Learning to Swim in Taiwan
在台灣學習游泳
Many people in Taiwan live near the sea, but less than half can swim. Now, schools are trying to change that.
Reading 閱讀
Not many people in Taiwan can swim. This is different from other places, like Australia and the UK.
Many people drown every year. So, schools and the government are trying to teach children how to swim.
The waters around Taiwan can be dangerous. Also, many parents don't want their children to swim in the sea.
In the past, the government didn't want people to swim in the sea either. This is because the sea was used for military purposes.
Now, some schools are teaching young children to swim. The children are learning that the ocean can be safe and fun.
Vocabulary 字彙
effort (noun) [C/U] /ˈɛfərt/ 努力
It takes a lot of effort to learn a new language.
學習一門新的語言需要很大的努力。
coast (noun) [C/U] /koʊst/ 海岸
We drove along the coast and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
我們沿著海岸駕駛，欣賞美麗的風景。
drowning (noun) [U] /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/ 溺水
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children.
溺水是兒童死亡的主要原因之一。
encourage (verb) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ 鼓勵
The teacher encouraged the students to ask questions.
老師鼓勵學生提問。
currents (noun) [plural] /ˈkɜːrənts/ 水流
The boat was swept away by the strong currents.
這艘船被強勁的水流沖走了。
avoid (verb) /əˈvɔɪd/ 避免
You should avoid eating too much junk food.
你應該避免吃太多垃圾食物。
overprotective (adjective) /ˌoʊvərprəˈtɛktɪv/ 過度保護的
Some parents are overprotective of their children.
有些父母過度保護他們的孩子。
discouraged (verb) /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒd/ 勸阻
The rain discouraged us from going out.
下雨讓我們打消了外出的念頭。
militarized (adjective) /ˈmɪlɪtəraɪzd/ 軍事化的
The border between the two countries is heavily militarized.
兩國之間的邊境被高度軍事化。
associate (verb) /əˈsoʊsieɪt/ 聯想
I associate the smell of cookies with my childhood.
我將餅乾的氣味與我的童年聯繫在一起。
Q&A 問答
Q: Why do many people in Taiwan not know how to swim?
A: Many people in Taiwan don't know how to swim because the waters around Taiwan can be dangerous, and many parents are overprotective of their children.
Q: What is being done to encourage more people to swim?
A: Schools and the government are teaching children how to swim and be safe in the water.
Q: Why were people discouraged from swimming in the past?
A: People were discouraged from swimming in the past because the sea was used for military purposes.
Discussion 深論
Q: Can you swim? If so, where did you learn?
A: Yes, I can swim. I learned how to swim at my local swimming pool.
Q: Why do you think it is important to know how to swim?
A: I think it is important to know how to swim for safety reasons, and also because it is a fun and healthy activity.
Q: What are some water safety tips that you know?
A: Some water safety tips that I know are to always swim with a buddy, never swim alone, and be aware of your surroundings.
Conclusion 結論
Learning to swim is important for safety and fun. Although many people in Taiwan don't know how to swim, schools and the government are working to change that. By teaching children how to swim and be safe in the water, they are helping to create a generation of swimmers who can enjoy Taiwan's beautiful coastline.
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