The second palm, Jebel Ali, was started in 2002 and is designed to be an entertainment centre. Six marinas (小游艇船坞) are planned, with a water theme park, and homes built on stilts (桩柱) in the water.

　　The Palm Deira planned to be the largest of the three islands, with a length of 14 km and a width of 8.5 km, an area larger than the city of Paris. It will consist of residential properties, marinas, shopping malls, sports facilities, and clubs. These will be open to both residents and tourists.

　　More artificial islands, the World Islands, are now being constructed near the Palm Jumeirah. They consist of 300 private islands grouped into the shape of the continents of the world and will be used for estates, private homes, community islands, and resorts.

　　Unquestionably, these artificial islands are one of the wonders of the modern world. They will also maintain Dubai’s status as one of the leading tourist destinations in the region.

　　56．According to the passage, all the following are right EXCEPT___________.

　　A. Some Dutch engineers are experienced in reclaiming land from the sea.

　　B. The islands are being built in the shallow water of the sea.

　　C. All the luxury homes on Palm Jumeirah were sold.

　　D. The World Islands are bigger than the Palm Jumeriah.

　　57．The underlined word “facilitates” in the second paragraph probably means___________.

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