Nature and Health in Costa Rica

May 14, 2026, 11:29
Latin AmericaLifestyle

Introduction

Costa Rica protects nature. Many people visit this country for animals and health.

Main Body

Costa Rica protects a lot of land. It has many parks. Many plants and animals live there. People see turtles and birds in these parks. People in Costa Rica have a simple life. They call this "pura vida." In one area, people live very long lives. They drink clean water and eat corn. There are many beaches and volcanoes. People go there for yoga and surfing. They also eat fresh food from local farms.

Conclusion

Costa Rica helps nature and makes money from tourists.

Learning

🟢 The 'S' Rule for Things and People

In this text, we see two ways to talk about groups of things. This is the secret to moving from A1 to A2.

1. The 'Many' Pattern When we have a lot of something, we add an -s to the end of the word.

  • One park →\rightarrow Many parks
  • One animal →\rightarrow Many animals
  • One beach →\rightarrow Many beaches

2. The 'Action' Pattern Look at how the text describes what people do. It uses simple action words (verbs) that don't change when we talk about a group:

  • They drink water.
  • They eat corn.
  • People go to beaches.

💡 Quick Tip: If you see Many, look for the -s.

  • Wrong: Many bird ×\times
  • Right: Many birds ✓\checkmark

Vocabulary Learning

protects
to keep safe from danger or harm
Example:The park protects many animals from danger.
parks
large open areas with trees and grass for recreation
Example:Children play in the parks after school.
turtles
reptiles with shells that live in water and on land
Example:We saw turtles swimming near the shore.
simple
easy to understand or not complicated
Example:Her explanation was simple and clear.
clean
free from dirt or impurities
Example:They drink clean water every day.
beaches
sandy shores by the sea
Example:We spent the afternoon on the beaches.
volcanoes
mountains that erupt lava and ash
Example:The volcanoes in the region are active.
surfing
sport of riding waves on a board
Example:He loves surfing at sunrise.