外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand

外语教学与研究出版社 GEOGRAPHY Geographical features climateMajor cities I. Geography

外语教学与研究出版社 Geographical Features Are the following statements about New Zealand correct? New Zealand is an island country. New Zealand is comprised of two main island: the North Island and the South Island. Cook Strait, which separates the two main islands, connects the Tasman Sea in the west with the South Pacific Ocean in the east. The mountainous South Island is the largest land mass of New Zealand. The North Island is marked by volcanism.

外语教学与研究出版社Climate What are the two main geographical features that dominate New Zealand's climate? Mountain chains divide the country into dramatically different climate regions. Which part do you think is the wettest area and which part the driest? When is the coldest month and the warmest month in New Zealand? Are there dramatic variations between summer and winter temperatures in New Zealand?

外语教学与研究出版社 Major Cities—Wellington the capital of New Zealand the country's second largest urban area the most populous national capital in Oceania the southernmost capital city in the world at the southwestern tip of the North Island on Cook Strait New Zealand's political centre with the 12th best quality of living in the world

外语教学与研究出版社 Major Cities—Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand the largest and most populous urban area in the country straddles the volcanoes of the Auckland Volcanic Field a warm temperate climate ranks the 5th in a survey of the quality of life

外语教学与研究出版社 Discovery of New Zealand New Zealand as a Colony New Zealand as a Dominion New Zealand as a Realm II. History

外语教学与研究出版社 Discovery of New Zealand Who were the first settlers in New Zealand? Who were the first Europeans to reach New Zealand but without landing on it? Who first mapped the entire coastline of New Zealand?

外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand as a Colony What is the Treaty of Waitangi? What significance did it have on New Zealand history? Did the Treaty of Waitangi provide an absolutely sound basis for British sovereignty?

外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand as a Dominion in 1907, became an independent dominion in 1947, a fully independent nation in WWI: enthusiastically backed Britain; suffered great loss in WWII: suffered large casualties; stimulated its economy

外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand as a Realm mid-1980s declared its antinuclear policy mid-1980s—mid-1990s radical economic reforms a unique blend of South Pacific and European cultures with a strong national identity of its own

外语教学与研究出版社 III Government The Legislature The Executive The Judiciary Political Parties III. Government

外语教学与研究出版社Government What is New Zealand’s political system? How can a law be passed in New Zealand? How many parts is New Zealand’s Parliament composed of? What is the policy-making body in New Zealand? What does the judiciary consist of? What are the two main parties in New Zealand? Which party is leading the government currently?

外语教学与研究出版社 IV. People a multicultural society with diverse population total population: 4.12 million —Pākehā (European descent): 80%; —Maoris: 14.5%; —other ethnic groups: Pacific Island Polynesians; Chinese; Indians

外语教学与研究出版社 V. Economy one of the most developed countries ranking 15th in the Economist’s 2005 worldwide quality-of-life index trade-oriented economy nicknamed the world’s largest farm vulnerable to changes in world economy

外语教学与研究出版社 VI. Language official Languages: English, Maori, and sign language New Zealand Sign Language or NZSL: the main language of the deaf community in New Zealand. It became a third official language of New Zealand in April New Zealand became the first country to declare sign language as an official language.

外语教学与研究出版社 VII. Education quality education: secondary education, English language training or further and technical education provider of qualified teachers Universities in New Zealand: an international reputation as a provider of quality education a safe learning environment excellent study opportunities and support services for international students internationally respected for their academic and research standards a high level of research activity recognized internationally