Children often have their exams in July. The school year will end soon. Boys and girls will have about two months to relax. The summer vacation is the best part of the year for most children. The weather is usually fine. They can swim, go to summer camp or visit other places with their parents.

    Of course, the beaches are good places for relaxing. Some children are lucky to live near the sea. They can enjoy the sea anytime. For the children far from the sea, they can only go to the beaches for one or two weeks with their parents.

    Why do children like spending their summer vacation on the beaches? It is because they like the sand, the sun, the cool wind and the sea water. There are lots of new things to see, nice things to eat, and exciting things to do.

Dear Dad,

    I've been in Hyeres for two days. Hyeres is a beautiful town. I live in Mr. LeBlanc's house. The weather now is sunny, but the radio says it will rain tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. LeBlanc are nice and they send their wishes to you. Their daughter, Lisa, is 12 years old. She is friendly to me, but her brother, Ben, is not so good. He keeps looking at me and saying, "Hello! How are you?"

    The LeBlancs' house is very small. I have to share a really small room with Lisa. She woke me up last night because she had a toothache. I hope she'll be all right.

    We will go to the beach this afternoon. It's boring because there isn't a lot to do there. We only sit there and read books. I can't wait to go home.

Love,

Susie

— That sounds good!