SPENDING A DAY AT THE BEACH
Once upon a time, during a bright and sunny summer day, there was a cheerful boy named Tommy. Tommy was excited because his family was going to spend the day at the beach. He loved the beach because it was always full of fun and adventure.
As
soon as they arrived, Tommy could feel the warm sand beneath his feet. He
kicked off his shoes and ran towards the water, feeling the cool breeze on his
face. The sky was a beautiful shade of blue, with fluffy clouds floating lazily
above.
Tommy's
family spread out their colourful beach towels and set up a big umbrella to
provide shade from the sun. Tommy's little sister, Lily, immediately started
building a sandcastle with her bucket and spade. Tommy decided to join her and
together they built the biggest sandcastle they had ever seen. They added
seashells and seaweed to decorate it, making it look like a magical castle from
a storybook.
After
building the sandcastle, Tommy and Lily went for a walk along the shore. They
searched for seashells and colourful rocks, giggling and laughing as they
discovered treasures hidden in the sand. Tommy found a shiny seashell that he
decided to keep as a souvenir of their beach adventure.
As
they walked, Tommy spotted a group of children playing beach volleyball. He
asked his parents if he could join in, and they happily agreed. Tommy ran
towards the group and soon found himself diving and jumping to hit the ball
over the net. It was so much fun, and he made new friends while playing.
After
playing volleyball, Tommy felt hungry. His mum had packed a picnic basket full
of delicious sandwiches, fruits, and snacks. They spread out a picnic blanket
on the sand and enjoyed a tasty lunch together. Tommy's favourite part was the
juicy watermelon slices that cooled him down in the hot sun.
After
lunch, Tommy and Lily begged their parents to let them go for a swim in the
sparkling blue sea. They put on their colourful swimsuits and splashed into the
cool water, feeling refreshed and happy. Tommy loved swimming and diving
through the waves, pretending to be a brave pirate searching for treasure.
As
the afternoon wore on, Tommy and his family enjoyed building sandcastles,
playing games, and soaking up the warm sunshine. They flew a colourful kite in
the breeze and collected seashells to take home as souvenirs of their wonderful
day at the beach.
As
the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the horizon, Tommy and his
family gathered their belongings and said goodbye to the beach. They walked
back to their car, tired but happy after a day filled with laughter, adventure,
and fun.
As
they drove home, Tommy looked out of the window at the fading sunlight and
smiled. He knew that he would always cherish the memories of their special day
at the beach, and he couldn't wait to come back again soon.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1) Who is the main character in the story?
2) Why was Tommy excited at the beginning of the story?
3) What did Tommy and Lily build together at the beach?
4) Describe the activities Tommy enjoyed with his
family at the beach.
5) How did Tommy feel after playing beach volleyball
with the other children?
6) What did Tommy's mum pack for their picnic lunch?
7) What was Tommy's favourite part of the picnic lunch?
8) What did Tommy and Lily do after lunch?
9) How did Tommy pretend to be while swimming in the
sea?
10) How did Tommy feel at the end of the day?
