Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) He fell out of a lifeboat.C)He was almost drowned.B) He lost his way on a beach.D) He enjoyed swimming in the sea.4. A.) The beach is a popular tourist resort.B.) The emergency services are efficient.C.) The beach is a good place to watch the tide.D.) The lifeboats patrol the area round the clock.

Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.(3)A man from Libya was enjoying a walk along the sands at Southport Beach. When he was about half amile out from the dock, he felt a bit tired. So he lay down and fell asleep. But the tide swept in quickly at thebeach. And the man was shocked to wake up and find the tide had come in and completely surrounded him,cutting him off from the shore. Fortunately for him, the beach ifeguards were quickly on the scene to stop himfrom drowning. They acted professionally to ensure the man was comfortable until an ambulance arrived. Hewas then taken to hospital. He is now in a stable condition. (4) When interviewed, Keith Porter of theSouthport Beach said, “Our beach is so flat that it's very common for the tide to come around the back ofpeople and cut them off from the beach. Thankfully the emergency services have again worked well together toensure a positive outcome. And we wish the gentleman a speedy recovery. 3. What does the news report say about theLibyan man?C)4. What did Keith Porter say at an interview?B)