Across the world, 1.1 billion people have no access to clean drinking water. More than 2.5 billion people lack basic sanitation. (卫生设备)

The combination proves deadly. Each year, diseases related to inadequate water and sanitation kill between 2 and 5 million people and cause an estimated 80 percent of all sicknesses in the developing world. Safe drinking water is a precondition for health and the fight against child death rate, inequality between men and women, and poverty.

Consider these facts:

●The average distance that women in Africa and Asia walk to collect water is 6 kilometers.

●Only 58 percent of children in sub-Saharan Africa are drinking safe water., and only 37 percent of children in South Asia have access to even a basic toilet.

●Each year in India alone, 73 million working days are lost to water-borne diseases.

Here are three ways you can help:

Write Congress

Current U.S. foreign aid for drinking water and sanitation budgets only one dollar per year per American citizen. Few members of Congress have ever received a letter from voters about clean drinking water abroad.

Sponsor a project with a faith-based organization

Many U.S. religious groups already sponsor water and sanitation projects, working with partner organizations abroad. Simply put a single project by a U.S. organization can make safe water a reality for thousands of people.

Support nonprofit water organizations

Numerous U.S.-based nonprofits work skillfully abroad in community-led projects related to drinking water and sanitation. Like the sample of non-profits noted as follows: some organizations are large, other small-scale, some operate worldwide, others are devoted to certain areas in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. Support them generously.

72. The three facts presented in the passage are used to illustrate that________.

   A. poverty can result in water-borne diseases

   B. people have no access to clean drinking water

   C. women’s rights are denied in some developing countries

   D. safe drinking water should be a primary concern

73. The intended readers of the passage are________.

A. Americans                       B. overseas sponsors

C. Congressmen                     D. U.S.-based water organizations

74. The main purpose of the passage is to call on people to _________.

   A. get rid of water-related diseases in developing countries

   B. donate money to people short of water through religious groups

   C. fight against the worldwide water shortage and sanitation problem

   D. take joint action in support of some nonprofit water organizations

75. What information will probably be provided following the last paragraph?

   A. A variety of companies and their worldwide operation.

   B. A list of nonprofit water organizations to make contact with.

   C. Some ways to get financial aids from U.S. Congress.

   D. A few water resources exploited by some world-famous organizations.

The crowd cheered wildly at the sight of Liu Xiang, who was reported, throughout the whole country, ____ the world record in the 110-meter hurdle race

1. A.
   breaking
2. B.
   having broken
3. C.
   to have broken
4. D.
   to break

 Traditional folk arts of Tianjin like paper cutting_______at the culture show of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

A. are exhibiting        B. is exhibiting     C. are being exhibited    D. is being exhibited

Sunday, October 5

Clear, 69°F

My wife, Eleanor , and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide. And the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.

After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.

Monday, October 6

Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69°F

We spent about two hours in Nancy, then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat, where we will visit tomorrow.

It was pleasant to sit out on deck （甲板）and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.

Tuesday, October 7

Light rain, 64°F

This morning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church , which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lots of shopping , then walked across the bridge to see a very , very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.

We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side. Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Marc Chagall — 24 feet wide by 40 feet high.

Wednesday, October 8

Cloudy, 65 °F

Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went through two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.

Thursday, October 9

Cloudy, 66°F

Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time.

Where did the author get off the train?

A. Paris            B. Strasbourg           C. Nancy         D. Barn

On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat?

A. Monday and Tuesday        B. Tuesday and Wednesday

C. Monday and Wednesday    D. Wednesday and Wednesday

From the text, we learn that Baccarat and Sorrenbourg are the names of_________.

A. churches         B. towns             C. museums       D. mountains

What does the author think of the tour?

A. Tiring           B. Expensive             C. Enjoyable      D. Quick