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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 visitiors 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.
4. Which one is the best beach in Europe?
A. Cala de Algaiarens B. Cala Tarida
C. Beach of La Concha D. Sotavento
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. A 4. C
【解析】
本文属于说明文，介绍西班牙四个能够满足各个层次游客需求的海滩。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段The waves here can sometimes be huge so the beach isn’t safe for kids.可知，海浪会很大，对于孩子来说不安全，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段Besides the big music festivals and the exciting nightlife, Ibiza is home to some of the most beautiful beaches可知，在这个海滩上，游客可以欣赏到音乐节和夜生活，故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise (天堂) for surfers and kite flyers.可知，这个海滩水很急，风很大，因此是冲浪者和放风筝的人的天堂，故选A.
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段It has been called the best city beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe.可知，该海滩被称为西班牙最好的海滩，也是欧洲最好的海滩，故选C。
