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 71F and 77F year around.

Beaches: 47

Golf Courses: 20

Highest Peak: Mauna Kea, 13,796 feet

Agriculture: The bulk of Hawaii’s farming products are grown and processed on the Big Island, including coffee macadamia nuts and papaya

Lodging: 9,655 rooms total; nightly rates range from $35-$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 many 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.

【小题1】The average population per square mile on the island is about ________.

A．28

B．32

C．37

D．44

【小题2】Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traffic means to get around the Big Island?

A．By train.

B．By air.

C．By rental cars.

D．By taxi.

【小题3】What can we infer from the passage?

A．You can see www.bigisland. org for updated information.

B．You can call (800) 648-2441 to order some food.

C．You can find some courses to play tennis on the island.

D．You may pay a high price for spending one night on the island.