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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 amazing 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. 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.
2. 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.
3 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. A 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了西班牙的几处受欢迎的海滩。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Cala Tarida, Ibiza”部分第一句“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，伊比沙岛还有一些最美丽的海滩；其中一个是Cala Tarida。）可知，游客在Cala Tarida可以享受音乐节。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Sotavento, Canary Islands”部分第二句“It is blessed with strong water and winds, making it a paradise (天堂) for surfers and kite flyers.”（它有强大的水和风，使它成为冲浪者和风筝爱好者的天堂。）可知，Sotavento非常适合人们放风筝，这让它很特别。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Beach of La Concha, San Sebastian”部分第一句“It has been called the best city beach not just in Spain, but also in Europe.”（它不仅被称为西班牙最好的城市海滩，而且被称为欧洲最好的城市海滩。）可知，Beach of La Concha是欧洲最好的海滩。故选C。
