When the weather gets warm, people love to play in the water.
天氣一旦暖和起來,大家都喜歡到水里玩。
Many like to swim in pools, lakes and rivers.
許多人喜歡在游泳池、湖泊和河里游泳。
Others like to swim in the ocean.
有些人則是喜歡到海里游泳。
But water can be dangerous.
不過,水有可能會造成危險。
About 10 people die from drowning each day in the USA.
美國平均每天約有十人因溺水而死。
These simple rules will help you enjoy the water safely this summer.
以下這幾個簡單的規則將有助于你在今年夏天安全享受水上活動。
Learn to swim
學習游泳
If you can't swim, don't go into the water. And take a swimming class.
你如果不會游泳,就不要下水。要先上游泳課。
Swimming is much easier than you may think.
游泳比你可能以為的還要簡單得多。
Classes are available at pools, schools and sports centers.
游泳池、學校和運動中心都可以找到可上的游泳課。
Don't swim alone
不要單獨游泳
When you do swim, always swim with another person.
你如果下水游泳,一定要和別人結伴同游。
The two of you can watch out for each other.
這樣你們兩人即可彼此照顧。
If something happens, one of you can go and get help.
如果發生什么問題,你們其中一人就可以去找人幫忙。
Be careful
要小心
Choose to swim in areas with lifeguards.
選擇在有救生員的地方游泳。
If you need help, the lifeguard can help you.
你如果需要幫忙,救生員可以幫助你。
When you play in the water, don't push or jump on others.
在水里玩的時候,不要推別人或者跳到別人身上。
Boating is another way to enjoy the water.
劃船是享受水上活動的另一種玩法。
But when you're in a boat, wear a life jacket.
不過,在船.上要穿救生衣。
If you fall into the deep water, you want to be safe.
你如果跌入深水中,可要讓自己能夠保持安全才好。
Enjoy the water, but remember to do it safely.
好好享受水上活動吧,可是要保證安全。