Every summer, drowning (溺水) accidents happen among students from to time For this, many schools have swimming lessons. Swimming is both a useful life skill and a great sport. Like any physical activity, swimming also has risks, so it's important to make sure that you do it safely. Here are somethings you should know.
Don't swim alone（独自）. No matter how old you are, swimming alone is a bad idea. You may fall, get hit or have other unexpected accidents. So always have someone with you. They can help you or call for help for you if anything happens.
Swim only when you feel comfortable. For example, don't swim if you have an open wound(伤口). And if you still don't feel better, get out of the pool.
Follow the pool rules and signs. So look for and read the pool safety information carefully before getting into the water. And don't jump into any water unless you knowhow deep it is.
Be patient. They are there to protect (保护) you. Start by swimming once or twice a week, and don't expect to break any speed or distance (距离) records in a short time. Maybe in the beginning you can only make it halfway across the pool before you need to take a break, and that's okay. As you practice more, you'll be able to swim for longer each time.
A. It takes time to improve your swimming skill. B. Swimming is the same as other sports. C. You never know what may happen while you're swimming. D. If you develop pain while swimming, stop and rest. |
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