New Zealand, which is a beautiful beach country, draws many people looking for a new life. Its cities are considered as some of the best places to live in the world, and with a population of only 4.4 million there remain plenty of untouched lands to explore and enjoy.
The big draw for modern-day visitors is the country's beautiful scenery and natural wonders. Sailing, surfing, hiking, camping and any outdoor activity you know can be done in New Zealand. With an increasing number of visitors arriving every year, environmentalists and the government are concerned about protecting the nature.
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, with a population of 1.3 million. Known as the City of Sails, it sits on a narrow land between the Waitemata and Manukau Bays. The city's suburbs Lynn, Ellerslie and Meadowbank. These are the areas seeing the highest home prices in the country.
At the southern of the North Island sits Wellington, the capital and diplomatic centre of the country, built in the hills above the Cook Strait that separates the North Island from the South Island. It has the country's best public transport, Metlink, and considers itself the coolest city in New Zealand.
“No matter where we live, beach culture has always been a big part of our culture," said Shane Mason. "It's pretty common to leave town during the summer and spend Christmas and New Year at the beach." "New Zealand is a good place to visit and a great place to live," said Mason, who now lives in Berlin. "I've discovered there is no place like home.”
21. Many people move to New Zealand because _________________
A. they want to live a new life in the place fit to live.
B. it has a lot of beautiful scenery and natural wonders.
C. they want to explore and enjoy plenty of untouched lands.
D. it has a population of only 4.4 million.
22. What has caused environmentalists and the government to be concerned about protecting the nature?
A. Its rising population. B. Plenty of untouched lands.
C. The increasing visitors. D. Its rich natural resource.
23. From what Mason said we can infer ___________________
A. its beach culture is the most unimportant culture.
B. she hopes to live in New Zealand for the rest of her life.
C. people seldom leave their homes to the beach.
D. she thinks New Zealand is the best place to live.