1. where was Nicolai Miklouho-Maclay born? 2. what was he? 3. who was the first European to visit New Guinea? 4. why do you think Miklouho Maclay was

American rivers? What are they? Where do theyrise and flow? 4. Where are the Great Lakes situated? 5. Why do you think the US has almost every kind or weather? 6. Why is the Grand Canyon one of America's main tourist attractions?

3how do you think Claire felt at the castle?Why?

4How did you feel when you read about the castle?

5Do you think she wanted to run away?when?

Where:in tne field,at the castle, after the stone fell?

6what do you think she did next?

New Zealand (/njuː ˈziːlənd/; Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses – that of the North Island, or Te Ika-a-Māui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long isolation, New Zealand developed a distinctive biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.

Polynesians settled New Zealand in 1250–1300 CE and developed a distinctive Māori culture. Abel Tasman, a Dutch explorer, was the first European to sight New Zealand in 1642 CE.[11] In 1840, the British Crown and Māori signed the Treaty of Waitangi, making New Zealand a British colony. Today, the majority of New Zealand's population of 4.5 million is of European descent; the indigenous Māori are the largest minority, followed by Asians and Pacific Islanders. Reflecting this, New Zealand's culture is mainly derived from Māori and early British settlers, with recent broadening arising from increased immigration. The official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, with English predominant. The country's economy was historically dominated by the export of wool, but exports of dairy products, meat, and wine, along with tourism, are more significant today.

Nationally, legislative authority is vested in an elected, unicameral Parliament, while executive political power is exercised by the Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, who is currently John Key. Queen Elizabeth II is the country's head of state and is represented by a Governor-General. In addition, New Zealand is organised into 11 regional councils and 67 territorial authorities for local government purposes. The Realm of New Zealand also includes Tokelau (a dependent territory); the Cook Islands and Niue (self-governing states in free association with New Zealand); and the Ross Dependency, which is New Zealand's territorial claim in Antarctica. New Zealand is a member of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, ANZUS, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Pacific Islands Forum and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

12. Match the phrasal verbs (1–5) with their definitions (A–F). One definition is extra.
1) look up A) if two or more people do it, they like each other and are friendly to each other
2) warm up B) to start doing a particular job or activity
3) take up C) to try to find a piece of information by looking in a book or on a computer
4) fight back D) to defend yourself when someone attacks you or causes problems for you
5) get through E) to succeed in talking to someone on the phone
F) to prepare yourself for a physical activity by doing some gentle exercises and stretches
11. Match the questions about skateboarding (1–5) with the answers (A–F). One variant is extra.
1. Who invented skateboarding?
A) There are skate parks in lots of towns and cities. They are special places for skateboarding. You can practise jumps at skate parks and meet other skateboarders.
2. Where can you go skateboarding?
B) There was a campaign to get skateboarding included in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro but unfortunately it wasn’t successful. But who knows? Maybe, skateboarding will be in the 2020 games!
3. When did you start skateboarding?
C) I live in the city and there’s a skate park near my house. When I was eleven, my dad gave me a skateboard for my birthday and I spent the summer skateboarding at the skate park. I love the freedom and speed. When I was a child, I rode my bike every day, but I never ride it now.
4. Is skateboarding dangerous?
D) At the moment, the fashion is for skateboarders to wear tight jeans or black trousers and a T-shirt or check shirt. Baseball caps and hats are popular too.
5. Are there skateboarding competitions? E) Skateboarding began in California in the 1950s, but we don’t know who the first person to go on a skateboard was.
F) All skateboarders fall off their boards but fortunately most injuries are minor. It’s a good idea to wear a helmet to protect your head.

13. Match the beginnings of the expressions with the endings. One variant is extra.
1. I don't agree A) for any inconvenience caused.
2. Trains may be subject to delay – we apologize B) to him.
3. I don't know what I'd do if anything happened C) in raising public awareness of the issue.
4. The campaign has certainly succeeded D) with hunting.
5. Your hair and eyes remind me E) at me.
F) of your mother.
14. Match the prefixes (1–5) with the words (A–F) to make their opposites. One variant is extra.
1. dis- A. responsible
2. il- B. logical
3. ir- C. polite
4. im- D. lucky
5. in- E. honest
F. appropriate
15. Match the columns to make correct word combinations. One variant (A–F) is extra.
1) upset A) throat
2) twisted B) stomach
3) heart C) poisoning
4) food D) attack
5) sore E) ankle
F) nose