The Hawaiian IslandsHawaiiThe “Big Island” of...

The Hawaiian Islands

Hawaii

The “Big Island” of Hawaii is a paradise playground where visitors can enjoy a popular lifestyle. A visit to Volcanoes National Park, which is described as a true wonder of the world, is a must.

Accommodations

Seasons resort Hualala: from $205.00

Fairmont Orchid: from $108.00

Sightseeing and experiences

Circle Island Tour: from $48.00

Kauai

The beautiful landscape of Kauai has led to it being called the “Garden Isle”, but it is　 also referred to as the “Island of discovery”, and with good season--- a land of striking natural contrasts just waiting to be explored. Green mountains , a breathtaking coastline and white sand beaches combined to make this magical place one of the world’s most relaxing locations.

Accommodations

Hyatt Kauai: from $101.00

Sheranton Kauai Resort: from $79.00

Maui

Voted the “World’s Best Island”, Maui is widely regarded as one of the most romantic destinations on the earth.

Accommodations

Hyatt Regency MauiResort& Spa: from $87.00

Sheraton Maui: from $99.00

Oahu

Oahu has a unique rhythm, filling the air with sweet fragrances, music and language from beaches and nightlife to rainforests and valleys.

Accommodations

Halekulani: from $121.00

Hilton Hawaiian Village: from $73.00

Sightseeing and experiences

Royal CircleIsland Tour: from $34.00

Paradise Cove Lu’au: $44.00

Lanai

Lanai is one of the smallest Hawaiian Island, yet it’s full of surprises. Known as the “Pineapple Isle”, it combines all the natural beauties ranging from the paradise of Shipwrech-Beach to underwater sea caves.

Accommodations

Four seasons Resort Lanai at Mancle Bay: from $ 134.00

All prices are based on per person per night.

1.For two adults spending two nights in one of the accommodations, they have to pay at least _____.

A. $68.00　　 B. $146.00

C. $292.00　　 D. $136.00

2.According to the passage, the “Garden Isle” _____.

A. Is the smallest of the Hawaiian Islands.

B. is an island with a very small population

C. is the best island in the world

D. is a place to explore the land of nature

3.The passage is mainly intended to ____.

A. tell differences between islands in Hawaii

B. provide a better understanding of Hawaii

C. attract people to make a visit to Hawaii

D. offer accommodation services to the tourists

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Swimming in the water of Hawaii’s Big Island is a fun experience. But it can be more exciting if there are dolphins swimming around and jumping out of the sea too. For many people, it would be a wonderful dream to swim with these lovely animals! However, this may not be good for dolphins. They may get hurt because of human interaction (互动).

Dolphins are active and usually look for food at night. In the day, they like to rest in shallow bays(浅湾). Many people think the dolphins are awake during the day as they swim. But when they sleep they rest half of their brain and keep the other half awake to breathe, so they may be sleeping even when they’re swimming in the water.

From 2010 to 2013, spinner dolphins (飞旋海豚) of Hawaii’s Big Island were exposed to human activities more than 82 percent of the time, according to Julian Tyne, a researcher at Australia’s Murdoch University.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says disturbing the animals in their near-shore habitat could force them to swim to less favorable places, putting them at risk of attack by sharks and other animals. 

Besides, when people are around, dolphins become more active. Thus, they can’t get enough sleep. “Disturbing their resting behaviors can actually affect their long term health and the health of the dolphin population,” Ann Garrett of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service told the Associated Press.

As a result, the NOAA wants to make rules to help protect the dolphins. For example, the agency (机构) may ban swimming with the Hawaii spinner dolphins. Or they may stop people from swimming in shallow bays when the dolphins are resting. Tour operators must also be taught to watch for signs to know when the dolphins are in their resting state.

1.Which of the following about dolphins is NOT true?

A. They spend most of their time sleeping at night.

B. They like to stay in shallow bays during the day.

C. They keep half of their brain awake while sleeping.

D. They may be sleeping even when they’re swimming.

2.When dolphins are disturbed in their near-shore habitat, they _____.

