There are a number of reasons that can be given as to why children should be taught swimming at a young age. If your child knows the basic swimming skills, you can be at peace when your child is near the water. If you are in the process of teaching your child how to swim, then here are some points that you should keep in mind.
♦ Help your child pick a bathing suit. If you child wants to wear bathing suit and get wet then it is certain that your child will be able to handle the water.
♦ If the pool has steps, then it is great. Start from these to help your child gain some confidence. You should make sure that there is one place in the pool where your child can be left safely.
♦ The best way to teach your children to swim is to make them join swimming classes. In this way, you will be at peace because there is a professional trainer around your children who can teach them all the tricks of swimming. You can join in the parent-child lessons to make your child feel comfortable. If your child is a bit older, then get permission and sit by the pool to watch him/her learn. When you get your child admitted to swimming classes, make sure that the lessons go according to the swimming goals that you have set for your child.
Swimming is a fun activity and you can make it easy for your children to understand and coordinate(协调)the movements of their arms and legs will take some time. But, with regular practice and training this can be overcome. So, start with the basics and be around your children when they are learning how to swim. Once they know how to swim, then you can be at peace when they play around the water.
1.The pool with steps can make your children ________.
A.excited and clam B.confident and relaxed
C.nervous and uneasy D.strange and unusual
2.According to the text the best way for children to learn swimming is to ________.
A.train themselves with their skilled parents
B.learn from morning till night without break
C.join swimming classes with professional trainers
D.get a chance to sit by the pool to watch trainers swim
3.Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A.Teaching Your Children to Swim. B.Gaining Experience of Swimming.
C.Learning to Swim with Your Child. D.Swimming Can Make People Healthy.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How many rooms does Peter need?
A.2. B.3. C.4.
2.Which meal is free of charge?
A.Breakfast. B.Lunch. C.Supper.
3.When will Peter check out(结账离开)?
A.On August 10th.
B.On August 11th.
C.On August 13th.
4.Who is probably the speaker?
A.A tour guide.
B.A hotel clerk(服务台接待员).
C.Peter’s secretary(秘书).
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What do we know about the man?
A.He is good at saving money.
B.He thinks saving is unnecessary.
C.He finds saving a little bit difficult.
2.What percentage of allowance(零花钱)does the woman try to save?
A.10%. B.30%. C.50%.
3.What does the woman say about saving?
A.It’s a culture.
B.It’s very difficult.
C.It brings surprises.
4.What does the man hope the woman to do?
A.Talk to her mother.
B.Give him some advice.
C.Get used to saving.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman talk to the man?
A.To get a discount.
B.To ask for his opinion.
C.To learn more information.
2.What color does the woman dislike?
A.Red. B.Yellow. C.Blue.
3.What’s the woman’s final decision?
A.Take the purple dress.
B.Wait for the sales.
C.Go to other stores.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What are the speakers getting ready for?
A.Timmy’s birthday. B.Christmas. C.New Year’s Day.
2.What will the woman do later?
A.Wrap the presents.
B.Send holiday cards.
C.Go to the market.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Whose birthday is it tomorrow?
A.Annie’s. B.Michael’s. C.Lynn’s.
2.Why will John go to London?
A.For a meeting.
B.For a piano concert.
C.For an international football match.
