Joyce was a young woman with a love for the sun. She arrived at the beach early this morning, when the sand was still cool under her feet. She found a spot not too far from the playful waves, and spread her brightly colored beach towel. She applied sunscreen carefully, and put on her sunglasses, ready for a day of relaxation.
As the sun climbed higher, the beach slowly filled with people. The sound of laughter, the smell of sunscreen, and the sight of colorful umbrellas dotted along the shore. Joyce lay back, feeling the sun's warmth, a gentle lullaby coaxing her into a light doze. She woke up to the sound of the waves. Checking her skin, she smiled, noticing a gentle, golden tan starting to form. She decided it was time for a cool dip in the ocean.
The water was refreshing. As she floated, looking back at the shore, she felt a deep sense of contentment. The beach, with its sun, sand, and soothing waves, was her summer haven, a place where she could simply enjoy tanning under the summer sky.
Vocabulary
love – a strong liking or affection for something
Joyce had a love for the sun.
beach – a sandy area beside the ocean or sea
She arrived at the beach early in the morning.
cool – slightly cold in a pleasant way
The sand was still cool under her feet.
waves – moving ridges of water in the sea or ocean
She sat near the playful waves.
towel – a piece of cloth used for drying or lying on
Joyce spread her brightly colored beach towel.
sunscreen – cream used to protect skin from the sun
She applied sunscreen carefully before sunbathing.
sunglasses – dark glasses that protect eyes from the sun
She put on her sunglasses to block the sunlight.
relaxation – a state of being calm and free from stress
She was ready for a day of relaxation.
climbed – rose or went up
As the sun climbed higher, the beach got busier.
umbrellas – objects used for shade from the sun
Colorful umbrellas were dotted along the shore.
shore – the land along the edge of a body of water
The umbrellas lined the sandy shore.
warmth – gentle heat
Joyce felt the warmth of the sun on her skin.
lullaby – a soft sound that makes someone sleepy
The sun’s warmth was like a gentle lullaby.
doze – a short, light sleep
Joyce slipped into a light doze on the beach.
tan – a brown color of skin from the sun
She saw a gentle, golden tan starting to form.
dip – a quick swim
She decided to take a cool dip in the ocean.
refreshing – making someone feel cool and energetic
The water was refreshing and pleasant.
floated – stayed on the surface of the water without sinking
She floated in the ocean, looking at the shore.
contentment – a feeling of quiet happiness
She felt a deep sense of contentment while floating.
haven – a safe and peaceful place
The beach was her summer haven.