Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What do you usually do to protect your skin on a sunny day? If something is done, what is it? If not, why not?
- Have you ever used sunscreen before going outside? If so, when and why? If not, what do you use instead?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- sunscreen /SUHN-skreen/
- detect /dih-TEKT/
- apply /UH-PLAHY/
- discoloration /dis-kuhl-uh-REY-shuhn/
- pass through /PAS-throo/
[noun] – a substance that you put on your skin to protect it from the sun
I use sunscreen when I go to the beach.
[verb] – to notice something that is not easy to see, hear, or smell
The doctor can detect illness with a test.
[verb] – to put something on a surface, like a cream or paint
Please apply lotion before going outside.
[noun] – a change in color that makes something look less good
Sunlight can cause discoloration on old clothes.
[phrasal verb] – to move through something and come out the other side
Light can pass through glass windows.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
In the United States, health experts have continued to underscore the need for sunscreen for all skin colors. The American Cancer Society explained that although people with dark skin have more melanin, it does not give full protection from the sun. Too much sun can still cause damage like sunburn, wrinkles, dark spots, and skin cancer. A study showed that white people are more likely to get skin cancer. However, serious types like melanoma are harder to detect early in Black and Hispanic people. These often appear on the hands and feet, making them easy to miss.
Doctors from the University of California and Baylor College of Medicine advocate using sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every day. Experts said sunscreen should be applied every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. They also mentioned that people often use too little. Two fingers’ worth is best for the face. Some chemical sunscreens are better for darker skin to avoid a white or “ashy” look. Tinted sunscreens help stop discoloration and block visible light. Wearing clothes with UPF or a hat gives more safety. Experts emphasized that UV rays can also pass through windows, so skin protection indoors is important. Doctors continue to promote sunscreen use as a practical way to keep the skin healthy.
Doctors from the University of California and Baylor College of Medicine advocate using sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every day. Experts said sunscreen should be applied every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. They also mentioned that people often use too little. Two fingers’ worth is best for the face. Some chemical sunscreens are better for darker skin to avoid a white or “ashy” look. Tinted sunscreens help stop discoloration and block visible light. Wearing clothes with UPF or a hat gives more safety. Experts emphasized that UV rays can also pass through windows, so skin protection indoors is important. Doctors continue to promote sunscreen use as a practical way to keep the skin healthy.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What do health experts recommend for all skin colors?
- Why do people with dark skin still need protection from the sun?
- What problems can too much sun cause?
- What group is more likely to get skin cancer?
- When should sunscreen be applied again?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever gotten sunburned before? If so, where did it happen? If not, how do you avoid it?
- Do you use anything to protect your skin from the sun? If so, what do you use? If not, why not?
- Do you agree that sunscreen is important for everyone?
- Why do people with dark skin also need to use sunscreen?
- Why might tinted sunscreen be a good option for some people?