1、 Reading Club the United States France the Netherlands the United Kingdom Which country is it? 1) It is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Which country is it? 2) Wonderful harbors and seaside views are top attractions of the country. Which country is it? 3) It is called th
2、e land of the long white cloud. Which country is it? 4) The first people to settle in this country were the Maori. Which country is it? 5) Its national bird is called kiwi. People here are also called Kiwis. Which country is it? 6) It is where The Hobbit was filmed. New Zealand Facts about New Zeala
3、nd Geographical location: National flag: National emblem: Origin of people: Map of the World New Zealand in the Southern Hemisphere 南半球 National flag National emblem Origin of people Maori 毛利人 The Maori were the first settlers of New Zealandarriving many centuries before Europeans. They came here mo
4、re than 1000 years ago from their mythical Polynesian (波利尼西亚) homeland. The Maori Today Maori make up 14% of the population and their history, language and traditions are central to New Zealands identity. The Maori Brainstorming location climate plants & animals culture geography things to do & plac
5、es to go New Zealand people history Read the whole passage. Find out what basic information is mentioned about New Zealand. Task 1 location climate plants & animals culture geography things to do & places to go New Zealand people history location climate plants & animals geography things to do & pla
6、ces to go Task 1 How many aspects of New Zealand are included in the passage? Task 2 Four. New Zealand Fact File Geography Wildlife Places to Visit and Things to Do 1. Read “Fact File and Geography”. Find out basic information of New Zealand and complete the table. Task 3 Population Location Main is
7、lands Geographical features Climate AreaNew Zealand Population Location Main islands Geographical features 4.7 million people in the South Pacific a total area of 270,000 square kilometres the North Island & the South Island Climate Area New Zealand map of New Zealand Population Location Main island
8、s Geographical features 4.7 million people in the South Pacific a total area of 270,000 square kilometres the North Island & the South Island forests, mountains, deserts, beaches and volcanoes a varied climate that changes a lot from place to place Climate Area New Zealand Moa恐鸟 It is an extinct bir
9、d which was two meters tall and weighed over 250 kilograms. Which is the capital city of New Zealand? Which is the largest city of New Zealand? What is the best season to travel there? Facts about New Zealand Watch the video. Find out the following information. the capital city the largest city Fact
10、s about New Zealand Wellington is the capital city and the second largest city in New Zealand after Auckland. Facts about New Zealand It is also the southernmost capital city in the world. Situated at the southern end of the North Island, Wellington was recently named “the coolest little capital in
11、the world” by Lonely Planet. Facts about New Zealand Auckland, located on the North Island, is New Zealands largest city and main transport center. It is rated the third most livable city in the world. From anywhere in the city, you can see the sea. Auckland is called “the City of Sails”. Facts abou
12、t New Zealand The history of the city goes back 650 years when the Maori settled in the area. Auckland was the capital of New Zealand for some time. Later, the capital moved to Wellington, because it was more central. Auckland City of Sails Facts about New Zealand (Dec.Feb.) : summer peak travel sea
13、son & perfect time to enjoy activities Facts about New Zealand (Mar.May) : autumn views truly to behold (Jun.Aug.) : winter the best ski season (Sep.Nov.) : spring a beautiful combination of spring blossoms and snow mountains There is no bad time to travel to New Zealand, for most of the country lie
14、s close to the coast, which means mild temperatures. Facts about New Zealand 2. Read “Wildlife”. Find out basic information about the wildlife in New Zealand. Task 3 fish insects birds frogs Wildlife unique native animals Kiwi the national bird, the symbol of New Zealand Giant weta the worlds larges
15、t insect Grasshop per蚱蜢 Giant weta 巨沙螽 3. Read “Places to Visit and Things to Do”. Find out basic information about sightseeing and activities in New Zealand. Task 3 forests national parks ski fields beaches, lakes and rivers Places to visit hiking & camping skiing boating & water sports Things to d
16、o 4. Watch the video. Explore more colorful activities in New Zealand. Task 3 Things to do Task 3 skydiving bungee jumping jet boating rafting zip lining 高空滑索 Maori performance golf Read the texts again. Find at least five facts about New Zealand which show its uniqueness. being the only one of its
17、kind Task 4 What is unique about New Zealand? 1) It has a lot more _ than people. 2) It has more species of penguins than any other country. 3) It doesnt have any snakes. sheep 4) Almost every geographical species in the world can be found there. 5) It has a very varied climate. 6) It has a lot of u
18、nique native animals. What is unique about New Zealand? 7) Its home to the worlds largest insectthe giant weta. What is unique about New Zealand? 8) One third of the country is made up of national parks. Find three opinions about New Zealand in the text. Do you agree with these opinions? Whats your
19、opinion about New Zealand? Critical Thinking Task 5 1. New Zealands forests are great for hiking and camping. Suggested Answers 3. The countrys beaches, lakes and rivers are perfect for boating and water sports. 2. The South Island is the best place to go skiing. Opinions 1. New Zealands forests are
20、 great for hiking and camping. Suggested Answers Opinions Yes. Because one third of the country is made up of national parks which are full of hiking trails and beautiful campsites. 2. The South Island is the best place to go skiing. Suggested Answers Opinions I think so. But there are some amazing
21、ski fields on the North Island, too. 3. The countrys beaches, lakes and rivers are perfect for boating and water sports. Suggested Answers Opinions Absolutely right! Thousands of kilometres of coastline, lakes and rivers make New Zealand a water sports paradise. New Zealand is a beautiful country wh
22、ich is located _. It consists of _. It has _ that changes a lot. New Zealand has some unique animals. _ is the symbol of the country. New Zealands _ are great for hiking and camping. The countrys _ are perfect for boating and water sports. Summary in the South Pacific two large islands a varied clim
23、ate Kiwi forests beaches, lakes and rivers Task 6 More facts about New Zealand Local cuisine(当地美食) Fact File Geography Wildlife Places to Visit and Things to Do More facts about New Zealand What impresses you most about the local cuisine? More facts about New Zealand Breakfast consists of scallops w
24、hitebait More facts about New Zealand diverse seafood diverse seafood greenshell mussels oysters More facts about New Zealand Different flavors of red and white wine More facts about New Zealand basic information Introduction of New Zealand location population area geographical feature climate wildl
25、ife places to visit beautiful scenery things to do sightseeing sports food & drinks Introduction of New Zealand Free Talk Do you like New Zealand? Would you like to travel there? Write a few sentences to show your opinions about New Zealand and share it with your friends. Free Talk I find New Zealan
26、d quite attractive, for I am a lover of outdoor activities. Its magnificent landscapes and coastline must be amazing places to relax. And Im sure the fantastic cycling and walking trails will offer me an extraordinary experience. Free Talk Im interested in adventure activities and extreme sports so
27、I think New Zealand is a good destination. I can try skydiving, zip lining as well as a completely different style of bungee jumping. I can hardly wait to experience the thrills and excitement. Free Talk I have a special interest in cultural experiences. While traveling abroad, Im always looking for a unique, dynamic experience. I think the Maori culture fits this definition. If I were there, I could learn about its fascinating myths and legends. Design a poster to introduce New Zealand, using the information you have learned today. Homework
