Thirsty in Karachi
1.题目:According to the passage, people in Karachi today suffer from a short supply of water because
答案:C)old networks can not meet the need of the city's greatly increased population.
2.题目:Now people in Karachi do not hide or disguise the suction pumps they use to steal water because
答案:D)many households have them and there are very few inspectors around to try to find them.
3.题目:Confronted with a severe shortage of water supply, the city's Water and Sewerage Board
答案:A)tries to improve the water supply system with borrowed money.
4.题目:Which of the following is true of the owners of the suction pumps, if their neighbors have equally powerful pumps as they do?
答案:B)They only pay more for electricity.
5.题目:Which of the following is true about the author when he is back home in London?
答案:C)He is content with the water supply in London.
速记口诀:
在卡拉奇体验干渴
1.缺水因为人口多 ____________________
2.水泵偷水无人查 ____________________
3.借钱改进水系统 ____________________
4.功率相同多付钱 ____________________
5.伦敦供水很满意 ____________________ [综合类B,理工类A,卫生类A]