Tourists to the North Antrim Coast come for its breathtaking beauty On this stretch of coast，myth and history live side by side，and running out of things to do is near impossible.Giant's Causeway，Carrick-a-Rede，the Iron Isles' filming locations ...
   However，when I make my way to the north of the-country in October，none of them are on my mind.What brings me to the coastal town of Portrush are the waves.
   Located，on a peninsula，Portrush is home to three brilliant beaches and all the usual points of interest of a coastal town.But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves hitting its shores.Although still relatively unknown，it's a surfer's dream destination.This is the home of six-time Irish national surfing champion，Andrew Hill，after all.
   I meet Andrew at his surf shop，the most popular in Portrush.After hiring a surf board and jumping in the water at West Strand，I quickly realise that my trusted wetsuit is not enough.Within just 30 minutes，I've lost all feeling in my feet and hands，and my ears are burning.I retreat to a nearby café and gulp down steaming tea before popping by Andrew's shop again.Surf boots are what I need，we decide.I leave with a new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves.I'm invited to surf a different spot with Andrew and his friend that afternoon.jye.ai I decline his generous offer.My head is set on one thing only：taking revenge on the same waves that almost turned me into an ice block that very morning.
   Even with boots，surfing the cold waters of Portrush leaves my feet purple.I become covered in bruises that don't register until I thaw out each night，and it takes a couple of days to fully regain feeling in my hands.But it's worth it，and I would gladly do it all over again.

（1）What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 2 refer to？

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A．The popular attractions.
B．Coastal towns.
C．The filming locations.
D．Passionate tourists.
（2）Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast？

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A．It has internationally famous beaches.
B．It's home to the usual seaside interests.
C．It produces excellent waves for surfing.
D．It's the hometown of a surfing champion.
（3）The author goes back to the surf shop to

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A．better equip himself for the challenge
B．consult with some experienced surfers
C．a(chǎn)ccompany the owner on a later surf trip
D．quickly warm himself up with some hot tea
（4）What is the tone of the passage？

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A．Narrative and serious.
B．Persuasive and critical.
C．Descriptive and positive.
D．Informative and objective.