A. would swim to a crowded place　

B. could move closer to sharks

C. could become less active　

D. could likely sleep longer

3.Which activity is against the rules?

A. Swimming with the Hawaii spinner dolphins.

B. Swimming in bays where the dolphins live.

C. Making signs that show the dolphins’ resting state.

D. Making signs that show where the dolphins are.

4.What does the article mainly talk about?

A. What habits dolphins have.　

B. What spinner dolphins are.

C. How the animals live in the sea.　

D. How to protect dolphins near the shore.

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阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

My family and I go to the Big Island of Hawaii in the United States every year. Each year, we do the same things-spend time at the beaches, surfing and fishing. On this trip, however, my family got tired of this holiday style and wanted to do something different. We learned from a local that there was a hot spring on the island called the Boiling Pots. Without doing any research, we decided to set off on an adventure to that spot.

We drove to the destination, but were surprised to find that the area was closed off by a fence (栅栏). Reading the sign placed in front of the gate, we found out it was, in fact, a forbidden area that lay at the bottom of the mountain. And we were on the mountaintop. Seemingly out of nowhere, a strange man came up to us. He told us he would go to the Boiling Pots and that he would show us the way down there if we would just jump over the fence and follow him. After some discussion, my family, 8 members, followed the man past the fence.

The ''path'' was a slope (斜坡) covered in mud and high grass. Several times, our members fell but nobody gave up and turned back because it seemed an amazing adventure.

After about one hour's walk, we arrived at the bottom finally, but a large river stopped us. The strange man went to borrow a boat from his friend living nearby. We stood on the bank, waiting for him and joking that we could swim across the river.

Just then, I heard the voice of my father screaming at us to move. I looked up to the sky and saw a large tree falling towards us. I ran forward, pushing the people in front of me. I fell to the ground, hearing a loud sound of the tree hitting the ground, along with pieces of branches surrounding us.

注意:

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

In a second, all went quiet

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

When we had no idea what to do, the strange man came back.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Every culture has it own ways to show friendship. On the island of Hawaii, friendship is part of the “aloha spirit”. In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled the islands long ago, aloha had a very special meaning. That is “to be with happiness”.

Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is the second most important thing of friendship. It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which means “oneness with all people”. To enjoy the land you should not be selfish. The land is for everyone who lives on. Today many different people call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place where people make one big community from many smaller communities. Each person gives kokua(help) to other people so that all feel stronger. It is believed that the islands can be a paradise(天堂) when people live in peace. People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people are asked to solve them with understanding. So when people of Hawaii talk about ohana(family), they are really talking about all those who live on the island.

Living in peace, Hawaiians have developed a third sign of friendship. This personal friendship is shown by giving leis to one another. The lei, a string of flowers, is put over a friend’s neck. Then the friend is given a kiss on the cheek. Visitors to the islands are also given leis. When they hear aloha, visitors began to feel at home. Aloha also means “goodbye”, so visitors will hear it again when they leave. It can mean “our hearts singing together”. Perhaps this is how most visitors will remember their new friendship.

1.Which of the following can be the proper title for this text?

A．People in Hawaii                        B．Visitors to Hawaii

C．Traveling in Hawaii                       D．Friendship in Hawaii

2.How do you understand the underlined sentence in the first paragraph ?

A．Happiness matters most for Hawaiians.       B．Friendship is always together with happiness.

C．Friendship is every thing in Hawaiian culture. D．Friendship has special meanings for Hawaiians.

3.Which of the following proverb can best express the idea of friendship by Hawaiians?

A．Practice makes perfect.                  B．Love me, love my dog.

C．A penny saved is a penny gained.           D．An apple a day keeps a doctor away.

4.Which of the following is a sign to show friendship by Hawaiians?

A．A warm handshake.                      B．A kiss on the cheek.

