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2003年北京市西城区高考英语一模试题与参考答案

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A large part of UNICEFs work is bringing safe water to people and educating them in basic health care. Some diseases spread by polluted water are the most common causes of death and illness in children under five in the developing world.

Although water gives life, it can also carry some kinds of disease- a leading cause of blindness among children. Mosquitoes, and flies that live near in water bring yellow fever, malaria(疟疾) and sleeping sickness, so good piped water supplies are needed to reduce the need for people to gather in such an area. In the country, women and children a major part of their time going out to collect water, often walk many miles each day to provide just the limited family needs for cooking, washing and drinking. And they can’t carry much while walking over rough fields bearing a heavy bucket.

Because children have to play their part in family life, and that includes getting water, they may be unable to go to school, or be so tired when get there that have difficulty learning. They may even have to spend the whole day without a drink as may mot be any clean water there, either.

Last year, UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会) aimed to get almost 90,000 water systems setup, to benefit 20 million people, working where it is most badly needed, often just to ensure keeping alive. A well may woman the difference between life and death.

63What is the main reason for the inadequate supply of fresh water?

AMost of it is polluted.

BMost of it is almost impossible to get.

CMost of it is in the sea.

DFloods and droughts have taken place time and again.

64Which of the following statements is NOT true?

AWater can spread diseases.

BThere would be no life without water.

CWater has something to do with some children’s death and illness.

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