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New Zealand is beautiful no matter what the season is. The best time to visit New Zealand is the time that suits you best. The weather in New Zealand is fine all year round. However, if you have more than one date in mind, the following information may help with your travel plan.
The warm months of the year are from September to April. December, January and February are the three hottest months of the year. They are summer there. The long summer days are wonderful for water sports.
Spring is from September to November. It can be hot, warm or cool. The weather is quite different. That depends on the places you visit. You can travel to Alexandra in Central Otago and Hastings in Hawke's Bay.
Autumn is from March to May. It is a pleasant season in New Zealand. The temperature is a few degrees lower than that of summer.
The winter season runs from June to August. The mountainous areas are covered with snow during the winter and there is a little rainfall in some places. This is a good time for skiing.
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C
) 1. How long do the warm months last in New Zealand?
A. 4 months.
B. 6 months.
C. 8 months.
D. 10 months.
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C
) 2. Which sport is suitable in December and January in New Zealand?
A. Going skiing.
B. Playing soccer.
C. Going swimming.
D. Going skateboarding.
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D
) 3. What is the weather like in spring in New Zealand?
A. It is very hot.
B. It is hot but wet.
C. It is pretty cool.
D. It's different in different places.
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A
) 4. Which month is the best if you want to play with snow in New Zealand?
A. July.
B. December.
C. February.
D. November.