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A Sailing Welcome to our TV show On the Go. Today we are going to talk about an exciting sport sailing. First let’s talk to Sue, an 18-year-old girl who loves sailing. Host: When did you start sailing, Sue? Sue: I started sailing when I was 15 years old. Host: Is it a difficult sport to learn? Sue: Yes, it is more difficult than any other sports. For example, you need to learn about the wind directions and how to move the sails in the right way. Host: How often do you go sailing? Sue: How far do you go sailing? Sue: It depends on the wind. Host: OK. Thank you, Sue. Good luck with your sailing. Are you interested in sailing after hearing the interview? If you want to learn sailing, here is a chance for you. The water sports center will organize sailing lessons. Each lesson will cost you ￥20 and there are 5 lessons altogether (总共). B When you visit Taiwan, Green Island is a wonderful place not to be missed. Green Island, with clear blue water around it, is an island in the Pacific Ocean, 33 kilometers cast of Taitung. The old name for Green Island was Huoshandao, meaning fire burning island. The island got its name because people on the island used to set up fires at night to help people who went fishing home. Another story goes that in the Qing Dynasty there was a fire and most of the islands trees and grass died. The coastline(海岸) of the island is only 20 kilometers long, the tallest mountain is only 281 meters high and the island is only 15 k㎡, but is attracting(吸引) a growing number of tourists. Green Island has a lot of interests that make it a place where people like to go: seaside, a clean white beach, green grasslands, seawater, hot springs, beautiful undersea sights, and a great many in different shapes. Sleeping Beauty and Pekinese Dog are the two most strangely shaped ones. There are also other interests which one cannot miss. The green hills, blue sea, clear sky and ocean gentle winds make a must for you. C In many high schools, there are strict rules abo