If you are looking for an
unusual experience, maybe you should try going for a swim with
one of the world's most beautiful creatures – the dolphin.
Swimming with dolphins is a wonderful adventure that will fill
your heart with happiness. Dolphins are not only beautiful and
friendly, but they also seem to bring joy to anyone who comes
near them. Janet, a doctor from New York who has tried the
dolphin swim twice, explains the feeling:
"Swimming
with dolphins changed the way I think about myself. The dolphins
showed me the simple beauty in the world. They taught me to
enjoy life and the world around me. The adventure also helped me
understand what is important in life.”
Dolphins are wild creatures, so there are a few things you need
to keep in mind when you join them
in the ocean. Swim slowly and carefully and don't try to
catch up with the dolphins. You have to
be careful not to disturb the dolphins when they are feeding or
taking care of their young. If a dolphin
comes near you, don't reach out and try to touch it. Dolphins
living in the wild do not like to be
touched by humans. You must never try to grab or hold a dolphin
--- it will frighten the dolphins. The
best way to have a good swim with your new friends is to learn
from them. Try to swim like the
dolphins, without moving your arms too much, and pay attention
to how the dolphins use body language to communicate. Dolphins
are interested in new things and they will perhaps come to play
with you if you dive or make some strange noises.
Sharing the deep blue with its beautiful creatures is a popular
form of adventure travel. You do not
have to travel far to swim with a dolphin, nor does it have to
cost a lot of money. Dolphin swims are
now possible both in tourist areas and in cities. Many zoos let
people go for a short swim with a
dolphin in a pool. The experience will make a wonderful memory
and may change the way you think about life and nature.
(Senior English for China Student's Book 1A Unit 3
Workbook Reading)
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