Taiwan is the home of Austronesian languages. About 5,000 years ago, people from Taiwan started to move to other places. They went to islands like the Philippines, Indonesia, and many Pacific islands. Today, there are about 400 million Austronesian people in the world. In Taiwan, we can find 16 different indigenous groups. They speak Austronesian languages. These languages are very old and important. Many words in these languages are similar. For example, the word for "eye" sounds similar in many Austronesian languages. Scientists study these languages to learn about human history. This shows that Taiwan is a very special place for Austronesian culture.

Questions:

1. [記憶理解] How many indigenous groups are there in Taiwan? A) 14 groups B) 15 groups C) 16 groups D) 17 groups

2. [分析] Why do scientists think Austronesian languages came from Taiwan? A) Because Taiwan has many old books about these languages B) Because many similar words are found in different Austronesian languages C) Because Taiwan is a big island D) Because Taiwan has many tourists

3. [應用] If you want to learn more about Austronesian history, which place should you visit? A) Taiwan's indigenous villages B) Tokyo city C) Paris D) London

Answer Key:

1. C

2. B

3. A

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