Lesson
1 Analyze the parts of a book presented below and label them.Then, with a partner discuss how identifying them may help you to find information easily. 108 116
Table of Acknowledgements……………… 5 Introduction………………………... 6 Chapter 1 Sun Exposure UV Radiation……………………… 8 Health Risks………………………. 11 Chapter 2 Be Sun Smart Protecting the Skin………………14 Chapter 1 Sun Exposure Sunlight has benefits for the body, but overexposure… UV Radiation Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of energy. Sunlight is the most common… Why are they dangerous? UV radiation can
O occupational health, 31
overexposure, 23 ozone layer, 11, 14 P policies, 18
procedures, 15 protection, 14
Which are the parts of a book? For information about this theme, go to page 116. 116
overexposure: when too much radiation reaches someone’s skin radiation: a form of energy which, in large amounts, is very harmful to living things sunscreen: a cream or oil that you put on your skin to prevent sunburn
The sun is a known cause of skin cancer.
cause skin and eye damage …
2 Listen and analyze with your partner which pieces of information from this text may contribute to answer the questions you wrote on page 57. 22 108
Small doses of sunlight can support vitamin D production, which is important for your bones, blood cells, and immune system, but you should be careful to avoid the sun when UV rays are strong because they can affect your skin and eyes.
Consult your weather services online every day to check the UV index . This index describes the day’s levels of exposure to UV rays; if it is above 3, you must protect yourself!
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