江西省九江市2022-2023学年高三英语上学期一模试题（Word版附答案）

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九江市2023年第一次高考模拟统一考试

英语

本试卷分第1卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分; 满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。

第I卷（选择题, 共100分）

考生注意:

1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的学号、姓名等项内容填写在答题卡上。

2. 第I卷每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。第II卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答. 在试题卷上作答, 答案无效。

3. 考试结束, 监考员将试题卷、答题卡一并收回。

第一部分: 听力（共两节, 满分30分）做题时, 先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where are the speakers?

A. In a bookstore. B. In a lecture hall. C. In a supermarket.

2. When will the art exhibition begin?

A. At 10: 00.   B. At 10: 15.   C. At 10: 30.

3. How will the woman go to the Science Museum?

A. By bus.    B. By subway.   C. By car.

4. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. Put books away.  B. Write a letter.   C. Finish writing.

5. Whose digital camera is this?

A. Amy’s.    B. Mike’s.    C. Mary’s.

第二节（共15个小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分）

听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最住选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟, 听完后, 各小将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。

6. What happened. to Tom?

A. He fell off the ladder.

B. He was hit by the ladder.

C. He was slightly injured.

7. What will the speakers do next?

A. Put up the poster.   B. Wait for doctors.   C. Carry Tom to his seat.

听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。

8. What does the man think of the World Cup?

A. Boring.     B. Fantastic.    C. Disappointing.

9. What do the speakers intend to do this Sunday afternoon?

A. Play football.   B. Watch a match.   C. Go for a picnic.

听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。

10. What is the man doing in China?

A. He is spending his holiday.

B. He is teaching Chinese.

C. He is learning Chinese culture.

11. What will the man do this weekend?

A. Hang out with others.

B. Buy some books.

C. Learn paper cutting from the woman.

12. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Classmates. B. Relatives. C. Colleagues.

听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。

13. Why did the man call the woman?

A. To demand all the money back.

B. To talk about the wrong bookcase.

C. To change the furniture delivery time.

14. What does the bookcase the man ordered look like?

A. It has three layers with a red top.

B. It is light yellow with three layers.

C. It is bright yellow with four layers.

15. What did the woman promise to do for the man?

A. Correct their mistake.

B. Improve their service.

C. Give the money back.

16. What can we learn from the end of the conversation?

A. The man felt satisfied with the result.

B. The woman offered some gifts to the man.

C. The woman didn't apologize to the man again.

听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。

17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A. Swimming classes.   B. Swimming skills.   C. Safely rules in water.

18. What is the most important to do before playing in water?

A. Not swimming alone.

B. Learning to swim.

C. Asking lifeguards for help.

19. How many rules have been mentioned in the passage?

A. Two.      B. Three.     C. Four.

20. What is advised to do while boating?

A. Wear a life jacket.

B. Jump onto other boats.

C. Stay away from other boats.

第二部分: 阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分）

阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

How to protect yourself against COVID in some occasions

Taking the elevator/stairs

* Wear a mask.

* Reduce direct contact with the lift buttons.

* Avoid crowded elevators.

* Maintain distance from others. No conversations.

* Take the stairs if your destination floor is not high. Avoid contact with the handrail.

Commuting

* Co by walking, cycling or driving a private car, if possible.

* Wear a mask when taking public transportation.

* Disinfect the handlebar seat and other parts you may touch before using a shared bike.

In office

* Take your temperature as required upon arrival.

* Air the office three times a day, 20 -30 minutes each time.

* Cover your face with tissues when coughing or sneezing.

* Wash your hands and disinfect regularly.

* Communicate online to reduce face-to-face interactions.

* Organize smaller and shorter offline conferences.

Social occasion

* Wave to greet instead of doing handshakes.

* Avoid crowded or poorly ventilated areas.

* Keep a 1-meter distance from others while wailing in line.

* Cover nose and mouth with your elbow or tissues when coughing or sneezing.

* Avoid unnecessary dinner parties that gather many people.

