新西兰概况介绍 英文版-新西兰国家概况-英语学习资料
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New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands,most notably Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands.The indigenous Māori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa,commonly translated as land of the long white cloud.The Realm of New Zealand also includes Tokelau; the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing but in free association); and the Ross Dependency,New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica.
New Zealand is geographically isolated,situated about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea.Its closest neighbours to the north are the Pacific islands of New Caledonia,Fiji and Tonga.The country's sharp mountain peaks owe much to the earthquakes and volcanic activity caused by the clashing Pacific and Indo-Australian Plates.The climate is mild and temperate and most of the land was originally covered in forests of podocarp,kauri or southern beech.During its long isolation New Zealand developed a distinctive fauna dominated by birds,a number of which became extinct after the arrival of humans and introduced mammals.
Polynesians settled New Zealand in 1250–1300 AD and Europeans first made contact in 1642 AD.In 1840 a treaty was signed between the Māori and British,making New Zealand a colony of Britain.The colony became self governing in 1852 and was made a Commonwealth realm in 1947.During liberal reforms in the 1890s New Zealand became the first country to extend voting rights to women and to develop a system of compulsory arbitration between unions and employers.Elizabeth II,as the Queen of New Zealand,is the country's head of state and is represented by a Governor-General.The Queen's role is limited and executive political power is exercised by the Cabinet,led by the Prime Minister.New Zealand has close ties with Britain,Australia,the United States and several Pacific Island nations.
New Zealanders enjoyed one of the highest standards of living in the world until the stagflation of the 1970s.The county underwent major economic changes during the 1980s,transforming from a protectionist economy to a liberalised free-trade economy.The economy is highly dependent on trade,particularly in agricultural products.The majority of New Zealand's population is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority followed by Asians and non-Māori Polynesians.English,te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language are the official languages,with English the most prevalent.Much of New Zealand's culture is derived from the Māori and early British settlers,although recently it has been broadened by globalisation and immigration from the Pacific Islands and Asia.
类似问题
类似问题1：请介绍新西兰农业发展状况
1、以畜牧业为主. 新西兰是世界上最重要的畜牧业国家之一.畜牧业是新西兰经济的支柱行业.畜牧业产值占农业总产值的80%左右,从事畜牧业的人口也约占农业人口的80%,是世界上按人口平均养羊、养牛头数最多的国家.
2、以家庭农场为主,但经营规模比澳大利亚小. 新西兰家庭农场占农场总面积的一半以上,农场主及其家庭成员占农场劳动力的3/4. 总体上看,新西兰属于人少地多的国家,牧场尤其辽阔,全国人均3．8公顷.新西兰家庭农场的规模只有澳大利亚的1/10 左右,也比美国的要小些.到1995年6月底为止,新西兰饲养牛、羊的农场的平均规模为538公顷,拥有3475个牲畜单位,即2600只羊和214头牛（1头奶牛相当于5．5个牲畜单位）.
3、农业生产的商品率高,外贸依存度也高. 新西兰的农业已经高度机械化,专业化比较明显,经营集约化,不但单产比较高, 农业劳动生产率也非常高.以1993年的产量计算,平均每个农业劳动力生产奶63．3吨,羊肉3．8吨,羊毛2吨,奶酪1．1吨,黄油2吨.由于新西兰的许多产品必须出口,所以外贸依存度很高,国际市场的波动有时会对农业经济产生一些影响.
类似问题2：谁能帮我查一下 新西兰文化 英语版的,[英语科目]
Culture
New Zealanders have made a profound impact in the areas of art, poetry, music, film, and architecture. Not only have the artists reached local recognition, but also gained worldwide apperception. New Kiwi self-confidence is revealed intensely in literature, film and theater. Opera diva Kiri Te Kanawa performs regularly nationally and internationally. Writers such as Witi Ihimaera, Albert Wendt, Patricia Grace, and Keri Hulme are also international figures.
Fine Arts
In the past, Kiwis were hostile towards art. In 1982, the McDougall Gallery in Christchurch planned to spend $10,000 on a painting by Colin McCahon, arguably the country's most significant and contentious painter, and this triggered ire among locals. At present, however, McCahon's paintings are auctioned at very high prices in many international collections.
