When the weather turns warm, everyone wants to be in or around the water. Hanging out at the pool or the beach on a hot day is a great way to beat the heat.

       Most people don't think much about water 1—but they should. For people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second  2 cause of accidental death.

       It doesn't have to be that way,  3.By knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines, most water related accidents can be  4.

       It's a good idea to swim only in places that are watched over by a lifeguard. 5  can predict changing ocean currents, sudden storms, or other  6  dangers. In the event that something does go wrong, lifeguards are trained in  7  techniques.

       Swimming in an  8 body of water(like a river, lake, or ocean) is different from swimming in a pool. You need more  9 to handle the currents and other changing conditions in the open water.

       If you do find yourself  10  in a current, don't panic and don't fight the current. Try to swim parallel(平行) to the shore until you are able to  11  the current, which is usually a narrow channel of water.  12  try to make your way back to shore as you do so. If you're  13  to swim away from the current, stay calm and 14 with the current. The current will usually  15 ， then you can swim to shore.

       16  a very good swimmer who tries to swim against a strong current will get worn out. If you're going to  17  in open water, better take lessons that provide you with tips on  18  unexpected dangers.

       Some areas with extremely strong currents are  19 limits when it comes to swimming. Do your research so you know 20  not to swim, and pay attention to any warning signs posted in the area.

—________？Can't I enjoy myself if I want to?

—Through one of your colleagues.                                   

        In America, parents tend to encourage their children to develop their potential (潜能) to the fullest extent. Fathers and mothers frequently teach their children both ambition and the confidence necessary to work toward their goals. American parents are always active in concentrating on what their kids can do, not what they can't. As a result, millions of American boys and girls grow up hoping to become actors and athletes, diplomats and doctors. Many of them even want to become president.

       American parents often encourage their children to become involved in extra activities of all types at school, such as student government, sports and music. They believe that only through taking part in these activities can their children become mature young adults.

       As we all know, schoolwork is important. But parents should realize that the social skills their children learn form natural conversations with each other are as important as schoolwork and the skills they will need in the future work. What's more important in their work is that their children should have a sound knowledge of physics or the ability to communicate effectively.

       As a rule, Chinese parents don't educate their children about the same kind of ambition and confidence as Americans do, nor do they encourage the same level of participation in extra activities. Children are typically advised to study hard and pass exams. They have to spend a lot of time in doing much schoolwork every day. It is a great waste of time to do so.

       Now more and more Chinese parents have recognized that they should pay attention to developing the potential of their children. I hope that leaders in Chinese educational circles should take some measures to develop the potential of their children. I am very confident about it.