sun

Verb + sun

• the sun rises / comes up
• the sun sets / goes down
• the sun shines
• the sun comes out

Common expressions

• avoid / keep out of the sun
• sit in the sun
• dry something in the sun
• the sun is in your eyes
• shield your eyes from the sun

1.Verb + sun

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the above verbs:

1. After ten minutes the rain stopped, and the sun …… out again.
2. I love to get up early and watch the sun …… .
3. Be careful when you’re on holiday. Put on lots of sun cream and …… the midday sun.
4. We sat drinking beer by the sea, watching the sun …… down.

2.Common expressions

Match the halves:

1. We dried our
2. I wear a baseball cap
3. I can’t sit in the sun for very long.
4. I can’t see a thing.

• a. I’ve got very fair skin.
• b. wet swimming costumes in the sun.
• C. The sun’s in my eyes.
• d. to shield my eyes from the sun.

Note

Note these common expressions:

• We’re having a great time here, soaking up the sun.
• During the holidays we lazed around in the sun all day long.
• I’ve got sunburn on the back of my neck. I must remember to wear a hat next time.