英语国家概况New Zealand
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《英语国家概况》History of New Zealand课件
The Treaty of Waitangi
• Article 1. the Maori people gave the sovereign to the Queen of England.
• Article 2. the Maori people had exclusive rights on their lands forests, fisheries and other treasured possessions.
1. Major cities in NZ 2. Political systems in New Zealand 3. Maori culture
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Assignment
Explanation: Treaty of Waitangi Question: What’s Maori culture? What’s the impact of Europeans’ colonization on Maori people?
In 1769, James Cook claimed New Zealand for England.
The Treaty of Waitangi 怀唐伊条约
On Feb 6th, 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed by Maori people and British settlers.
Maori People in 20th Century
• In the early 20th century, the Young Maori Party achieved some success in promoting self-government and reviving Maori culture.
New Zealand 新西兰简介 英语国家概况
Voted for Change: John Key celebrates National Party's victory during New Zealand General election in Auckland, Nov. 8, 2008.
John Key
Economy
The economy of New Zealand largely relies on overseas trade because it lacks many mineral resources and has only discovered small reserves of oil. It needs to import minerals to keep its economy running. Other
The Clutha : the largest river, 336 km long in the South Island.
Lady Knox Geyser: The
north central region of New Zealand’s North Island is an area of active volcanism. In addition to three active volcanoes, there are geysers, like the Lady Knox Geyser, mud pools, and hot springs.
The European history begins in the 17th century. Abel Tasman: a Dutch navigator, the first European to visit New Zealand in 1642
致用英语英语国家概况-New Zealand
Currency
National Symbols Government பைடு நூலகம்ystem
Canadian dollar
Maple leaf; 7. ＿ beaver; Constitutional monarchy
Parliamentary and 8. ＿ constitutional monarchy
战舞
新西兰欢迎我国
访问视频
鼻吻
Climate and Environment
North subtropical 亚热带的 Subarctic 亚北极的 The climate of the whole country is temperate.(温和的) with little extreme seasonal variations.
Nearly 3. 10 ＿million 7.7 million sq.km O Canada; God save the queen
National Anthem
God save the queen God save the queen; 4. ＿ Advance God defend New Australia Fair Zealand Australian 5. ＿ dollar Golden wattle; Kangaroo Federal government Australian Dollar 6. ＿ Kiwi; silver fern
New Zealand 新西兰
Equator 赤道
Southwest Pacific Ocean 太平洋西南 North Island 北地
270，000 square km
South Island 南地
英语国家概况New_Zealand
Colony(1840~1907)
The captainຫໍສະໝຸດ CookThe first significant voyage（航行） of discovery was undertaken by James Cook,who began extensive exploraton of the islands in 1769 . It was Cook（库克） who proved that New Zealand consisted of two islands.Cook’s voyage eventually led to the european colonization of it. An increasing number of settlers came to New Zealand either to trade or to buy land for farming（越来越多的定居者来到新西兰的任何贸易 或买地耕作）.
The Dutch explorer
during his voyage of 1642-43 Without setting foot ashore（上岸） crew（船员） killed.
Abel Tasman The first European （阿贝尔塔斯曼）
New zealand as a Colony
（ 第一批居民）
Polynesian（ 波利尼西亚）people, ancestors of the Maoris （毛利人） between around 700 and 2000 years ago cooperate, compete, fight with each other ——developed their distinct Moriori culture（不同 的毛利人文化.）
(完整word版)英语国家概况-新西兰篇中英翻译
第六部分新西兰 Part Six New ZealandChapter33.New Zealand(capital: Wellington)惠灵顿1)新西兰的地理位置New Zealand’s geography:新西兰地处南太平洋，位于赤道和南极之间New Zealand is in the Southern Pacific Ocean,halfway between the equator and the South Pole.新西兰的面积与英国和日本相近。
它有2个主要的岛，北岛和南岛The size of the country is similar to Britain or Japan.It has two main islands:North Island and South Island新西兰位于国际日期变更线以西，所以它是世界上第一个迎接新一天到来的国家。
New Zealand is just west of the Internationnal Date Line,so it is the first country to get the new day.最高的山峰是库克山，海拔3764米。
陶波湖是新西兰最大的湖。
The highest peak is Mt Cook,3764M. Lake Taupo is the largest lake in New Zealand 南岛最大的河流是克鲁沙河，北岛最大的河流有2个，是怀卡托河和黄加雷河。
The largest rivers in South Island is the Clutha,and in the North Island is the Waikato and the wanganui.地震和火山是新西兰最严重的自然灾害。
Earthquakes and volcanoes are the most serious potential natural disasters.2)气候特征Characteristics of New Zealand’s climate;①气候温和generally temperates.②多样，最北端是亚热带气候，南岛一些山区则是亚寒带气候varied climate: In the far north it is subtropical and in some mountainous areas of South Island it is subarctic③.常年下雨Rain falls all year round新西兰阳光最充足的城镇是纳尔逊，西海岸的降雨量最大。
英语国家概况之新西兰
Elizabeth II (reign 1952- present
Sir Jerry Mateparae – Governor General
John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2008
5. Independence from the United Kingdom
A. New Zealand Constitution Act 1852 --17 Jan 1853, setting up a central government with an elected House of Representatives and six provinces. B. Dominion --26 Sep, 1907, becoming a dominion C. Statute of Westminster Adoption Act 1947 -- New Zealand Parliament obtained the sole power to make laws for the country. D. Constitution Act 1986 --ended residual British legislslative powers
The Geography
New Zealand lies in the Southwest Pacific Ocean stretching 1500km across Latitudes 34—47 South.
