Imagine that you were one of the boys trapped on the beach. Describe in 200 words what you did from the time you were cut off by the tide until you finally reached the top of the cliff. Use your own words as far as possible
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As I got trapped on the beach, I ensured my survival until some help arrived. The top priority was to search for drinking water and food. I collected as many coconuts as possible from the coconut trees that abounded on beach. The next priority was to find source of food. In this emergency situation, fruit trees could be of great help. On islands, coconut palm trees can easily be found. Fish can also be caught from the streams of fresh water. Next priority was to find an ideal shelter that would be quite safe. Hammocks, high above the ground could be tied for the safe sleep for the first night. Hammocks would keep me safe on that unfamiliar beach. In order to keep the cold off at night, I lighted the fire. Fire could be produced by hitting two stones against each other, or by rubbing two dry sticks vigorously. A burnt fire also helped in keeping dangerous animals at bay. Next day I devised some methods to send SOS signals, either by burning fire and putting wet wood or leaves on it for smoke. These are some of the measures that I did to survive on an unfamiliar beach. Finally I climbed a cliff to see whether there was any boat or ship around whose help I could take to get back home.