Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can’t be found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore (探索). The sea around the island has colorful fishes.
Why Is Mona Island Unusual?
Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve (保护区). That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers are able to stay.
The park rangers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful. There are some rules which must be followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals remain safe.
What Is There to See on Mona Island?
One thing that most people enjoy is getting to see the Mona Island iguana. This type of reptile (爬行动物) lives only on Mona Island. Almost 2,000 of these iguanas live on Mona Island.
People also come to the island to get a close-up view (观看) of many kinds of fish and other sea life. They can swim deep into the water. They use special things to help them breathe (呼吸) underwater. The water is almost transparent. Through the clear water, people can see the bright colors of the fish.
Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings and drawings on the walls. This artwork was made by the Arawak and Taíno Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.
After a full day of fun activities, visitors can sit down, listen to the night sounds, and view the stars in the huge sky. Because the island is far away from other places, it is quite dark around you, and the stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day.
36. What do park rangers on Mona Island do?
A.Offer some help to visitors. |
B.Drive a boat between Puerto Rico and Mona Island. |
C.Feed animals on Mona Island. |
D.Protect the land and animals. |
37. What does the word “
transparent” mean in the passage?
A.so clear that you can see through | B.so difficult that you can’t finish |
C.too bright to be seen | D.too deep to be reached |
38. Where can artwork be seen on Mona Island?
A.In a museum. | B.In the caves. |
C.On the beaches. | D.On the wall of the hotel. |
39. Why are the stars easier to be seen on Mona Island?
A.Because Mona Island is amazing. |
B.Because Mona Island is very small. |
C.Because visitors can sit down after a full day on Mona Island. |
D.Because Mona Island is far from other places and darkness is all around it. |
40. What is the most possible reason the writer wrote this article?
A.To show readers where the island is. |
B.To explain why animals live on the island. |
C.To tell about a place that some people might enjoy. |
D.To give facts about people who work on the island. |