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Swimming Through FearIntroSwimming Through Fear is a new 1989 ABC telecast201...
Swimming Through FearIntroSwimming Through Fear is a new 1989 ABC telecast2016 specialThe Sinking of the “鼓舞坊”, an English/Chinese language immersion program2017 special“鼓舞坊” sinking again, but with a new formatABC’s“Swimming Through Fear” is a new 1989 ABC telecastPlot Development“Swimming Through Fear” program on ABC Sports had special events on two specific years2016 and 2017“鼓舞坊” sank for the first time in 2016but was resurrected in 2017 with a new format and titleThe program was broadcast in English and Chinesewith immersion programming to help English language learnersThe format of the special event included stops for language lessonscultural information and traditional music performancesThe first leg of the journey took place in New York Citywhere the group visited the Statue of Liberty and other iconic landmarksThe second leg of the journey took place in Chinawhere the group visited Shanghai, Beijing and ShenzhenMain CharactersChinese Swimming sensation Gui Yu was among the participants of the special events and had the opportunity to be on the ABC Sports telecastsGui Yu was joined by Chinese language tutor Wang Yingwho provided assistance in his language immersion processGui Yu and Wang Ying were joined by ABC sports anchor Tom Burley and Jadeveon Clowney for the stops in New York CityGui Yu and Wang Ying were joined by Chinese language tutor Zhang Yaxian for the stops in ChinaThe pair were joined by ABC sports anchor Tom Burley for the second leg of the journey in ChinaAnalysis of Plot PointsThe First Leg of the Journey Takes Place in New York CityGui Yu is able to practice his English with native speakers while also learning more about their culture and languageHe also gets a chance to see firsthand some of the iconic landmarks he has seen only in pictures beforeThis stop is also a testament to how sports can bring people from different backgrounds closer togetherTom Burley is able to provide a local’s perspective on New York Cityincluding some lesser-known attractions off the beaten pathJadeveon Clowney’s participation adds an element of surprise and unpredictability to the episodeThe Second Leg of the Journey Takes Place in ChinaGui Yu is finally able to visit his home country for the first time since his rise to fame in international swimming circlesHe is able to see firsthand the fruits of his hard work and sacrifice as he immerses himself in the local language and cultureWang Ying plays a crucial role as a cultural guideexplaining different customs and traditions to Gui YuZhang Yaxian’s addition to the group provides another layer of cultural immersionas he is able to share his experiences and insights on Chinese culture and languageTom Burley’s return for this leg adds another layer of familiarity and continuity to the journeySymbolism and Significance of Plot PointsThe Use of Immersion Programming to Help Language LearnersThe “Swimming Through Fear” program used immersion programming as a way for language learners to better understand and appreciate their host cultureBy being exposed to native speakers and experiencing their daily livesGui Yu was able to pick up new vocabulary, sentence structures and cultural normsSimilarlyABC Sports’ immersion programming provided English language learners with a chance to improve their listening comprehension and speaking skills by tuning in weeklyThe immersion experience was also two-wayas native English speakers tuning into the program were able to pick up some basic Chinese vocabulary and phrasesThe Journey as a Metaphor for Life’s ChallengesThe Swimming Through Fear journey can be seen as a metaphor for overcoming life’s challenges and恐惧.面对“鼓舞坊”的沉没参与者在悲伤之余，却也明白这艘船的沉没也意味着新的开始。他们需要鼓起勇气，继续前行。这就像我们在生活中遇到挫折时，需要鼓起勇气，继续前进。有时候，我们需要面对困难，克服恐惧，才能成长和进步。这也是ABC的“Swimming Through Fear”节目想要传达给
