On a hot summer afternoon, Mike heard Jim and Jack said they were going for a swim in the river. After school, Mike chatted with them at a neighborhood shop, and knew that they didn't know how to swim but they wanted to have a try. Then he followed them down to the river and asked them not to go in. But they didn't listen to him and jumped into the river. Soon the water took them away.
Without thinking twice, Mike jumped into a nearby boat and then paddled（ 划 ） with his own hands to reach the two boys. First, Mike got Jim with one hand and left him lying on the boat. Then, he paddled to Jack and jumped into the water to take him back. He said, "It was hard, but go his arms on one side of the boat just like teachers taught us at school. "
When the policeman got to the river, Mike just took the two boys to the ground. The
policeman thanked him and asked, "Why did you want to save them alone？It's dangerous for a child like you to do so. " Mike said，"To become a lifeguard（救生员） is my dream. But my parents dissent from me. They think I am not strong enough for the job, and it is dangerous to work as a lifeguard. "
At last, the policeman said, "You are a young hero! It's nice of a child to have a big dream. But it is also important to know that one should protect himself first. Next time you should call for our help first. Always tell your teachers or parents when you notice something dangerous may happen, and you shouldn't do anything dangerous alone."
a. The policeman got to the river.
b. The water took Jack and Jim away quickly.
c. Mike used a nearby boat to save the two boys.
d. Mike told Jack and Jim not to jump into the river.
e. Mike followed Jack and Jim after talking with them.
