英语国家概况外语教育与研究出版社.ppt

New Zealand,I. Geography,Geographical Features,Are the following statements about New Zealand correct? New Zealand is an island country. New Zealand is comprised of two main island: the North Island and the South Island. Cook Strait, which separates the two main islands, connects the Tasman Sea in the west with the South Pacific Ocean in the east. The mountainous South Island is the largest land mass of New Zealand. The North Island is marked by volcanism.,Climate,What are the two main geographical features that dominate New Zealands climate? Mountain chains divide the country into dramatically different climate regions. Which part do you think is the wettest area and which part the driest? When is the coldest month and the warmest month in New Zealand? Are there dramatic variations between summer and winter temperatures in New Zealand?,Major CitiesWellington,the capital of New Zealand the countrys second largest urban area the most populous national capital in Oceania the southernmost capital city in the world at the southwestern tip of the North Island on Cook Strait New Zealands political centre with the 12th best quality of living in the world,Major CitiesAuckland,in the North Island of New Zealand the largest and most populous urban area in the country straddles the volcanoes of the Auckland Volcanic Field a warm temperate climate ranks the 5th in a survey of the quality of life,II. History,Discovery of New Zealand,Who were the first settlers in New Zealand? Who were the first Europeans to reach New Zealand but without landing on it? Who first mapped the entire coastline of New Zealand?,New Zealand as a Colony,What is the Treaty of Waitangi? What significance did it have on New Zealand history? Did the Treaty of Waitangi provide an absolutely sound basis for British sovereignty?,New Zealand as a Dominion,in 1907, became an independent dominion in 1947, a fully independent nation in WWI: enthusiastically backed Britain; suffered great loss in WWII: suffered large casualties; stimulated its economy,New Zealand as a Realm,mid-1980s declared its antinuclear policy mid-1980smid-1990s radical economic reforms a unique blend of South Pacific and European cultures with a strong national identity of its own,III. Government,Government,What is New Zealands political system? How can a law be passed in New Zealand? How many parts is New Zealands Parliament composed of? What is the policy-making body in New Zealand? What does the judiciary consist of? What are the two main parties in New Zealand? Which party is leading the government currently?,IV. People,a multicultural society with diverse population total population: 4.12 million Pkeh (European descent): 80%; Maoris: 14.5%; other ethnic groups: Pacific Island Polynesians; Chinese; Indians,V. Economy,one of the most developed countries ranking 15th in the Economists 2005 worldwide quality-of-life index trade-oriented economy nicknamed the worlds largest farm vulnerable to changes in world economy,VI. Language,official Languages: English, Maori, and sign language New 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.,VII. Education,quality education: secondary education, English language training or further and technical education provider of qualified teachers Universities in New Zealand: an international reputation as a provider of quality education a safe learning environment excellent study opp