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Welcome to New Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand! It is a beautiful country. Let's learn more about it. First of all, New Zealand is an island country in the Southwest Pacific Ocean (太平洋西南部). New Zealand is a part of a large island group called Polynesia. It is made up of two main islands called the North Island and the South Island. There are also many smaller islands. New Zealand is neither too cold nor too hot. Rain falls throughout most of the year, but more in winter. New Zealand has green lowlands (低地), beaches (海滩), and lots of lakes and waterfalls (瀑布).
Popular sports here are rugby (like football), cricket (like baseball) and soccer. Many people love sailing. In the mountains, you can ski and climb. In the water, you can fish, swim or surf (冲浪).
People in New Zealand speak English and Maori. All street signs, names of cities and places are written in English and Maori. There are cattle and sheep in New Zealand. And some farmers keep deer for their meat and fur, which are sold to many countries. New Zealanders love all kinds of sports. In summer, people like to go swimming, horseback riding (骑马) and so on.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1. What is New Zealand made up of?______
2. What is the weather like in New Zealand?
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答案： 1. New Zealand is made up of two main islands called the North Island and the South Island. 2. Neither too cold nor too hot. Rain falls throughout most of the year, but more in winter.