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To make sure that there was enough   78   for his sister’s wedding meal（婚宴）， Ma missed four school days. He   79   the time carrying water from a lake, 30 miles away from his home. “How I wish I could live   80   a river,” said Ma.

This is the dream of many in northern China.   81   it has the world’s third largest quantity（数量）of water, China is    82   of the 13 thirstiest(最干旱的) countries.

The areas that are in most need of water are western and northern China, where there is   83  rain. These areas have just six percent of the country’s total water, but that water has to feed one third of Chinese people. Much of the water comes from underground. But using much underground water has made the ground sink（下沉）in some places.

Things are getting   84   worse because people are wasting water. Half of the water that farmers use for crops goes to waste. Factories use more water   85   they need and they put dirty water into rivers and lakes. The less water there is, the more worried people will be. How can we use water in a smart way? It’s a question for you to think about on World Water Day, Mar 22.

The following four advertisements are from Yangtse Evening News, Mar 8^th , 2012.

Guitar lessons

An excellent musician.

Good at teaching kids for 5 years.

Your home or mine.

Call Larry at 86087593.     Taxi driver wanted

Full time.

Experience and good knowledge of the city needed.

Under 45 years old.

Call Mr. White at 75132633 or 13935728866.

Lost dog

Medium size, spotted white short hair.

Answer you when you call it David.

Many thanks for returning it.

Call Susan at 87328059.    Flat for sale

Two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom.

Hot water 8:00—18:00.

Beautiful sights out of the windows.

QQ: 770519666.

Call Ms. Green at 86777555 or 13813913788.

1.Which of the four people may get the job as a taxi driver?

A. A 50-year-old person.  

B. A 40-year-old person who can drive well in the city.

C. A person who has just got his driver’s license.

D. A person who can drive and has free time on weekends.

2.How can you contact (联系) the owner of the flat for more information?

A. By visiting her.                                                      B. By sending a letter.

C. By making a phone call.                            D. By sending an e-mail

短文填空
To make sure that there was enough   78  for his sister’s wedding meal（婚宴）， Ma missed four school days. He   79  the time carrying water from a lake, 30 miles away from his home. “How I wish I could live   80  a river,” said Ma.
This is the dream of many in northern China.   81  it has the world’s third largest quantity（数量）of water, China is    82  of the 13 thirstiest(最干旱的) countries.
The areas that are in most need of water are western and northern China, where there is   83  rain. These areas have just six percent of the country’s total water, but that water has to feed one third of Chinese people. Much of the water comes from underground. But using much underground water has made the ground sink（下沉）in some places.
Things are getting   84  worse because people are wasting water. Half of the water that farmers use for crops goes to waste. Factories use more water   85  they need and they put dirty water into rivers and lakes. The less water there is, the more worried people will be. How can we use water in a smart way? It’s a question for you to think about on World Water Day, Mar 22.

The following four advertisements are from Yangtse Evening News, Mar 8^th , 2012.

The following four advertisements are from Yangtse Evening News, Mar 8^th , 2012.

1.Which of the four people may get the job as a taxi driver?

   A. A 50-year-old person.  

B. A 40-year-old person who can drive well in the city.

   C. A person who has just got his driver’s license.

   D. A person who can drive and has free time on weekends.

2.How can you contact (联系) the owner of the flat for more information?

   A. By visiting her.                      B. By sending a letter.

   C. By making a phone call.               D. By sending an e-mail.

3. Who can teach children to play the guitar?

   A. Larry.                B. David.           C. Mr. White.           D. Susan.

4.When you find a medium-sized dog with spotted white short hair, you may call at_______.

   A. 86087593          B. 75132633        C. 87328059         D. 86777555

5.Where are these advertisements from?

   A. China Daily.                     B. New York Times.  

 C. Yangtse Evening News.               D. Jingling Evening News.