C．A string of flowers.                      D．A big hug.

5.According to the text, which of the following Hawaiian word expresses more good wishes?

A．aloha             B．lokahi            C．kokua            D．Ohana

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Every culture has it own ways to show friendship. On the island of Hawaii, friendship is part of the “aloha spirit”. In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled the islands long ago, aloha had a very special meaning. That is “to be with happiness”.

Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their people or community. This is the second most important thing of friendship. It is called lokahi in the Hawaiian language, which means “oneness with all people”. To enjoy the land you should not be selfish. The land is for everyone who lives on. Today many different people call Hawaii their home. Indeed, Hawaii is a place where people make one big community from many smaller communities. Each person gives kokua(help) to other people so that all feel stronger. It is believed that the islands can be a paradise(天堂) when people live in peace. People are told that their actions should be as gentle as the wind that blows from the sea. When problems happen, people are asked to solve them with understanding. So when people of Hawaii talk about ohana(family), they are really talking about all those who live on the island.

Living in peace, Hawaiians have developed a third sign of friendship. This personal friendship is shown by giving leis to one another. The lei, a string of flowers, is put over a friend’s neck. Then the friend is given a kiss on the cheek. Visitors to the islands are also given leis. When they hear aloha, visitors began to feel at home. Aloha also means “goodbye”, so visitors will hear it again when they leave. It can mean “our hearts singing together”. Perhaps this is how most visitors will remember their new friendship.

1.Which of the following can be the proper title for this text?

A．People in Hawaii                        B．Visitors to Hawaii

C．Traveling in Hawaii                       D．Friendship in Hawaii

2.How do you understand the underlined sentence in the first paragraph ?

A．Happiness matters most for Hawaiians.

B．Friendship is always together with happiness.

C．Friendship is every thing in Hawaiian culture.

D．Friendship has special meanings for Hawaiians.

3.Which of the following proverb can best express the idea of friendship by Hawaiians?

A．Practice makes perfect.

B．Love me, love my dog.

C．A penny saved is a penny gained.

D．An apple a day keeps a doctor away.

4.Which of the following is a sign to show friendship by Hawaiians?

A．A warm handshake.  B．A kiss on the cheek.  C．A string of flowers.  D．A big hug.

5.According to the text, which of the following Hawaiian word expresses more good wishes?

A．aloha            B． lokahi           C．kokua            D．ohana

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Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure

Size: 4,028 square miles

Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71℉and 77℉ year around (expect the mercury(水银柱) to drop at higher heights).

Beaches: 47    Golf Courts: 20    Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35—$5,000.

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.

Resources: Call (800) 648-2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for updated information.

Shopping: The largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast.

1._________ are mostly interested in reading the passage.

A. Students           B. Businessmen           C. Tourists          D. Immigrants

2.The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

A. 28              B. 32                 C. 37               D. 44

3. The underlined part “expect the mercury(水银柱) to drop at higher heights” means _________.

A. Things are easy to lose weight at higher places

B. Dropping things from higher places is expected

C. Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places

D. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places

4.  __________ are not mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island.

A. Trains             B. Planes             C. Rental cars         D. Taxis

5.What can we infer from the passage?

A. You can see www.bigisland.org for updated information.

B. You can call (800) 648-2441 to order some food.

C. You can find some courts to play tennis on the island.

D. You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.

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Nickname: Hawaii’s Island of Adventure

Size: 4,028 square miles

Population: 148,677． The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west．

Temperature: Averages between 71℉and 77℉ year around （expect the mercury（水银柱） to drop at higher heights）．

Beaches: 47    Golf Courts: 20    Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet．

Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya．

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35—$5,000．

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side．

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts． In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis．

Resources: Call （800） 648-2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau． See www．bigisland．org for updated information．

Shopping: The largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast．

1._________ are mostly interested in reading the passage．

A．Students          B．Businessmen       C．Tourists           D．Immigrants

2.The average population per square mile on the island is about _________．

A．28               B．32               C．37               D．44

3.__________ are not mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island．

A．Trains            B．Planes            C．Rental cars        D．Taxis

4.What can we infer from the passage?

