Unit 3 The seaside
Activity 2 – I listen to and read a story.
A day at Grand Bay
It was the last day for Uncle Ted and his family in Mauritius. As it was a pleasant day, Pixie
and Dixie suggested that the whole family spend the day at the seaside.
When they reached the beach, it was very crowded, but they found a place under a shady tree
to put their things. Pixie, Dixie, and their cousins Noah and Eva were so excited that they quickly
changed into their swimming suits.
“Be careful, children. Don’t swim too far out. Put your sunscreen lotion before going,” their
mother said.
The children saw sailing boats in the distance and shermen busy with their catch.
“Look! Many people are sun-bathing,” Pixie said.
“Yes, but we want to swim in this cool and pleasant sea,” replied Dixie.
After swimming and playing in the lagoon for some time, the children were hungry. So, they
swam back to the shore to have their lunch.
After lunch, the cousins built a sandcastle. Then, they went for a stroll to collect shells.
“These are beautiful shells to take back to Canada with us,” Noah said.
“Yes, they are. I want to take a photograph of the whole family to show my friends in
Canada,” Eva said.
The cousins took many photographs before returning home. Everybody was tired but very
happy as they had spent a wonderful time together.
Reading
Keywords: crowded shady swimming suits sailing boats stroll
lagoon sandcastle sun-bathing pleasant shore sunscreen lotion
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