New Zealand is located where two tectonic plates of the earth's crust meet. This causes a large amount of geothermal activity, allowing warm water to bubble up through the earth's crust to form hot pools. These pools often contain minerals dissolved from the rocks they seeped through.
Here you will find a selection of commercial and wild hot pools throughout New Zealand.
Rotorua
In Rotorua, a city built on top of an active volcanic zone, nearly every accommodation establishment offers private, exchange-heated spa pools. You'll also find a selection of hot pool complexes, including Hells Gate and the Polynesian Spa.
Near Reporoa is a hot spring called Butcher's Pool. Rated highly by regular soakers, this free-of-charge pool is owned and maintained by the Rotorua District Council. It has sealed walkways, toilets and changing rooms.
Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo is home to a range of naturally-heated hot pools-perfect for a relaxing soak after a busy day of exploring.
Long time local favorite, Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs offers heated indoor and outdoor pools while Tokaanu Thermal Pools offer private and public hot pool experiences.
If you're looking for a thermal soak and massage in a quiet setting, head to Wairakei Terraces and if you'd like to explore some of the region's thermal pools without pulling out your wallet, head along to either the Lake Terrace or Spa Park.
South Island-Hanmer Springs
There are fewer hot springs in the South Island, which has very different geography to the North Island. However the huge Alpine Fault that created the Southern Alps has done the world a favour with Hanmer Springs, an all-seasons hot spring resort that regularly wins awards for its facilities. At Hanmer you'll find thermal mineral, sulphur and freshwater pools, as well as a large children's activity area with water slides. Beauty and massage treatments put the finishing touches on your relaxation.
If you'd like the unique experience of bathing in heated glacial waters, head to Tekapo Springs. Or soak in fresh mountain water and glorious alpine views at the outdoor Omarma Hot Tubs, just 90 minutes from Aoraki/Mount Cook.
1.Which hot pool near Lake Taupo is free of charge?
A.Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs B.Tokaanu Thermal Pools
C.Spa Park D.Wairakei Terraces
2.This passage is intended to _______
A.introduce several hot pools in New Zealand
B.attract visitors to visit New Zealand
C.compare several hot pools in New Zealand
D.advertise natural resources in New Zealand
Plant a Row for the Hungry
It was a cold night and I was heading back to the hotel when a man approached me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. I'd read the signs:＂Don't give money to beggars." So I _______ my head and kept walking.
I wasn't _______for a reply, but with submission, he said, "I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me _______!"But I kept on walking.
The_______bothered me for the rest of the week. I had money in my pocket and it wouldn't have _______ me to hand over a buck or two even if he had been_______. On a freezing night I assumed the _______of a fellow human being.
On the flight back home, I couldn't help thinking of him. I tried to explain my _______to help by assuming government agencies, churches and charities were there to_______him. Besides, you're not supposed to give money to ________
One day, I started to write my weekly garden column for The Anchorage Daily News as usual. Out of the blue, an idea ________my mind. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row in their gardens dedicated to the ________?
We didn't keep records back then, but the idea began to ________.As more and more people started ________the Plant a Row for the Hungry concept, new ways and variations________ up, if you will pardon the pun (双关语）。Today, the program continues to flourish and ________ flowers for the spirit, and comfort for my________.
I am shocked that millions of Americans are________by hunger. If every gardener in America plants one row for the hungry, we can make a________in the number of neighbors who don't have enough to eat. Maybe then I will stop feeling guilty about________ a hungry man I could have helped.
1.A.nodded B.shook C.turned D.lowered
2.A.intended B.meant C.motivated D.prepared
3.A.eat B.shop C.live D.drink
4.A.accident B.situation C.incident D.condition
5.A.pleased B.confused C.saved D.killed
6.A.starving B.lying C.begging D.watching
7.A.best B.better C.worst D.worse
8.A.failure B.responsibility C.hope D.willingness
9.A.adopt B.feed C.house D.free
10.A.churches B.charities C.beggars D.readers
11.A.caught B.crossed C.changed D.slipped
12.A.hungry B.homeless C.poor D.generous
13.A.show up B.take up C.show off D.take off
14.A.paying for B.working with C.advertising for D.messing with
15.A.sped B.showed C.cropped D.broke
16.A.grow B.increase C.decline D.appear
17.A.conscience B.explanation C.assumption D.dedication
18.A.ruined B.infected C.threatened D.depressed
19.A.sense B.link C.difference D.leap
20.A.supporting B.discouraging C.abusing D.abandoning
—Dad is always that busy.
—_______ . But he is a wonderful doctor and he treats his patients kindly.
A.I can’t complain B.That’s all right C.He just can’t help it D.Don’t mention it
Due to a shortage of medical supplies in a severe epidemic situation, if you offer a mask to someone, you must be ______.
A.a Jonah B.a Judas C.a Scrooge D.a good Samaritan
As our teacher often puts it, ________ to key universities ________ those who will never give up halfway.
A.being admitted; are B.admitting; is
C.admitted; are D.to be admitted; is
"Since 2008, emerging economies including China _______ two-thirds of the real wealth gain," the investment bank said in a blog post.
A.accounts for B.has accounted for C.have accounted for D.accounted for
