Question

Have you ever seen the pictures of those suffering people who struggle every day for just a few drops of water? Water is not a never-ending resource（资源）,but a resource more valuable and limited than anything else on the earth. 1.But drinking water is becoming less and less.It is important that people understand this.2.

According to a senior official,China is facing a water crisis（危机）more serious than any other countries in the world.3.Measures must be taken to save water.

4.?By following these simple suggestions,you will save money on your water bill.Vegetables and fruit should be washed in a bowl rather than under a running tap.Never put the water down the drain（下水道）when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or cleaning.

Avoid washing the toilet unnecessarily.5.Take shorter showers.Do not let water run while shaving,brushing your teeth or washing your hair or face.Recently,Singaporeans were urged to shower a minute less as part of a national water protection effort.

By thinking carefully about your water use in the home and changing some water wasting habits,it is easy to save water.

A.Do not use your toilet as a wastebasket.

B.Saving water is the proper thing to do now.

C.Some other countries are facing water problems.

D.The crisis is caused by widespread drought（大面积的干旱）,pollution,rapid economic growth and waste.

E.Water is the most important thing for life.

F.People can overcome drought by saving water.

G.It is important to use water wisely.

Answer

1.E

2.B

3.D

4.G

5.A

【解析】这篇短文介绍饮用水越来越少，并就这一问题提出了一些节约用水的建议。

1.考查上下文语境推理能力。根据本段介绍水不是永无止境的资源，下句提到饮用水越来越少。因此此处应该说水是非常重要的，E项“水是生命中最重要的东西”符合语境。故选E.

2.考查上下文语境推理能力。根据上文介绍水资源越来越少，理解这一点很重要，那么我们就要付出行动。B项意思是“节约用水是现在应该做的事情。”符合语境。故选B.

3.考查上下文语境推理能力。根据上句提到中国正面临着水危机，D项意思是“这场危机是由广泛的干旱(大面积的干旱),污染,快速的经济增长和浪费。”符合语境。故选D.

4.考查上下文语境推理能力。根据本段内容是介绍各种使用水的简单的建议，G项意思是“明智地使用水是很重要的。”作为本段的首句很适合。故选G.

5.考查上下文语境推理能力。根据上句“避免不必要地冲洗厕所。”A项意思是“不要把你的马桶当成废纸篓。”承接了上句，符合语境。故选A.