Hawaii"s Big Island
Nickname: Hawaii"s Island of Adventure
Size: 4,028 square miles
Population: 148,677.The most heavily populated areas are Hilo on the east side and Kailua-Kona on the
west.
Temperature: Averages between 71°F and 77°F year round (expect the mercury (水银柱) to drop at
higher heights)
Highest Peak: Mauna kea,13,796 feet
Agriculture: Hawaii"s agricultural products are mainly grown and processed On the Big Island, including
coffee, macadamia nuts and papaya.
Lodging: 9,655 rooms total;Nightly rates range from$35 to$5,000.
Airports: Hilo International Airport on the east side and Kona International Airport on the west side.
Rental Cars: All of the nationally known rental car companies have locations at Hilo International and
Kona International Airports as well as numerous resorts. In addition, Hilo, Kona and the major resort areas
are serviced by taxis.
Resources: Call(800)648-2441 to order a video poster, brochures and maps from the Big Island Visitors
Bureau. See WWW.Bigisland,org for updated information.
Shopping: The large shopping centers are in Hilo, Kona, Waimea and the Kohala Coast.
B. Tourists
C. Businessmen
D. Officials
B. 32
C. 37
D. 44
B. Dropping things from higher places is expected.
C. Temperature is expected to be lower at higher places.
D. Temperature is expected to be higher at higher places.
B. By air.
C. By rental car.
D. By taxi.
B. You can call (800) 648-2441 to order some food.
C. You can find some courts to play tennis on the island.
D. You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.
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B. Tianjin.
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C. Medium or high.
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C. When there are floating solid particles and dust in the air, it is dangerous pollution.
D. On September 8th the color-symbol of Beijing City"s air quality is "Blue".
it suggests that _____.
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C. they are starting to cough or have a fever
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