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Qiu Baoxing, Vice-minister of Construction of China, has said that our country is "facing a more serious
water crisis (危机) than any other country in the world." And the Chinese government would raise the cities'
waste water treatment rate from 45.6% to 60% in five years.
"Because water plays such an important role in our country's economy (经济) and people's life, we must
pay much attention to it. We have to solve the problem before it is too late," warned Qiu. He said China should
learn lessons from developed countries. They have paid heavy costs in solving the environmental pollution."
We must take action before the city water ecosystem collapses (生态恶化)," Qiu said.
Qian Yi, professor of environmental engineering, said that two problems-the shortage of water resources
and the pollution of water cause China's water crisis. He said China's present water availability is still low,
about a fourth of the world average level. By 2030, the number will drop much. What's worse, among China's
seven main rivers, five have been seriously polluted. The worst is the Haihe River near Beijing and Tianjin.
Qiu said the government is improving the city water, controlling strictly water quality and safety. The
Ministry of Construction of China is now working with the Ministry of Health to work out a new set of
standards (标准) for drinking water to keep people healthy.
1. This passage is probably taken from ________.
A. a story book
B. a magazine
C. a sports newspaper
D. a fiction novel
2. In order to keep people healthy, China ________.
A. is facing a water crisis.
B. has solved the environmental pollution.
C. has solved the pollution of water.
D. is working out a new set of standards for drinking water.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. China has the most serious water crisis.
B. Water is very important to China's economy and people's life.
C. Five of China's main rivers have been seriously polluted.
D. China has actively taken action to prevent air pollution.
4. What's the main idea of this passage?
A. Water crisis must be solved.
B. Water quality won't be improved.
C. Water pollution can't be prevented.
D. The balance of nature should be kept.