Geographical Divisions
Topographic Map
英语国家概况之新西兰 newzealand nationalflag unionjack southerncross basic facts name:new zealand namedafter zeeland province capital:wellington largestcity: auckland officiallanguages: english, maori, sign language totalland area: 265,846 sq km. largestlake: lake taupo northisland) highestmountain peak: mount cook southisland) nationalsymbol: kiwi population:4.468 million 2013census) geographynew zealand lies southwestpacific ocean stretching 1500km across latitudes 34—47 south. geographical divisions topographic map 1auckland1,529,3001871 2christchurch366,000 1868 3wellington204,000 1870 4hamilton150,200 1936 5dunedin127,900 1865 6tauranga117,600 1963 7lowerhutt 102,900 1941 8palmerstonnorth85,9001930 9napier57,800 1950 10invercargill52,900 1930 11porirua53,300 1965 12nelson46,800 1874 13upperhutt 41,700 1966 newzealand threemain islands someother 700 offshore islands. threemain islands: southisland: cookstrait) 150,437sq km, mainland",southern alps west:rainforest, east:canterbury plains) northisland: 113,729sq km,
新西兰英语国家概况(课堂PPT)
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Government and Politics
Form of government
Parliamentary democracy
Head of state
Governor-general, representing the British monarch
Head of government
Prime minister
a blonde of European ancestry
Crux: southern hemisphere
wheat sheaf: agriculture
2 silver fern leaves
golden fleece: farming industry
crown: a commonwealth country
Constitution
No written constitution; political system closely modeled on UK
Political Parties
Two-party system: the National Party and the Labor Party
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Kiwi Fruit
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History
◆ Maori, 1,000- 3,000 years ago ◆ Europeans, 17th century ◆ the Treaty of Waitangi, 1840
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The Treaty of Waitangi 1840
◆ signed on 6th February, 1840 by Governor William Hobson and 50 Maori chiefs ◆ Great Britain formally proclaimed sovereignty over the island and agreed to respect the landownership rights of the Maori ◆ February 6th, now New Zealand’s National Day—Waitangi Day
New Zealand unit1 英美国家概况
One of the wettest place in the world
Much drier
In general ,the country experiences high rainfalls. The average annual rainfall is between 640mm and 1,500mm,evenly spread throughout the year. This high rainfall makes New Zealand an ideal place for farming and horticulture. Most places in New Zealand receive abundant sunshine . As New Zealand observes daylight saving, during summer months daylight can last up till 9pm. New Zealand experiences litter air pollution compared to many other countries. New Zealand’s weather is very changeable. It is said that that four seasons can occur in one day.
Glacial activity in the southern Alps has resulted in the formation of many lakes.
Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in the South Island and Lake Wakatipu the second largest . Most of the rivers of the South Island originate in the glacial lakes of the Southern Alps and flow generally into the Pacific Ocean. The Clutha River is the Largest river in New Zealand.
The History of New Zealand(英语国家概况新西兰)
⑴In 1907 ,from a British colony to a separate dominion ⑵During World War Ⅰ,New Zealand enthusiastically backed Britain and suffered large casualties . ⑶I the late 1920s,encountered economy problems and took measures to solve them. ⑷In world War Ⅱ once again suffered extraordinary casualties .
voyage of 1768–71 mapped almost the entire coastline visited by numerous European colonization
Colony(1840~1907)
New Zealand became a British colony: signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
History
The history of New Zealand
Discovery Of New Zealand New Zealand as a Colony New Zealand as a Dominion
New Zealand as a Realm
The first inhabitants
In 1951
New Zealand signed the ANZUS Treaty（The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty澳新美公 约)with the United States and Australia .
voyage of 1768–71 mapped almost the entire coastline visited by numerous European colonization
Colony(1840~1907)
New Zealand became a British colony: signing of the Treaty of Waitangi
History
The history of New Zealand
Discovery Of New Zealand New Zealand as a Colony New Zealand as a Dominion
New Zealand as a Realm
The first inhabitants
In 1951
New Zealand signed the ANZUS Treaty（The Australia, New Zealand, United States Security Treaty澳新美公 约)with the United States and Australia .
