Question

    Summer is here. One of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day is to jump into a swimming pool. Swimming is great exercise, and a trip to a pool or beach is a good way to have fun with friends.1. So it's important to stay safe as you do it. Here are a few things you can do to swim safely.

2.

Don't swim unless there is a lifeguard on duty. If you're on a beach near the ocean, this is especially important. In some places, fast currents can sweep swimmers away without warning. So if a sign says “no swimming”， please take care.

●Be careful when diving into the water headfirst.

Most pools have deep ends where diving is safe. In natural water, don't dive unless you know that the water is deep enough.3. It may cause injury or death.

●Make sure you have a partner with you.

Nobody knows what will happen while you are swimming. If something goes wrong, you can get help from that person as soon as possible.4.

●Pay close attention to children's safety.

5. But by themselves they are not enough, so an adult should always be present. If you have a pool at home, put a fence around it in case children fall in. And if a child disappears, check the pool first.

Word Bank

lifeguard救生员  current急流  dive跳水   fence围栏.

A.But swimming can also be dangerous.

B.Or you could hit your head on the bottom.

C.Swim only in special areas set for swimming.

D.A few seconds can make a big difference in this situation.

E.Kids who don't know how to swim should wear life jackets.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.B

4.D

5.E

【解析】

【主旨大意】本文是一篇说明文。主要针对“夏季游泳存在的安全隐患”提出了一些游泳者需要遵循的规则或建议。

1.根据下一句“So it's important to stay safe as you do it.”可知A项“但是游泳也可能是危险的。”符合语境。

2.根据本段内容及最后一句“So if a sign says‘no swimming’， please take care.”可知C项“只在为游泳特设的区域游泳。”符合语境。

3.根据空前句“In natural water, don't dive unless you know that the water is deep enough.” 和空后句 “It may cause injury or death.” 可知B项“否则你的头可能撞到底部。”符合语境。

4.从本段的小标题“Make sure you have a partner with you.”及空前句“If something goes wrong, you can get help from that person as soon as possible.” 可知D项“在这种情况下几秒钟就能产生很大的影响。”符合语境。

5.从本段的小标题“Pay close attention to children's safety.”及空后“But by themselves they are not enough”可以推测出本段是针对孩子的监护人或成年人的建议，故E项“不懂游泳的孩子应穿救生衣。”符合语境。