Reading - The Most Beautiful Beaches in Brazil

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The Most Beautiful Beaches in Brazil

Brazil is famous for its amazing coast. If you love sun, sand, and blue water, you need to know these places. Here are some of the most beautiful beaches in the country according to travelers.

1. Baía do Sancho (Fernando de Noronha) This beach is very special. The water is clear and green. It is a perfect place to see marine animals. If you visit between December and February, you can even see dolphins swimming near the beach!

2. Jericoacoara (Ceará) People call it "Jeri". It is famous for its beautiful sunsets and sand dunes. You can take a buggy tour or relax in the hammocks (redes) in the water. It is a very fun place.

3. Praia do Espelho (Bahia) The name means "Mirror Beach". Why? Because when the tide is low, the water reflects the sky like a mirror. To get there, you need a car, but the view is fantastic.

4. Canoa Quebrada (Ceará) This beach has red cliffs (big rock walls) and golden sand. It is famous for the symbol of a moon and a star. It is a great place to ride a buggy.

5. Praia do Forno (Rio de Janeiro) This is a hidden treasure in Arraial do Cabo. To arrive there, you have to walk on a trail for 20 minutes or take a boat. The water is turquoise and the sand is white.

6. Praia de Pipa (Rio Grande do Norte) Pipa is a charming village. You can eat fresh fish, see cliffs, and watch dolphins in the water. It is a great place for a family trip.

Brazil has thousands of beaches, but these are unforgettable!

VOCABULARY

• Dolphin: A smart marine animal that loves to jump and swim near boats. 
• We saw a dolphin jumping in the ocean yesterday.

• Dunes: Hills made of sand, usually found in deserts or near beaches. 
• The children love to run down the sand dunes.

• Tide: The regular rise and fall of the ocean level. 
• We can only see the rocks when the tide is low.

• Cliff: A high, steep wall of rock or earth, usually near the sea. 
• Be careful! Do not stand too close to the edge of the cliff.

• Hidden: Not easy to see or find; secret. 
• There is a hidden door behind the bookshelf.

• Trail: A path through a forest or countryside for walking. 
• We walked on a trail for one hour to find the waterfall.

• Boat:A vehicle for traveling on water. 
• They crossed the river in a small boat.

• Trip: A journey to a place, usually for holiday or business. 
• My dream is to plan a trip to Europe.

ACTIVITIES

1 - Fill in the gaps with the words from the Vocabulary Section:

2 - Choose the correct option based on the text.

3 - True or False?

4 - Describe your perfect beach day. Write a comment answering these questions:

a. Do you prefer a popular beach with many people or a hidden beach?

b. What do you like to do: swim, play sports, or just relax on the sand?

c. If you could take a trip to any beach in Brazil, where would you go?