大学英语英语国家概况 New Zealand
Green-lipped mussel
（绿唇蚌）
Oyster
（杜蛎）
Trout （鳟鱼 ）
Salmon
Industry and trade
Miss Wu
Industry
1. In recent years New Zealand has developed its agriculture and manufacturing industries to suit the needs of the international markets.
New Zealand’s national economy and society
Part one: The New Zealand Economy
Part two: Agriculture and other primary production
Part three: Industry and trade
Service industries-are the main growth points of the national economy.Especially its tourism,which has a sgnificant growth prospect dues to the good ecological environment.Meanwhile,its banking system provides all the financial service. 409
The capital of sailing boat: Auckland
Trade
• Heavily dependent on external trade.
• In 2012 external trade amounted to 93.283 billion New Zealand dollars, of which exports 46.064billion New Zealand dollars, imports 47.219 billion New Zealand dollars
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– Mountain chains – Lakes, rivers, inlets
• Cool, rnment
• Independent State • Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy • No written constitution, but the Constitution Act of 1986 defines the structure of the government. • Three branches of government
• Two votes cast: one for candidate from region, one for political party. • The second vote decides the number of seats each party will get • 65 seats are directly elected, 55 are selected from the political parties
• Third largest Island is Stewart Island
– South of South Island
• Capital: Wellington • Largest City: Auckland
• North Island
– Volcanoes – Mountains
• South Island
– Role is mainly ceremonial, real political power is held by the Prime Minister who is head of the government
• Parliament
– One chamber: House of Representatives – Passes laws, government administration, petitions from citizens – 120 MPs, proportional representation based on triennial elections. – 7 represent Maori people. – Mixed Proportional Representation
• Prime Minister is the leader of the party in power
– Chooses up to 20 MPs to make the Cabinet. Members are called Ministers who have responsibilities called “portfolios.”
– Kiwi-fruit
• Forestry, Fishing, Geoenergy • Less than 4 million consumers, so economy dependent on exports • Service provider, consulting
Maori
• Indigenous people • 14.6% of the population in 2006 • Most live now in urban areas • Kinship and tribal role still very important
New Zealand
• Large, long group of islands from North to South • Two main landmasses:
– North Island – South Island – Separated by the Cook Strait
The Land
– Legislative (parliament) – Executive (departments and agencies) – Judicial (courts)
• Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a Governor-General
Ecology and Economy
• No land mammals until 1,000 years ago • Lots of flightless birds
– Kiwi bird
• Livestock important to economy.
– Sheep
• Agriculture also important
• Cool, rnment
• Independent State • Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy • No written constitution, but the Constitution Act of 1986 defines the structure of the government. • Three branches of government
• Two votes cast: one for candidate from region, one for political party. • The second vote decides the number of seats each party will get • 65 seats are directly elected, 55 are selected from the political parties
• Third largest Island is Stewart Island
– South of South Island
• Capital: Wellington • Largest City: Auckland
• North Island
– Volcanoes – Mountains
• South Island
– Role is mainly ceremonial, real political power is held by the Prime Minister who is head of the government
• Parliament
– One chamber: House of Representatives – Passes laws, government administration, petitions from citizens – 120 MPs, proportional representation based on triennial elections. – 7 represent Maori people. – Mixed Proportional Representation
• Prime Minister is the leader of the party in power
– Chooses up to 20 MPs to make the Cabinet. Members are called Ministers who have responsibilities called “portfolios.”
– Kiwi-fruit
• Forestry, Fishing, Geoenergy • Less than 4 million consumers, so economy dependent on exports • Service provider, consulting
Maori
• Indigenous people • 14.6% of the population in 2006 • Most live now in urban areas • Kinship and tribal role still very important
New Zealand
• Large, long group of islands from North to South • Two main landmasses:
– North Island – South Island – Separated by the Cook Strait
The Land
– Legislative (parliament) – Executive (departments and agencies) – Judicial (courts)
• Head of State: Queen Elizabeth II, represented by a Governor-General
Ecology and Economy
• No land mammals until 1,000 years ago • Lots of flightless birds
– Kiwi bird
• Livestock important to economy.
– Sheep
• Agriculture also important