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【答案解析】From volcanoes.
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Tour agent: Welcome to Hawaii Tour Agency. Let me tell you a little about a special package we have going on this week. I know everyone wants to get away from the stress of work and life, so I think you should all consider a week long vacation to the paradise of Hawaii.
First of all, let me tell you all a little about Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are of volcanic origin and are edged with coral reefs. Because of its volcanic origins, people often go especially to see the volcanoes. Hawaii is the largest and geologically the youngest island of the group. Oahu is the most populous and economically important. The capital of Honolulu is located on the Island of Oahu. The only U.S. state in the tropics, Hawaii is sometimes called the paradise of the Pacific because of its spectacular beauty: abundant sunshine; expanses of lush green plants and beautiful colored flowers; palm trees; coral beaches with rolling white surf; and cloud covered volcanic peaks rising to majestic heights.
Some of the world"s largest active and inactive volcanoes are found in Hawaii and Maui; eruptions of the active volcanoes have provided spectacular displays, but their lava flows have occasionally caused great property damage. The lava can spill down the mountains into the settlements where people live. The most famous of these volcanoes is fight by Honolulu, and it is called Diamond Head because from far away, the top of the volcano looks like a diamond.
Vegetation is generally luxuriant throughout the islands, with giant fern forests and lush vegetation. Although many species of birds and domestic animals have been introduced on the islands, there are few wild animals other than boars and goats, and there are no snakes. The coastal waters abound with fish.
More ethnic and cultural groups are represented in Hawaii than in any other state. Chinese laborers, who came to work in the sugar industry, were the first of the large groups of immigrants to arrive, starting in 1852, and Filipinos and Koreans were the last, arriving after 1900. Other immigrant groups—including Portuguese, Germans, Japanese, and Puerto Ricans—came in the latter part of the 19th century. Intermarriage with other races has brought a further decrease in the number of pure-blooded Hawaiians, who comprise a very small percentage of the population.
Now this all sounds very interesting, right? For only $600 per person, we are offering a tour package to Hawaii. This includes your round-trip air fare and fully guided tours. The duration of the trip is 5 days, including hotel for 5 nights and tour buses that will take you all around. We will go to the famous beaches, the volcanoes, and the forests. Sign up today to save your space, as seats are running out quickly!