(旅游英语)环球之旅-夏威夷.doc

Hawaii
       夏威夷州,位于太平洋中部,由夏威夷群岛组成,1900年成为美国领土,1959年被纳为美国第五十个州,位于瓦胡岛上的檀香山是该州的首府及最大城市。
           White sandy beaches, palms (n. 棕榈树), swayed (v. 摇摆, 摇动) by the light ocean breeze (n. 微风), crystal clear (极其透明的;非常清澈的) water, and lush (adj. 葱翠的;繁茂的) tropical blooming (热带开花植物). Endless summer days bathed in sunshine. Is this your idea of
paradise (天堂)? e to Hawaii!
           Whether you're looking to relax, practice sports or travel and explore, Hawaii has a lot to offer. On these wonderful islands there is an opportunity to spend time with great pleasure for everyone: good waves (n. 波浪,海浪) all around the year for surfers, constant winds for windsurfers (n. 风帆冲浪者), picturesque (adj. 如画的;生动的;独特的) and diverse underwater world for divers and beauty of tropics for nature lovers.
Oahu Hawaii       瓦胡岛,夏威夷群岛的主岛
         Oahu is the third largest and the most developed. Like other islands of Hawaii, Oahu is the tip (n. 顶, 尖端) of an underwater mountain. The island is roughly shaped like an elephant's head.  Oahu is not the largest, but the main
island of Hawaii. It is the most populated island and hosts
five million visitors a year. Honolulu (檀香山, 美国夏威夷州的首府), the capital of Hawaii is situated here on Oahu. Honolulu boasts (v. 包含;有) about 80% of the population of Hawaii. Honolulu plays role of business, commercial and cultural center of Hawaii. 
         Oahu Hawaii tourism is