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What do you take with you onto the beach?

You will probably need to protect yourself against the sun's rays, so high-factor suncream or
<b>sunblock will be useful. Sunglasses and a sun hat are also recommended.</b>

Some people sit under parasols, which are like large umbrellas. On English beaches, where the
weather is more unpredictable, a wind-break (piece of fabric stretched between wooden poles)
will keep the wind away!

What do you wear to sunbathe, or to get a tan? A bikini (or two-piece) for women, or a

<b>swimming costume. Men will probably wear swimming trunks. Sandals or flip-flops are useful</b>
for walking on the sand. If your skin is delicate, you might need to cover up with a sarong – a
long piece of cotton you wrap around your waist to cover your legs – a T shirt or a pair of
<b>shorts. (Short trousers.)</b>

You can sit on a deckchair, or recline on a sun-lounger. Some people even lie on an inflatable
mattress in the sea – a lilo. Or you can lie out on a towel under the sun to catch as many rays as
possible.

Finally, entertainment. Children like buckets and spades so they can build sandcastles.

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