Activity 3 Reading
In different places people enjoy their particular recreational activities. In this passage you will read Hawaii people’s entertainments. Read the passage and choose the right sentences below.
Hawaii Recreational Activities
The enchanting Hawaiian Islands offer dozens of recreational activities for a range of travelers. Whether a person wishes to spend their time in or on the water or on lush terra firma of the Aloha state, many rejuvenating adventures await. Here are some of the activities featured on the 4000-square-mile Big Island of Hawaii.
Snorkeling and Scuba
Some of the best spots for snorkeling are the Hapuna Beach State Recreation area and the Sea Caves near Pu’uhonua o Honaunau on the Kona-Kohala Coast. This coast is also great for diving. Places such as Turtle Pinnacle, Wall’s Wall and Black Coral Forest are recommended in the article “Blue Hawaii” in the February 2009 issue of Alaska Airlines Magazine. More than 30 percent of the marine life found around the Hawaiian Islands is endemic only to Hawaiian waters.The Milletseed Butterflyfish, Saddleback Wrasse and Hawaiian Turkeyfish are just a few.(1) ____ .
Surfing
Surfing is one of the oldest and most revered pastimes in Hawaii. Though the world-class waves are mostly found at O’ahu or Maui, there is a flourishing surf culture on the Big Island.The best spots for surfing include Pine Trees off Highway 11, Kahalu’u Beach Park, Banyans,Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area and Honoli’I Cove off Highway 19.
Hiking and Trekking
The Big Island has five volcanoes, all of which are still active. (2)____. There are more than 60 hiking trails on the Big Island that vary in difficulty and length, from half-mile walks to 38-mile backpacking trips. Several hikes have significant local history, botanical, geological or hydrological features. Some trails will require hikers to have permits as well as for camping and cabin stays. It is advisable to acquire USGS topographical maps of the areas in which you will be hiking. Guided tours are also available. Hawai’i Forest 
Trail and Hawaiian Walkways are two respected guiding companies.(https://www.daowen.com)
Kayaking
Whether you’re an experienced kayaker, there are plenty of coastal recesses and open water routes. Guiding companies such as Aloha Kayak can take you there. The Kona Beach Boys Shack also rents out kayaks. (3) ____ . Oneo Bay and Hilo Bay are favorite kayak spots and are often calm. Kayaking is a great way to get a new perspective of the island and view wildlife from offshore. By paddling for 30 to 60 minutes across Kealakekua Bay, you can see the Captain Cook Monument, where Capt. James Cook landed in 1778.
Other Recreational Activities
Scores of other activities abound in Hawaii, including body surfing and boogie boarding,whale watching, boat or submarine tours and relaxing on one of the island’s picturesque beaches. Jet skiing, biking, sailing, horseback riding, golfing, snuba and deep-sea fishing are others. (4) ____ . Big game charter fishing boats usually depart from the Honokohau Marina and can return with Pacific blue marlins, ahi, mahimahi, wahoo and spearfish. Visitors can even go skiing in Hawaii on 13,796-foot Mauna Kea with Ski Guides Hawaii.
Read the passage above, and choose the right sentence for each blank.
A. One side of the island has dry desert landscapes, while the other has wet jungle.
B. In snuba, a new activity combining snorkel and scuba, the diver uses an air tank, which remains on the water’s surface.
C. Kealakekua Bay is a great place, offering visitors a chance to spot dolphins.
D. Other sea life commonly seen when snorkeling or scuba diving off the coast of Hawaii include giant manta rays, red-lipped parrot fish, sea turtles and countless colorful corals.