18. 阅读理解七选五专练 -2023版上海名校高中自主招生英语黄金宝典

第18讲： 阅读理解七选五专项训练 阅读七选五真题精练、考前巩固 Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply(供应) in danger, but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving (铺砌) a road can lead to less usable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater. ____1____. It comes from underground. The more roads and parking lots we pave, ____2____. ____3____. Drier climates are of course more likely to have droughts 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, too. In the United States, a family of four can use 1.5 tons of water a day! ____4____. However, there’s a lot we can do to lower the number.____5____. To start with, use the same glass for your drinking water all day. Wash it only once a day. Run your dishwasher (洗碗机) only when it is full. Help your parents fix any leaks in your home. You can even help to keep our water supply clean by recycling batteries instead of throwing them away. A．Human activity is not responsible for all water shortages (短缺) B．there is much we can do to reduce family size C．Groundwater does not come from lakes or rivers D．You can take steps to save water in your home E．This shows how much we depend on water to live F．All water shortages are due to human behavior G．the less water can flow into the ground to become groundwater How to Improve Speed Reading Skills Speed reading is one of many skills that can improve your reading comprehension and shorten your study time. ____6____ Look at groups of words, not single words. ____7____, then this will slow your reading speed down. However, if you can get into the habit of reading groups or chunks (大量) of words at onetime, then you can read much faster. Start by trying to look at a group of three or four words at once, then work up to looking