’25 New Horizon English Course 1 Colum School life In New Zealand

Colum School life In New Zealand

Morning Tea
After the second class, students have fruits and snacks from their home.

Classes in Maori Language
People in New Zealand cherish Maori Culture and some schools give lessons in Maori Language.

After School
Many students spend time on playing sports. Rugby, cricket, and netball are popular.
School activity
There are a lot of activities at school in New Zealand. Outdoor sports like camping rich in nature is big (popular).

Chick it out with digital Map
Mt. Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. At 3,724 meters.
The Maori people originally called the mountain Aoraki in their language,
but in 1851, the mountain’s name was changed Cook.
However, its name was changed again in 1998 Aoraki/ Mt. Cook to respect the Maori people.
Mt. C is famous for being difficult to climb.
Sir Edmund Hillary practiced on Mt. Cook before he became the first person to crime Mt. Everest.

Questions
What is the highest mountain in New Zealand? Mt. Cook is.
What is the traditional Maori dance? That’s Haka.
Does the name of Kiwi fruit come(originate) from?
It was named after the bird “Kiwi”, the symbol of New Zealand.

Our Summer Vacations

1.
Today we are at summer festival at Midori Park. Oh, Ena.
A: Hi, Enna.
B: Hi, Rico. Your yukata is beautiful.
A: Thank you. I like your yukata, too.
B: Thanks.
A: Where is everyone?
B: Jun is at the juice stand.
A: Where’s that?
B: Over there. Near the train.
A: Hi, Jun.
C: Hi. It’s so hot today.
A: Yes, it is. I’m thirsty.
C: Do you want some orange juice?
A: Oh, yes please.
B: Where’s Eddy?
D: I’m here on your right.
A: You are late.
D: Sorry. This park is usually quiet. But it’s so crowded today.
C: Yes. This festival is very popular. Ms. Chen and Mr. Tani are at the food stand.
A: Oh, really? Let’s go to the food stand, too.

2.
Jun  : Are you hungry?
Enna: Yes, I am. I want to eat something.
Eddy: I want to eat taiyaki.
Rico : You really like Japanese food.
Ed    : Yes, I do. Oh, what’s that?
R      : It’s watagashi.
Ed    : How do you say watagashi in English.
En    : We say cotton candy.
Ed    : Mmm..it’s delicious. I like taiyaki.
R      : Good!
Ed    : Mmm…now I want to eat yakisoba.
En    : You eat a lot.

3.
Ed: Hey. Look at the people on the stage.
En: That’s a bon dance.
Oh, that’s Ms. Chen.
She’s good at bon dancing.
Ed: Hey, Jun. Let’s dance together.
An: That’s a good idea.
J   : Oh, no. I can’t dance.
I’m not good at dancing.
An : Don’t be shy, Jun.
You can do it.
……
An  : You were good at dancing.
J     : Thank you.
I enjoyed dancing.
It was fun.
Ed   : Great!

4.
En: I had really good time today.
An: Me, too.
En: Oh, What time is it now?
An: It’s almost 8 o’clock.
En: We can see the fireworks soon. Look!
En, Ed, An, J: Oh, they’re beautiful!