36.Swimming

i. Do you like swimming?

ii. Do people in your country like to go swimming?

iii. Is swimming very popular in your country?

To tell the truth, swimming has never been my thing. The main reason is i can't swim well and therefore i don't feel confident in the water. That I can't get rid of a fear of drowning doesn't let me relax and enjoy it. Not only that, but there's one more unpleasant thing. get wet hair, so when I finish swimming, it takes me a while to dry my hair and change clothes.

iv. What do you think are the benefits of learning to swim?

For one thing , it's a great recreational activity When most people think about having a rest, they imagine themselves swimming either in the sea or river. Secondly, swimming is one of the best ways to stay in shape as while it helps to build muscle mass, it alleviates the stress on leg joints Another benefit is that due to a low impact on joints, this way of keeping fit is suitable for all ages.

v. Can you swim?

vi. How did you learn to swim?

Yeah, I'm a seasoned swimmer. I used to swim professionally, then I got injured and had to quit the sport. But despite this, I go to the swimming pool two or three times per week and can swim a kilometer nonstop. Oh, l can hardly keep afloat. And the worst thing is that I've been taking swimming lessons over the past six months, but I can't swim any better.

vii. How did you learn to swim?

Well, it was a long time ago. But 1 still remember that for me the most challenging task was to let go of fear. Learning the basic strokes was a piece of cake, as far as I remember.

viii. What is the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?

ix. Do you prefer to swim in the sea or in a swimming pool?

In my opinion, swimming in the pool is far safer as you don't risk getting_ caught by a riptide or god forbid, being stung by poisonous fish or attacked by sharks. Yet, chlorine which is used to disinfect water in swimming pools can cause irritation in the skin and eyes if you are exposed to chemicals for too long.

x. Are there many places to swim near you?

Quite a few, actually. In the summer, people can swim in the river which is just a few kilometres away from the city. And I should say the place is really nice. Apart from that, there are indoor swimming pools virtually n every district. So there are many places to go swimming all year around.