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beginnerEnjoy our short, easy texts on water sports to improve your language skills and dive into the fun world of swimming, surfing, and more!
1.
swimming
[n]
/ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the activity or sport of moving through water using movements of the body
2.
fun
[adj]
/fʌn/
providing entertainment or amusement
3.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
4.
activity
[n]
/ækˈtɪvɪti/
something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose
5.
pool
[n]
/puːl/
a container of water that people can swim in
6.
river
[n]
/ˈrɪvɚ/
a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river
7.
lake
[n]
/leɪk/
a large area of water, surrounded by land
8.
ocean
[n]
/ˈoʊʃən/
the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
9.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession
10.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
(of a person) not having physical or mental problems
11.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice
12.
thousand
[num]
/ˈθaʊzənd/
the number 1 followed by 3 zeros
13.
year
[n]
/jɪr/
a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first
14.
Ancient Egypt
[n]
/ˈeɪnʃənt ˈiːdʒɪpt/
a historical civilization in northeastern Africa, centered along the Nile River, known for its pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, and lasting influence on art, architecture, and religion
15.
Greece
[n]
/ɡriːs/
a country in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula
16.
Rome
[n]
/ɹˈoʊm/
the capital city of Italy, historically significant as the center of the Roman Empire and the seat of the Vatican
17.
organize
[v]
/ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪz/
to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place
18.
competition
[n]
/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other
19.
London
[n]
/ˈɫəndən/
the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country
20.
Olympic
[adj]
/əlˈɪmpɪk/
connected with the Olympic Games
21.
compete
[v]
/kəmˈpit/
to join in a contest or game
22.
medal
[n]
/ˈmɛdəl/
a small metal object awarded for bravery, achievement, service, or success in a competition
23.
style
[n]
/staɪl/
the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished
24.
freestyle
[n]
/ˈfɹiˌstaɪɫ/
a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency
25.
backstroke
[n]
/ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/
a stroke where the swimmer lies on their back, using alternating arm movements and a flutter kick
26.
breaststroke
[n]
/ˈbrestˌstroʊk/
a stroke where the swimmer moves both arms in a half-circle motion in front of the body while performing a frog-like kick
27.
butterfly
[n]
/ˈbʌtɚˌflaɪ/
a stroke where both arms move simultaneously in a windmill motion while the legs perform a dolphin kick
28.
rule
[n]
/ruːl/
instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played
29.
technique
[n]
/tɛkˈnik/
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
30.
fastest
[adv]
/ˈfæstəst/
most quickly
31.
prefer
[v]
/prəˈfɝ/
to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more
32.
exercise
[n]
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy
33.
fit
[adj]
/fɪt/
healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet
34.
improve
[v]
/ɪmˈpruv/
to make a person or thing better
35.
heart
[n]
/hɑːrt/
the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body
36.
muscle
[n]
/ˈmʌsəl/
a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body
37.
weight
[n]
/weɪt/
the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured
38.
joint
[n]
/ʤɔɪnt/
a place in the body where two bones meet, enabling one of them to bend or move around
39.
water
[n]
/ˈwɑːtɚ/
a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.
40.
pain
[n]
/peɪn/
the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury
41.
support
[v]
/səˈpɔrt/
to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling
42.
body
[n]
/ˈbɑːdi/
our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together
43.
reduce
[v]
/rɪˈdus/
to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
44.
stress
[n]
/ˈstɹɛs/
a feeling of anxiety and worry caused by different life problems
45.
safety
[n]
/ˈseɪfti/
the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat
46.
save
[v]
/seɪv/
to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.
47.
drown
[v]
/draʊn/
to die because of being under water or another liquid and unable to breathe
48.
community
[n]
/kəˈmjuːnɪti/
a group of people having a religion, ethnic, profession, or other particular characteristic in common
49.
amazing
[adj]
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
extremely surprising, particularly in a good way
50.
incredible
[adj]
/ˌɪnˈkɹɛdəbəɫ/
extremely great or large
1
Chapter
Swimming
Read a short passage about a sport where people swim in the water to race and stay fit.
1.1
Swimming is a fun and popular activity. Many people enjoy swimming. You can swim in pools, rivers, lakes, and oceans. Swimming is not just fun; it is also a sport that helps people stay healthy.
1.2
The history of swimming goes back thousands of years. People in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome loved to swim. They built pools and enjoyed swimming for fun and sport. In 1837, organized swimming competitions began in London.
1.3
Swimming became an Olympic sport in 1896 for men. Women started competing in the Olympics in 1912. Since then, swimming has become very popular in the Olympic Games. Swimmers like Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky are famous for winning many medals.
1.4
There are different styles of swimming. The four main styles are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Freestyle is the fastest style, and many swimmers prefer it in competitions.
1.5
Swimming is not only a sport but also a great way to exercise. It helps people stay fit and healthy. Swimming can improve heart health, build muscles, and help with weight loss. It is also good for people with joint pain because the water supports the body and reduces stress on the joints.
1.6
Swimming is also important for safety. Learning how to swim can save lives. It helps people be safe in the water and avoid drowning. Many schools and communities offer swimming lessons for children and adults.
1.7
Fun fact: The longest swim ever recorded was by Veljko Rogošić. He swam 225 kilometers in the Adriatic Sea. It took him 50 hours and 10 minutes. This amazing feat shows how incredible swimming can be!
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
Where can people swim, according to the passage?
A
Pools
B
Rivers
C
Lakes
D
Oceans
E
All of the above
2.
When did organized swimming competitions begin?
A
1912
B
1812
C
1837
D
1896
3.
In the text, it is said that which places had swimming in ancient times?
Egypt
China
India
Greece
Rome
Iraq
4.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words (Three words are extra).
Swimming became an Olympic sport in
for men.
Women started swimming in the Olympics in
.
There are
main styles of swimming.
1896
1912
four
1812
1837
five
5.
Which one is FALSE?
A
Swimming builds muscles
B
Swimming can help with weight loss
C
Swimming is good for heart health
D
Swimming hurts your joints
6.
Complete the table with the correct answers about swimming (Three words are extra):
| Statement | Answer |
|---|---|
Name of a famous swimmer | |
Style that is fastest | |
Person who swam 225 km | |
Time of the longest swim ever recorded | |
Place where the organized swimming competitions began in |
Katie Ledecky
Freestyle
Veljko Rogošić
50 hours and 10 minutes
London
Backstroke
45 hours and 30 minutes
New York
