外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand外语教学与研究出版社 I. Geography外语教学与研究出版社 Geographical FeatureslAre the following statements about New Zealand correct?lNew Zealand is an island country.lNew Zealand is comprised of two main island: the North Island and the South Island.lCook Strait, which separates the two main islands, connects the Tasman Sea in the west with the South Pacific Ocean in the east.lThe mountainous South Island is the largest land mass of New Zealand.lThe North Island is marked by volcanism. 外语教学与研究出版社 ClimatelWhat are the two main geographical features that dominate New Zealands climate?lMountain chains divide the country into dramatically different climate regions. Which part do you think is the wettest area and which part the driest? lWhen is the coldest month and the warmest month in New Zealand? lAre there dramatic variations between summer and winter temperatures in New Zealand?外语教学与研究出版社 Major CitiesWellingtonlthe capital of New Zealandlthe countrys second largest urban arealthe most populous national capital in Oceania lthe southernmost capital city in the worldlat the southwestern tip of the North Island on Cook StraitlNew Zealands political centrelwith the 12th best quality of living in the world外语教学与研究出版社 Major CitiesAucklandlin the North Island of New Zealandlthe largest and most populous urban area in the country lstraddles the volcanoes of the Auckland Volcanic Fieldla warm temperate climatelranks the 5th in a survey of the quality of life 外语教学与研究出版社 II. HistoryII. History 外语教学与研究出版社 Discovery of New ZealandlWho were the first settlers in New Zealand? lWho were the first Europeans to reach New Zealand but without landing on it? lWho first mapped the entire coastline of New Zealand?外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand as a ColonylWhat is the Treaty of Waitangi? lWhat significance did it have on New Zealand history?lDid the Treaty of Waitangi provide an absolutely sound basis for British sovereignty?外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand as a Dominionlin 1907, became an independent dominionlin 1947, a fully independent nationlin WWI: enthusiastically backed Britain; suffered great losslin WWII: suffered large casualties; stimulated its economy外语教学与研究出版社 New Zealand as a Realmlmid-1980sdeclared its antinuclear policylmid-1980smid-1990sradical economic reformsla unique blend of South Pacific and European cultures with a strong national identity of its own外语教学与研究出版社 III. Government外语教学与研究出版社 GovernmentlWhat is New Zealands political system?lHow can a law be passed in New Zealand?lHow many parts is New Zealands Parliament composed of?lWhat is the policy-making body in New Zealand?lWhat does the judiciary consist of?lWhat are the two main parties in New Zealand? Which party is leading the government currently?外语教学与研究出版社 IV. Peoplela multicultural society with diverse populationltotal population: 4.12 million Pkeh (European descent): 80%; Maoris: 14.5%; other ethnic groups: Pacific Island Polynesians; Chinese; Indians外语教学与研究出版社 V. Economylone of the most developed countrieslranking 15th in the Economists 2005 worldwide quality-of-life indexltrade-oriented economylnicknamed the worlds largest farmlvulnerable to changes in world economy外语教学与研究出版社 VI. Languagelofficial Languages: English, Maori, and sign languagelNew Zealand Sign Language or NZSL: the main language of the deaf community in New Zealand. It became a third official language of New Zealand in April 2006. New Zealand became the first country to declare sign language as an official language. 外语教学与研究出版社 VII. Educationlquality education: secondary education, English language training or further and technical educationlprovider of qualified teacherslUniversities in New Zealand:lan international reputation as a provider of quality education la safe learning environment lexcellent study opportunities and support services for international students linternationally respected for their academic and research standardsla high level of research activity recognized internationally