Unit 18 New Zealand
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谢丽娟
Japan
Iceland
Philippines
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
Give each paragraph a title!
• 1. Geography (Location)
• 2. Climate
• 3. Nature (Landscapes)
• 4. History
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Tasman Sea
Pacific O
cean
[North Island]
[South Island]
Auckland
Christchurch
Queenstown
Wellington
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Geography
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Climate
• What’s the main type of climate?
• What are the seasons like?
(the warmest/coldest months)
Nature (landscapes)
• What can we see near the coastline?
• Where we can see hot springs?
• What’s the national bird of New Zealand?
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History
• What was New Zealand called 100 years ago?
• Who was the earliest settler?
• What did they bring in to New Zealand?
• Who named New Zealand?
• When is considered as a national holiday?
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Throw hot water high into the air
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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
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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
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