三、阅读理解（共8小题；每小题2分，满分16分）

　　Arts and culture is lived and breathed in every corner of Canada. Due to a racial and immigrant population，the variety and richness of art and sports is very evident.

　　Since World War Ⅱ，Canada has produced an impressive amount of writing. From novels to poetry, the selection is wide. Native writers are also becoming better known across Canada in recent years.

　　Musicians are reaching a higher level of recognition in the world music scene. Everything from country to pop，classical to heavy rock can be found across Canada and across the globe performed by Canadian artists.

　　The National Film Board, a film crew in Canada, is the primary producer of movies in Canada. However，many Hollywood studios are turning to Canada as a source for locations and as an alternative to the more expensive US. Many well-known actors，directors，screen writers and movies come from Canada and often scoop awards for their work.

　　French art was the first to appear in Canada along the St Lawrence in and around Quebec. Since then the volume of art and artists has increased. Canadian photography as well as painting by Canadians is not well-known outside of Canada but recognition is increasing.

　　Sport is a major part of today's society in Canada. Hockey is the most popular spectator sport with more participants taking part in curling. American style football and baseball are also very popular and all of these sports are played across Canada.

　　21. What would be the best title for the passage?

　　A. Brief Introduction to Canada

　　B. Canadian Arts，Culture and Sports

　　C. Canadian Artists

　　D. Canadian Arts and Culture Are World Famous

　　22. Canada has many forms of art and culture because it has________.

　　A. a long history B. a large area

　　C. a large population D. a variety of immigrants

　　23. Which group of Canadian artists is well-known all over the world today?

　　A. Native writers and screen writers.

　　B. Photographers and actors.

　　C. Painters and writers.

　　D. Musicians，actors and directors.

　　24. Which of the following statements about Canada is NOT true?

　　A. Canadian arts have been much influenced by French people.

　　B. Canadian people love sports very much.

　　C. There are many big film­making companies in Canada.

　　D. Canadian arts and artists are becoming better known.

　　There is no doubt that to study abroad gives you an excellent opportunity to learn things which are very helpful in your career building. Today, Canada has earned a good name in providing quality education and safe healthy environment for its students. That is why more than 130,000 international students enroll(注册) every year in famous Canadian universities. It is an ideal education destination and gives students a unique experience of education and its versatile (多样的) arts and culture. Canada spends a lot on education and is ranked the highest in G-8 countries.

　　To study in Canada is very cost effective. These universities are affordable compared to other universities in the world such as in the US, New Zealand and UK where cost of education and living is very high. According to a survey in 2006, "Canada offered the lowest tuition fees for foreign students compared to UK and Australia."

The low rate of crimes and the peaceful safe environment of the country also attract lots of international students to Canadian universities. Canada has 92 universities and