Unit 14

III. Compare New Zealand and Australia. Find the differences and similarities

II. Answer the following questions

I. Read and complete the sentences

1. The Maori called NZ the country of …..

2. New Zealand is an island country in ….

3. The official languages in New Zealand are …..

4. The Maori language for so long on the decline, is now …..

5. When the monarch is absent from the country …..

6. Over 150 native plants – 10 % of the total number of native species and many native birds are presently …..

Ø Where is New Zealand situated?

Ø Are there many Coral reefs in New Zealand?

Ø How did the Maori call this country?

Ø What birds and animals live only in New Zealand?

Ø In what part of the country does most of the population live?

Ø What is the most common religion in the country?

Ø Who is the head of the state?

Ø What is the Governor-General’s function?

Ø What do you know about New Zealand Flag?

CANADA

Hut – хатина, барак

Maple – клен

Advanced – успішний

Sea vessel – морське судно

Prosperous – квітучий, що багатіє, сприятливий

Canada is situated on the North American continent. In size Canada is the second in the world after Russia.

Its area is about 10 mln sq km. The population of Canada is 29 mln people. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, which is situated on the bank of the Ottawa River. It is famous for its beautiful parks. It is also known as the city of bridges.

The word Canada comes from one of the Red Indian languages - "Kannata", meaning "a number of huts". Canada is often called the "Land of the Maple Leaf". The maple leaf is the national emblem of Canada.

The story of Canada goes back over 400 years. The French were the first settlers to this country. In 1759 Canada became part of the British Empire. In 1931 was Independence from Britain.

Today Canada is an independent federative state, consisting of 10 provinces and 2 territories. It is a member of the Commonwealth, headed by the Queen of Great Britain. The two official languages are English and French. Nearly 60 percent of the population speak English and 27 percent speak French. But many other languages are spoken: Italian, Chinese, German, Polish and Greek.

Canada is a country with a very high standard of living. This country is particularly advanced in the areas of health, education, social protection and human rights.

Canada is very rich in forest, minerals and fur-bearing animals. It holds the first place in the world in the amount of forests. It is rich in the following natural resources: non-ferrous metals, uranium, oil, natural gas, coal.

Canadian industries produce cars, airliners, locomotives, sea vessels, snow-removal machines, and agricultural equipment. The most developed industries are mining, chemical, meat and milk and food industries. Canada grows wheat, flax, potatoes, vegetables and fruit. Fishing is also one of the prosperous industries.

Canada is a founding member of the United Nations. It has been active in a number of major UN agencies.

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