1 At the beach Match the words with the pictures: the horizon beach rocks cliffs jetski pier sunlounger_—_windsurfer waves 2 Things to take to the beach Match the words with the pictures: bikini swimming swimming trunks beach towel snorkel and mask inflatable dinghy flippers lilo Three people in the picture are wearing wetsuits If a woman only wears the bottom half of her bikini, she goes toph 3 Describing beaches Complete the sentences below with these words: deserted naturist. rocky crystal-clear unspoilt’ crowded golden 1. The beach is always . at this time of the year. There’s no room to put your towel down! 2. The beaches were absolutely ........ Sometimes we were the only two people there. 3. Sri Lanka has some fantastic beaches ~ mile after mile of . . ...sandand........ water, 4. Ten years ago the place was completely ...... ., but now the whole seafront is full of bars and cafés. They've spoilt the place completely. 5. The coastline is very ... and most of the beach is pebbles, There’s hardly any sand at all. 6. The........ beach is quite difficult to find, as it’s about 2 kilometres outside town. Pebbles are the small, smooth stones you find on many beaches. 1304 A postcard Complete the postcard with these words: shining glorious deserted soaking up tide luxurious playing Dear Jane, - +. 2.7 the sun's been arrived. The hotel is really . . five minutes from the beach, which is here next to me Here we are in Portugal. The weather's absolutely ever since we and we're only of the time. That's where we are now. Peter's lying . the sun and the kids are : in the sea, The is coming inand Coventry we've got to move up the beach before we all get CV2. 3PQ soaked! Wish you were here. England Love Emma med ‘Ms Tane Thomson 35 Beech Avenue The tide comes in and goes out. We say that it’s high tide when it’s in, and low tide when it’s out. 5 What people do at the beach Complete the following expressions with the verbs below. Use two of the verbs twi keep go. get — cool down a.....alovely suntan d. .... sunburnt b.....outofthesun —e. .... fora paddle c. +... for a swim f. 2. in the sea Now use the correct form of the expressions to complete the following dialogues: 1. This time next week I'll be lying on the beach in Spain. > You lucky thing! I’m sure you'll... and make us all jealous when you get back. 2. Why don’t you take your T-shirt off? > Because I don’t want to . The sun’s really hot today, 3. My back feels sore. Is it looking a bit red? > Yes, it is. Perhaps you should for the rest of the day. 4. P'm not hot. I'm absolutely roasting! > Let’s go and... 5. Do you want to go for a swim? > No, it’s too cold for me. But I will beets .. « Pljust take my shoes and socks off. 6. The sea is beautiful, It’s so warm. > Yes, Ithink T'Il....... 2+... myself in a minute. 6 When it’s really hot Complete the following text with these words: shade sunbathe exposure factor cancer sunblock If you're going to (1) ....... im very hot weather, it’s important to use suncream ~ at least (2) . .. 10. And for children a (3).. is essential. Even then, it’s best to use a beach umbrella and to sit in the (4). rather than directly in the sun, as experts believe that (5)... 2+. to direct sun, can be dangerous and may cause skin (6)... It’s better to be safe than sorry! 131