Swimming
Swimming Words
The Swimming Competition
Last Sunday, Haruki went to the city pool for his first swimming competition.
He woke up early, ate breakfast, and checked his bag twice.
When he arrived, the pool was already full of people.
Children were warming up in the water, and coaches were shouting instructions.
Haruki had practiced every morning for two months, so he felt confident.
During his race, he swam as fast as he could, but halfway through, his goggles slipped.
He kept swimming and finished in third place!
After the race, he was smiling even though he was tired.
He had never felt so proud before.
Answer the Questions
Who went to the competition?
Haruki did.
What problem happened in the race?
His goggles slipped.
Where did Haruki go for the competition?
To the city pool.
How did Haruki feel after the race?
Tired but proud.
When did Haruki go to the competition?
He went last Sunday.
Did Haruki win the race?
No, he came third
Role play: At the pool
Eita: You looked great in the race today!
Haruki: Thanks! I was nervous before it started.
Eita: Really? You didn’t look nervous.
Haruki: I’d practiced so much that I felt ready.
Eita: Your goggles slipped, right?
Haruki: Yeah, while I was swimming, they moved, but I kept going.
Eita: You did great. I was watching the whole time!
Haruki: Thanks! Next time, I’ll win first place.
Conversation
Can you swim? When did you learn?
Where do you usually go swimming?
Do you prefer swimming in a pool, lake, or ocean? Why?
Have you ever entered a swimming competition?
Have you ever seen a lifeguard rescue someone?
What swimming strokes can you do?
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