On the Beach
Explore beach activities, useful things to bring, and simple ways to stay safe.
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Questions with solutions-
1. Escolha a resposta correta.
What are the children making?
“Bring the bucket and shovel! Let's build something with this sand.”
- A sandcastle
- A beach umbrella
- A surfboard
They are building with sand.
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- A sandcastle
A little water helps sand stick together when you build a sandcastle.
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2. Preencha a lacuna.
“I'm wet after my swim. Can you pass me my ___ so I can dry myself?”
- bucket
- towel
- ball
You can wrap this soft thing around yourself.
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“I'm wet after my swim. Can you pass me my towel so I can dry myself?”
A beach towel is also useful for sitting on the sand.
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3. Preencha a lacuna.
“Let's sit under the beach ___. It'll give us some shade.”
- shovel
- ball
- umbrella
It opens above you and blocks the sun.
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“Let's sit under the beach umbrella. It'll give us some shade.”
Shade is a place where something blocks direct sunlight.
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4. Escolha a resposta correta.
Which activity are they talking about?
“Let's play on the sand. We can hit the ball over the net.”
- Swimming
- Beach volleyball
- Surfing
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- Beach volleyball
In volleyball, players use their hands or arms to hit the ball.
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5. Escolha a resposta correta.
What does the speaker want to do?
“I'd love to try riding the waves. Can I rent a board here?”
- Go snorkeling
- Build a sandcastle
- Go surfing
The speaker wants to ride on top of the water.
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- Go surfing
Surfers use waves to carry them toward the shore.
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6. Preencha a lacuna.
“Before we go out in the sun, let's put ___ on our skin to help prevent sunburn.”
- sunscreen
- shampoo
- soap
This protects your skin from the sun.
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“Before we go out in the sun, let's put sunscreen on our skin to help prevent sunburn.”
You need to put sunscreen on again after swimming. Follow the directions on the bottle.
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7. Escolha a resposta correta.
Can the visitor use a beach chair without paying?
“Are these beach chairs free?”
“No, but you can rent one for the afternoon.”- Yes, all the chairs are free.
- No, the visitor must pay to use one.
- Yes, if the visitor returns it today.
Think about what “rent” means.
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- No, the visitor must pay to use one.
When you rent something, you pay to use it for a limited time.
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8. Preencha a lacuna.
“The sand is very hot! I'll put on my ___ to protect my feet before I walk across it.”
- goggles
- sunglasses
- sandals
You wear these on your feet.
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“The sand is very hot! I'll put on my sandals to protect my feet before I walk across it.”
Sand can get very hot in direct sunlight.
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9. Preencha a lacuna.
“The water only comes up to my knees. It's ___ here.”
- shallow
- deep
- dry
The speaker can easily stand in this water.
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“The water only comes up to my knees. It's shallow here.”
“Shallow” means not deep. Water can become deeper farther from the shore.
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10. Escolha a resposta correta.
Where can the visitor get water that is safe to drink?
“Can I drink the water from this faucet?”
“No. Use the drinking fountain beside the cafe.”- From the ocean
- From the drinking fountain beside the cafe
- From the faucet the visitor is using now
One of them is meant for drinking water.
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- From the drinking fountain beside the cafe
Not every faucet provides water that is safe to drink.
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11. Preencha as lacunas.
The family wants to leave the beach clean.
“We'll ___ our trash home and ___ it in the trash can.”
- put
- take
First, carry the trash home. Then it belongs in a container.
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“We'll take our trash home and put it in the trash can.”
Taking your trash home helps keep the sand and water clean.
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12. Escolha a resposta correta.
What does this beach sign mean?
“Red flag: No swimming today.”
- Swim only near the shore.
- Swim if you use a float.
- Stay out of the water.
The message applies to everyone who wants to swim.
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- Stay out of the water.
Follow beach safety signs even when the water looks calm.
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13. Escolha a resposta correta.
What is the safest next step?
“There's broken glass on the sand beside our towels.”
- Keep people away and tell the beach staff.
- Bury the glass under more sand.
- Pick it up with your bare hands.
Protect people without touching the sharp pieces.
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- Keep people away and tell the beach staff.
Glass can cut your feet even when it is hidden under the sand.
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14. Escolha a resposta correta.
What is the safest way to help?
A child says, “I can't find my parents.” A lifeguard station is nearby.
- Send the child along the beach to search alone.
- Stay with the child and ask the lifeguard for help.
- Leave the child there and continue your walk.
The child should not be left alone.
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- Stay with the child and ask the lifeguard for help.
A lifeguard or another beach worker can help a lost child find their family.
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15. Escolha a resposta correta.
What must the speaker do on this boat?
“I'm a good swimmer. Do I need a life jacket?”
“Yes. Everyone must wear a life jacket on this boat.”- Wear a life jacket only when the boat stops.
- Keep a life jacket on the seat.
- Wear a life jacket during the boat trip.
The boat's rule has no exception for good swimmers.
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- Wear a life jacket during the boat trip.
A life jacket helps you float if you fall into the water.