Beach Trip Preparation Quiz

What is the most important thing to do to prepare for a trip to the beach according to passage #1?

• Pack a swimsuit

• Bring items that protect from the sun's UV rays

• Make sure to have fun

• Bring food and drinks

Why should you put on sunscreen before you even get to the beach?

• It takes less than 20 minutes to get a sunburn

• It is cheaper than buying it at the beach

• The beach does not allow sunscreen application

• It helps you swim better

What does melanin do for the skin?

• It makes it easier to get a sunburn

• It helps block some of the sun's UV rays

• It causes the skin to peel

• It is a type of sunscreen

How often should you apply sunscreen when you are at the beach?

• Only once before you leave home

• Every hour, even if you are not swimming

• Every few hours or after you are done swimming

• Only if you feel you are getting sunburned

What can taking a few minutes to prepare properly for the beach guarantee?

• A quick trip to the beach

• A great day with no pain from sunburns

• A perfect suntan

• That you won't need to swim

When writing a summary of a nonfiction text, what type of information should be included?

• Only information that is directly from the text being summarized

• Additional information that is true, even if it is not in the text

• Personal opinions about the text

• Imaginary scenarios to make the summary more interesting

Which of the following statements could be included in a summary about going to the beach?

• Bringing items that protect you from the sun is important when taking a trip to the beach.

• Sunburns can be very itchy and make your skin blister.

• When preparing for a trip to the beach, make sure to bring beach towels and a change of clothes.

• Sunburns can ruin a fun trip to the beach.

Which statement should NOT be included in a summary about going to the beach?

• An umbrella provides shade, which protects you from the sun’s UV rays.

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats can protect you from the sun’s UV rays.

• Sunburns can ruin a fun trip to the beach.

• When preparing for a trip to the beach, make sure to bring beach towels and a change of clothes.

When writing a summary, what must you include?

• Only information from the passage or book you are summarizing

• Additional information if it is true

• Personal opinions about the topic

• Imaginary scenarios to make it interesting

According to SUMMARY 1, what should people bring to the beach to protect their skin?

• Sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses

• A beach umbrella and a swimsuit

• A towel and flip-flops

• A book and a beach chair