Staying Safe in the Summer Sun (Listening Practice) (High-Intermediate)
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Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
Listen to the following text and choose the correct answer.
I. Vocabulary:
1. Pose: To present or create a danger, risk, or problem.
2. Preventable: Able to be stopped or avoided before it happens.
3. Hydrated: Having absorbed enough water or liquids.
4. Fluids: Liquids such as water, juice, or soup.
5. Ultraviolet (UV) rays: Invisible light energy produced by the sun that can damage skin.
6. Broad-spectrum: Sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
7. SPF (Sun Protection Factor): A measure of how well sunscreen protects skin from sunburn. 8. Reapply: To put something on again (e.g., applying sunscreen after two hours).
9. Shield: To protect or cover someone or something from danger or harm.
10. Shade: An area of relative darkness and coolness protected from direct sunlight.
11. Peak hours: The times of day when UV intensity is at its highest (11 a.m.–3 p.m.).
12. Sip: To drink something in small quantities or small mouthfuls.
13. Damp: Slightly wet, usually in a way that feels cool.
14. Precautions: Actions taken in advance to prevent harm or danger.
II. Read the following questions and choose the correct answer:
1. What dangerous long-term health risk of sun exposure is mentioned in the text?
A) High blood pressure
B) Skin cancer
C) Eye infections
D) Permanent asthma
2. What makes heat illness particularly dangerous according to the text?
A) It can become a life-threatening condition
B) It spreads quickly from person to person
C) It cannot be treated by doctors
D) It causes permanent hearing loss
3. What does the word pose mean in the sentence "extreme heat can pose serious health risks"?
A) To solve or fix
B) To present or create
C) To hide or conceal
D) To reduce or lower
4. Why should you avoid sugary or caffeinated drinks in extreme heat?
A) They cause rapid weight gain
B) They make you feel cold too quickly
C) They can cause your body to lose fluids faster
D) They block the absorption of vitamins
5. What minimum SPF level is recommended in the script?
A) SPF 15
B) SPF 30
C) SPF 50
D) SPF 100
6. According to the "shadow rule," when should you seek shade?
A) When your shadow is longer than you are
B) When your shadow is shorter than you are
C) When you cannot see your shadow at all
D) Only when your shadow disappears at midnight
7. How can you shield your skin from harmful UV rays?
A) By wearing dark swimming goggles
B) By drinking hot beverages
C) By wearing a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses
D) By taking warm baths after going outside
8. During peak hours (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), what should you do?
A) Exercise as hard as possible
B) Seek shade or stay indoors
C) Reapply sunscreen every 10 minutes
D) Avoid drinking any fluids
9. If someone shows signs of heat exhaustion, how should they drink cold water?
A) Gulp it down as fast as possible
B) Sip it slowly
C) Mix it with salt and sugar
D) Avoid drinking any water until the next day
10. What should you apply to the skin to cool someone down during heat exhaustion?
A) Hot towels
B) Dry blankets
C) Damp cloths
D) Heavy clothing
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