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        62  Its national symbols, the Silver Fern (银蕨) and the kiwi (几维鸟), express the mystery and magic in this “Land of the Long White Cloud”.

        63  Strong and easy to grow, it can be seen to reflect the spirit of survival of the Europeans who first arrived in the late 17th century. The fern is found on everything from the country’s national emblem (国徽) to newspapers and sportswear.

        64  Unlike most birds, the kiwi cannot fly, only comes out at night, and has feathers like hair. It also depends on its sense of smell rather than sight.

       Perhaps because of these strange qualities, the kiwi has been enthusiastically(热情地) accepted by its people. For New Zealanders, the kiwi is a treasure.   65

 

A. If the Silver Fern is New Zealand’s special plant, then the kiwi is its most precious animal.

B. You may not know about the history of New Zealand.

C. A small island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is home to many plants and animals which can’t be found elsewhere in the world.

D. It even gives them an international identity -- New Zealanders are known as “Kiwis” across the world.

E. There are about 190 different kinds of fern found in New Zealand but the 8-metre Silver Fern is its tallest and most famous.

Answer 1

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