题目内容
阅读下面的短文,在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中单词的正确形式。
Children should learn to swim, either by taking swimming lessons or by having a parent teach them. The earlier a child knows how to swim, the better.
Safety is the most important 1 why kids should learn to swim. Unfortunately, drowning claims about 3,533 lives a year. Children at the age of 14 and younger account 2 about 1 in 5 of these numbers. Our children are priceless, and the likelihood of drowning can be reduced 3 our precious ones are able to swim.
Kids should learn to swim 4 they can join their friends. Many activities revolve around swimming, especially in the summer. We don’t want our kids missing out on beach trips, water park outings, or pool parties just because they don’t know how 5 (swim). We also don’t want them to turn down social events because they are embarrassed by their 6 of skill in the water.
Swimming is 7 great form of exercise. 8 is important for children to get some form of exercise, and swimming is a great way for kids to have fun 9 getting a workout .Lap swimming is great, but the water volleyball or anything that 10 (require)constant motion is great as well.
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