Using the same technology as a dehumidifier, the Water Mill is able to create a ready supply of drinking water by getting it from an unlimited source---the air.
The company behind the machine says not only does it offer another choice to bottled water in developed countries, but it is a solution for the millions who face a daily water shortage.
The machine takes in wet air and condenses(冷凝). it into water. It can produce up to 12 liters a day. The Water Mill will also help get more water when storms pass over, as the humidity in the air increases. In keeping with its eco-development(经济-生态均衡发展)，the machine uses the same amount of electricity as three light bulbs. Meanwhile, it is likely to cost only &800 when it goes on sale here in the spring. Its maker, Canadian firm Element Four, figures out(计算机)that a liter of water will cost around 20 pence to produce.
It is suggested by reports from environmentalists half the world?s population will face water shortages because of climate changes by 2080. One in humans is said to face the situation of lacking drinking water.
The Water Mill is not effective in areas with below about 30 percent relative humidity, but with average humidity in Britain of more than 70 percent that won?t be much of a problem here. 1. To produce 2 liters of water with the Water Mill, it probably costs____.
A. &800 B. &1600 C. 20p D.40p 2. What does the underlined world dehumidifier mean? A. A machine that makes the air wet . B. A machine that makes the air dry. C. A person who invents a machine.
D. A person who majors in environmental study. 3. What can we infer form the passage ?
A. The Water Mill hardly produces much water in desert area. B. The Water Mill will produce more water when storms pass over. C. The Water Mill can totally solve the problem of lacking water.
D. The Water Mill offers another choice to bottled to water in developing countries.
四、阅读短文还原句子
When I was small, I was kind of shy. Fortunately, I changed a lot by junior high. Shyness gets in the way of success, but it doesn?t have to hold you back. Here are some tips that may help you overcome it.
1 The excitement of being lost at something that you love can you forget your nervousness while showing off in public.
Next, why not get more chances to speak in public? For me, when I got to high school. I took speech classes. 2
Then, don?t think about what will happen. It?s possible that you might be laughed at when speaking. 3 What really happens is better than what we imagine. Finally, remember past successes. Whether it is making a successful speech, remembering past success can help you to get future success.4 if you succeeded in the past, then you can succeed
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It?s actually natural to be a little bit nervous about meeting new people, making cold calls, or giving a speech. That nervousness doesn?t have to keep you from succeeding, though. A. First of all, you?d better concentrate on what enjoy. B. These successes are “proof” that you can do it. C. I still feel a little uncomfortable when I realize. D. However, others may not even notice your mistake. E. I could even take part in speaking competitions.
五、文段表达
假如你是李雷，请阅读你美国网友Tom的E-mail的内容，给她写一封回信。 Dear Li Lei ,
I?m glad to tell you that I?ll take to China this winter vacation. Could you please tell me where I can go? What are the places of interest there, the activities I can do, and the food I can enjoy? Sorry to trouble you. Will you please write to me soon? Yours, Tom
注意： 1. 字数不少于60。
2．开头已给出，不计入总数字。 Dear Tom, I?m
glad
to
know
you
will
come
to
China______________________________________________________________________ ______ .________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, LI Lei
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