Level 3 reading comprehension-5

                       In summer we all like to go to the beach .     When we go on the beach, we must take some precautions to protect ourselves from tanning. It’s very important to protect ourselves against the  sun’s rays.

Don‘t  forget to apply  high-factor     sunscreen or sunblock. It  will be  useful. Sunglasses and a sun hat       are important too. They prevent our head and eyes from heat. Some people sit under parasols, which are like          large umbrellas. On English beaches, where the weather is more unpredictable, a wind-break  (piece of fabric stretched between wooden poles) will  keep the  wind away!   

. What do you wear to sunbathe, or to get a tan? A bikini (or two-piece) for women, or a swimming costume.  Men will probably wear swimming trunks .   Sandals or flip-flopsare useful for walking on the sand. If your skin is delicate, you might need to cover up with a sarong – a long piece

of cotton you wrap around your waist to cover your legs – a T shirt or a pair of shorts. (Short trousers.)  You can sit on a        deckchair,   or recline on a sun-lounger.  Some people even lie on an inflatable mattress in the sea – a lilo.  Or you can lie out on a towel under the sun to catch as many rays as possible. 

             Finally,  for children’s enjoyment there must be buckets   and spades so they can build sandcastle. Personally, I prefer to read a good book on the beach. But some people take along beach balls, or frisbees (plastic discs) to throw at each other.  The more sporty people play volleyball

or badminton.