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No matter which place you decide to visit in Spain, you’ll find a beautiful beach waiting just for you. These popular beaches can meet the needs of people from all walks of life.
Cala de Algaiarens, Minorea
With soft golden sand and clear water, this beach is perfect for snorkeling (浅滩潜水) and visiting underwater caves. The beach belongs to a local man, so tourists have to pay a small entry fee. The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isn’t safe for kids.
Cala Tarida
Ibiza
Besides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches; one of them is Cala Tarida. Just relax on the white sand or go swimming in clear water. It is an ideal location to spend a sunny day if you are in Ibiza.
Beach of La Concha, San Sebastian
It has been called the best city beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe. It’s so popular during the holidays that tourists have to struggle to get some space. Even though the beach is a 10- minute walk from the city, the white sand and the amzing clear waters do make the city a new world.
Sotavento, Canary Islands
As an ideal choice for travelers, Sotavento offers 17 miles of white sandy beach. It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise (天堂) for surfers and kite flyers. The beach also hosts the popular World Kite Surf Championship every August.
1. Why are kids advised not to visit Cala de Algaiarens?
A. Because the beach is too crowded. B. Because the sand there is too hot.
C. Because the beach is a private one. D. Because the waves are powerful sometimes.
2. What can visitors do in Cala Tarida?
A. They can enjoy a music festival. B. They can go snorkeling.
C. They can go surfing. D. They can fly kites.
3. What makes Sotavento special according to the text?
A. It’s perfect for people to fly kites. B. It covers a distance of 17 miles.
C. The beach is open only in August. D. The waves are huge and dangerous.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了西班牙一些能满足各行各业人们的各种需求的海滩，并分别介绍了它们各自的特别之处。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Cala de Algaiarens, Minorea部分的“The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isn’t safe for kids.”“这里的海浪有时很大，所以海滩对孩子们来说不安全。”可知，海浪有时很大，所以建议孩子们不要去参观Cala de Algaiarens。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Cala Tarida, Ibiza部分的“Besides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches; one of them is Cala Tarida.”“除了大型音乐节和令人兴奋的夜生活，Ibiza还有一些最美丽的海滩，其中之一就是Cala Tarida”可知，游客在Cala Tarida可以参加音乐节。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sotavento, Canary Islands部分的“It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise for surfers and kite flyers. ”“它得天独厚的水和风，使它成为冲浪者和风筝爱好者的天堂。”可知，Sotavento的与众不同之处在于它是个完美的冲浪和放风筝之处。故选A项。
