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A new study warns that about thirty percent of the world's people may not have enough water by the year 2025.
A private American organization called Population Action International did the new study. It says more than three-hundred-thirty-five-million people lack enough water now. The people live in twenty-eight countries. Most of the countries are in Africa or the Middle East.
P-A-I researcher Robert Engelman says by the year 2025, about three-thousand-million people may lack water. At least 18 more countries are expected to have severe water problems. The demand for water keeps increasing. Yet the amount of water on Earth stays the same.
Mr. Engelman says the population in countries that lack water is growing faster than in other parts of the world. He says population growth in these countries will continue to increase.
The report says lack of water in the future may result in several problems. It may increase health problems. Lack of water often means drinking waters not safe. Mr. Engelman says there are problems all over the world because of diseases, such as cholera, which are carried in water. Lack of water may also result in more international conflict. Countries may have to compete for water in the future. Some countries now get sixty percent of their fresh water from other countries. This is true of Egypt, the Netherlands, Cambodia, Syria, Sudan, and Iraq. And the report says lack of water would affect the ability of developing to improve their economies. This is because new industries often need a large amount of water when they are beginning.
The Population Action International study gives several solutions to the water problem. One way, it says, is to find ways to use water for more than one purpose. Another way is to teach people to be careful not to waste water. A third way is to use less water of agriculture.
The report also says long-term solutions to the water problem must include controls on population growth. It says countries cannot provide clean water unless they slow population growth by limiting the number of children people have.
1.According to the author's opinion, the first serious problem caused by lack of water is ________.
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2.Robert Engelman may be ________.
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3.________ may have severe water problem among the following countries.
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4.Which of the following is not the way to solve the water problem?
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A.To control population growth.
B.To teach people not to waste water.
C.To find ways to use water for only one purpose.
D.To use less water of agriculture.
5.Which of the following is the main idea of the passage?
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A.How to get more water in the future.
B.Problems caused by water.
C.World water shortage.
D.A new study on water.
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Population and Size
With a population of 610,700, Milwaukee is the 19th largest city in the country and the largest in Wisconsin. The four-country city area ( Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, end Waukesha counties) has a population of 1.5 million. The city of Milwaukee covers needy 96 square miles.
Location
Milwaukee is positioned in the center of the Midwest, in the Southeast comer of Wisconsin, settled along a high steep cliff on Lake Michigan's western shore.
Climate
Lake Michigan the climate a great deal, cooling the city in the warm months and moderating (缓和) cold temperatures in the winter. This is known as the “lake effect” . Milwaukee has four distinct seasons.
It is suggested that when participating in night-time summer activities downtown one have a light jacket on hand.
General References
Transportation
Milwaukee is only eight miles north of General Mitchell International Airport. The Milwaukee County Transit System provides bus service throughout the downtown area including areas of Greater Milwaukee. There are many taxi and limousine(豪华轿车) services available for your needs. Milwaukee is a regular stop for Amtrak Greyhound Bus lines .
Local Ordinances(法令)
Bars are open until 2 a. m. Liquor stores are open seven days a week. Legal drinking age in Winsconsin is 21, state sales tae is 5% . There is an additional 0.6% sales tax charge in Milwaukee County.
1.The passage is part of a(n) ________ according to your idea.
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A.official visitors' guide
B.newspaper advertiser
C.news reporter
D.poster in the street
2.If you want to get more information about the city, which number should you dial?
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3.If you want to buy something $ 20 in price in Milwaukee County, how much should you pay exactly?
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4.Which of the following is rat mentioned as a means of transportation in Milwaukee?
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