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Taiwan's Hot Springs

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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 soft. Some people say hot springs help them sleep well.

Taiwan Hot Springs - ESL worksheet reading activity

Taiwan has different kinds of hot springs. Some water is clear. Some has minerals that are white or brown. Some hot springs smell like eggs! This is because of a gas called sulfur.

Beitou is a famous hot spring area near Taipei. It has a hot spring museum and many pools. You can take a bus or MRT to get there. It is very popular with visitors.

When you visit a hot spring, you should follow the rules. Take a shower first to get clean. Don’t stay in too long because the water is very hot. Hot springs are a special part of Taiwan!

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수준: Level C

A. Vocabulary Matching

Match each word with its definition.

1. warm ______

2. earth ______

3. muscles ______

4. sleep ______

5. minerals ______

6. famous ______

7. museum ______

8. visitors ______

9. shower ______

10. relax ______

a. to rest and feel calm

b. washing your body with water

c. a place to learn about history

d. a little hot; not cold

e. when you rest and close your eyes

f. the ground; the planet we live on

g. known by many people

h. natural things found in water or rocks

i. people who come to see a place

j. parts of your body that help you move

B. True or False

Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

  1. Hot springs have cold water. ______
  2. The water comes from deep in the earth. ______
  3. Hot water is good for muscles. ______
  4. All hot springs smell like flowers. ______
  5. Beitou is near Taipei. ______
  6. You should shower before entering. ______
  7. The water has minerals in it. ______
  8. You should stay in for a very long time. ______
  9. Many visitors come to Taiwan’s hot springs. ______
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C. Fill in the Blanks

Word Bank: warm  |  earth  |  muscles  |  minerals  |  famous  |  museum  |  shower

  1. Hot springs have _______________ water from the ground.
  2. The water is heated by rocks deep in the _______________.
  3. Hot water can help your _______________ feel better.
  4. Some hot springs have _______________ that are white or brown.
  5. You should take a _______________ before entering the pool.

D. Comprehension Questions

  1. What are hot springs?
  2. Why is the water warm?
  3. What is good about hot spring water?
  4. Where is Beitou?
  5. What should you do before entering a hot spring?

E. Discussion Questions

Talk about these questions with a partner or write your answers.

  1. Would you like to visit a hot spring? Why?
  2. Do you like warm water or cool water more?
  3. How do you relax when you are tired?

Answer Key

Check your answers below.

A. Vocabulary: 1-d, 2-f, 3-j, 4-e, 5-h, 6-g, 7-c, 8-i, 9-b, 10-a

B. True/False: 1-F, 2-T, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-T, 8-F, 9-T

C. Fill in the Blanks: 1-warm, 2-earth, 3-muscles, 4-minerals, 5-shower

D. Comprehension: 1. Pools of warm water from the ground; 2. Heated by rocks deep in the earth; 3. Good for muscles, makes skin soft, helps sleep; 4. Near Taipei; 5. Take a shower to get clean

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