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The Top 4 Beaches on the East Coast
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Great point, at the easternmost end of the island of Nantucket, is one of the most secret beaches in the world. That’s because you need a four-wheel drive vehicle and a beach permit to get there. Once you do, you’ll find miles of beachfront and a historic lighthouse.
Block Island, Rhode Island
Accessible by ferry, Block Island oozes New England charm. It’s worth the effort to get to Mohegan Bluffs, where you can experience a set of 141 wooden steps leading down to the sand. With clay cliffs and a view that reaches Montauk at the eastern tip of Long Island, this beach is especially unique.
East Hampton, New York
Named the best beach in the county in 2013, Main Beach in East Hampton is known for its wide stretch of sand plus a snack bar, bathrooms, and lockers. On-site parking is only available to village residents but there are free beach shuttles available.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Located off the coast of Georgia, this 5,700-acre barrier island is famous for its nesting sea turtles and hermit crabs. Glory Beach got its name because producers of the 1989 movie Glory, featuring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington, built a long boardwalk to the beach that remains in place.
21. Which has one of the most private beaches in the world?
A. Jekyll Island, Georgia. B. Block Island, Rhode Island.
C. Nantucket, Massachusetts. D. East Hampton, New York.
22. What may attract the visitors to go to Mohegan Bluffs?
A. Climbing the clay cliffs.
B. Experiencing the warm sand.
C. Admiring the scenery of Montauk.
D. Walking along a set of 141 wooden steps.
23. What can we learn about Jekyll Island according to the passage?
A. Jekyll Island is famous for its nesting sea fishes and hermit crabs.
B. Jekyll Island is located on the east coast of the United States.
C. There is a wide boardwalk to Glory Beach on Jekyll Island.
D. Glory Beach is named after the producers of the movie Glory.
