Where is New Zealand ? Where is New Zealand ?

Before reading, let’s try task 1 and widen your knowledge of New Zealand.

1. What languages do New Zealanders speak? 1. What languages do New Zealanders speak? A. English and French B.French and Maori A. English and French B.French and Maori C. English and Maori D.German and French Task 1 How much do you know about New Zealand ? Let’s have a competition, the winners will get air tickets to Zhangjiajie.

Maoris arrived in New Zealand in 10 boats from an island near Tahiti in the 1100s. Now, Maoris make up 13 percent of the New Zealand’s population.

Maori’s culture is very rich. They love wooden carving, and they are famous for their Skills of tattoos.

2. What’s New Zealand’s National Day? 2. What’s New Zealand’s National Day? A. February 6th B.April 8th A. February 6th B.April 8th C. August 3rd D.September 1st C. August 3rd D.September 1st

kiwi seagull sparrow swallow 3. What’s New Zealand’s national bird? 3. What’s New Zealand’s national bird?

4. How many RBM is a New Zealand dollar equal to ? 4. How many RBM is a New Zealand dollar equal to ? A. About 4 yuan B. About 10 yuan A. About 4 yuan B. About 10 yuan C. About 6 yuan D. About 8 yuan C. About 6 yuan D. About 8 yuan Pictures of New Zealand currency

5. When is New Zealand’s winter? 5. When is New Zealand’s winter? A. June to August B. December to February C. September to November D. April to July

climate mild sea climate Winter SummerDecember-February June-August type

6. When it is 8 a.m. April 4,2005 in China, what time is it in New Zealand ? 6. When it is 8 a.m. April 4,2005 in China, what time is it in New Zealand ? A. 10 a.m. April 4,2005 A. 10 a.m. April 4,2005 B. 2 p.m. April 4,2005 B. 2 p.m. April 4,2005 C. 12 a.m. April 4th,2005 C. 12 a.m. April 4th,2005 D. 5 p.m. April 5th,2005 D. 5 p.m. April 5th, Which city in New Zealand is called “ the Most British City Outside UK ” ? 7. Which city in New Zealand is called “ the Most British City Outside UK ” ? A. Wellington B. Auckland A. Wellington B. Auckland C. Queenstown D. Christchurch C. Queenstown D. Christchurch

Christchurch is often called “ the most British city outside the UK”. People are all deeply impressed with its wonderful natural sights, so it is also called “ the Garden City”. Christchurch, the largest city on New Zealand’s South Island, is an important transportation, manufacturing, and education center. Several institutions of higher learning are located here.

Listen to the tape and then finish task2.

Task 2 Listen and answer the two questions 1. What is the population of Auckland ? 1. What is the population of Auckland ? 2. What is Auckland called ? 2. What is Auckland called ?

Task 2 Listen and answer the two questions 1. What is the population of Auckland ? 1. What is the population of Auckland ? 2. What is Auckland called ? 2. What is Auckland called ? The population of Auckland is just under a million people. It is called “ the city of sails”.

Read the passage quickly and then finish task 3.

Task 3 Invent a title for each paragraph Paragraph Title Title One One Two Two Three Three Four Four Five Five Introduction History sights The city of sails The city of sails Travel link

Read the passage carefully and finish task 4 and task 5.

TASK 4 True or false 1.People from different countries live in Auckland. 2.Europeans were the first people to settle in Auckland. 3. The first European who settled in Auckland were the Frenchman. 4. In Auckland,it is allowed to have nuclear testing. 5. Wellington is now the capital of New Zealand, because it is the largest city there. 6. Auckland is far from Europe. T F F F F T ——— ———— (Maoris) (British) (not allowed) (more central)

Task5 Retelling the text 1. I will divide you into groups, each group are asked to retell one paragraph. First you should work together to find some important and useful words ( key words) to help you, then you should report your paragraph to your partners and choose the best reporter to report it to the whole class. 2. After that, you are required to retell the whole text. You can refer to the following pictures and key words this time.

Auckland Para1 Introductions sizepopulation location an important center different cultures Para2 History 650 years ago,in 1840 Capital:Auckland t0 Wellington in 1985, a nuclear free zone Para 3 Sights Mt Eden: volcanoes Auckland Harbour Bridge Parnell Village Auckland Museum Para 4 The city of sails more boats warm climate water sportsSummer 23.4 winter 7.8

After reading the text, let’s finish task 6.

Describe an area geography location size population history sights climate culture life Travel link Task 6 Group work Suppose you are tour guides, I’m a visitor here (as you know, I’m a new-comer here). Would you please introduce your hometown to me ? What subjects can you describe to me? You can discuss in groups. After 5 minites, some students will act as guides. Then, I will introduce my hometown ZhangJiaJie to you.

一. 根据地图和提示, 写一篇介绍台湾的短文。词数,120 左右。 1 ． 台湾的地理位置。 2 ． 台湾是我国最大的岛屿，面积 36,000 平方公里，人口两 千多万。主要城市有台北、台中、台南和基隆。 3 ． 自然资源丰富，香蕉、稻米、茶叶等农产品驰名中外。 4 ． 风景优美，气候宜人，世界各地的游客纷至沓来。 5 ． 台湾自古以来就是我国的一部分。岛内绝大多数居民来自 福建、广东。海峡两岸人民都有统一祖国的强烈愿望。 二. Search the internet to look for more information about Auckland.

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