Free levelled English reading practice. Read for meaning first, then use the full Speed Reading tool to time yourself and track your progress.
A sandy beach is always changing. Waves carry tiny pieces of rock, shell and other material toward the shore. Rivers can also bring sand from far inland. When waves are gentle, they may leave more sand on the beach. Strong storms can pull sand away and move it into deeper water. Wind moves dry sand too, sometimes building dunes behind the beach. Plants growing on dunes help hold the sand in place. A beach may look the same from day to day, but water and wind are constantly moving it. Over months and years, the shape of a beach can change a great deal.
