2012年12月大学英语六级考试精选题(1)_第2页

　1. Why “for next November” (para.1)? Because________.
　　A. according to the Ole Testament fresh water is available only in November
　　B. rainfall comes only in winter starting form November
　　C. running water systems will not be ready until next November
　　D. it is a custom in that region that irrigation to crops is done only in November
　　2. What is the cause for the imminent water war?
　　A. Lack of water resources B. Lack of rainfall
　　C. Inefficient use of water D. All the above 考试用书
　　3. One way for the region to use water efficiently is to _______
　　A. develop other enterprises that cost less water
　　B. draw a plan of irrigation for the various nations
　　C. import water from water – rich nations
　　D. stop wars of any sort for good and all
　　4. Uri Shamir’s viewpoint is that ________.
　　A. nations in that region are just fighting for water
　　B. people there are thirsty for peace instead of water
　　C. water is no problem as long as there is peace
　　D. those nations have every reason to fight for water
　　5. The author’s tone in the article can be described as ______-.
　　A. depressing B. urgent C. joking D. mocking
　　答案：BDACB