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UNIT 1 READING TEST

Forbidden Hawaii
When we think of the Hawaiian Islands, they often bring to mind a thriving tourist destination
with white sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. However, on one of the most northern
islands, you will not find any tourists or holiday activities. The island of Niihau is 180 km2 in
size with an extinct volcano, a delicate wetland and thriving forests. It is also the home to
various endangered species such as the Hawaiian monk seal. The island belongs to the
Robinson family who bought it from the King of Hawaii back in 1864 with the promise to
preserve the traditional Hawaiian culture and language of the natives living there. In order to
keep this promise, the family over time began to limit visitors to the island. Today, contact with
the native Niihauans on the island is forbidden except by invitation. Therefore, until recently,
the natives knew very little about the outside world. A walk through the main village of the
island shows how Niihau appears to be frozen in time. There are no cars, shops, restaurants
or police. The only means of transport are horses and bicycles. There is no running water,
power or telephone lines. All of the 130 permanent residents are native Hawaiians and speak
Hawaiian as their first language. They don’t pay rent and live by fishing and farming. It’s a
lifestyle far different from residents on the other Hawaiian islands. The children of Niihau may
not have TV or electronics like other children, but they do attend a small school that relies
entirely on solar power for electricity. The school is one of the few schools in the USA that is
completely solar powered. The school teaches the Hawaiian traditions and values of living off
the land and ocean, and at the same time offers the children the opportunity to learn how to
use computers and connect with the outside world. One way outsiders can connect with
Niihau is to purchase the islanders’ handicrafts such as their shell jewellery. These products
are on sale in other islands. During the winter months, unusual tiny shells wash up onto the
beaches of the island. Talented artists make unique jewellery from these shells, which are
popular with tourists. Although few have the chance to visit this forbidden land, its mystery
continues to fascinate tourists.

Zad. 1 Przeczytaj tekst oraz odpowiedz na pytania 5p


1 What is the purpose of the text?
A to promote Hawaiian culture
B to describe an unusual place and people
C to explain the problems a community faces
D to recommend a holiday destination

2 Why are tourists not allowed to visit Niihau?


A in order to protect the lifestyle of the people
there
B in order to protect the island’s sensitive
ecosystem
C because the owners of the island don’t like
outsiders
D because the natives are afraid of visitors
3 What is the writer trying to show in the second
paragraph?
A how difficult it is to live on the island
B how unique the islanders’ way of life is
C how cheap it is to live on the island
D how the islanders don’t care about being on
time

4 What does the writer say about education on the


island?
A It focuses only on Hawaiian traditions.
B It teaches about solar energy and the
environment.
C It tries to balance tradition with technology.
D It tries to prepare students for life away from
the island.

5 What might the writer tell a visitor to Niihau?


A Be prepared for a difficult stay.
B Enjoy this rare opportunity.
C Make sure to buy handicrafts there.
D Don’t expect the natives to be welcoming.

Zad. 2 Odpowiedz na pytania dotyczące tekstu 5p

1 How is Niihau different from other Hawaiian


islands?
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2 Describe the landscape of Niihau.


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3 What makes the main village of the island so


unusual?
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4 What unusual feature does the island’s school


have?
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5 Why is the islanders’ jewellery unique?


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