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8: 课时作业 6　 At one with nature Ⅰ. 阅读理解 " (2022·四川成都二模) Indian stepwells are nothing new, having provided access to fresh water for years before they were abandoned. And while they are a part of Indian cultural heritage, they had lost their purpose for some time, until now. As the extreme droughts are rocking India, these ancient stepwells are restored for what they do best—providing water. Shaped like an upside-down pyramid digging into the ground and lined by thousands of steps, stepwells can collect rainwater. They are wonderfully efficient at providing water for nearly 1,500 years. Sadly, over 3, 000 stepwells have either been abandoned or left to rot, with some even covered by garbage. Now, thanks to the restoration programme (also known as BAORIS), stepwells will come full circle. Since the restoration process began, at least 15 wells have been restored in the city of Delhi. The cost will be around $ 60,000, but by doing so, the water supply for the city could reach an additional 33, 000 gallons. Rajkumar Sharma, a local citizen, said, “ I was elated at the reuse of the stepwells. The stepwell in our village was the only source of water. With time, it had dried up and changed into a place for rubbish. We now have access to clean water for drinking and other purposes. ” Historian Rana Safvi explained, “Costly and painstaking as this program is, repairing these traditional stepwells to their former glory provides water for many. But apart from that, it also spotlights the beautiful