Rivers are one of our most important natural resources. Many of the world’s great _____31____ are located on rivers, and almost ____32_____ country has at least one river flowing through it that plays _____33_____ important part in the lives of its people.

   Since the beginning of history, people _____34_____ (use) rivers for transportation. The longest one in the United States is the Mississippi, and the lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. _____35_____ transportation, rivers give water to drink, water for crops, and chances for fun and recreation for the people ____36___ live along their banks.

   However, large cities and industries that are located on rivers often make problems. As the cities grow ____37_____ size and industries increase in number, the water in the rivers becomes _____38_____ (pollute) with chemicals and other materials. People are learning the _____39_____ (important) of doing more to keep their rivers clean ____40______ they want to enjoy the benefits of this natural resource.

31 cities                   32 every/each                 33 an                           34 have used/ have been using         35 Besides   

36 who/ that             37 in                              38 polluted                   39 importance                                40 if / because

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2.                A．common        B．the same        C．changeable    D．different

 

3.                A．crowded        B．small           C．dirty D．busy

 

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5.                A．may not        B．will not         C．shall not  D．could not

 

6.                A．wonders        B．realizes         C．considers D．discovers

 

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8.                A．mountains      B．seas            C．trees D．forests

 

9.                A．continue        B．have           C．ought    D．go on

 

10.               A．cut away        B．cut off          C．cut up     D．cut down

 

11.                                A．Thus   B．However

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12.               A．still            B．even           C．a(chǎn)lso D．certainly

 

13.               A．too many       B．a(chǎn) few          C．some D．few

 

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18.               A．use            B．stay           C．keep D．last

 

19.               A．control         B．born           C．place D．reward

 

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