WELCOME TO HONDURAS! Do you enjoy seeing all kinds of different animals? Would you like to visit a place where you can swim in the sea and hike in the mountains? Then, you would probably enjoy a trip to Honduras. The country of Honduras is located in the middle of Central America. Many years ago, it was part of the Mayan empire. Then, it belonged to Spain until 182 It was even a part of Mexico for a time. That is why the people of Honduras speak Spanish. But since 1838, Honduras has been an independent country. Most of the country is mountainous, so the climate tends to be cooler. But along the Caribean coast, the land is flat; there, the climate is warm and humid and the beaches are beautiful. Honduras has several cities. Its capital is Tegucigalpa (tay-goo-see-GAL-pah). That city is in the mountains. Another very popular city is La Ceiba (la SAY-bah). La Ceiba is on the beach. It is a very popular vacation place. Every year in May, the people of La Ceiba have a carnival with parades, dances, and lots of good food. During the carnival, the city also hold a Milk Fair, which is a lot like a farmer’s market. People from rural areas bring in their animals and crops to the Milk Fair to show and sell. No matter what you decide to do in Honduras, you won’t be bored! Where is the country of Honduras located? A. In Spain B. the western part of Central America C. the middle of Central America D. In Mexico What is the climate mostly like in Honduras? A. cool B. humid C. warm D. hot Which word can replace the word “popular” in paragraph 2? A. big B. common C. crowded D. well-known Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. Honduras has a lot of cities. B. There is a carnival in May in La Ceiba. C. Honduras used to be a part of Mexico. D. Honduras used to be a part of the USA. What does the word “it” refer to? A. Honduras B. La Ceiba C. Tegucipalga D. Milk Fair