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Vacations are meant for the entire family-which means a vacation destination should offer a whole
range of attractions and features that every member of the family should enjoy.Many families would say
that the perfect family destination does not exist.After all,what kind of destination offers that much
diversity?However,Gold Coast in Queensland,Australia may be the closest place you can ever find that fits
the bill of the perfect spot for families of every size,with diverse interests.
For one thing,the city of Queensland is known for its amazing beaches.While not as popular as the
beaches in Spain or the Caribbean,Australian beaches still do rank among the best in the world.The beach
es here can prove that.If there are worldclass beaches,it could only mean worldclass accommodations and
amenities(设施)．In turn,this means everyone in a family can easily enjoy the beach,as well as a number
of water sports and activities in a safe environment.This is especially important for foreigners,who may not
be so confident of the security and overall atmosphere in other countries.
As for young ones,Gold Coast offers an amazing range of theme parks-the range is so great,in fact,that
it's amazing how they all exist within the same city.Theme parks include Sea World,the Warner Brothers
Movie World,among several others! What could kids ask for?It's already as if it is a wonderland.And
adults will surely enjoy the bustling night life in the city,particularly the one in Surfers Paradise.Here,adults
can also enjoy the city's famed shopping district in the Cavill Avenue.The Cavill Mall,in particular,is really a
destination one should visit ；it is filled with the best shops from all over the world.
Needless to say,Gold Coast has everything for everyone-which is why families should choose this
charming Queensland City the next time they go on a family vacation.Family vacation should be about
family enjoyment,and it really provides that in excess!
1. This text is written for the purpose of ________.
A. attracting readers to take their vocations in Queensland City
B. explaining where visitors should take their vacations
C. telling us where we can find a vacation destination for whole families
D. showing us where children would like to spend their vocations
2. Generally speaking,destinations for whole families are difficult to find because ________.
A. there are few places which can satisfy children nowadays
B. most people nowadays don't know how to please their children
C. different family members have different taste of entertainment
D. now visitors are difficult to please due to their high demand
3. The writer suggests the city of Queensland to readers because________.
A. it has the most beautiful beaches over the world
B. it provides the firstclass accommodations and amenities
C. it offers an amazing range of theme parks in the same city
D. it can satisfy both children and adults at the same time
4. While traveling abroad,what visitors are most concerned about is ________.
A. the traveling cost
B. the security of traveling
C. the accommodation of destinations
D. the theme parks of the destination
