New Zealand is a country in the southern hemisphere. It (0) has two main islands – North Island and South Island and a number of smaller islands. It is a very beautiful country (1) lots of mountains and lakes. You can (2) all sorts of sport there - climbing, swimming and sailing (3) example. The climate is good but the seasons are opposite to northern countries. (4) is hot in December, January and February. (5) are the summer months in the southern hemisphere. Winter is June to August and you can go skiing (6) the mountains. There (7) a lot of sheep in New Zealand. We often eat New Zealand (8) and wear (9) made from wool of New Zealand sheep.
     English is the main official language of New Zealand but you may also (10) other languages spoken, including Maori, which is the second official language of New Zealand.