* Avoid peak hours when dining out. Order food and pay the bill in a contactless way if possible.

At home

* Ventilate the rooms well.

* Keep the rooms tidy and clean.

* Drink more water and increase fruits and vegetables in your diet.

* Exercise properly.

* Maintain a regular bedtime and get enough rest and sleep.

* Keep a healthy and positive mood.

21. Which column is this passage probably taken from?

A. Lifestyle.   B. Opinion.   C. Health.   D. Travel.

22. What is advisable to protect you from COVID?

A. Take elevators as much as possible.

B. Arrange offline meetings frequently.

C. Exercise properly and rest enough.

D. Go to crowded areas at your will.

23. Who is the passage intended for?

A. Seniors.   B. Students.   C. Parents.   D. The public.

B

Somebody gave me an award! In my entire life, I have only ever received one award: in 2000, I was named Most Helpful by my university drama society.

This time, however, I won an actual award! Admittedly, there was no big awards ceremony. just an email and a social media post. But, nevertheless, it's given me a glow of pride. Somebody acknowledged my achievements!

The problem is that society seems to favor youth. There are a million '30 under 30' lists which [ was never on, and yet it was only last year that the magazine. Forbes launched its '50 over 50' list. But while I don't want to take those awards away from the kids, 1 know if someone had declared me an 'up-and-coming' anything at 30, I'd have been as terrified as I was delighted; so much to live up to. Now, however, I am grabbing that award and shouting: "At last, the recognition I deserve!", because I know how much work I've put in, and I'm not about to let anyone lessen that.

If I was to list the advantages of getting older, then the ability to recognize my accomplishments and to be proud of them would be at the very top. Heard too many times, it's boring to say that we women put ourselves down, but too often we push away praise, rather than taking it up like the cat who got the cream. For most of us, praise is not a daily gift. So, when it comes, we need to allow ourselves to receive it. And if no one else is giving it to us, we need to give it to ourselves.

It works the other way, too. My new favourite hobby is writing emails to the head offices of restaurants and shops, to tell them how lovely their staff are. It makes me feel good, and I hope it does them, too.

A friend once told me about a self-development course she'd been on where participants had to shout 'I apprise of my decision!', and then high-five themselves. I put this ritual into my daily life. Now, I am done. And, then, I'm writing myself an email of praise. Because, like that award, I deserve it.

24. What made the author feel proud of getting the award this time?

A. The big awards ceremony.

B. The social media post.

C. The second award after her graduation.

D. The recognition of her achievements.

25. What does the author want to tell in paragraph 3?

A. Society presents unfairness to youth.

B. Her years-long effort pays off eventually.

C. She is confident enough to be superior to kids.

D. She is too scared to live up to others' expectations.

26. What does the underlined “ritual" in paragraph 6 probably mean?

A. Practice.

B. Course.

C. Hobby.

D. Need.

27. What advice would the author like to give women?

A. Being content with their own life.

B. Being appreciative of themselves.

C. Being generous to their lovely staff.

D. Being modest about their achievements.

C

Your morning coffee could be used to make a pair of sneakers, a Finnish startup says. Rens can make new shoes from old coffee, cutting back on waste in terms of space in landfills and methane （甲 烷）emissions.

5, 000 supporters promised to invest over $500, 000 to see the sneakers come to life. Up to 21 cups of coffee and 6 recycled plastic bottles are used in each pair of shoes. The sneakers come in 9 different colors and are waterproof and super comfortable. In addition, the sneakers can absorb a peculiar smell, and they are designed to be taken off and put on easily.

Jesse Tran, the co-founder of Rens, wanted to do something to help reduce people's carbon "footprint", while offering a pair of everyday shoes that is functional and fashion-forward. "With the improvement of environmental awareness, the knowledge of the circular economy is also increasing. Shoes made from recycled coffee pieces may seem novel to some people, but we wholeheartedly believe that this is just the beginning of a revolution in the clothing technology and manufacturing industry, " said Tran.

