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Herm: A Small Island With No Cars

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Herm is a small island. It is near the coast of France. There are no cars on Herm. People walk or ride bikes. The island has white beaches. It is very quiet there.

Herm is on a special list. The list shows the most peaceful islands in the world. Many people like quiet places. They want to relax and rest. Herm is a good place for this.

Another island on the list is Stewart Island. It is a wild place. One island on the list is from Italy. The list has islands from many countries.

People go to these islands for peace. They do not hear cars or big cities. They only hear the wind and the sea. This makes visitors feel calm.

Vocabulary5 words

island
land with water all around it
beaches
sandy places next to the sea
quiet
with very little noise
peaceful
calm; not busy or loud
wild
natural; not changed by people

Quiz

1. Where is Herm located?
2. What can you not find on Herm?
3. True or false: One island on the list is from Italy.

Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Herm is a small _____. It is near the coast of _____. There are no _____ on Herm. People walk or ride _____. The island has white _____. It is very _____ there.

Herm is on a special _____. The list shows the most _____ islands in the world.

Another island on the list is Stewart Island. It is a _____ place. One island on the list is from _____.

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