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When somebody thinks of traveling, one of the first things that come to his mind is the beach. Beaches are among the favorite destinations (目的地) of many people. Here is a list of some must-see beaches.

Kauna'oa Bay, Hawaii

An amazing place in Hawaii, Kanuna'oa Bay is a crescent-shaped (月牙形的) beach that is famous for its clear, blue water and palm trees along its shores. This beach is best for travelers who love sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Located on this island is a historical hotel which gives the beach "Mauna Kea Beach" as its nickname (绰号).

Langkawi, Malaysia

Also known as "the land of one's wishes", the island of Langkawi is one of the best in Malaysia. It is known for white sand beaches with sandy bays (海湾). The beaches are also surrounded (围绕) by mountains of green forests.

St. Barts, France

Located in the Caribbean Sea, St. Barts is a world-class beach that is famous for its sand and greenish-blue waters. Rocks surround and protect the island as well as provide one of the best diving (潜水) opportunities for tourists. The beaches are rarely crowded, so it is perfect for travelers. It is one of the most visited places by rich travelers because of its beauty.

Fraser Island, Australia

This heritage (遗产) island in Queensland, Australia is a World Heritage site that is known to be the largest sand island in the world. It is also popular for its sand dunes (沙丘), forests and plants near its shores. The dunes are surrounded by grass and plants. This sand island is thought to be a paradise by tourists.

1. （1） If you like surfing, ________ is the best place to visit.

   A . St. Barts B . Kauna'oa Bay C . Fraser Island D . Langkawi
3. （2） According to the passage, the island of Langkawi is famous for ________.

   A . colourful waters B . sand dunes C . palm trees D . white sand beaches
5. （3） We know from the passage that St. Barts is ________.

   A . only open to rich travelers B . a perfect place for diving C . always crowded with people D . the largest sand island in the world
7. （4） The underlined world "paradise" in the last paragraph most probably means ________.

   A . an unpleasant place tourists are taken to B . an extremely terrible place people hate to visit C . a very beautiful place people would like to visit
9. （5） Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

   A . There are no trees at all around the island of Langkawi in Malaysia. B . "The land of one's wishes" is the nickname of Kauna'oa Bay in Hawaii. C . Fraser island in Australia is the second largest sand island in the world. D . The beach is one of the most popular tourist destinations for many people.
11. （6） You can most probably find this passage ________.

    A . on a travel website B . in a men's fashion magazine C . in a geography report D . in a science textbook