2. Unit 18 New Zealand -----------Reading 谢丽娟

3. Japan Iceland Philippines

4. Guessing Game (1) Cattle Farming (2) One of the first countries to see a new day (3) Almost as the same size as Japan (4) 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) (5) Nearest country to Australia

6. Give each paragraph a title! 1. Geography (Location) 2. Climate 3. Nature (Landscapes) 4. History

7. .... Tasman Sea Pacific Ocean [North Island] [South Island] Auckland Christchurch Queenstown Wellington BACK Geography

8. BACK Climate What’s the main type of climate? What are the seasons like? (the warmest/coldest months)

9. Nature (landscapes) What can we see near the coastline? Where we can see hot springs?hot springs What’s the national bird of New Zealand?national bird BACK

10. History What was New Zealand called 100 years ago? Who was the earliest settler?the earliest settler What did they bring in to New Zealand? Who named New Zealand? When is considered as a national holiday? BACK

11. Throw hot water high into the air

12. BACK

14. Role Play Roles: a guide; three tourists. Destination: New Zealand Demands: Each of the tourists should ask the guide at least two questions about any of the main topics in the reading material BACK

15. True or False 1.The other name for New Zealand is Aotearoa. 2.North island is colder than South Island. 3.The south island is famous for hot springs. 4.New Zealand is a French-speaking country. 5.Besides the kiwi, there are other types of birds that only live in New Zealand. 6.No Chinese people live in New Zealand. BACK (T) (F)