Read the text and choose the right answer to the question. The State Symbols of Canada The search for a new Canadian flag started in 1925 (they used the British flag, the Union Jack). But the work wasn’t completed. Later, in 1946, a parliamentary committee received more than 2,600 designs. Only in 1964, the House of Commons and the Senate approved the national flag of Canada. The design consists of a red flag with a red maple leaf on a white square. The official ceremony introducing the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, with the General Governor, the Prime Minister, the members of the Cabinet and thousands of Canadians. The design was based on Canadian history. The combination of red, white and red first appeared in the General Service Medal issued by Queen Victoria. Red and white were proclaimed Canada’s national colours by King George V in 1921. All Canadian Olympic athletes have worn the red maple leaf on a white field as Canada’s emblem since 1904. The Union Jack may be displayed with the Canadian flag at the National War Memorial and in connection with ceremonies in which Canadian forces participated with other Commonwealth forces. The present design of the coat of arms in Canada was introduced in 1994. The design reflects the royal symbols of the UK and France: the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the royal fleurs-de-lis of France and the royal Irish harp of Tara. On the bottom of the shield, there are three Canadian maple leaves representing Canadians of all origins. Canada’s motto “A Mari usque ad Mare” (from sea to sea) is written on the coat of arms. The national anthem of Canada is called “O Canada”. It was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem on July 1, 1980, a century after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallee, a well-known composer. French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. Many English versions have appeared over the years. Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir wrote the version on which the official English lyrics are based in 1908. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unchanged. TRUE FALSE NOT STATED The author of the French lyrics was Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The present design of the coat of arms in Canada was approved in 1984. The official English version of the anthem includes changes recommended in 1978. The English and the Frech lyrics of the anthem are identical. Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir translated the French lyrics into English. The design of the flag was approved by Queen Victoria. The royal symbols of all the parts of the UK are shown on the coat of arms. The Union Jack hasn't been used since the introduction of the national flag in 1965.

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Read the text and choose the right answer to the question.
The State Symbols of Canada
The search for a new Canadian flag started in 1925 \(they used the British flag, the Union Jack\). But the work wasn’t completed. Later, in 1946, a parliamentary committee received more than 2,600 designs.
Only in 1964, the House of Commons and the Senate approved the national flag of Canada. The design consists of a red flag with a red maple leaf on a white square.
The official ceremony introducing the new Canadian flag was held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965, with the General Governor, the Prime Minister, the members of the Cabinet and thousands of Canadians.
The design was based on Canadian history. The combination of red, white and red first appeared in the General Service Medal issued by Queen Victoria. Red and white were proclaimed Canada’s national colours by King George V in 1921. All Canadian Olympic athletes have worn the red maple leaf on a white field as Canada’s emblem since 1904.
The Union Jack may be displayed with the Canadian flag at the National War Memorial and in connection with ceremonies in which Canadian forces participated with other Commonwealth forces.
The present design of the coat of arms in Canada was introduced in 1994. The design reflects the royal symbols of the UK and France: the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the royal fleurs-de-lis of France and the royal Irish harp of Tara. On the bottom of the shield, there are three Canadian maple leaves representing Canadians of all origins. Canada’s motto “A Mari usque ad Mare” \(from sea to sea\) is written on the coat of arms.
The national anthem of Canada is called “O Canada”. It was proclaimed Canada’s national anthem on July 1, 1980, a century after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. The music was composed by Calixa Lavallee, a well-known composer. French lyrics to accompany the music were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier.
Many English versions have appeared over the years. Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir wrote the version on which the official English lyrics are based in 1908. The official English version includes changes recommended in 1968 by a Special Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Commons. The French lyrics remain unchanged.

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- The author of the French lyrics was Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier.
- The present design of the coat of arms in Canada was approved in 1984.
- The official English version of the anthem includes changes recommended in 1978.
- The English and the Frech lyrics of the anthem are identical. Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir translated the French lyrics into English.
- The design of the flag was approved by Queen Victoria.
- The royal symbols of all the parts of the UK are shown on the coat of arms.
- The Union Jack hasn't been used since the introduction of the national flag in 1965.

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