My dad's biggest dream is to sail (航行) around the world on a sailing ship. He and his best friend always talk about it.
This summer, they decided to rent(租)a1and take the two families for a one - week vacation. That way, they could test out(检验)their skills.
On a2day, we rented a nice houseboat and began our adventure(冒险) at a lake. Everything went well the first day. The water was quiet and3. There was no wind and everyone was happy. It felt like their dream was coming true.
But the next day, when we sailed to the river connected to the lake, a strong wind came up. Our boat started to rock on the waves(波浪). It was a little scary. The mothers 4the kids tightly (紧紧地). No one was laughing or even talking.
As the river got wider and wider, the waves were even bigger. The wind was pushing 5boat far away from land. My dad had 6controlling the boat. He decided that we should go back.
My dad and his friend7to bring the boat back to a place where the water was calm(平静的). They said that it would be safer8we stayed there. "We have learned a good lesson, "Dad said." It is good to have dreams, but it is better to test them out before you act on them."
Dad's dream is 9to sail around the world one day. He knows that dreams will be10if you really want them to. He also knows that he has a lot to learn before he sets out on the open ocean.
