2014届高考英语三轮经典讲义专项巩固系列强化 Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger,but we also affect our water supply in less obvious may wonder how paving(铺砌) a road can lead to less useable fresh major part of the water we use every day is does e from lakes or from more roads and parking lots we pave,the less water can flow into the ground to e groundwater. Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages(短缺).Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts(干旱) than areas with more rainfall,but in any case,good management can help to make sure there is enough water to meet our basic needs. Thinking about the way we use water every day can make a big difference, the United States,a family of four can use tons of water a day!This shows how much we depend on water to live,but there’s a lot we can do to lower the number. You can take steps to save water in your start with,use the same glass for your drinking water all it only once a your dishwasher(洗碗机) only when it is your parents fix any leaks in your can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away. (2013·安徽,B) of the following is most likely to lead to less groundwater? river water. batteries away. parking lots. rubbish into lakes. 答案 C 解析细节理解题。由第一段最后一句“The more roads and parking lots we pave,the less water can flow into the ground to e groundwater.”可推知。 can be inferred from the text? water shortages are due to human behavior. takes a lot of effort to meet our water needs. is much we can do to reduce family size. average family in America makes proper use of water. 答案 B 解析推理判断题。由第三段最后一句“This shows how much we depend on water to live,but there’s a lot we can do to lower the