大家说英语第590期:水上安全（打印版）

When the weather gets warm, people love to play in the water.

天气一旦暖和起来，大家都喜欢到水里玩。

Many like to swim in pools, lakes and rivers.

许多人喜欢在游泳池、湖泊和河里游泳。

Others like to swim in the ocean.

有些人则是喜欢到海里游泳。

But water can be dangerous.

不过，水有可能会造成危险。

About 10 people die from drowning each day in the USA.

美国平均每天约有十人因溺水而死。

These simple rules will help you enjoy the water safely this summer.

以下这几个简单的规则将有助于你在今年夏天安全享受水上活动。

Learn to swim

学习游泳

If you can't swim, don't go into the water. And take a swimming class.

你如果不会游泳，就不要下水。要先上游泳课。

Swimming is much easier than you may think.

游泳比你可能以为的还要简单得多。

Classes are available at pools, schools and sports centers.

游泳池、学校和运动中心都可以找到可上的游泳课。

Don't swim alone

不要单独游泳

When you do swim, always swim with another person.

你如果下水游泳，一定要和别人结伴同游。

The two of you can watch out for each other.

这样你们两人即可彼此照顾。

If something happens, one of you can go and get help.

如果发生什么问题，你们其中一人就可以去找人帮忙。

Be careful

要小心

Choose to swim in areas with lifeguards.

选择在有救生员的地方游泳。

If you need help, the lifeguard can help you.

你如果需要帮忙，救生员可以帮助你。

When you play in the water, don't push or jump on others.

在水里玩的时候，不要推别人或者跳到别人身上。

Boating is another way to enjoy the water.

划船是享受水上活动的另一种玩法。

But when you're in a boat, wear a life jacket.

不过，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，可要让自己能够保持安全才好。

Enjoy the water, but remember to do it safely.

好好享受水上活动吧，可是要保证安全。