March,31

Swim faster (61)

Key vocabulary

1.       sail =travel in a boat that is powered by wind

2.       for a little while=for a short amount of time

I can’t hear her for a little while.

3.       a dip= a swim

4.       anchor=泊船

5.       doggy-paddle=swim like a dog

6.       breast stroke=way of swimming where the person moves the arms and legs in a half-circle in front of them; like a frog.

7.       backstroke=swim on your back with arms moving up and down in a circle

8.       straight towards=directly in the direction of something

A: This is such a beautiful day! Great day for sailing!

B: It sure is! The water looks so nice! Anchor the boat for a little while. I am going to take a dip.

A: Why are you doggy-paddling? I taught you how to swim! Do your breast stroke!

B: I get too tired! I will just back stroke, it’s easier!

A: Try kicking your legs more. That’s good. Don’t go out too far!

B: Fine, jump in!

A: Kathy! Get back here! I see a shark!

B: Ahhhhh!!!!Help me! Help! Bring the boat closer! The shark is coming straight towards me!

A: It’s right under you! Kathy!!!