Question

New Zealand

What can you see?   Mountains, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, forests, beaches. Both islands are mountainous. In fact, only 30% of New Zealand is flat.

The Maoris

When the Maoris first arrived in New Zealand, they lived in villages and were excellent fishermen, hunters and farmers. About 50 years ago many Maoris started to live and work in the large cities and took jobs in government, industries, medicine and education. They are proud of their culture and are determined to keep many of the customs which are part of their way of life.

Who can you meet?  Most people live on North Island. Eighty-five percent of New Zealanders are “pakeha” (“white men”), which means their “great grandfathers” came from Europe. Ten percent are Maoris. The Maoris came to New Zealand from the Polynesian islands probably around the tenth century. The “pakeha” started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and traders.

Fact box: New Zealand

Position: South of the Equator ;  Nearest neighbor: Australia, 1600 km away.

Size: Two main islands — North Island and South Island: together they are 268.680 sq. km.

Population: 4 million

Capital: Wellington

Languages: English and Maori   

1.Which of the following is a fact about New Zealand?

A．20% of the population being Maoris.

B．Four million white people.

C．About 1600 km south of the Equator.

D．Nearly 1/3 of the country being plains.

2.The country’s population is mainly made up of  _________.

A．the white people and the Polynesians

B．the white people and the “pakeha”

C．the Maoris and the white people

D．the Maoris and the Polynesians

3.When did the white people begin to live in New Zealand?

A．1000 years ago.                        B．200 years ago.

C．85 years ago.                           D．50 years ago.

4.What do the Maoris value most in life?

A．Living in small villages.                    B．Developing farming skills.

C．Keeping their own culture.                D．Taking up government jobs.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.D

2.C

3.B

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了新西兰的具体信息以及毛利人的情况。

1.D 细节题。根据第一段第二行In fact, only 30% of New Zealand is flat.说明D正确。

2.C 细节题。根据第三段1,2行Most people live on North Island. Eighty-five percent of New Zealanders are “pakeha” (“white men”), which means their “great grandfathers” came from Europe.故C正确。

3.B 细节题。根据第三段最后2行The “pakeha” started to arrive in New Zealand from Europe about 200 years ago as farmers and traders.说明B正确。

4.C 细节题。根据第二段最后2行They are proud of their culture and are determined to keep many of the customs which are part of their way of life.说明C正确。

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