SW visits a pacific paradise
By Itsarin Tisantia
Photos by Chak Cherdsatirkul
and courtesy of Bangkok Post
Located in the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands in South America are famous as a top tourist destination. The islands are full of scenic sights and are home to a large number of wildlife species.
For this week’s Freeze Frame, SW explores some of the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands.
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Scuba-divers around Galapagos Islands don’t need to fear the sharks in the sea, as they normally prey on fish and sea lions. |
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Marine iguanas gather on rocks to search for food. |
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Parts of the Galapagos Islands are covered with interesting and colourful tropical plants and flora. |
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Sea lions can often be found in the sea around the islands. |
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A visitor takes a photo of a rare hawk found on the islands. |
EXERCISE
Specify whether each of the following words is used in Freeze Frame as a noun, verb or adjective.
1. flora …………………….
2. scenic …………………….
3. prey …………………….
4. famous …………………….
Vocabulary
- pacific (adj): peaceful or loving peace
iguana (n): a large tropical American lizard
hawk (n): a strong fast bird that kills other creatures for food
