Across the world , 11 billion people have no access to clean drinking water . More than2.6 bullion 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 3 million people and cause an estimated 80 percent of all sicknesses in the developing world . Safe thinking 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 :

1) 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 .

2) 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 .

3) Support nonprofit water organizations

  Numerous U.S.-based nonprofits work skillfully abroad in community-led projects related of drinking water and sanitation . Like the sample of non-profits noted as follows , some organizations are large , others 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 the 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.

Are you looking for something different this summer? We’ve lined up a list of some unusual camps.

   Learn to fly a jet(喷气式飞机)

   This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have . Learn the cockpit(驾驶室) and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a mock  battle with your teammates.

   It’s held at the U.S . Space &Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent /child camp.

Be Steven Spielberg

   At Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own movie.

Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.

   Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera. