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When it comes to the beaches in Sydney, it's hard to know where to begin. Around 100 beaches spread around the harbor and along the coast. Here are four of them.
Bronte Beach
Bronte's sea pool offers a protected ocean swim and is regarded as one of the best in Sydney—and much like beach culture itself, it's free. The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings. On public holidays, the park becomes a sea of busy people as parties take place.
Balmoral
Balmoral, on the north shore's Middle Harbor near Taronga Zoo, has an air of peace. Life moves at a more leisurely pace here. If it's loudness and pride you're after, this isn't it. What Balmoral does have overall is impressive views. And its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families.
Garie Beach
Located in the Royal National Park, 54 kilometers south of Sydney, Garie Beach is accessible through Garie Road and isn't one for beach-lovers without a car. The large beach is very impressive, though. It's well preserved and is the perfect spot for a relaxing day away from the city. The facilities are top-grade and there is a great fishing spot off the east-facing rocks.
North Narrabeen Beach
Having some of the best and most consistent surf, the beach attracts board lovers from all over Sydney. Surfers have no discomfort making the 25-kilometer trip north to get to the three-kilometer-long beach. The northern end of the vast beach is protected from the northeasterly winds and is a surfer's destination, while the rest of it is ideal for swimming.
21. What do Bronte Beach and Balmoral have in common?
A. They are both family-friendly
B. They both charge no admission fee.
C. They both allow of a feeling of peace.
D. They are both most visited during holidays
22. What can we learn about Garie Beach?
A. It has big barbecue spots.
B. It is appealing to fishing lovers
C. It covers an area of 54 square kilometers
D. It has no convenient transportation.
23. which beach is suitable for people who like riding on waves?
A. Balmoral B. Garie Beach. C. Bronte Beach. D. North Narrabeen Beach
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了悉尼的四个海滩和它们的特点。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Bronte Beach中“The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings. (附近的公园有宽敞的烧烤区供家庭聚会)”和Balmoral中“And its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families. (它的宁静使它成为家庭游泳的好地方)”可知，这两个海滩的共同之处在于它们都很适合家庭游玩。故选A项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Garie Beach中“The facilities are top-grade and there is a great fishing spot off the east-facing rocks. (这里的设施是一流的，东边的岩石边上有一个很棒的钓鱼点)”可知，Garie Beach对钓鱼爱好者很有吸引力。故选B项。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据North Narrabeen Beach中“Having some of the best and most consistent surf, the beach attracts board lovers from all over Sydney. Surfers have no discomfort making the 25-kilometer trip north to get to the three-kilometer-long beach. (有一些最好的和最稳定的冲浪，海滩吸引了来自悉尼各地的滑板爱好者。冲浪者在向北行驶25公里到达3公里长的海滩时没有任何不适)”可知，North Narrabeen Beach适合喜欢冲浪的人。故选D项。
