What Do You Know? What Do You Know? 1. New Zealand is situated in the… a.Indian Oceanb. Pacific Oceanc. Atlantic Ocean a. Indian Oceanb. Pacific Oceanc. Atlantic Ocean 2. New Zealand is separated from Australia by the… a. Tasman Seab. Black Seac. Arafura Sea 3. The country consists of… a. 2 large islandsb. 3 large islandsc. 2 large islands and numerous small islands 4. The first European navigator who visited New Zealand was… a. James Cookb. Abel Tasmanc. Mathew Flinders 5. The population of New Zealand is… a. 4 mln peopleb. 10 mln peoplec. 240 mln people

6. The official languages of New Zealand are… a. Maori & Hindib. English & Maoric. English & Hindi 7. The capital of the country is… a. Wellingtonb. Aucklandc. Christcurch 8. The largest New Zealands city is… a. Wellingtonb. Aucklandc. Christchurch 9. The largest city in the South Island is… a. Wellingtonb. Aucklandc. Christchurch 10. New Zealand is… a. a republicb. a monarchyc. a federation Watch the presentation & check your answers...

New ZealandAustralia The Pacific OceanThe Tasman Sea Cook StraitWellington The North IslandThe South Island East PolynesiaMaori Captain James CookAbel Tasman AucklandChristchurch DunedinHamilton QueenstownRotorua

New Zealand is situated midway between the Equator and the South Pole in the southern Pacific Ocean.New Zealand is situated midway between the Equator and the South Pole in the southern Pacific Ocean. Its nearest western neighbour is Australia.Its nearest western neighbour is Australia. New Zealand is separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea.New Zealand is separated from Australia by the Tasman Sea.

The area of the country is about 270,000 sq km.The area of the country is about 270,000 sq km. It is a small, quiet and green country, which consists of two large islands – the North Island and the South Island, and numerous small islands.It is a small, quiet and green country, which consists of two large islands – the North Island and the South Island, and numerous small islands. The two main islands are separated by Cook Strait.The two main islands are separated by Cook Strait.

Three fourths of New Zealanders live in the warmer North Island. That is where you can find active volcanoes, many rivers and lakes, numerous mineral hot springs and geysers, subtropical forests and sandy beaches.

The South Island is larger than the North Island and has the highest mountains. The chief mountain range of the South Island is the Southern Alps. Sometimes people say that the North Island means beaches and the South Island means mountains.

New Zealand was settled over 1,000 years ago by voyagers from East Polynesia. These settlers were the ancestors of todays Maori.

Europeans first came in Dutchman Abel Tasman was the first European navigator to visit the islands. Then between 1769 and 1777 Captain James Cook visited the islands 4 times and claimed the land for the British crown.

At the time of Captain James Cooks visit in 1769, the Maori population was about 250,000 people. Traditional art forms included carvings in wood, stone and bone, storytelling, dances and songs. Maori was declared an official language in 1987.

Although the country is about the same size as Great Britain or Japan, it is not as densely populated.Although the country is about the same size as Great Britain or Japan, it is not as densely populated. The population of New Zealand is about 4 million people.The population of New Zealand is about 4 million people. About 14% are Maori, 80% of New Zealanders are white people.About 14% are Maori, 80% of New Zealanders are white people.

English and Maori are the official languages, although the country is predominantly English- speaking.English and Maori are the official languages, although the country is predominantly English- speaking. Almost all of the Maori speak English.Almost all of the Maori speak English. New Zealand English is pure and clear; it is easily understood everywhere in the world.New Zealand English is pure and clear; it is easily understood everywhere in the world.

Most of New Zealanders live in cities and towns.

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. It is the administrative centre and the seat of the government with a population of 200,000 people.

Auckland is New Zealands largest city. It is a major industrial and commercial centre with a population of over a million people.

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island with the population of over 300,000 people. Island with the population of over 300,000 people. It is an inland city with an English atmosphere, Oxford-style buildings, many parks and gardens. Oxford-style buildings, many parks and gardens.

Dunedin is the second largest city of the South Island with a population of 120,000 people. The city is also called the Edinburgh of the South.

Hamilton lies on both banks of the Waikato River in the North Island. The population of the city is about 190,000 people. Hamilton Gardens is the most popular tourist attraction every year.