So far, 250, 000 water bottles and 750, 000 cups of coffee have been turned into these shoes. The small coffee solid pieces are combined in a low-heat environment with recycled plastic to create a coffee yarn in the upper section of the shoes, while recycled plastic is made into the other parts, and the tree sap （液）that biodegrades （降解） creates the outer sole （鞋底）.

While the price is as high as $119 on Amazon, they offer free delivery everywhere, a l-year guarantee on the waterproofing technology, and a 30-day money-back guarantee as well.

28. What is the advantage of the sneakers made from coffee?

A. Easy to wash.

B. Able to afford.

C. Comfortable to wear.

D. Hard to damage.

29. What can we infer according to Jesse Tran?

A. Action must be taken for environmental protection.

B. Manufacturing industries are promising in recycling.

C. Shoes made from recycled coffee is out of date.

D. The circular economy is unfamiliar lo the public.

30. What can be made into the outer sole of the sneaker?

A. The small coffee pieces.

B. The combined coffee yarn.

C. The recycled water bottles.

D. The biodegraded tree sap.

31. What is the suitable title of the passage?

A. Shoes Made in a Green Way

B. Coffee Recycled in a Creative Way

C. The Revolution of Manufacturing Industry

D. The Improvement of Environmental Awareness

D

A small device no bigger than a toaster has generated oxygen on the surface of Mars, bringing the chances of surviving on the red planet a step closer.

Research published in the journal Science Advances reported that The Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilisation Experiment, better known as Moxie, produced breathable oxygen in seven hour- long tests conducted in various weather and atmospheric conditions since landing last year.

During each test, the device produced six grams of oxygen, about the same as a small tree and enough to sustain an astronaut for 15 minutes. "This is the first demonstration of actually using resources on the surface of another planet's body and transforming them chemically into something that would be useful for a human mission, " Jeffrey Hoffman, a retired astronaut, said.

Hoffman, 77, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology （MIT） aeronautics department, said the results were "historic". NASA and the MIT team are planning to build a bigger version of Moxie. They hope advanced models will produce enough oxygen to support a crewed mission to Mars and generate the gas needed to send a rocket back to Earth.

"To support a human mission to Mlars we have to bring a lot of stuff from Earth. " Hoffman said. The thin atmosphere on Mars is 96 per cent carbon dioxide and much more variable than on Earth. "The density of the air can vary by a factor of two through the year, and the temperature can vary by 100 degrees, " Hoffman said. "One objective is to show we can run Moxie in all seasons. "

The device uses pumps that suck in carbon dioxide. The gas is healed to 800℃ and compressed to separate the carbon and oxygen. Carbon monoxide （一氧化碳）is emitted as waste while the pure oxygen is left behind.

Scaling up（按比例放大）the device to support a human mission to Mars presents challenges.

NASA and MIT say Moxie would need to run continuously for 400 days, a leap from the one-hour tests. The machine would require insulation, a special material, to control its internal temperature.

Moxie has proved durable （持久的）in the extreme conditions on Mars, however, and the team plans to assess the machine's limits in the coming months.

32. Which word best describes Hoffman's attitude to Moxie?

A. Skeptical.

B. Tolerant.

C. Positive.

D. Critical.

33. What is the last step of Moxie's working?

A. To take in carbon dioxide.

B. To separate the carbon and oxygen.

C. To press the carbon dioxide together.

D. To heat the carbon dioxide to 800℃.

34. Why are NASA and the MIT planning to scale up Moxie?

A. To bring stuff to Mars.

B. To send rockets to Mars.

C. To control its internal temperature.

D. To support a human mission to Mars.

35. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Oxygen production on Mars makes it possible to survive there.