A contemporary of McCahon is Gordon Walters, an artist who examines the relationship between a deliberately narrow range of forms, mostly the koru or fern bud. The rendering of this local Maori symbol in a recognizable European abstract style, which is almost similar to Klee or Mondrian, gives Walters' work a distinctively New Zealand flavor.
Housing many collections of modern New Zealand art is Auckland's Aotea Centre. Many newcomers and established international New Zealand artists such as Sir Toss Woollaston, Gretchen Albrecht, Pat Hanly, and Ralph Hotere have their works displayed in art galleries around the country.
Visual art is another increasing art form in New Zealand. Most visual artists here are involved with matters concerning political causes or movements. Works of Maori women such as Robyn Kahukiwa, Kura Te Waru Rewiri, and Shona Rapira Davies illustrate a concern for the land, whanau (family), antiracism and antisexism, and reflect the revival of Maori pride and values.
The greatest expatriate artist of New Zealand was Len Lye (1901-80) who won an international reputation as a pioneer of direct film techniques (scratching images directly on to celluloid) and kinetic sculptor. His works can be viewed at the Govett-Brewster Gallery in New Plymouth, which specializes in the works of New Zealand sculptors.
Prose and Poetry
Novelist Janet Frame realized her love for writing ever since she was a mere child growing up in a poor South Island family. Born in 1924, Frame has published over 20 novels, four collections of stories, poetry and children's books, and three volumes of autobiography - To the Island, An Angel at My Table, and The Envoy From Mirror City.
Other Maori and Pacific Island post-colonial novelists include Witi Ihmaera, Patricia Grace, and Albert Wendt. All have had an impact on the New Zealand literary scene in the 1980s and '90s. Award winning novelist Keri Hulme achieved worldwide literary status with her Booker Prize winning novel, The Bone People, in 1985 and is still writing from her home in the South Island.
Maori Culture
Today Maori people live throughout New Zealand, and many are actively involved with keeping their culture and language alive. Within any Maori community, the marae provides a focus for social, cultural and spiritual life. The term marae describes a communal 'plaza' area that includes a wharenui (meeting house) and wharekai (dining room).
Maori people define themselves by their iwi (tribe), hapu (sub-tribe), maunga (mountain) and awa (river). Whanau is the name given to family - the term embraces immediate family, in-laws and all those connected by blood ties.
In recent years, the introduction of Maori language nests (kohanga reo) has revived the Maori language. At kohanga reo, preschool children are encouraged to speak in Maori. Primary and secondary schools build on this early immersion by including Maori in the curriculum.
Traditional carvers also help to keep Maori culture alive by creating intricate works that pay respect to the past. Every piece carved tells a story, which can be read by those who know how. The shape of the heads, position of the body as well as the surface patterns work together to record and remember events.
The ancient beliefs of Maori culture are recognised and respected by New Zealand's leaders today. Recently, a North Island roading project was modified to avoid disturbing a taniwha (water monster). In its original form, the roading project would have encroached on a swamp which is the home of a one-eyed taniwha, Karutahi. The local tribe, Ngati Naho, believes the taniwha spends half the year in the swamp. It has a second home in the Waikato River, to which it swims during floods. To ensure that the swamp is undisturbed, Transit New Zealand has altered its plans so that this historic site is preserved.
Etiquette and Customs
Meeting and Greeting
. Greetings are casual, often consisting simply of a handshake and a smile.
. Never underestimate the value of the smile as it indicates pleasure at meeting the other person.
. Although New Zealanders move to first names quickly, it is best to address them by their honorific title and surname until they suggest moving to a more familiar level or they call you by your first name.
Maori meeting and greeting
. Maori stand on ceremony and have distinct protocols regarding how visitors should be welcomed and seen off.
. If the business dealings are with a tribal group (Iwi) the welcoming protocols may be practiced through the process of Powhiri – a formal welcome that takes place on a Marae.
. A Powhiri can take between 30 minutes to 2-3 hours depending on the importance of the event.
. It begins by calling the visitors onto the area infront of the traditional meeting house. Visitors should walk as a group and in silence expect if they have a responding caller to reply to the home peoples’ caller (usually an older woman).
. A Powhiri dictates where people sit, in what position in their group, and who speaks.
. In most cases, but not all, you will notice the men are seated forward and only males speak. There is a tension between the men and women on this matter and in a few places this has been resolved and you will see both genders stand to speak. In the interests of not causing friction in your business dealings, always follow the lead of the home people.
