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
English
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
English
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
ukusebenzisa i-snorkel emacaleni amakhorali→to snorkel in coral reefs
Usebenzisa i-snorkel emacaleni amakhorali.→She snorkels in coral reefs.
Ingabe usebenzisa i-snorkel emacaleni amakhorali?→Does he snorkel in coral reefs?
Abasebenzisi i-snorkel emacaleni amakhorali.→They don't snorkel in coral reefs.
izinhlanzi ezinemibala→the colorful fish
Kunezinhlanzi eziningi ezinemibala elwandle.→There are many colorful fish in the reef.
Ingabe kukhona izinhlanzi ezinemibala lapha?→Are there any colorful fish here?
Azikho izinhlanzi eziningi ezinemibala namuhla.→There aren't many colorful fish today.
ukugqoka imaski ye-snorkel→to wear a snorkel mask
Ingabe ugqoka imaski ye-snorkel?→Do you wear a snorkel mask?
Angigqoki imaski ye-snorkel.→I don't wear a snorkel mask.
Ugqoka imaski ye-snorkel.→He wears a snorkel mask.
amanzi acacile→the clear water
Amanzi acacile alungile ukuze usebenzise i-snorkel.→The clear water is perfect for snorkeling.
Ingabe amanzi acacile namuhla?→Is the water clear today?
Amanzi awacacile ngemuva kwesiphepho.→The water isn't clear after the storm.
ukuntanta phezulu→to float on the surface
Ingabe ungakwazi ukuntanta phezulu?→Can you float on the surface?
Bantanta phezulu.→They are floating on the surface.
Akanantanta phezulu.→She doesn't float on the surface.
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