The sea is very clear today. I wear my mask and snorkel. There are many colorful fish in the water. Can you see them? They swim near the coral reef. There is a large turtle floating on the surface. Do turtles live here? Yes, they do. The reef is full of life. Are the reefs protected? Yes, they are. My friend wears a mask too. He doesn’t float well, but he can see the fish. This is perfect for snorkeling. Don’t touch the coral. It isn’t safe after a storm. Why? The coral is fragile. There aren’t any turtles on the surface now. Where are they? They are under the water. Would you like to snorkel here? The sea is calm today.
Exploring The Coral Reef
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I am at the sea. The water is shallow and clear. There is a coral reef near the shore. It is fascinating. I have new snorkel gear. Can I swim here? Yes, you can. The marine life is diverse. There are fish and turtles. They swim slowly through the coral. Do not touch the turtles. It is disturbing. Why? Because they should live freely. My friend is working. She never snorkels. He breathes through his snorkel. Is your gear comfortable? Yes, it is. We can see many fish. Their colors are visible. Swim slowly here. The reef is beautiful. Do not avoid the coral. It is fragile. Enjoy the sea today!
Protect the beautiful reef
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We are at the reef. The water is warm. I have a thick wetsuit. It keeps me comfortable. My friend brings a camera. She takes photos underwater. "Do you have sunscreen?" I ask. "Yes, but is it reef-safe?" she says. "Why?" "Some sunscreen harms coral," I say. "Protect the reef!" We take photos of fish. "Don't touch the coral!" I say. "Does touching harm it?" she asks. "Yes! Never touch coral." Their camera isn't waterproof. "Take care of your camera," I say. "Can we take more photos?" she asks. "Well, the sun isn't bright enough." We feel happy. The reef is beautiful.
Sample flashcards 20
කොරල් පර තුළ ස්නෝකල් කිරීමට→to snorkel in coral reefs
ඇය කොරල් පර තුළ ස්නෝකල් කරයි.→She snorkels in coral reefs.
ඔහු කොරල් පර තුළ ස්නෝකල් කරනවාද?→Does he snorkel in coral reefs?