Snorkeling Masks: How do They Work?

10/10/2020 4:43:00 PM
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Do you know?

  • Snorkelling is a type of swimming which is done using a tube to breathe underwater.
  • It does not require any kind of training but practice in shallow water first with an adult.

Let's learn about snorkeling masks!

FACT: Many people confuse snorkel with scuba diving but actually they are different.

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Listen and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

  • How many main parts does a snorkeling mask have?
  • Which part of the snorkeling mask keeps water out of your nose when you're underwater?

How many main parts does a snorkeling mask have?

  • two
  • three
  • four

Which part of the snorkeling mask keeps water out of your nose when you're underwater?

  • the nose pocket
  • the straps
  • the lens

Complete the text you are listening to by dragging the correct word to each blank.

Snorkeling is a water sport. It can be fun. If you can swim, you can ! You can see a lot of sea life. To snorkel, you need a snorkeling mask. It is a tool that helps you see .

Snorkeling masks come in many sizes. Some are made for big people. Others are made for smaller people.

A snorkeling mask should fit well. It should not up or down. It should stay in place.

Snorkeling masks have three main parts. One part is the lens. When you wear a snorkeling mask, you can see well in the water. The lens should not get foggy. It keeps water out of your eyes.

Snorkeling masks have straps. The strap should be snug. It should not be too . It should also not be too loose. The strap holds the mask onto your face. The strap can make the mask bigger or smaller. The strap helps the mask fit .

Snorkeling masks have nose pockets. The nose pocket is a small space for your nose. It keeps water out of your nose when you swim. The nose pocket should not water.

Read and answer the following questions.

Snorkeling Masks: How do They Work?
Written by Candy Kendrick

A snorkeling mask. Image: walmart.com

Snorkeling is a water sport. It can be fun. If you can swim, you can snorkel! You can see a lot of sea life. To snorkel, you need a snorkeling mask. It is a tool that helps you see underwater.

Snorkeling masks come in many sizes. Some are made for big people. Others are made for smaller people.

A snorkeling mask should fit well. It should not slide up or down. It should stay in place.

Snorkeling masks have three main parts. One part is the lens. When you wear a snorkeling mask, you can see well in the water. The lens should not get foggy. It keeps water out of your eyes.

Snorkeling masks have straps. The strap should be snug. It should not be too tight. It should also not be too loose. The strap holds the mask onto your face. The strap can make the mask bigger or smaller. The strap helps the mask fit properly.

Snorkeling masks have nose pockets. The nose pocket is a small space for your nose. It keeps water out of your nose when you swim. The nose pocket should not leak water.

What is a similarity between the lens and the nose pocket?

  • They both keep water away from your face.
  • They both let you breath underwater.
  • They both let you see underwater.
  • They both make the mask fit properly.

What is the effect of straps?

  • They help users see underwater.
  • They make the lens not get foggy.
  • They help users breathe more easily.
  • They make the masks fit users' faces.

Which is a benefit of snorkeling masks?

  • They keep you safe from sharks.
  • They let you see and swim underwater.
  • They allow you to dive very deep into the ocean.
  • They help you look more beautiful in the water.

What is the main topic of this article?

  • The reasons why you should go snorkeling
  • Some ways to go snorkeling
  • Main parts of a snorkeling mask
  • A famous sport that you can do underwater

Put the right word in each blank. The sentences are from the text.

  1. A snorkeling mask should fit well. It should not up or down.
  2. The nose pocket should not water.
  3. The strap helps the mask fit .
  4. If you can swim, you can !
  5. The strap should be snug. It should not be too .
  6. To snorkel, you need a snorkeling mask. It is a tool that helps you see .

Put the right word in each blank. These are new sentences for words in the text.

  1. The television isn't working .
  2. The house was old and the roof badly.
  3. They and go to the beach within the parks.
  4. The drawers in and out easily.
  5. Take a deep breath and see how long you can stay .
  6. The screw was so that it wouldn't move.