Deep Water Important Short and Long Question Class 12 chapter-3 Book-Flamingo

Q-1. How and when did Douglas develop an aversion to water?

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Douglas developed a fear of water when he was a child. At the age of three or four, he was knocked down by waves at a beach in California, which frightened him. Later, when he was around ten years old, a big boy pushed him into the deep end of the YMCA swimming pool. He nearly drowned, and this traumatic experience made him afraid of water.

Q-2. What efforts did Douglas make to get over his fear of water?

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Douglas was determined to overcome his fear of water. He hired a swimming instructor to help him learn swimming step by step. He practiced regularly and slowly gained confidence in water. Even after training, he challenged himself by swimming in different lakes to completely remove his fear.

Q-3. How did the instructor make Douglas a good swimmer?

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The instructor used a systematic method to train Douglas:

• First, he made Douglas wear a belt attached to a rope and had him practice moving in the water.

• Then, he taught Douglas breathing techniques to remain calm in the water.

• He also helped Douglas learn different swimming strokes.

• Gradually, he built his confidence until Douglas could swim on his own.

Q-4. Describe the efforts made by Douglas to save himself from drowning in the YMCA pool.

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When Douglas was pushed into the pool, he panicked but tried to save himself:

• He planned to jump up and grab the edge of the pool.

• However, when he tried, he found himself sinking deeper.

• He struggled to come up but kept going down.

• Finally, he became exhausted and fainted, and was saved when someone pulled him out.

Q-5. How did Douglas make sure that he had conquered the old terror?

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To ensure that his fear was gone, Douglas tested himself by swimming in different lakes, like Lake Wentworth and Warm Lake. He swam alone and faced deep waters to see if his fear returned. When he felt confident and free from fear, he knew that he had completely conquered his old terror.