Questions with model answers:
1- While the Hawaiian Islands differ from one another in some ways, they share many of the same features. Discuss.
a) They all have a tropical climate. It is usually hot and rainy.
b) They are similar in natural beauty. They have volcanic mountains and waterfalls, rainforests and beautiful beaches. The warm, clear water around the islands is filled with many kinds of sea creatures such as giant sea turtles, whales and dolphins as well as lots of tropical fish. The forests are full of beautiful birds and flowers.
c) They have an interesting natural history. Until modern times, birds and insects were the only kinds of animals living o n the islands, with just a few exceptions. The exceptions were the seal and a kind of bat. When people arrived in about 500 A.D., they brought some animals such as pigs, for food.
2- Each of the Hawaiian Islands has features that are special. Discuss.
a) The Big Island Hawaii is the only island with active volcanoes.
b) The island of Oahu is the site of the modern capital of Hawaii, Honolulu.
c) Honolulu is one of the world’s most famous beaches.
d) The island of Maui is important for its role in the history of the islands. This island was the capital of Hawaii until early in the 20th century.
3- There are several elements that made Hawaii a major tourist attraction. Discuss. (2002)
– There are many elements that made Hawaii a major tourist attraction:
a) All the eight Hawaiian islands have a tropical climate. It is never uncomfortably hot in summer and there is generally little wind. Rain falls but usually not for long.
b) All the islands have natural beauty. They have volcanic mountains and waterfalls, rainforests and beautiful beaches.
c) The warm, clear water around the islands is filled with many kinds of sea creatures such as giant sea turtles, whales, dolphins and lots of tropical fish.
d) The forests are full of beautiful birds and flowers that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
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