B. Moxie produced enough oxygen to support a human mission.

C. A toaster on the Mars produced breathable oxygen in the tests.

D. The team plans to assess Moxie's limits in the coming months.

第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）

根据短文内容, 全科免费下载公众号《高中僧课堂》从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Traditional Chinese medicine theories emphasize the importance of prevention over cure. Thus, finding ways to strengthen the body during winter has proved an effective method for urban citizens to keep themselves safe from the season's illnesses, 36

Gaofang, a concentrated half solid paste（糊）, includes a dozen different herbal（草本的） medicines and special ingredients. 37 . Some varieties are availably ready-made while other variations can be made directly by chemists according to a TCM prescription （处方）.

Originating in the Han and Tang dynasties, Gaofang, particularly useful among those with weak immune systems and chronic （慢性） diseases, has been praised as an important part of Chinese medical theory and methods, with the key principle being a "unity of man and nature, and curing through a combination of nutrition and recovery to gain better health". 38 , including prescription writing, preparing and wetting the ingredients, brewing （酿造）, settling and concentrating and then the final packaging.

39 . In fact, as long as a doctor thinks it necessary and writes prescriptions in line with the patient's own physical and health condition, it is a therapy that has proved effective and helpful throughout all the seasons.

Having prepared Gaofang for over 40 years, Yu, who's in his 60s, says TCM knowledge plus experience plays a vital role in making it, with each dose containing up to 50 herbal materials. depending on the different prescriptions of the patients.

With the thousand-year-old tradition well-preserved, 40 , better catering to the consumption and market needs of younger generations in China.

A. Gaofang is usually prepared over a variety of steps

B. especially taking into consideration their busy city lives

C. Many people think Gaofang can only be taken in winter

D. preserving the long-lasting tradition of making Gaofang by hand

E. The Chinese herbal prescription is used to strengthen energy in winter

F. TCM practitioners have developed new ways to promote and market these products online

C. In addition, foods like lotus seeds, red dates and crystal sugar are added to improve the taste

第三部分: 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）

第一节 完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分30分）

阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意。然后从41-60各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。

I once joined a group of elderly adventurers in climbing the Himalayas. Though I was the youngest member of the expedition, I was the only one who 41 . I eventually gave up, while they 42 made it to the peak of the mountain. Focusing on the goal of reaching the peak and_43_ by what still lay ahead, I was unable to enjoy the climb, so I lost my desire and my 44 to carry on. They also focused on the peak but 45 to make sure they were staying on 46 , because they thought reaching the peak itself was not the most important. 47 that they were headed in the right direction 48 them to focus their attention and enjoy each step at the same time.

Focusing on _49 is human nature, but without enjoying emotional 50 in the process, it is rather difficult to 51 the long-term action. The greatest benefit that goals 52 is direction, and 53 we have a clear direction, all our energy can be focused on the 54 . And focusing on processes leads to more 55 over the long term.

If we want to be a great writer, then having a best-selling book is. But the 56 only way to reach that result is to fall in love with the process of 57 . If we want to be in the best 58 , then losing 20 pounds might be necessary. But the only way to reach that result is to fall in love with the process of eating healthily and 59 consistently.

So, let's 60 the process of doing anything. All the journey is a reward.

41. A. competed B. explored C. struggled D. suffered

42. A. confidently B. breathlessly C. carefully D. effortlessly

43. A. inspired B. impressed C. disturbed D. abandoned

44. A. ability B. strength C. effort D. interest

45. A. only B. even C. hardly D. ever

46. A. course B. duty C. holiday D. business

47. A. Hearing B. Knowing C. Realizing D. Recognizing

48. A. advised B. drove C. allowed D. forbade

49. A. dreams B. goals C. directions D. promises

50. A. satisfaction B. comfort C. relief D. demand

51. A. call for B. work out C. put off D. keep up

52. A. share B. guarantee C. support D. provide

53. A. unless B. until C. once D. while

54. A. action B. process C. desire D. destination

55. A. results B. solutions C. responses D. assumptions

56. A. effective B. practical C. wonderful D. wise

57. A. writing B. reading C. traveling D. shopping

58. A. mood B. praise C. interest D. shape

59. A. relaxing B. exercising C. playing D. sleeping

60. A. try B. restart C. slow D. enjoy

第II卷

（非选择题, 共50分）

第二节 语法填空（共10小题; 每小题1. 5分, 满分15分）

阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的词（1个单词）或括号内单词的适当形式。

Videos of 77-year-old Xu Xiuzhen, who speaks different languages with foreigners while working at a scenic spot selling water, postcards and headdress flowers, have brought her instant fame.

