CommunicationWorkshop (2).docx

Module 2 Unit 4 Reading & WritingWorksheet for studentsReading material: AUCKLAND * New ZealandA guideAuckland is the largest city in New Zealand. It has a population of just under a million people and is located on North Island. This seaside city is an important centre for business and industry. It is also the most exciting city in New Zealand with people of many different cultures living there.The history of the city goes back 650 years when the Maoris settled in the area. European settlement began in 1840 when the British arrived. Auckland was the capital of New Zealand for some time. Later, the capital moved to Wellington, because it was more central. Since 1945, the city of Auckland has grown and it now has large modern suburbs. In 1985, the New Zealand government made the whole country a nuclear-free zone and since then Auckland has been a centre for protest against nuclear testing in Asia Pacific.Famous sights include Mt Eden, one of many large volcanoes, as well as the Auckland Harbour Bridge. At the Parnell Village, you can visit some of the first European homes. In the city, you can enjoy an amazing view from the Sky Tower, which is the citys tallest Tower. You can also see Maori traditional dances at the Auckland Museum. From anywhere in the city, you can see the sea. Auckland is called the city of sails because it has more boats than anywhere else in the world. It has a warm climate with plenty of sunshine -the average temperature in January (summer) is 23.4C and in July (winter) it is 7.8C. It has some of the best beaches in New Zealand for doing water sports: swimming, diving, fishing, sailing and surfing.It is easy to travel between Auckland and the rest of New Zealand. There are regular international flights, too. However, flights from Europe take over twenty-four hours and are expensive.Task1. Go through the passage and underline the key words in each paragraph. Task2. Read the passage and complete the table below.PopulationIt _under a million people. LocationIt _ North Island. HistoryMaoris _ Auckland 650 years ago; European settlement began in 1840;Later, Auckland was no longer the capital; Since 1945, Auckland_;Since 1985, Auckland _ protesting against nuclear testing in Asia Pacific.In a word: Auckland_650 years, and develops quickly.FamousSights/ Scenery_include Mt Eden as well as the Auckland Harbour Bridge.In the city, you can _ from the Sky Tower.ClimateIt _ plenty of sunshine.It has some of the best beaches in New Zealand for doing water sports: swimming, diving, fishing, sailing and surfing.Travel/Transport_between Auckland and the rest of New Zealand.There are regular international flights, too.Task3. Summary. population: _ location: _ history: _ scenery: _ a place climate: _ transport: _ _ _ _Task4. Writing.A guide to