Queenstown lies on Lake Wakatipu in the South Island and has a population of about 11,000 people. It is a resort town and a centre for adventure tourism (jet boating, mountain biking, skiing, etc.).

Rotorua is a town on Lake Rotorua in the North Island. Its population of about 65,000 people. The town is well known for geothermal activity.

New Zealand is an independent state (1947) and a member of the Commonwealth. It is a constitutional monarchy. The British monarch is the head of state, represented by the governor-general.

The flag of New Zealand is blue with the flag of the UK, with four red five-pointed stars edged in white centered in the outer half of the flag. The coat-of-arms depicts a woman and a Maori man standing on leaves of fern and looking at each other over a shield with five badges. Shield supports Crown of St. Edward.

Official name: New ZealandOfficial name: New Zealand Consists of:two large islands and numerous small islandsConsists of:two large islands and numerous small islands Total area:about 270,000 sq kmTotal area:about 270,000 sq km Population:about 4 million peoplePopulation:about 4 million people Native people:MaoriNative people:Maori Official languages:English and MaoriOfficial languages:English and Maori Capital:WellingtonCapital:Wellington Largest city:AucklandLargest city:Auckland Main cities:Christchurch, Queenstown, Hamilton, Dunedin, RotoruaMain cities:Christchurch, Queenstown, Hamilton, Dunedin, Rotorua Government:constitutional monarchyGovernment:constitutional monarchy

Answer the questions: 1.Where is New Zealand situated? 2.Which country is its nearest western neighbour? 3.Is the area of New Zealand 270,000 square km? 4.What islands does the country consist of? 5.Who are the Native people of New Zealand? 6.Was James Cook the first European to visit NZ? 7.What are the official languages in the country? 8.Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, isnt it? 9.Is Christchurch the largest city in the country? 10.Who is the head of New Zealand? Revision Exercises

True or false: 1.New Zealand is situated in the Atlantic Ocean. 2.The area of the country is about 270,000 sq km. 3.The two main islands are separated by Tasman Strait. 4.Most of New Zealanders live in the South Island. 5.Europeans first visited New Zealand in James Cook claimed the land for the British crown. 7.Maori are 80% of the population of the country. 8.Wellington is the largest city of New Zealand. 9.Auckland is the capital of the country. 10.New Zealand is an independent state. 11.The head of NZ is the governor-general.

The area Maori Wellington 1769 Europeans ,000, , ,000 Captain James Cook Captain James Cook The population

The area Europeans The population Maori 1642 Captain James Cook 200, , ,000, Wellington

Tell about New Zealand, using the chart: 1.New Zealand is situated… 2.It is separated from Australia by … 3.The area of the country is… 4.New Zealand consists of… 5.The Native people of the country are… 6.Dutchman Abel Tasman was… 7.The population of New Zealand is… 8.80% of New Zealanders are… 9.The official languages are… 10.The capital of the country is… 11.… is the largest city. 12.The main cities in New Zealand are… 13.… an independent state. 14.The head of the country is…

Can You Do the Quiz Now? 1. New Zealand is situated in the… a.Indian Oceanb. Pacific Oceanc. Atlantic Ocean a. Indian Oceanb. Pacific Oceanc. Atlantic Ocean 2. New Zealand is separated from Australia by the… a. Tasman Seab. Black Seac. Arafura Sea 3. The country consists of… a.2 large islandsb. 3 large islandsc. 2 large islands and numerous small islands 4. The first European navigator who visited New Zealand was… a.James Cookb. Abel Tasmanc. Mathew Flinders 5. The population of New Zealand is… a.4 mln peopleb. 10 mln peoplec. 240 mln people

6. The official languages of New Zealand are… a. Maori & Hindib. English & Maoric. English & Hindi 7. The capital of the country is… a. Wellingtonb. Aucklandc. Christchurch 8. The largest New Zealands city is… a. Wellingtonb. Aucklandc. Cristchurch 9. The largest city in the South Island is… a. Wellingtonb. Aucklandc. Christchurch 10. New Zealand is… a. a republicb. a monarchyc. a federation

Exercise 2, page 97 (to read). A story about New Zealand. Look for the information about New Zealand.