Xu's village is located at the base of Moon Hill, 61. _____popular tourist destination famous for a moon-shaped hole at the summit. She 62. _____（work） as a tour guide and vendor（小贩）in Yangshuo since 1998, 63. _____the area became popular with foreign backpackers and organized tours.

Xu said she would change words in any language into Chinese characters 64. _____（base） on their pronunciations and then memorize them. She added that she would repeat the words in her head 65. ______going to bed and after waking up, because it has given her 66. _____（fluent） in basic conversations with foreigners.

Over the past two decades, Xu has taught 67. _____（she） 1l foreign languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese and Korean. In addition to making her 68. _____（incredible）popular, her great linguistic skill has made it easier for her 69. _____（communicate） with foreign tourists.

Xu has also become one of the busiest tour guides in Yangshuo, 70. _____（attract） a large crowd of tourists every day, especially foreign visitors, who come to meet the multilingual guide out of admiration.

第四部分: 写作（共两节, 满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号（ ）. 并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除: 把多余的词用（＼）划掉。

修改: 在错的词下画一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;

2. 只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Recently our class have had a debate. Its topic focuses on if it is necessary to use high technology to beautify the Palace Museum. As for this, different students hold different opinion.

Some are in favor of the creative idea because of the use of high technology can add beauty to the Palace Museum, thus make it more attractive to visitors. Therefore, those who are against the idea thinks that this technology will destroy the original appearance of the Palace Museum. More important, it is extremely essential to respect the history and tradition.

From me point of view, other measures can be taken attract more visitors. And it's our duty to provide the complete and genuine ancient palace for the world.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

任何人生活或学习中都会遇到困难, 尤其在这个严重疫情期间。请你以“My Meaningful Experience during the Pandemic”为题, 用英语写一篇短文。

内容包括: 1. 你的经历; 2. 体会和感想。

注意: 1. 词数100左右; 2. 短文题日和首句已为你写好。

My Meaningful Experience during the Pandemic

As we grow up, we are bound to meet with some obstacles in life.

命题及审稿人: 温小燕 朱 浪 冯 梅蔡钦王靖华 胡玲玲盛书生

九江市2023年高三第一次模拟统一考试试题

英语答案

听力理解:

1-5 BCCAB

6-10 ABBAC

11-15 CABCA

16-20 ACBBA

阅读理解:

21-25 CCDDB

26-30ABCBD

31-35 ACBDA

36-40BGACF

完形填空:

41-45 CDCBA

46-50 ABCBA

51-55 DDCBA

56-60 CADBD

语法填空:

61: a

62: has been working/has worked

63: when

64: based

65: before

66: fluency

67: herself

68: incredibly

69: to communicate

70: attracting

短文改错:

书面表达

One possible version:

My Meaningful Experience during the Pandemic

As we grow up, we are bound to meet with some obstacles in life. During the lockdown period, I had no choice but to stay at home and attend online classes, which brought me a great challenge. I could not concentrate well during the classes. Even a little distraction made me fall into confusion and hence miss some key contents. Luckily, my headteacher noticed that and offered me some suggestions in time. Having attempted some different methods, I eventually performed academically much better and my confidence increased as well.

Through this experience, I have realized that no matter what obstacles we may be faced with later, we should be patient and positive. And only in this way can we be fully rewarded.

1听力材料:

Text 1

M: Shall we sit in the middle row?

W: No, I'd rather sit in the front to hear the lecturer more clearly.

Text 2

W: Honey, hurry up! It's already 10: 00. We only have half an hour left for the art exhibition.

