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五、(2024·盐城期末)阅读理解。〔人与自然——生态特征〕
Water is important for all living things on earth. The water cycle is a natural process that takes water from the ground to the sky and brings it back to the earth again. It is a cycle that happens the whole year and is most active from March to June in China. In this article,we will explore the water cycle and discuss its importance for the earth.
The water cycle always begins with water vapour(蒸气). When it's hot outside,you can see clouds forming in the sky. These clouds are made of water vapour that comes from the ground,plants and rivers. As water vapour rises into the sky,it cools down and becomes clouds. After that,clouds travel through the sky and become heavy with water droplets. Then,water returns to the earth again in different forms like rainwater or snow.
The water cycle plays an important role in protecting our earth's climate. It provides us with water to drink and keeps our climate healthy. On top of that,it takes water from rivers and oceans and brings it to the areas that don't have enough water. Without the cycle,we would face many problems. When there is too much water in one place,it becomes a flood. When water is badly in need,it becomes a drought. Besides,water vapour can take heat from the sun and keep our planet cool.
The water cycle is a natural process that keeps our planet alive. It's important for plants and animals to drink water and for our rivers to stay flowing with water. Understanding the water cycle can help us enjoy the beauty of nature,know how our planet works and develop better methods to protect our earth. And that is a responsibility we should take on.
1. Which season might have the most active water cycle in China?
A. Spring.
B. Summer.
C. Autumn.
D. Winter.
2. Which is the RIGHT order of the water cycle according to the text?
① Water returns to the ground.
② Rain or snow falls down.
③ Water vapour rises up.
④ Clouds are formed in the sky.
A. ③②④①
B. ④②③①
C. ④③②①
D. ③④②①
3. Why is the water cycle important?
A. It brings warm weather.
B. It shows the beauty of nature.
C. It makes the climate pleasant.
D. It cleans the air and the ground.
4. What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. The earth's climate.
B. The water cycle.
C. Water vapour.
D. Drinking water.
5. What is the writer's purpose in writing the last paragraph?
A. To ask people to water plants.
B. To encourage people to save water.
C. To call on people to protect our planet.
D. To inspire people to get close to nature.

答案： 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. C