1.

Around the volcanoes on North Island there are lakes, mountains, and black sand
beaches.
2. The largest cities are on North Island and 77% of New Zealand’s population live there.
3. The landscape on South Island includes lakes, rivers, glaciers and beautiful beaches.
4. New Zealand has about 4.8 million people, but there are 39 million sheep.
5. Filmmakers come to New Zealand because of its great variety of landscapes.

2)

Dearest Andrea,
I know how you feel, my parents were very strict too when I was your age, but I was able to get
through them when I asked them how they felt as teenagers. Do keep in mind that the only
reason they are so strict is because they want to protect you, they do not want to anger you.
You seem very important to them, maybe they’re afraid something may happen to you, but you
are old enough to protect yourself. It is also important to note that you’re probably out with
friends a lot, so there’s even less to worry about, you are never alone. Tell your parents this and
ask for a compromise, make examples of what a perfect curfew and meet up time with friends
look like to you.
- Your Agony Aunt

1. What was New Zealand like before human settlers arrived?

It used to be covered in thick forests which were mainly inhabited by reptiles, spiders, insects
and birds, which were not able to fly.

2. Why did many birds become extinct?

The settlers hunted those birds and also brought mammals to New Zealand. Because many bird
species couldn’t fly, they became extinct because many mammals were especially dangerous
for them. Settlers also cut down many forests, the birds didn’t have anything to protect
themselves with, their homelands got destroyed.

3. What is a kiwi?
It is a round, brown bird which is very shy and only comes out at night. It also cannot fly but it
has still become an important symbol of New Zealand.
Hey Mike,
Your loneliness is very understandable, maybe ask your best friend about this. Why is he not
spending more time with you and stays in playing videogames all day? Another solution could
be co-op, start playing videogames with him, maybe that way you two can connect again and
you may also find out why he plays so much.

- Your Agony Aunt

1. The first immigrants from Australia and Europe arrived in the early 19th century.
2. Emigration from New Zealand started because many people with university degrees and
skilled workers started leaving to search for a place where they could fulfill their dreams.
3. Government efforts to find skilled workers were very successful, many people from Asia
immigrated to New Zealand because the skill-system was fair and not nationality based.
4. The first New Zealanders were Polynesians, who reached the Islands in the 13th
century.
5. The current immigration system is still based on the skill based system of 1987.

1. The Maori were the first settlers who came to New Zealand.
2. The gold rush started when gold boomed in the 19th century.
3. Immigrants to New Zealand must learn English.
4. After WWII the number of immigrants to New Zealand increased.
5. A lot of Asian immigrants weren’t allowed to enter the country.
6. New Zealanders are worried because too many young people are leaving.