Номер 5, страница 52 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс (starlight) учебник Баранова, Дули

5 ICT Find information about a popular place of natural beauty in the world where people go to relax and benefit their health. Write a short text in your notebook and present it to the class.

5 ICT Find information about a popular place of natural beauty in the world where people go to relax and benefit their health. Write a short text in your notebook and present it to the class.

Nature's Spa of the South Pacific

A From the moment you arrive in the town of Rotorua, New Zealand, evidence of volcanic activity is everywhere. Volcanoes tower above the landscape, steam rises from cracks in the rock and smelly pools of bubbling mud, and boiling water gushes from the ground. 15km north of Rotorua is the perfect place to see it all: “Hell’s Gate”. Join us on a tour of this sizzling wonderland – just make sure you obey the rules, or you really will be in hot water!

B Supposedly, the Kakahi Falls are the largest hot geothermal waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere. The water reaches a temperature of around 40°C, about the same as your shower in the morning. The falls are very special to the local Maori people. Many years ago, warriors would come here to cleanse their wounds after battle, believing it helped them heal. Unfortunately, people aren’t allowed to use it anymore.

C Next up is the Sulphur Bath. This name is rather misleading, though. This pool has never been used for bathing, as the "water" in it is actually strong sulphuric acid. It will seriously harm your skin if you come into contact with it, and might be the last bath you ever take!

D A little further along the trail, we come to an 18 metre high mud volcano. Instead of lava, hot mud erupts from it. It hardens and then every six weeks ... explodes over a 5-metre diameter! Thankfully, this always happens at night, so the piping hot mud poses no danger to visitors.

E Next comes the hottest part of the tour. The water here can reach 122°C, but because of natural chemicals in the water, it doesn't turn into steam. Not far away are the 'cooking pools', so called because they were used to cook food! Maori people used an arrangement like a fishing rod to dangle food in the water until it was done.

F The Maori and others came to our next stop, the Medicine Lake, to bathe, hoping to ease their arthritis and skin diseases. However, the staff don't advise visitors to do the same, as the changing condition of the lake can make it dangerous. You're welcome to put a hand into the warm, green water, and experience its softness. If you still want to soak yourself, there's the last stop...

G At the end of your tour, make sure you take time to enjoy a soothing thermal mud bath at the Hell's Gate Spa, overlooking the sights. A visit to this health spa will leave you renewed! Just be aware that the volcanic chemicals will make your swimming costume stink for a long time afterwards – so it's best to wear an old one!

Найдите информацию о популярном месте природной красоты в мире, куда люди отправляются, чтобы расслабиться и поправить свое здоровье. Напишите короткий текст в тетради и представьте его классу.

Ответ:

Rotorua, located in New Zealand, is a renowned place of natural beauty, often called 'Nature's Spa of the South Pacific', where people go to relax and benefit their health. The town is famous for its extensive volcanic activity, visible through towering volcanoes, steam rising from cracks, bubbling mud pools, and boiling water.

One of the highlights is Hell's Gate, which offers a soothing thermal mud bath, promising a renewing experience for visitors. Historically, the Kakahi Falls, the largest hot geothermal waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere, was used by Māori warriors to cleanse their wounds, though this is no longer permitted. Another significant spot is the Medicine Lake, where the Māori traditionally bathed to ease arthritis and skin diseases. While the staff now advises caution due to changing conditions, visitors can still experience the warm, green water.

Interesting features include 18-metre high mud volcanoes, which harmlessly erupt hot mud at night, and 'cooking pools' where water reaches 122°C and was historically used by Māori to cook food. It's worth noting that the 'Sulphur Bath' is actually strong sulphuric acid and not safe for bathing. Also, visitors to Hell's Gate Spa are advised to wear old swimming costumes, as volcanic chemicals can make them stink for a long time.

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Роторуа, расположенная в Новой Зеландии, является известным местом природной красоты, часто называемым «Природным спа Южной части Тихоокеана», куда люди приезжают, чтобы расслабиться и поправить свое здоровье. Город славится своей обширной вулканической активностью, которая проявляется в виде возвышающихся вулканов, пара, поднимающегося из трещин, бурлящих грязевых бассейнов и кипящей воды.

Одним из основных мест является Hell's Gate, предлагающий успокаивающую термальную грязевую ванну, обещая обновляющий опыт для посетителей. Исторически водопады Какахи, крупнейший горячий геотермальный водопад в Южном полушарии, использовались воинами маори для очищения ран, хотя это больше не разрешено. Еще одно важное место — Озеро Медицины, где маори традиционно купались для облегчения артрита и кожных заболеваний. Хотя персонал теперь советует быть осторожными из-за меняющихся условий, посетители все еще могут ощутить теплую зеленую воду.

Интересные особенности включают 18-метровые грязевые вулканы, которые безвредно извергают горячую грязь ночью, и «кулинарные бассейны», где вода достигает 122°C и исторически использовалась маори для приготовления пищи. Стоит отметить, что «Серная ванна» на самом деле является сильной серной кислотой и небезопасна для купания. Кроме того, посетителям Hell's Gate Spa рекомендуется надевать старые купальники, так как вулканические химикаты могут заставить их долго пахнуть.