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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Many people in Kenya work outdoors every single day.
- The sun now feels stronger than in past generations.
- Workers get very hot and feel tired after work.
- Some people develop dark patches and visible skin changes.
- Doctors report more skin problems from sun exposure today.
- Many people use umbrellas, hats and long clothes when outside.
- Shade and simple moisturisers help protect the skin everyday.
- Sunscreen is expensive and out of reach for workers.
Difficult words
- outdoors — in the open air, not inside buildings
- generation — people born around the same timegenerations
- exposure — being near or under something, for example sun
- moisturiser — a cream that keeps skin soft and wetmoisturisers
- sunscreen — a cream or lotion that blocks sun rays
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Discussion questions
- Do you use a hat or umbrella in the sun?
- Have you felt very hot after work or exercise?
- What do you do to protect your skin from the sun?
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