. The welcoming speeches are given by the agreed speakers of the home people and always end with the most revered speaker or elder.
. Speeches are given in the Maori language and each one accompanied by traditional song. You may not understand what is being said but you can rest assured it is likely to be from the best orators in the group and often very complimentary.
. The visitors are expected to have at least one speaker reply on their behalf.
. If possible, the speaker should prepare a learned opening in Maori – it is critical that he/she focus on the pronunciation. Mispronounced words often result in whispers and sniggers and is considered disrespectful. It is better to have a very short opening said well, than a long one said badly.
. The speaker’s reply should never be about the detailed purpose of the visit nor should it be to self-promote as this would be considered arrogant.
. The speaker should use the opportunity to briefly show respect to the place that they stand (ie. the location), to the houses (the traditional carved meeting house and dining room are named after ancestors and so are greeted accordingly), to greet the home people, and to explain where his/her group have come from (place is important to Maori). This should be followed by a song from the visitors’ country that the visitors’ group should sing together.
. The Powhiri can be daunting to visitors and can be fraught with traps that may offend. This is why most visitors seek the assistance of a Maori person to ‘guide’ them.
. Once the last elder of the home people has spoken, they will gesture the visitors to come forward in a line to shake hands, kiss (once) on the cheek or hongi (touch noses) with the home people.
. Following this the kitchen is ready to call people in to eat.
. Following the food, the meeting proper can begin.
. While this seems to be a set routine, I have been to many a Powhiri where variations of this occur. It pays to be vigilant and to follow the lead of others, or to discreetly ask questions if unsure.
Gift Giving Etiquette
. If invited to a Kiwi's house, bring a small gift such as flowers, chocolates, or a book about your home country to the hosts.
. Gifts should not be lavish.
. Gifts are opened when received.
Dining Etiquette
. New Zealanders are casual as is reflected in their table manners.
. The more formal the occasion, the more strict the protocol.
. Wait to be told where to sit.
. Meals are often served family-style.
. Keep your elbows off the table and your hands above the table when eating.
. Table manners are Continental -- hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right while eating. They will not look askance, however, if you adopt American table manners.
. Indicate you have finished eating by laying your knife and fork parallel on your plate with the handles facing to the right.
Maori Dining Etiquette
. Following a Powhiri, the visitors will be asked to the dining room (a separate building to the carved meeting house) to sit to eat at long tressle tables.
. They should not eat until the food has been ‘blessed’ or an acknowledgement said by an elder of the home people even if the food is getting cold.
. Visitors should try to enable the home people to sit amongst them to chat and get to know them while eating.
. Often, younger people will be serving and older people will be working in the kitchen.
. It is important to realise that in most cases they are working voluntarily and it is appropriate to formally and publicly thank them near the close of the meal before leaving the dining room to begin the meeting. As a result of this, the visitors may be light-heartedly asked to sing.
. To sing a song from your home country would show respect and thanks.
类似问题3：一些英美政治以及澳大利亚、新西兰国家概况 1.In American politics,( )is mainly responsible for foreign affairs.A.Foreign Minister B.Secretary of State C.Secretary of Defense D.Vice President2.( )has the sole right to interpret the C[英语科目]
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类似问题4：新西兰国旗及其含义（英文版）[英语科目]
The New Zealand Flag is the symbol of the realm government and people of New Zealand.Its royal blue background is reminiscent of the blue sea and clear sky surrounding us.The stars of the Southern Cross emphasise this country's location in the South Pacific Ocean.The Union Flag gives recognition to our historical foundations and the fact that New Zealand was once a British colony and dominion.
类似问题5：新西兰英文简介简单介绍新西兰的,要英文的哦,浅显易懂的[英语科目]
New Zealand is a country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island/Rakiura and the Chatham Islands. In Māori, New Zealand has come to be known as Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand also includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing, but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica).
New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, approximately 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.
The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Māori being the largest minority. Non-Māori Polynesian and Asian people are also significant minorities, especially in the cities. Elizabeth II, as the Queen of New Zealand, is the Head of State and is represented, in her absence, by a non-partisan Governor-General; the Queen 'reigns but does not rule', so she has no real political influence. Political power is held by the democratically-elected Parliament of New Zealand under the leadership of the Prime Minister who is the Head of Government.