Т. М. Лазарева, О. В. Митякина, Л. Д. Овчерук, И. В. Шерина Английский язык. Страноведение
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- Ex. 11. Answer the following questions.
- Comprehension check Ex. 1. Search the text for the English equivalents of the word combinations.
- Ex. 2. Read the statements and say if they are true or false.
- Ex. 3. Complete the following sentences using information from the text.
- Ex. 4. Rearrange the words below into grammatically accurate sentences.
- Ex. 5. Make questions to which the underlined words are the answers.
- Ex. 6. Translate into English.
- Ex. 7. Answer the following questions.
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Ex. 10. Insert suitable word from the box. 1. New Zealand is an … country. 2. The capital of New Zealand is on the Cook Strait which … the two islands. 3. New Zealand has some industry but … is more important. 4. The two … languages in the country are English and Maori. 5. New Zealand is a part of the British … . 6. Over 80 % of the people are of European … . 7. The first Maori … in New Zealand about a thousand years ago. 8. Zeeland … “Sea Land” in Dutch. 9. New Zealand is one of the least … countries in the world. 10. New Zealanders like to call themselves … .
Ex. 11. Answer the following questions. 1. Do you know anything about New Zealand? 2. Is it an industrial or agricultural country? 3. What products from New Zealand can you meet in our shops? 4. Is it expensive to make a trip to New Zealand?
It is never very hot or very cold in New Zealand because it is surrounded by water. The coldest month is July, and the warmest is January. New Zealand has another name, Goteroa, which means “the land of the long white cloud” in the Maori language. The first Maori settled in New Zealand about a thousand years ago. They came from Polynesia and were excellent sailors and warriors. It was the famous Dutch explorer Abel Tasman who came to New Zealand in 1642 and gave the country its present name. Zeeland means “Sea Land” in Dutch. But the Dutch never settled there. In 1769 the English explorer James Cook claimed New Zealand for Britain. New Zealand has got it all – show-capped mountains, fast-flowing rivers, green forests and peaceful lakes with crystal clear water. You can spend a whole day by some lake or river and be the only person there. There are places in this beautiful land that have never felt a human foot-step. In fact, New Zealand is one of the least populated countries in the world. A little more than 4 million people live there. Over 80% of the population are of European (mainly British) origin. About 9 % are Maoris. The two official languages in the country are English and Maori. New Zealand is a land of volcanoes. Most of them are sleeping, but some are active and you can see steam and smoke coming from them. There are many lakes and rivers here too, and it is a very popular place for sport – skiing in winter, and water sports in summer. The famous Tolkien’s trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings”, was filmed in New Zealand. Hobbiton, the village where some of the Hobbits lived, was created on a picturesque private sheep farm in the North Island. You can still see Hobbit holes and some structures from the film there. As for the sheep, there are lots and lots of them in New Zealand: for every person living in the country there are twenty sheep. In the south-west of New Zealand, where land and sea meet, there is one of the most beautiful places in the world – Milford Sound. No wonder people call it “the eighth wonder of the world”. This is a place of breath-taking views, hundreds of waterfalls and fairy-tale wildlife. It is also a place where seals, dolphins and penguins are frequent guests. The isolation of New Zealand from other lands allowed the survival of animals and plants from the time of the dinosaurs. Ancient trees and plants still grow in the forests. The kiwi is the country’s national bird and symbol. It’s an unusual bird and it can’t fly. New Zealanders also like to call themselves kiwis. Imagine a place where the stars above your head are different from those that you have ever seen, and where the cold of winter comes when summer arrives in Russia. Imagine a place where there are volcanoes, rivers of ice and hot lakes of extraordinary colours, and where forests are full of strange trees. This land is a place of earthquakes and living dinosaurs, where the people were once brave warriors. This place is not from a fairy tale – it is New Zealand. New Zealand is a self-governing country, a member of the Commonwealth. It was the first country in the world to let women vote in 1893. Today it is the only country in the world in which all the highest office positions are occupied by women. The current Prime Minister is also a woman, Helen Clark. The New Zealand flag has the British flag in the top left-hand corner. New Zealand is still a monarchy and Queen Elizabeth II of Britain is also Queen of New Zealand. But now the country is an independent state. Wellington is the capital of the country and the centre of shipping. