Unit 18 New Zealand

Map of the World

Australia Australia New Zealand New Zealand

New Zealand

national flag National emblem

National Bird-----Kiwi

Beautiful scenery

hot springs

appreciate

READING NEW ZEALAND

——— —— Pacific Ocean Tasman Sea ————

Wellington

Auckland

Queenstown

Language points : 1.be made up of Examples: 美国是由 50 个州组成的。 U.S.A is made up of 50 states. The U.S.A is made up of 50 states.动物的身体是由细胞组成的。 Animal bodies are made up of cells.

2.be surrounded by Examples: Examples:这座房子被树木环绕。 This house is surrounded by trees. 流行歌手被他的歌迷包围了. The pop star is surrounded by his fans.

3.Mild a mild nature (gentle,soft) a mild winter ( not cold) a mild climate mild weather 她是我见过的最温和的人。 She is the mildest person I have ever met.我有点轻微的头痛。 I have a mild headache.

4.while conj. used to show a contrast Examples: 有些人富裕, 有些人贫穷。 Some people are rich while others are poor. 我对音乐感兴趣，而我的弟弟爱好体育。 I am interested in music while my brother is fond of sports.

Natural beauty

History about 1,000 years ago around 1421 in 1642 in 1769 by 1840 Read and fill in the table The first people (the Maori) came to New Zealand. Chinese sailors discovered the islands. The Dutchman Abel Tasman named the islands New Zealand. Captain James Cook took possession of the islands. The Maori signed an agreement with the European settlers.

Hongi--- a traditional Maori greeting that involves pressing noses

5.It (pron. can be used to talk about date, time, distance or weather) Examples: It is March 31 st today. It was 11o’clock when I went to bed last night. It is very far from my home to school. It was raining when I left the office.

6.settle v. make a place your permanent home Examples: 1997 年他和家人定居在了加拿大。 He and his family settled in Canada in 他把家人安顿在一个小镇。 He settled his family in a small town.

7.take possession of Examples:你不能占有这条钻石项链。 You can’t take possession of this diamond necklace. 战士们攻占了敌人的堡垒（ fort ）。 The soldiers took possession of the enemy’s fort.

8.sign an agreement Examples: Please sign the agreement. 中国和印度签署了能源协议。 China and India signed an energy agreement. 他们和这家公司签定了协议。 They have signed an agreement with this company.

POST-READING

1. The first settlers of New Zealand were____. A. Europeans, mainly British B. islanders of Polynesia in the Pacific C. people from Asian countries D. people from Australia 2. What’s the North Island famous for? A. Deep harbors B. A bird called kiwi C. Hot springs D. Dead volcanoes B C

3. In New Zealand, many people call England “the home country ” because ____. A.Most of them have been to England B.Most of the first European settlers were British C.They share the same national holiday on Feb.6th D.New Zealand belonged to England in the past B

Homework 1. Review the text and get more information of New Zealand information of New Zealand from the Internet. from the Internet. 2. Preview the next part—word study, and do the exercises on page 40.

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