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Surfing: Famous Beaches, Famous Waves
North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii: Famous for being the birthplace of surfing
Wide, and beaches stretch nearly 20 miles along the Pacific Ocean. Between October and February, this surfing destination is suitable only for experienced surfers, as its big waves can reach 30 feet. In summer, the ocean can be almost completely flat, making it perfect for swimming.
Huntington Beach, California: Famous for the US Open of Surfing competition
This busy 8.5-mile-long beach attracts 8 million visitors a year for bodysurfing, boogie boarding (趴板冲浪) and board surfing at every level, beginner to expert. At night, the beach's fire pits draw families as much as the waves do during the day. The best time for surfers is winter, when the swells can hit 15 feet.
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Famous for being the setting of the classic movie The Endless Summer
This area of the ocean may contain the most consistent waves on the planet, with some up to 10 feet. The best waves are between late May and late August. The beach sometimes closes because of sharks, but at other times, surfaces are lucky enough to surf alongside dolphins.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Famous for being featured in the movie The Endless Summer II
This beach has waves up to 12 feet high, which are good for long boarders or short boarders, beginners or expense, with the best waves from April to July. Bodysurfing is not recommended because of offshore rocks. The relaxed atmosphere and nearly perfectly year-round weather make it feel like the California beaches of the 1950s.
1. The beach with the biggest waves is________.
A. Oahu’s North Shore B. Huntington Beach
C. Jeffreys Bay D. Tamarindo
2. Jeffreys Bay and Tamarindo are both known for_________.
A. offshore rocks B. competitions
C. movies D. dolphins
3. How are North Shore and Huntington Beach similar?
A. Both beaches are the same length
B. Both are suitable for all surfing levels
C. The waves are both perfect for body surfing
D. Winter is the best time to surf at both beaches
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个冲浪的著名海滩和海浪。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii: Famous for being the birthplace of surfing中“as its big waves can reach 30 feet (因为它的巨浪可以达到30英尺)”，Huntington Beach, California: Famous for the US Open of Surfing competition中“The best time for surfers is winter, when the swells can hit 15 feet (冲浪者的最佳时间是冬天，那时海浪可以达到15英尺)”，Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Famous for being the setting of the classic movie The Endless Summer中“This area of the ocean may contain the most consistent waves on the planet, with some up to 10 feet. (这片海域可能是地球上最稳定的海浪，有些海浪高达10英尺)”以及Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Famous for being featured in the movie The Endless Summer II中“This beach has waves up to 12 feet high (这个海滩有高达12英尺的海浪)”，可知，海浪最大的海滩是Oahu’s North Shore。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Famous for being the setting of the classic movie The Endless Summer (南非杰弗里斯湾：因经典电影《无尽的夏天》的场景而闻名)”和“Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Famous for being featured in the movie The Endless Summer II (哥斯达黎加塔马林多：因出演电影《无尽的夏天2》而闻名)”可知，Jeffreys Bay和Tamarindo都以电影而闻名。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii: Famous for being the birthplace of surfing中“Between October and February, this surfing destination is suitable only for experienced surfers, as its big waves can reach 30 feet. (从10月到2月，这个冲浪胜地只适合有经验的冲浪爱好者，因为它的巨浪可以达到30英尺)”和Huntington Beach, California: Famous for the US Open of Surfing competition中“The best time for surfers is winter, when the swells can hit 15 feet. (冲浪者的最佳时间是冬天，那时海浪可以达到15英尺)”可知， North Shore和Huntington Beach这两个海滩冲浪的最佳时间是在冬季。故选D项。
