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Popularly known as the "Oriental Hawaii, Sanya in South China's Hainan province is considered as one of the best diving resorts in the South Pacific Ocean. The followings are the top four places for diving in the city.
Wuzhizhou Island
Wuzhizhou Island is regarded as the best place in Hainan province for underwater diving. It is one of the few islands in the world without rocks or pebbles. The island covers an area of 1.48 square kilometers and is in an irregular butterfly shape. The sea around the island is clear and transparent, providing a visibility of 6 to 27 meters.
Yalong Bay
The underwater world at Yalong Bay is one of the earliest diving bases in Sanya. It is thought as one of the best scenic spots in China to carry out undersea tourism, with the world's largest and most complete soft coral. Colorful hard coral, tropical fish, and other marine life in the nearby waters also add to the beauty and attraction of the bay.
Xidao Island
Xidao Island is shaped like a turtle living in the tropical area. The island enjoys pleasant surroundings of sandy beaches, rocky caves, and palm trees. It also boasts crystal clear waters with a wide range of marine life and extensive coral reefs（珊瑚礁）to explore.
Fenjiezhou Island
Fenjiezhou Island is also called the Sleeping Beauty Island for what it looks like from a far. The island boasts extremely clean beaches and rich marine ecological resources. It is the only site in the country that allows visitors to dive with dolphins. In addition to possessing a range of marine recreational programs, the island has the only sightseeing submarine in China.
21. Why is "Oriental Hawaii mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. To introduce diving spots in Hawaii.
B. To encourage people to travel to Hawaii.
C. To show that Sanya is such a popular resort in China.
D. To compare Hawaii and Sanya.
22. At which place can visitors dive with dolphins?
A. Wuzhizhou Island. B. Yalong Bay.
C. Xidao Island. D. Fenjiezhou Island.
23. What can we learn from the text?
A. Xidao Island is shaped like a butterfly.
B. There are lots of rocks and pebbles in Wuzhizhou Island.
C. Various marine life contribute to the beauty of Yalong Bay.
D. Visitors are allowed to explore coral reefs in Fenjiezhou Island.
