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As lockdown starts to slowly lift, it's such a treat to be able to travel around the appealing coastline or book holidays in the UK again.
■Camber Sands
The impressive dunes（沙丘）system that makes Camber Sands the south coast's most Arabian-looking beach destination is fled with wonders. A number of “desert” films were shot here, including Cary On Follow That Camel.
Getting there: one hour 40 minutes by train from London St Pancras International to Rye, with a change at Ashford and a short bus ride to the beach; about two hours by car.
■Tankerton Beach
Tankerton Beach offers lovely views. When you've had your fill of beach time, it's time for a bellyful of the town's native oysters（牡蛎）; head for Harbour Street and High Street for a fantastic selection of places to try them.
Getting there: one hour 20 minutes by train from London Victoria; about one hour 40 minutes by car.
■West Wittering
A huge Blue Flag beach makes this West Wittering one of the south coast's finest for all kinds of beach activities. You can get involved in sunbathing and safe swimming (lifeguards patrol（巡逻） here in the summer months), go rock-pooling or just explore the ecology of the beach.
Getting there: one hour 30 minutes by train from London Victoria to Chichester, plus a bus ride to the beach; about two hours by car.
■Dungeness
Rediscover your childhood on a steam railway, explore strange World War I radar devices and discover old railroad car in this most magic place of Dungeness. There's some wonderful landscaping to enjoy, especially filmmaker Derek Jarman's separated home and garden.
Getting there: one hour by train from London St Pancras International to Folk stone, with a one hour 30 minute bus ride to Dungeness; about two hours by car.
1. What is the advantage of travelling to Tankerton Beach in transportation?
A. It takes the shortest time by car.
B. It offers lovely views on the way.
C. A short bus ride is also available.
D. You can get there with a change.
2. What can you do in West Wittering?
A. Surf with friends.
B. Taste delicious seafoods.
C. Swim with lifeguards.
D. Explore water between rocks.
3. If you are a movie fan of Derek Jarman, which place will you choose?
A. Camber Sands. B. Tankerton Beach.
C. West Wittering. D. Dungeness.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四处海边度假地点及前往那里需要乘坐的交通工具和所需要的时间。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Camber Sands部分第二段最后一句中的“about two hours by car”（开车大约两个小时）, Tankerton Beach部分第二段最后一句中的“about one hour 40 minutes by car”（开车大约1小时40分钟）, West Wittering部分第二段最后一句中的“about two hours by car”（开车大约两个小时）以及Dungeness部分第二段最后一句中的“about two hours by car”（开车大约两个小时）可知，Tankert on Beach在交通方面的优势是开车前往那里所需要的时间最短。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据West Wittering部分第一段最后一句中的“go rock-pooling or just explore the ecology of the beach”（去岩石池或者只是探索海滩的生态）可知，在West Wittering你可以在岩石之间的潮水潭探险。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Dungeness部分第一段第二句“There's some wonderful landscaping to enjoy, especially filmmaker Derek Jarman's separated home and garden.”（这里有一些美妙的景观可以欣赏，尤其是电影制作人德里克·贾曼(Derek Jarman)的独立住宅和花园）可知，如果你是Derek Jarman的影迷，你可以去Dungeness，故选D。
