It’s nice to go for a swim on a hot summer day. You can go to a swimming pool, the ocean, a lake or a river. Knowledge of water safety can help you avoid accidents. Learn to swim first. If you can’t swim well, wear a life jacket. Try to swim in places with a lifeguard. When you go swimming, don’t push others, hold them under the water, or jump on them. And never dive into water when you can’t see the bottom.
Conversation A
(in the Jungle Café)
James: Boy, it’s hot today, Susie.
Susie: It’s even hotter than yesterday. It’s a perfect day for swimming.
James: Great idea! Let’s go swimming after work!
Susie: Where?
James: I like the ocean. But it’s too far away.
Susie: Let’s go to a place with a lifeguard. I can’t swim very well.
James: You can wear a life jacket.
Susie: I often do. I want to avoid an accident!
Conversation B
James: You need some knowledge of water safety.
Susie: Yes. Everyone should know basic water safety rules.
James: Some people know them, but they don’t follow them.
Susie: I know. I see kids pushing their friends into the water.
James: Or jumping on them.
Susie: You shouldn’t do that.
James: And never dive into water when you can’t see the bottom.
Susie: Right. That’s a bad idea.
Questions
- 1. Where does Susie want to swim?
2. Where do you like to swim?