Unit 1英美概况下册.ppt

Unit 1 Land People and History Geography and Land Situated in the southwest Pacific Ocean A large ,long group of island Australia is its nearest large neighbor In the southern temperate latitudes midway between Equator and the South Pole Islands Two main landmasses the North and the South The third largest island Stewart Island(斯图尔特岛) North Island Formed mostly by volcanoes , some of which are still active 2797m Ruapehu , home of the island’s major ski fields Famous thermal region stretches northeast to the coast and to the White Island in the Bay of Plenty South Island A massive mountain chain ,the Southern Alps ,runs almost the full length of the South Island Highest mountain –3754m Mt Taranaki Outstanding scenic beauty – Marlborough Sounds , Fiordland Weather The climate is maritime The prevailing wind is westerly Many microclimates exist particularly sheltered or exposed places January and February – the warmest months and July – the coldest Temperature averages rang from 15℃ -- 25℃ Wildlife – unique flora and fauna Reason – long isolation from other landmasses No land mammals – remarkable birds evolved Surviving flightless species – the kiwi ,the kakapo ,parrot In colloquial English , a Kiwi ,capitalized, means a New Zealander Environment issues Introduced animals have seriously affected native fauna and habitat Pollution of rivers and lakes ,and the clearing of forests for farming Factors contribute to New Zealand’s environmental achievement Favorable geographic features Low population A late development Environment responsibility Reduce waste and recycle their rubbish No nuclear power plants and weapons ,and declare nuclear free Be active in international discussions on environment issues In 1991 ,the Resource Management came into effect Its purpose is to promote the sustainable management of natural and physical resources ,bringing together laws governing