada. Niagara Falls is very famous.

    There are many interesting things about Canada. It is a nation of differences.

    In the north, there is almost ice and snow all year around. In the south, there are great forests. One very important difference in Canada is language. Most Canadians speak English, but some speak French. Many people in Canada speak both English and French.