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Christmas Island, which is barely a tiny spot on the world map, sits about 250 miles south off the c...
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Christmas Island, which is barely a tiny spot on the world map, sits about 250 miles south off the coast of Central Java, and 1,650 miles from Perth, the nearest western Australian city. Technically, it’s part of Australia, but you’d never know from its location.
Christmas Island got its name from Captain William Mynors, an English sailor who accidentally landed on this unknown land on Christmas Day in 1643, though it wasn’t until the late 1800s that the island was properly surveyed.
With its warm temperatures and high rainfall, Christmas Island is home to all sorts of wildlife. Nearly two-thirds of the island is national park land, which is highly popular with bird-watchers.
No matter where you end up in the forest, you won’t be short on sightseeing spots. Hugh’s Dale Waterfall is eye-catching, and can only be reached by hiking through the rainforest. Once you arrive at the falls, go ahead and take a shower under the crashing water — not only is it clean enough to drink, it’s held sacred(神圣的) by local Buddhists, who believe it’s the center of the island’s "water universe."
Most people come for the beaches. Since the island is so small and has remained in its natural state for so long, all kinds of colorful fish can be found swimming around the island’s tropical reef. You might find yourself swimming with the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, which visits Christmas Island from November to April.
To get to Christmas Island, you’ll need to fly in from Perth or Fiji. Click here for more information.
1.Which of the following can NOT be done on Christmas Island?
A.Watch wild birds. B.Drink fresh water.
C.Cycle to Hugh’s Dale Waterfall. D.Swim with a whale shark.
2.What can we infer from the passage?
A.Central Java is a city in Australia.
B.Christmas Island is cold and wet all year round.
C.It is very dangerous to travel on Christmas Island.
D.There are many wonderful sights in the forest on the island.
3.Where is the passage most probably taken from?
A.A sport magazine. B.A website.
C.A TV show. D.A movie review.
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