A Day at the Beach: Level 3

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A Day at the Beach (236 words)

It was a hot day in Thailand, and the sun was shining bright in the sky. Tan and her family decided to spend the day at the beach. They packed their swimsuits, towels, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a bucket to make sandcastles.

When they arrived, Tan put on her sunglasses and applied sunscreen to protect her skin from the sun's harmful rays. She and her siblings quickly changed into their swimsuits and headed straight for the water. They played in the waves, splashing and laughing as they chased each other around.

After playing in the water for a while, they decided to take a break and build sandcastles using their bucket. They made a castle with a moat and even added seashells and sticks for decoration. The sun was still shining, but they didn't mind because they were having so much fun.

As the day wore on, they got hungry and ate some sandwiches and fruit they had brought along. They drank lots of water to stay hydrated and rested under the shade of an umbrella to avoid getting too much sun.

As the sun began to set, Tan and her family took a last dip in the ocean before packing up their things. They shook out the sand from their towels and headed back home, tired but happy from their day at the beach. Tan knew she would never forget this fun-filled day with her family.