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Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine. New Holland Island $400 million, 18 a...
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Owning a personal island is a luxurious treat one can imagine.
New Holland Island
$400 million, 18 acres
Roman Abramovich
Investment Banker
Located in Saint Petersburg Canal in Russia, the island takes its name after its resemblance to areas in Amsterdam. The owner plans to turn it into a cultural center. The new look of this island is expected to be revealed in another six years.
Musha Cay Island
$150 million, 700 acres
David Copperfield
Famous magician
World-famous magician David Copperfield has developed the island located in the southern part of Bahamas into a magical resort (度假胜地) with adventures, treasure hunts, luxurious apartments, and water sports. All these, for $32,250 a night!
Mago Island
$10 million, 5,400 acres
Mel Gibson
Actor
Interestingly, this island is almost the size of a small country! Mel Gibson does not plan on developing it into a resort, thus keeping its natural beauty.
Mosquito Island
$15 million, 120 acres
Richard Branson
Investor
This island is rich in eco-diversity and is also one of the rich rainforest places. Branson plans to make this island the most eco-friendly and develop the biodiversity (生物多样性) of this island.
James Island
$19 million, 780 acres
Craig McCaw
Cell phone pioneer
Craig McCaw plans to develop the island, but not at the cost of losing its natural beauty. Smoking is banned on the island, and only electric bikes or cars are used for transport. All power lines are laid underground. The island also has a golf course designed by the excellent golf champion Jack Nicklaus.
Allan Island
$13.5 million, 292 acres
Paul Allen
Investor
The island is reportedly named after a hero, and Paul Allen plans on building a vacation home here. However, his vacation home was built on another island nearby. So, the Allan Island now has only a caretaker’s small house without electricity. And it is up for sale. Hands anybody?
1.The island which has been developed now belongs to a(n) ____________.
A. investment bankerB. famous magician
C. actor D. investor
2.How many acres does the cheapest island of the six cover?
A. 120. B. 700.
C. 780.D. 5,400.
3.Who will be potential visitors to the James Island?
A. Those who like adventures and treasure hunts.
B. Those who like rich cultural atmosphere.
C. Those who long to live in a luxurious apartment.
D. Those who agree with the environmentalists’ ideas.
4.If you want to buy a personal island, you should pay a visit to _____________.
A. the Mago IslandB. the Mosquito Island
C. the Allan Island D. the James Island
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