PREP 2023 Spring MIDTERM 2 - Reading Class 1-2

What is the most distinctive feature of Hawaiian Islands as a holiday destination? 

• Their extraordinary sizes

• Their severe climate 

• Their history 

• Their remoteness

• Their volcanoes

What can be concluded about Hawaiian Islands? 

• There are several differences between climates of the islands

• Islands have more in common than they differ from each other

• Islands have quite a lot of differences in climate, natural beauty and natural history 

• Active volcanoes in some islands make the main difference among islands 

• The volcanic eruptions on the islands destroy the natural beauty of the islands unfortunately 

Which is NOT TRUE about Hawaiian Islands?

• Hawaii is one of the states of USA 

• The state Hawaii consists of eight islands 

• Hawaiian Islands are closer to Japan than they are to the US 

• Hawaii is the name of an island and a state of the US 

• Hawaiian Islands are located in Pacific Ocean

Who were the first resident of Hawaiian Islands? 

• Birds, insects, monk seals and bats

• Only monk seals 

• Pigs and mice 

• Sea mammals 

• Native people 

   

What’s the weather like on Hawaiian Islands? 

• Summers are extremely hot and humid

• Night time temperatures are quite windy

• It rains all day long every day on Islands

• Some islands are cooler and windier than others

• Winters are approximately 10 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than summers

Which of the following is TRUE about Hawaiian Islands?

• Mauna Loa and Kilauea are famous Hawaiian Islands

• Waikiki Beach is a popular beach on the Hawaii (island)

• Former capital of Hawaiian Islands was on Maui Island and the present capital is on Oahu Island 

• Kahoolawe is the biggest of all 8 islands

• Kamehameha the Great was the king of the islands until the 20th century

You can infer from the text that, apart from Hawaii, the other islands …................. 

• do not have volcanoes at all 

• have volcanoes but they are inactive

• do not have long beautiful beaches 

• have no sea mammals

• don’t attract many tourists 

Which of the following is NOT true about Kauai? 

• So many people witnessed its beauty without even travelling there 

• People choose Kauai as the dream destination because it is considered to be a heaven 

• Just like most of the touristic places, Kauai was also affected by development negatively

• Kauai is considered to be a rare treasure because the island was preserved without any changes at all

• Kauai is a great place to live in because the air is very clean and life is easier there 

Which of the information about the beaches in Kauai is NOT mentioned? 

• They are the part of Kauai’s attraction 

• The sea might not be safe at some parts of the island 

• The sea all around the island provides fun for kids 

• They are home to various sea creatures 

• There are some activities you can try besides swimming 

…............................ supports islands including Kauai’s economy and recognition but it also is a threat to the natural beauty of the islands.

• Lovely clear sandy beaches 

• Heavy rainfall 

• Rain forests 

• Natural history 

• Tourist industry