Repeat the series of actions until you are confident in throwing away the life jacket. Once you have learned this basic movement, it is easy to try floating on water, a must for a swimmer.

Like other skills, swimming requires courage, persistence and practice. “Practice makes perfect.” Usually it takes two weeks to a month to learn swimming. When you can swim freely, you’ll enjoy the voluptuous touch of water on your body. But don’t forget the tips. Before you become a skilled swimmer, stay in the shallow water. Second, whenever and wherever you swim, be sure to be in the sight of people. After all, safety comes first.

Task 3. Composition (本大題60分)

Directions: Write a comparison and contrast essay on the following topic(no less than 250 words):

Life in the city and life in the country