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👉SKILLS 1
Reading
1. Work in pairs. Discuss and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
1. New Zealand is near _____.
A. Australia B. the USA C. the UK
2. New Zealand is famous for its _____.
A. film industry
B. beautiful nature
C. modern cities
2. Read the passage and match the words in bold from the passage (1-4) with their meanings (a-d).
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most interesting countries in the world.
Everywhere you go, you can see amazing natural landscapes: green mountains, shining beaches, high waterfalls, and ancient forests. You can visit the beautiful place where they filmed The Lord of the Rings, or historic Queenstown. This is also a great country for lovers of outdoor activities. You can always find something to do here: skiing, boating, bushwalking. New Zealand is rich in culture. Most
visitors to New Zealand love its unique Maori culture. The Maori are the native people of this country. They are famous for their unique tattoos and haka dance. A visit to this beautiful country will be an experience you will never forget.
| 1. shining | a. connected with the past |
| 2. ancient | b. having a lot |
| 3. historic | c. bright and sunny |
| 4. rich | d. very, very old |
3. Read the passage again and choose the correct answer A, B,or C.
1. New Zealand is a _____ country.
A. strange B. rich C. beautiful
2. A natural attraction of New Zealand is its _____.
A. Maori culture
B. shining beaches
C. outdoor activities
3. New Zealanders love _____.
A. haka dancing
B. sports and games
C. indoor activities
4. The haka dance is an example of _____.
A. the Maori culture
B. New Zealand's history
C. outdoor activities
5. The writer mentioned _____ as one of New Zealand's attractions.
A. traditional food
B. hard-working people
C. rich culture
Speaking
4 Work in pairs. Note two things you like about New Zealand. Share them with your partner.
You can start with:
There are two things I like about New Zealand. They are...
5. Work in groups. Prepare a short introduction of Scotland and present it to the class.
Some facts about Scotland
- Location: in the north of Great Britain
- Famous for: rich culture, beautiful nature, ancient castles
- To-do list:
+ see unique Scottish activities like drumming, dancing...
+ visit: the Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Loch Ness ...
- People friendly creative
