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Dumbo has misunderstood the saftey tips about snorkelling.
What is he doing wrong? Correct the mistakes.

You can go snorkelling even if you can’t swim.
No. You can't go snorkelling if you can’t swim. You must be a good swimmer.
I’m a very good swimmer: I can swim 25 metres on the surface and 5 metres under water.
No. You are not a good swimmer if you can swim 25 metres on the surface and 5 metres under water.
You must be able to swim 100 metres on the surface and 12 metres under water.
You can start learning in deep water.
No. You mustn't start learning in deep water. You have to start learning how to snorkel in shallow water.
I always go snorkelling alone.
No. You mustn't snorkel alone. Always take a friend with you.
You don’t have to watch the weather.
No. You must watch the weather.
I always go snorkelling in bad weather. It’s very safe.
No. Snorkelling is dangerous in bad weather.
I can use the equipment properly. With flippers I can breathe under water.
No. Flippers help you swim fast and easily. You don't breathe with flippers.
With a snorkel I can see clearly under water.
No. With a snorkel you can breathe under water.
I always wear a knife on my right arm. It helps me swim fast and easily.
No. A knife doesn't help you swim fast and easily. With a knife you cut yourself free.
A mask protects me from sunburn, and gloves protect my feet.
No. A mask doesn't protect you from sunburn. With a mask you can see clearly underwater, and gloves protect your hands.
I don’t have to use a shirt.
No. You must wear a shirt. It protects you from sunburn.
But I never forget to take my hand harpoon because it protects my hands.
No. A hand harpoon doesn't protect your hands. You can catch fish with it.
Recording 10, page 24
Exercise 3 Listen and read.
Snorkelling: Do’s and don’ts

Before you go snorkelling, remember:
 You must be a good swimmer. Can you swim 100 metres on the surface and 12 meters under water? Then you can go snorkelling.
 Start learning how to snorkel in a swimming pool or in shallow water.
 You have to learn how to use the equipment.
 You have to learn how to clear water from the snorkel.
 Never snorkel alone. Always take a friend with you.
 You must watch the weather. Snorkelling is dangerous in bad weather.
 If you want to scuba dive, you have to join a club and take lessons.
Snorkel:
With a snorkel you can breathe under water. You don’t have to come to the surface to breathe. Buy a separate snorkel shaped like a J.

Mask:
With a mask you can see clearly underwater. It must fit you properly.

Shirt and gloves:
A shirt protects you from sunburn and gloves protect your hands.

Hand harpoon:
Take a hand harpoon with you. You can catch big fish with it.
Knife:
Wear a knife on your leg. You can use it to cut yourself free.

Flippers:
Flippers help you swim fast and easily without using your arms. They are like a fish’s fins.
 

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