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In a hot summer, there’s no better place than a UK beach—these shores offer walks and wildlife, picnics and rockpools.
Runswick Bay, North Yorkshir
It is a popular destination for rock poolers, walkers and hunters. Many of the homes are now holiday accommodations, linked by paths and walkways rather than streets. The Royal Hotel, at the heart of the village, offers homemade cakes and coffee alongside a simple but tasty bar menu and local Black Sheep bitter on draft.
Stay in Castle House (sleeps six, three nights from £500) at the top of the village; has sweeping views of the bay from a comfortable window seat.
South Shore, Brownsea Island, Dorset
Reached by ferry from the moneyed shores of Sandbanks, Brownsea Island is a pocket of safe wilderness in Poole harbour. Famous for its red squirrel population and as the site of Baden-Powell’s first Scout camp, its mixture of woodland, wildland, and ponds suits a day of exploration and adventure. Push yourself into the sandy banks and enjoy views across the harbour in the company of various sea birds.
Stay in National Trust-owned Custom House on the seaport (sleeps four, three nights from £622); offers a real Brownsea experience.
Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent
The lack of a convenient car park means that Kingsgate Bay, between Margate and Broadstairs, is quieter than other beaches on the Thanet coast. A short walk from the car park at neighboring Joss Bay (popular with surfers), however, will take you to this sheltered sandy bay with its sea caves. It is also a safe place to swim and canoe.
Stay in the Botany Bay Hotel (family rooms from £80 B&B); has some dog-friendly rooms.
1. Which of the following suits you most if you are an animal lover?
A. Joss Bay. B. Kingsgate Bay.
C. South Shore. D. Runswick Bay.
2. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Runswick Bay can be accessible by ferry.
B. Your pet dogs are admitted into the Botany Bay Hotel.
C. There are lots of convenient car parks for visitors at Kingsgate Bay.
D. You can enjoy homemade cakes during your stay in the Botany Bay Hotel.
3. What kind of people is the text mainly written for?
A. Scientists. B. Students.
C. Tourists. D. Artists.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要给人们介绍了在英国可以轻松愉快地度过炎炎夏日的三个好地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四自然段中“Famous for its red squirrel population”（此地因为红松鼠而闻名遐迩）可推测出，如果喜爱动物可以去此处。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一个自然段中“Stay in the Botany Bay Hotel (family rooms from £80 B&B); has some dog-friendly rooms.”（入住botany酒店，酒店有部分不限狗的房间）可知B选项为正确答案。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据全文介绍的三个地方均为旅游景点可知，本文是写给游客的。故选C项。
