PASSAGE 6: Swimming 游泳
Swimming is a competitive sport / played around the world / and on many different levels, / including the Olympics. / It's also an easy sport / to do on your own, / both for fun / and for exercise. /
Many doctors and athletes agree / that swimming is one of the best workouts / you can give your body, / because it works / almost on all of your major muscle groups / at the same time.
Since you're floating in the water / and not in contact with any hard surfaces, / there's less pressure on your joints and bones. / You're less likely to suffer injuries / than with other sports. /
There are many ways / to push yourself / and get better as a swimmer. / If you're into speed, / you can race the clock / and see how long it takes you / to do a certain number of laps. / If you're into endurance, / you can slow down / and see how many laps you can do / before you have to take a rest.
Many teenagers like swimming best. / One of the students says, / “The best part about swimming / is when you beat your time. / It doesn't even matter / if you lose the race / as long as you tried your best; / you can walk away / with a smile on your face. / When you're in the water / you forget that people may be watching / and all you care about / is getting to the other side of the pool / and touching the wall. / You can just let go / and fly.”
关于运动：
Running in the morning helps me start my day with energy and focus. （早上跑步有助于我以充沛的精力和专注力开始新的一天。） I love playing basketball with my friends; it's a great way to bond and stay active. （我喜欢和朋友们打篮球，这是增进友谊和保持活力的好方法。）
Going to the gym regularly has really improved my strength and endurance. （定期去健身房锻炼真的提高了我的力量和耐力。） Yoga is my favorite workout because it helps me relax and center my mind. （瑜伽是我最喜欢的锻炼方式，因为它有助于我放松和集中注意力。）
My passion for photography has taken me to some incredible places and allowed me to capture unforgettable moments. （我对摄影的热爱让我能够去一些不可思议的地方，并记录下难忘的瞬间。） Reading is my escape from everyday stress; it's my way of traveling the world without leaving my couch. （阅读是我逃离日常压力的方式；它让我能够在不离开沙发的情况下环游世界。） I enjoy hiking in the mountains because it gives me a sense of freedom and connects me with nature. （我喜欢在山里徒步，因为它给我一种自由的感觉，并让我与大自然紧密相连。）
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