A．You can see www．bigisland．org for updated information．

B．You can call （800） 648-2441 to order some food．

C．You can find some courts to play tennis on the island．

D．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island．

高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Nickname: Hawaii's Island of Adventure

Size: 4,028 square miles

Population: 148,677. The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71℉and 77℉ year around (expect the mercury(水银柱) to drop at higher heights).

Beaches: 47 Golf Courts: 20 Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii's farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35-$5,000.

Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxis.

Resources: Call (800) 648-2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau. See www.bigisland.org for updated information.

Shopping: The largest shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kona Coast.

1._______ are mostly interested in reading the passage.

2.The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

3.The underlined part "expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at higher heights" means _________.

4.______ are not mentioned as traffic means to get around the Big Island.

5.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

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Nickname:  Hawaii’s Island of Adventure

Size:        4,028 square miles

Population:  148,677．The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the west.

Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year around .

Beaches:     47 ; Golf Courses: 20 ; Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet.

Agriculture:  The bulk (主体) of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.

Hotels:     9,655 rooms total; Nightly rates range from $ 35—$ 5,000.

Airports:    Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.

Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and Kona International Airports as well as many resorts．In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas are serviced by taxi.

Resources:  Call (800) 648—2441 to order a video, poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors Bureau．See www.bigisland.org for updated information.

Shopping:  The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.

1.The passage is intended to be read by _______.

2.The average population per square mile on the island is about _________.

3.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?

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Derek Rabclo is not the only surfer to conquer Hawaii' s famous Pipeline big wave break, but while all others use their sight to do it, this young professional surfer must rely only on his other senses. That's because he is completely blind.

When Derek was born, over 24 years ago, he got his name from Derek Ho, the first Hawaiian surfing world champion. A surfing enthusiast himself, Emesto dreamed that his son would share the talent of his uncle, a professional surfer. Unfortunately, Derek was born completely blind, but this didn't slop his family from believing lhat he could do anything he wanted, even if that meant becoming a surfer.

At age 2, Derek received a bodyboard and the beaches of Guarapari, Brazil, became his backyard. He was always comfortable in the water and surfing was in his blood, but he didn’t actually try riding a wave until he turned 17, when his father bought him a surfboard. His father taught him the basics and encouraged him to keep practicing, but after successfully standing up on the surfboard, Derek knew he needed to become much better if he was going to achieve Emesto's dream and become a professional surfer. So he joined the Praia do Moroo surf  school, where he studied under coach Fabio Maru.

Standing up on a surfboard and conquering small waves is one thing, while gathering the courage to take on Hawaii's board-breaking Pipeline is another. But that’s exactly what Derek Rabelo set out to do just months after learning how to surf. Everyone told him it was too dangerous, but he felt he could do it. And he did, earning the praise of famous professional surfers like Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning. Now 24, Rabelo has been surfing the Pipeline every winter since.

1.What does the first paragraph tell us?

A. Good eyesight is necessary for becoming good suffers.

B. Nobody has ever conquered Hawaii’s big wave break.

C. Derek Rabelo dreams to conquer Hawaii's big wave break.

D. Derek Rabelo is the only blind professional surfer to conquer Hawaii’s big wave break.

2.How did Ernesto behave after Derek was born?

A. He named him after his uncle. B. He never lost confidence in him.

C. He sent him to a surfing champion. D. He started his own interest in surfing.

3.After Derek was able to stand up on the surfboard, he_______________ .

A. began to try riding a wave B. was no longer afraid of water

C. realized he still had a long way to go D. knew his father’s dream had come true

4.Which of the following words can best describe Derek according to the last paragraph?

A. Brave and confident. B. Skillful but proud.

C. Thoughtful and modest. D. Courageous but stubborn.

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