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Reading Passage A typhoon is a very big storm. It has strong wind and heavy rain. Typhoons form over the warm ocean. When they get bigger, they can come to Taiwan. Taiwan gets many typhoons each year. Typhoon season is from June to October. During this time, Taiwan must be prepared. The government tells people…
Reading Passage Taiwan has thousands of temples. You can find them in every city and town. Temples are beautiful buildings with bright colors. Many have red and gold decorations. Dragons and other animals sit on the roofs. People go to temples to pray. They light incense sticks that smell nice. They bow to the gods…
Reading Passage Taiwan is an island. This means water is all around it. The ocean near Taiwan is full of amazing animals. Many different creatures live in the warm, blue water. You can see dolphins near Taiwan. They jump and play in the water. Whale watching is also popular. Big whales swim past Taiwan when…
Reading Passage Taiwan has nine national parks. National parks are special places. The government protects these areas. Animals, plants, and nature are kept safe there. Taroko National Park is very famous. It has a deep canyon with tall cliffs. A river runs through the rocks. The views are amazing! Many tourists come to see it….
Reading Passage The MRT is Taiwan’s subway train. MRT stands for Mass Rapid Transit. The trains run under the ground. Taipei has the biggest MRT system. Kaohsiung also has one. The MRT is very clean. There are rules to follow. You cannot eat or drink on the train. If you do, you will pay a…
Reading Passage Taiwan has indigenous peoples. These are people who lived in Taiwan first. They were here thousands of years before other people came. Today, there are 16 main groups. Each group has its own language and culture. They have traditional clothing with beautiful colors. Many have special patterns and designs. The clothing is worn…
Reading Passage Taiwan is blessed with over one hundred natural hot springs, making it one of the best places in Asia to enjoy these therapeutic waters. The island sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire where volcanic activity heats underground water to create hot springs. The Japanese developed many hot spring resorts during their time…
Reading Passage Taiwan has many hot springs. Hot springs are pools of warm water from the ground. The water is heated by rocks deep in the earth. Many people visit hot springs to relax. The hot water is good for your body. It can help your muscles feel better. It can also make your skin…
Reading Passage Taiwan’s High Speed Rail, known as the HSR, is one of the fastest and most efficient train systems in Asia. The trains travel at speeds up to three hundred kilometers per hour, making them incredibly fast. The entire system opened in two thousand seven after many years of careful planning and construction. It…
Reading Passage Taiwan has a very fast train. It is called the High Speed Rail, or HSR. The trains are white and orange. They look very modern and clean. Many people ride them every day. The HSR can go 300 kilometers per hour. That is very speedy! A trip from Taipei to Kaohsiung takes only…
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