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2019人教版选择性必修四unit2 Listening & Speaking
Discuss what best represents a place
云南省曲靖市第一中学
原创制作:周昆林
Before listening
What do you know about New Zealand? Do you research to find out more about the following. Which attracts you the most?
1.the Bay of Islands 2. The haka 3. A kiwi bird
4. A geyser 5. A sulphuric pool
6. Manuka honey 7. Bungee jumping 8. A flock of sheep
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New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean and lies more than 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Australia, its nearest neighbor. New Zealand has a lot of tourist attractions.
The Bay of Islands is a harbor in the far north of New Zealand which has 144 small islands in it. It is a popular destination for sailing, fishing, and tourism.
The haka is a ceremonial dance performed by New Zealand's native people, the Maori. There are different kinds of haka, of which the most famous haka is a war dance. This haka is famously performed by the New Zealand national rugby team.
The kiwi bird is a nearly blind, flightless bird native to New Zealand which usually comes out only at night. Unlike any other bird, its nostrils are at the end of its long beak. This allows it to easily locate food such as insects. As an icon of New Zealand, the kiwi is considered by many to be the national bird, and informally people from New Zealand are nicknamed “Kiwis”.
A geyser is a natural hot spring where the water periodically and forcefully jets out of the ground, often high into the air.
A sulphuric pool, high in sulphur(硫磺), have also been
said to assist in the easing of pains from arthritis (关节炎) and general aches and pains.
The manuka honey is expensive and tasty. It comes from bees that feed on New Zealand's manuka trees or bush. It’s antibacterial and good for health. It has been used for its healing properties for centuries.
There are a lot of sheep in New Zealand. There are in fact an estimated 20 s