World News for Students of English

05-08-2024 07:00

In Italy, lifeguards were once admired for their strong and tan looks, but now, they are becoming rare due to a shortage of recruits.

Daniel Gergaia, a 20-year-old lifeguard, takes his job seriously. He trained for months in the Adriatic Sea to get his license. However, Italy is facing a 10% shortage of lifeguards this summer because the training hours increased from 30 to 100. Lifeguarding involves significant responsibility and risk, as rescuing a drowning person is challenging. Experienced lifeguard Alberto Biagini, who has worked on the beach for 29 years, notes that young lifeguards prefer working at swimming pools due to the pressures and legal responsibilities. He supports his younger colleagues and stresses that being a lifeguard is not just about enjoying the sun but involves a lot of responsibility.

Last summer, lifeguards in Rimini saved 75 people from drowning. It is harder to find recruits because students now have exams during the summer. Despite these challenges, Danielle enjoys his job and recommends it.

Difficult words: shortage (not enough of someone or something), recruit (a new member of an organization), license (formal permission to do something).

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