A oteaora, "the land of the long white cloud"!

1. The native people of New Zealand are the New Zealanders. Right. Wrong.  
2. The inhabitants of New Zealand have adopted Maori traditions. Right. Wrong.

Ta moko

1

Read the article. List the adjectives and nouns qualifying ta moko.

2

Match the following words and expressions to describe the man and his tattoo.

3

Eliminate the wrong reasons for getting this type of tattoo.

It gives an impression of strength.

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It contrasts with other types of tattoos.

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It is a temporary souvenir.

It tells the story of your life.

It looks appealing.

4

Would you like to have a tattoo? Debate the question with your classmates!

Hobbits in New Zealand?!

1

Look at the picture and answer the questions.

a) The roof is made of (green tiles / green wood / grass and soil).
b) What are the benefits of this kind of roof?
c) What’s the main characteristic of the people living in the house?  

2

Now, listen. List the positive adjectives Josh uses to describe New Zealand.

• The most place on Earth.
• The most landscapes.
• mountains.
• valleys covered in .
• Pretty landscapes.
•  plains.

3

Select the season Elijah has chosen for his trip.

Spring.

Autumn.

Winter.

Summer.

4

Why does Josh say it won’t be Summer in New Zealand in July?

Pronounce “t”

Listen

Listen: Nature, hot, tour, culture.

Réfléchis : Pour chaque mot choisis la bonne prononciation du « t » /ʧ/ ou /t/.


Répète : Agriculture, creature, temperate, departure, tempting, mixture.

Adjectives

Observe : A breathtaking green mountain. A lovely little penguin.

Réfléchis : Dans ces phrases, entoure en bleu les adjectifs qui décrivent le nom « objectivement » et en rouge ceux qui donnent une opinion sur celui-ci.

Conclus : Lorsque j’utilise deux adjectifs, le premier est : objectif. subjectif.
Alors que le second serait : objectif. subjectif.

Crazy nature!

1

Browse the Internet and locate the three species of penguins on the map.

2

Look up the word pohutu in the Maori dictionary and select the words that best explain what it is.

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Water

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Hot

Landing

Dolphin

Surf

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Gas and smoke

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Splash

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Geyser

3

Create a “nature or culture traveller” quiz. Fill in the table with outdoor activities and cultural activities. Then, ask your classmates to choose between the two activities.

Mission 1

1

I am going to design...

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a brochure.

a postcard.

an interactive presentation.

2

A travel agency will use it...

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to advertise for New Zealand.

to describe New Zealand.

to develop exchanges with New Zealand.

3

Choose your level:

B1

A2+

A2