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. It has a population of just under a million people. This seaport is an important centre for business and industry. It is also the most dynamic and multicultural city in New Zealand. It was the first capital of the country. Later, the capital moved to Wellington, because it was more central. Other urban centers are Christchurch, a wheat and grain centre; Hamilton, a centre for dairy farming, and Dunedin, a wool and gold centre. Legislature of New Zealand consists only of one house, the House of Representatives, also called Parliament. A parliamentary election must be held at least every three years. All citizens over 18 years old may vote. The leader of the political party that wins the most seats in the elections becomes the prime minister. The prime minister appoints a Cabinet. The prime minister and the Cabinet form the Government. The main political parties in New Zealand are the Labor party and the National Party. There is no clear division between the policies of the two parties. New Zealand offers a free education to all students up to attend school. After completing the elementary or intermediate school most students go on the secondary school. Secondary school students may receive special training in agriculture, home economics, technical subjects and a wide range of other subjects. New Zealand has six separate universities and a university college of agriculture. The people of New Zealand have a high standard of living. About 70 % of New Zealand families own their homes and almost every family has a car. New Zealanders are very warm-hearted and hospitable. They are relaxed people who love the outdoor life. It is not surprising that New Zealand is successful at many sports. Its national sport is rugby and its team, “The All Blacks”, is often the best in the world. With its mild climate and a lot of rivers, lakes and mountains New Zealand is a great place for surfing, diving, rafting, mountain biking, yachting, swimming and fishing. The economy of New Zealand has long depended on farming and foreign trade. The sale of butter, cheese, meat and wool to other countries provides much of the nation’s income. New Zealand is the world’s largest producer of kiwi fruits, citrus fruits, avocados, grapes and many other subtropical fruits. But manufacturing has been rapidly increasing. Manufactured items include aluminium, chemicals, iron and steel, machinery, metal products, paper, textiles and wood products. Tourism is also an important source of income.
Ближайший сосед, покрытый снегом, провозгласить НЗ собственностью Британии, европейского происхождения, сказочная живая природа, потрясающие виды, в верхнем левом углу, независимое государство, законодательная власть, бесплатное образование, высокий уровень жизни, сердечные и гостеприимные, важный источник дохода, парламентские выборы, крупнейший производитель, кристально чистая вода. Ex. 2. Read the statements and say if they are true or false. 1. New Zealand has some industry but agriculture is more important. 2. The kiwi, the symbol of NZ, is a small bird which can fly. 3. New Zealand is a democratic country with its own parliament. 4. The national sport of the country is football. 5. The two official languages of the country are English and Maori. 6. New Zealand does not allow nuclear materials anywhere in the country. 7. Legislature in the country consists only of two houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. 8. Over 80 % of the population are Maoris. 9. The Dutch were the first settlers of the country. 10. The country’s nearest neighbor is Australia.
1. It is never very hot or very cold in New Zealand because … 2. In the Maori language New Zealand means … 3. As for the sheep there are … 4. It was the first country in the world to let … 5. The leader of the political party that wins … 6. The main political parties are … 7. New Zealanders are … 8. The country is the world’s largest producer of … 9. Manufactured items include … 10. Wellingtons is …
1. plants, some, and, unique, has, animals, New Zealand 2. are, New Zealanders, known, as, also, “kiwi” 3. successful, country, at, the, is, sports, many 4. Wellington, later, moved, the capital, to 5. are, Europe, expensive, from, flights Ex. 5. Make questions to which the underlined words are the answers. 1. New Zealand government made the whole country a nuclear free zone. 2. You can see Maoris perform their traditional dances at the Auckland Museum. 3. This seaport is an important centre for business and industry. 4. There are 55 million sheep, 8 million cows and 1 million goats in New Zealand. 5. Most of the rivers flow very fast and are difficult to navigate. 6. New Zealand produces enough meat and dairy products to feed its own people. 7. City life in New Zealand tends to be rather quiet. Ex. 6. Translate into English. 1. Новая Зеландия – государство в юго-западной части Тихого океана, расположенное на островах Северный и Южный, разделенных проливом Кука. 2. Население страны – 4 млн. человек. 3. Официальные языки – английский и маори. 4. Новая Зеландия – парламентская монархия, член британского Содружества. 5. Главный орган исполнительной власти – правительство, возглавляемое премьер-министром. 6. Высший орган законодательной власти – однопалатный парламент – избирается на 3 года. 7. Сельскохозяйственная продукция составляет более половины объема новозеландского экспорта. 8. К главным видам сельскохозяйственной продукции относятся мясо, молочные продукты и шерсть. 9. Важным источником дохода служит туризм. 10. Новая Зеландия была открыта голландским мореплавателем А. Тасманом.
