NEW ZEALAND

audiovisuell comprehension
TASK
1. Why are New Zealanders called Kiwis?
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2. When was New Zealand discovered?

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3. What does the presenter of the documentary mean when she talks about the second
discovery of New Zealand in 2001?

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4. Where do most of the New Zealanders live and which big city is there?

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5. What is one of the most famous free time activities in the city and why?

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6. Why do visitors prefer going to the South?

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7. What is the gate to the South Island?

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8. What can you do in the National Park Land of the South Island?
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9. Which animals are mentioned and where should you go to swim with dolphins?

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b. _______________________________

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10. When is the best time to go there?

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11. What is the best way to get around?

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 NEW ZEALAND
audiovisuell comprehension
1. Why are New Zealanders called Kiwis? Solution
A: Because of the famous bird the Kiwi

2. When was New Zealand discovered?

A: Less than a thousand years ago

3. What does the presenter of the documentary mean when she talks about the second discovery of
New Zealand in 2001?

A: The Making of Lord of the Rings

4. Where do most of the New Zealanders live and which big city is there?
A: In the North of the country – Auckland

5. What is one of the most famous free time activities in the city and why?
A: Sailing and because it is surrounded by water.

6. Why do visitors prefer going to the South?

A: fewer people and more wilderness

7. What is the gate to the South Island?

A: The City of Christchurch

8. What can you do in the National Park Land of the South Island?

a. trails for tracking

b. rivers for kayaking
c. caves to explore
d. rocks to climb
e. plenty of mountains for biking

9. Which animals are mentioned and where should you go to swim with dolphins?
seals
penguins

You should go swimming in Kaikoura

10. When is the best time to go there?

A: For us: winter because our winter is there summer and vice versa

11. What is the best way to get around?

A: rent a car.