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As you may know, coral(珊瑚) is not a plant, but an animal. However, coral reefs(珊瑚礁)around the world are in (1) . Here is a piece of bad news. Thailand will close one of its beaches to protect its coral (2) business activities for tourists. The beach is so famous that (3) of tourists put it on their wish lists. More than 5,000 visitors visit it a day. They arrive by boat. This does (4) harm to the coral reefs. Most of the coral has died. The beach will be closed between June and September to let the coral come (5) to life.
Experts(专家)say that 80% of Thailand's coral reefs have been(6) .Too many tourists(7) a lot of pollution to these beaches. An expert said the biggest problems were hotels by the beaches, boats, and plastic waste in the sea. He believed the(8) choice was to close the beaches forever. He said, "I hope the (9) can take steps to protect the coral reefs. At the same time, I also hope all of us should (10) our best to protect the environment around us."