M: Take it easy! It's only a fifteen-minute walk to get to the city gallery.

Text 3

M: How will you go to the Science Museum, by bus or by subway?

W: Neither. My brother will go downtown and give me a lift.

Text 4

M: Linda, put away your books, please! They are all over the sofa.

W: Wait a moment, Dad. I'm writing a letter to my friend.

M: All right. But remember to do it as soon as you finish that.

Text 5

M: Hi, Amy! Could I borrow your digital camera?

W: Hi, Peter! I'd be glad to if l had one. This one actually belongs to Mike.

M: Ah, such being the case, 1 will ask Mary to try my luck.

Text 6

W: What's wrong with Tom?

M: He fell off the ladder while putting up the poster.

W: It seems that he has got badly injured. We'd better carry him to the seat.

M: No, we mustn't do that. We should let him stay where he is and get some professional help

from the doctors.

W: Has anyone called the ambulance?

M: Yes! The doctors will come here in a minute.

Text 7

M: Wow! The World Cup is so wonderful that I'm totally carried away. Messi is my favorite

footballer, who never disappoints us fans.

W: I can't agree more. In my opinion, football is the most exciting sport.

M: I think so. Do you play football, Ella?

W: Yeah, just a little. You must play it often, right?

M: Yes, twice a week. Why not join us this Sunday afternoon?

W: Sounds great! I'm really looking forward to that.

Text 8

W: Jackson, how much do you know about paper cutting? After all, you have been studying

Chinese culture here for almost six months.

M: To be honest, just a little from our art teacher.

W: WeI1, it is a traditional folk art form with a long history. It reflects the wisdom of Chinese

people. Are you interested in learning how to make it?

M: Of course, but I'm afraid it's too difficult for me.

W: Actually, it's quite simple. What we need are only a piece of red paper and a pair of scissors.

Would you like to have a try with me tonight?

2 M: I'd like to, but I've planned to go out with other classmates to buy some books.

W: How about this weekend?

M: That suits me fine.

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W: Hello, Mr. Smith. I was expecting your call. My secretary told me you were having some

problems with the dining table. Is that right?

M: No, no, the table is fine. The problem is the bookcase.

W: Oh, the bookcase. So what exactly is the issue?

M: Well, to put it simply, it is not what I chose in your store last week. There must have been some confusion with my order.

W: Oh, I see. Do you mind describing the bookcase that was delivered to your apartment, Mr.

Smith?

M: Sure. It has three layers with a red top. But the one I ordered is bright yellow with four layers. W: Right. As you said, there must have been something wrong with the order. I'm terribly sorry.

We will send a truck to collect it and replace it with the right one you bought. Will tomorrow 9

am be okay, Mr. Smith?

M: Yes, that would be great. Thank you.

W: Good. Did everything else you ordered from us arrive okay?

M: Yes, I think so. If we notice anything else wrong or missing, we will certainly let you know. W: Okay, great. Once again, I'm sorry for the trouble caused.

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Hello, boys and girls! Attention, please! Weather is getting warmer. Many people love to play in the water, especially you students. During summer vacation, many like to swim in pools, lakes and rivers. Others like to swim in the ocean. But water can be dangerous. These simple rules will help you enjoy the water safely in summer.

First of all, learn to swim. After all, it's a matter of life and death. If you can't swim, don't go into the water. But you can take a swimming class first. Swimming is much easier than you may think. Classes are available at pools, schools and our sports centers. I will be your trainer and I'm sure I'll teach you perfect swimming skills.

Second, don't swim alone. When you go swimming, always swim with another person,

maybe your friend or parent. The two of you can watch out for each other. If something happens, one of you can go and get help.

Finally, be careful. Choose to swim in areas with lifeguards. If you need help, the lifeguards can help you. When you play in the water, don't push or jump on others. Boating is another way to enjoy the water. But when you're in a boat, wear a life jacket. If you fall into the deep water, you will be safe with that.

Enjoy the water, but do remember safety comes first.