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When it comes to the beaches in Sydney, it's hard to know where to begin. Around 100 beaches spread around the harbor and along the coast. Here are four of them.
Bronte Beach
Bronte's sea pool offers a protected ocean swim and is regarded as one of the best in Sydney—and much like beach culture itself, it's free. The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings. On public holidays, the park becomes a sea of busy people as parties take place.
Balmoral
Balmoral, on the north shore's Middle Harbor near Taronga Zoo, has an air of peace. Life moves at a more leisurely pace here. If it's loudness and pride you're after, this isn't it. What Balmoral does have overall is impressive views. And its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families.
Garie Beach
Located in the Royal National Park, 54 kilometers south of Sydney, Garie Beach is accessible through Garie Road and isn't one for beach-lovers without a car. The large beach is very impressive, though. It's well preserved and is the perfect spot for a relaxing day away from the city. The facilities are top-grade and there is a great fishing spot off the east-facing rocks.
North Narrabeen Beach
Having some of the best and most consistent surf, the beach attracts board lovers from all over Sydney. Surfers have no discomfort making the 25-kilometer trip north to get to the three-kilometer-long beach. The northern end of the vast beach is protected from the northeasterly winds and is a surfer's destination, while the rest of it is ideal for swimming.
21. What do Bronte Beach and Balmoral have in common?
A. They are both family-friendly
B. They both charge no admission fee.
C. They both allow of a feeling of peace.
D. They are both most visited during holidays
22. What can we learn about Garie Beach?
A. It has big barbecue spots.
B. It is appealing to fishing lovers
C. It covers an area of 54 square kilometers
D. It has no convenient transportation.
23. which beach is suitable for people who like riding on waves?
A. Balmoral B. Garie Beach. C. Bronte Beach. D. North Narrabeen Beach
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章介紹了悉尼的四個(gè)海灘和它們的特點(diǎn)。
【21題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Bronte Beach中“The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings. (附近的公園有寬敞的燒烤區(qū)供家庭聚會(huì))”和Balmoral中“And its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families. (它的寧?kù)o使它成為家庭游泳的好地方)”可知，這兩個(gè)海灘的共同之處在于它們都很適合家庭游玩。故選A項(xiàng)。
【22題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Garie Beach中“The facilities are top-grade and there is a great fishing spot off the east-facing rocks. (這里的設(shè)施是一流的，東邊的巖石邊上有一個(gè)很棒的釣魚(yú)點(diǎn))”可知，Garie Beach對(duì)釣魚(yú)愛(ài)好者很有吸引力。故選B項(xiàng)。
【23題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)North Narrabeen Beach中“Having some of the best and most consistent surf, the beach attracts board lovers from all over Sydney. Surfers have no discomfort making the 25-kilometer trip north to get to the three-kilometer-long beach. (有一些最好的和最穩(wěn)定的沖浪，海灘吸引了來(lái)自悉尼各地的滑板愛(ài)好者。沖浪者在向北行駛25公里到達(dá)3公里長(zhǎng)的海灘時(shí)沒(méi)有任何不適)”可知，North Narrabeen Beach適合喜歡沖浪的人。故選D項(xiàng)。
