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Starting this September, freshmen at Tsinghua University will have to take swimming courses. They won't receive their degrees until they pass the test
_(1)__(success). Exceptions will be allowed for students with certain physical or mental conditions, if
_(2)__ (prove) by medical staff.
Actually, viewing the ability_(3)__ (swim) as a must for students is not something new to this university. It was a _(4)__ (require) in the early 20th century. Later it _(5)__ (drop) due to a rising number of students and a lack of facilities (设施).
As for _(6)__. new rule, opinions vary greatly. Some students welcome it, saying it's a necessary skill _(7)__ can save lives, while others argue that it's not_(8)__ (reason) to link degrees with swimming ability.
In response to the negative reviews, Liu Bo, head of the Division of Sports Science, gave the following explanation._(9)__a water sport, swimming does less harm to joints (关节) and muscles and is helpful in improving students' endurance. _(10)__, it's beneficial to students in the long run.