Taiwan is closely connected with the ocean. __24__ water on all sides, __24__ is not only rich in marine resources, but it also relies on sea for international trade. However, few Taiwanese value the ties with the ocean as __25__ as the Tao people living on the Orchid Island __25__.The reason why the ocean is __26__ to the Tao people lies in the geographical environment of Orchid Island. The land __27__ very rugged and infertile, __27__ can only catch fish to get enough protein intake. Over the years, the Tao have developed many traditions for fishing. For instance, they __28__ fish with their bare hands, and they follow a fishing calendar that corresponds to the movements of ocean currents. The period from March to June, also known as the flying fish season, has become an important period for the tribe.  As the Tao people regard flying fish as a gift from their god, they hold many ceremonies to show their gratitude to their god. In addition, they use their wood-carving skills to build their plank boats, which have certain totems on them to ward off evil spirits. It is a pity that the Tao’s lifestyle has been changed. The plank boats that they __29__ are now being replaced with engine-powered rafts these years. The worst thing is that the thousands of tons of nuclear waste stored on Orchid Island present a threat to the Tao people’s living environment. Fortunately, in spite of all the difficulties, many Tao people manage to __30__ their living environment and unique, ocean-oriented culture.
【題組】24.
(A) Surrounded by / and Taiwan
(B) Because Taiwan surrounds / it
(C) Taiwan surrounding by / it
(D) Surrounded by / Taiwan