1. Where is New Zealand situated? 2. What islands does the country consist of? 3. What makes New Zealand a beautiful country? 4. What is the typical landscape of New Zealand? 5. What are the coldest and the warmest months? 6. Who were the first settlers in NZ? 7. Who gave the country its present name? 8. What is another name of New Zealand in the Maori language? 9. What is the population of New Zealand? 10. What are the official languages? 11. Do the people of New Zealand have a high standard of living? 12. What does the legislature consist of? 13. Who may vote in New Zealand? 14. Who can become prime minister? 15. Is education free in New Zealand? 16. Why has the economy of New Zealand long depended on farming and foreign trade? 17. What are the main sources of nation’s income? 18. What are the main farm products? 19. What manufactured goods are the most valuable? 20. What main cities in New Zealand do you know?
Today, New Zealanders are largely sophisticated and highly educated urban dwellers. Members of a unique and vibrant multicultural society, New Zealanders are embracing 21st century technology and culture in record numbers. But New Zealanders also have a background of quiet but rugged individualism, self-reliance, and a genius for invention - qualities still evident in the population today. Unique in the World New Zealand has a diverse population--but with some uniting features that make it unique in the world. Our relatively isolated South Pacific location and rugged landscapes still makes many New Zealanders quiet and independent, yet resourceful and self-reliant, with a famous 'Kiwi ingenuity'. Early Voyagers Over four hundred years before Christopher Columbus and the rest of Europe worried about falling off the edge of the world, the first New Zealanders, the Maori, voyaged thousands of miles across the vast unknown Pacific Ocean in small ocean-going canoes. In order to reach New Zealand, these brave adventurers developed their own navigation system using the stars and the currents. Pioneers Rugged New Zealand's European pioneers were also brave, rugged and independent. Before establishing farms and settlements, they had to first clear the land - a painstaking and sometimes dangerous activity. Their isolation and exposure to the elements forced these early New Zealanders to become hardy and multi-skilled. This resourcefulness and ingenuity has greatly contributed to the New Zealand character. The same qualities can be seen today in the new pioneers - a generation of young Kiwi business executives, computer software builders, film-makers, fashion designers, and sportspeople making waves around the world. Backyard Genius Since before Sir Ernest Rutherford 'split' the atom early in the twentieth century, Kiwis have been discovering and inventing things. Many of these inventions have literally been created in a backyard. While frozen meat, the Hamilton Jet boat, and the bungy jump are probably our most famous Kiwi inventions, there are many others. New Zealanders are also responsible for the tranquillizer gun, seismic 'base' isolators (rubber and lead blocks which minimize earthquake damage), electric fences, the fastest motorbike in the world, freezer vacuum pumps, stamp vending machines, wide-toothed shearing combs, and the electronic petrol pump--to name a few!
New Zealand has a low population density and spectacular scenery. As a result, many New Zealanders have a love of their landscape and the outdoors. Hiking, mountaineering, and kayaking are enjoyed by many New Zealanders, while many more will explore their landscape with a trip to the beach or a bush walk. They are following in the footsteps of perhaps the most adventurous Kiwi, Sir Edmund Hillary, who conquered Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, in 1953.
dweller – житель, обитатель vibrant – живой, энергичный rugged – суровый, строгий, прямой self-reliance – уверенность в своих силах, в себе genius – одаренность, гений resourceful – изобретательный, находчивый ingenuity – изобретательность, находчивость painstaking – кропотливый, тщательный to make waves - поднимать шум, выступать shearing – стрижка spectacular – впечатляющий, захватывающий hiking – туризм mountaineering – альпинизм kayaking – каякинг, сплав по рекам на каяке
1. What qualities are still evident in the population of New Zealand today? 2. How did the first New Zealanders voyage across the Pacific Ocean? What did they develop and use? 4. What did European pioneers have to do first before establishing farms? 5. What has made great contribution to the New Zealand character? 6. Where have many inventions been created? 7. What are the most famous Kiwis inventions? 8. Do New Zealanders have a love of their landscape and the outdoors? Список литературы
Contents Оглавление Предисловие……………………………………………………...3 The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland……...4 The United States of America……………………………………..35 Canada……………………………………………………………..59 Australia……………………………………………………………96 New Zealand……………………………………………………...114 Список литературы……………………………………………...131 жүктеу/скачать 2.59 Mb. Достарыңызбен бөлісу:
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