03 阅读理解40篇（河北最新名校模考题）-备战2024年中考英语高分题型突破 （河北专用）

03阅读理解40篇 （2024·河北承德·二模） The Earth we live in is facing a big challenge. The air and water have been polluted seriously. Resources (资源), specially water resources are also gradually becoming less and less. Therefore, let’s take action together to protect the beautiful blue planet. What is World Water Day? People, animals and plants all depend on water. This day is about encouraging people to take action to fight the world water crisis (危机). The main focus of this day is to help achieve the goal of having clean water for everyone by 2030. The water crisis situation Although over 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, the freshwater resurces for human use are not abundant. Many people in developing countries drink polluted water. One in four children’s deaths in the world is caused by lack ( 缺乏) of clean water. Over two billion people live in countries that don’t have a good enough water. It will be more dificult to find the safe drinking water, and half of the world’s population could be living in areas of water lack by 2025. Infuence of water resources shortage Because of the lack of water resources, it is hard to find the safe, clean water for drinking. People drink dirty water instead, which can cause deadly diseases. It has effect on the children’s education. Many children have to walk far every day just to collect water for their family. Without water, people can’t keep clean, so diseases spread. How can we help? Use less water in your daily life. For example, have shorter showers and turn off the tap while you brush your teeth. Tell your friends and family about the importance of protecting and saving water for the life of our planet. Support charities that help bring clean water to people who need it. 1．World Water Day focuses on the goal of ________. A．providing clean water for everybody B．the freshwater resources for human C．water problems in developing countries D．protecting the world water crisis 2．Deadly diseases will be caused if people _