ГДЗ Англійська мова 8 клас Карпюк (2025)

4. Work in groups of 3–4. Surf the Net and find a few other fun facts about New Zealand, e.g. its population, culture, etc. Share them with the class.

1. Two Main Islands – New Zealand consists of the North Island and South Island. 2. Capital and Largest City – The capital is Wellington, and the largest city is Auckland. 3. Maori Culture – The Maori were the first people to live in New Zealand, coming from Polynesia over 1,000 years ago. 4. Official Languages – English and Maori are the official languages. 5. Beautiful Nature – The country has snow–capped mountains, green lowlands, beaches, lakes, geysers, and caves like the Waitomo Caves. 6. Unique Wildlife – Home to the kiwi bird, which cannot fly, and many species of dolphins and whales. 7. Volcanic Activity – Cities like Rotorua are known for geysers and hot springs. 8. Population – New Zealand has about 5 million people, making it one of the less densely populated countries. 9. Sports – Rugby is very popular, and the national team is called the All Blacks. 10. Land of the Long White Cloud – In Maori, New Zealand is called Aotearoa, meaning "Land of the Long White Cloud."