Formosan Green Island, though small, attracts tourists because of its natural beauty. The
island is, in fact, one of the many little volcanic islands in the northern Pacific Ocean. To be more
specific, it is 26 33 kilometers southeast of Taitung, a county in the southeastern part of
Taiwan. Green Island is 15 square kilometers 27 area. Its coastline is only 20 kilometers
long, and the tallest mountain is 281 meters 28 .
The seas around Green Island are abundant with 29 200 different species of colorful
coral. In addition, over 300 varieties of fish can be found in its neighboring seas all year round.
Both coral and fish allow businessmen on the island 30 much money from scuba diving each
year. Green Island is also famous for its natural saltwater hot springs. The springs 31
naturally by volcanic activity deep underground. Many tourists are attracted to the hot-spring
pools on the island 32 because the pools are free to the public but also because in the pools
they can enjoy the feeling of being close to nature. 【題組】28. (A) height (B) highest (C) higher (D) high