New Zealand
New Zealand is a country in the Pacific Ocean, situated to the southeast from Australia. The country consists of two main islands and a number of smaller ones. All of them belong to the large group of Polynesian Islands. As one of the former colonies of Great Britain, now New Zealand is a member of the Commonwealth. It is formally the constitutional monarchy, Queen Elizabeth II being Head of State. The Queen appoints the governor who rules in her name. But, as well as in the UK, the Queen and her representatives have little or no power. In fact, the Prime Minister is the ruler.
New Zealand is a rich country, most of its wealth being due to agricultural activities. The rate of life in New Zealand is really high. Auckland is the largest city in the country. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. English is the official language in the country, though in some schools Maori, which is the language of the native population, is taught as well.
EXERCISES
1. Answer the questions about New Zealand.
• Where is the country situated?
• What is the size of the country?
• What are its main cities? What is the capital of the country?
• Where is the majority of the population concentrated?
• What is the most important sphere of economy of the country?
• Is the country rich in natural resources? What are they?
• Who is formally recognized as Head of State in New Zealand?
• What is the official language of the country?
2. Think of the beginning of the following sentences:
a. ... a country in the Pacific Ocean.
b. ... consists of two main islands and a number of smaller ones.
c. ... belong to Polynesian Islands
d. ... is a member of the Commonwealth.
e. …the governor who rules in her name.
f. ... is the ruler.
g. ... due to agricultural activities.
h. …is really high..
3. Write down a story about New Zealand using the plan:
o The country’s territory.
o The country’s population.
o Head of State.
o The country’s main cities.
o The country’s economy and resources.
2. Do you listen to the radio or watch TV in the evening?
3. Does Ann dance or sing well?
4. Do they work five or six days a week?
5. Do you and Dann get along together or quarrel?
6. Does Carol often borrow from you or lend you money?
7. Does Jane buy ready-made dresses or make dresses herself?
8. Do we do oral or written exercises in class?
9. Does Caroline live in a rooming house or in a cottage?
10. Do they go home or stay at school after classes?
11. Does your mother take a nap or go for a walk in the afternoon?
12. Does Mr. Brook or Mr. Cloony keep his car in a garage?
13. Does the plane take off or lend in ten minutes?
14. Does father usually get up early or late?
15. Do the children learn English or Spanish at school?
16. Does your brother take his bath in the morning or in the evening?
17. Does Tom or his brother live on this street?
18. Do you often see her in the gym or in the library?
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Перевод
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