The Hawaiian islands include eight major islands, several circular reefs and numerous smaller islands. Of the eight major islands, Niihau and Kahoolawe are the (small). These islands are quite unlike the
--- they do not have hotels or resorts for tourists. Both islands, for different reasons,
(have) no tourists at all for many years. Niihau is located just 17 miles
the west coast of island Kauai. It is owned by one family, the Robinsons,
bought the island from King Kamehameha of Hawaii. The Robinsons do not allow any
(invite) visitors on the island and so it is often called "the Forbidden Island". Kahoolawe, the other "mystery island" does not have anyone
(live) on it today. In the past
(century), Hawaiians lived here and used the place for religious ceremonies. Then, the United States Navy took over the place as
_____ practice ground for bombing and explosives. So regularly did the Navy bomb the place
_____ Hawaiians were not happy with the situation. They wanted to return to Kahoolawe. After many efforts, their wish came true, and the island won't be bombed any more.