Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like to travel? Why?
- Where is your favorite country/town/city? Why?
- Do you like modern or historical art? Why?
An isolated island in Hong Kong previously named as Yim Tin Sai or “Ghost Island” is slowly returning to life. Yim Tin Sai also means “Salt Pan” in Cantonese. It was Hong Kong’s salt pan for over hundred years. Due to competition against nearby countries like Vietnam and Thailand, the pans slowly shut down. People from the island fled to seek for education in the city.
Colin Chan, the previous village representative, saw a decaying island when he came back. He decided to dedicate his life to restore the island to its glory. In the first few years, he built a network of villages around the world who share the same values. A missionary who lived in the island also invited people to do pilgrimages in their place. Yim Tin Sai became one of the most recommended tourist spots in Hong Kong after they renovated and preserved artifacts.
Vocabulary:
Isolated [adjective] – to separate something
Competition [noun] – an act of rivalry between two or more persons for a common desired object
Decaying [verb] – to fall into ruin
Missionary [noun] – a person sent on a mission by a church
Pilgrimage [noun] – a long journey made to a sacred place as an act of dedication to one’s religion
Artifacts [noun] – a handmade object from a certain period
Comprehension Questions:
- Where is Yim Tin Sai located?
- What kind of industy is located in Yim Tin Sai?
- is the reason behind the migration of people from Yim Tin Sai to the city?
- According to the article, what did Colin Chan vowed to help the island?
- What happened to the island after Colin Chan’s efforts?
Express Your Opinion:
- A nation needs to be united to be successful.
- Japan is a beautiful country with lots of tourist spots.
- If I would have another life, I would like to be a Japanese again.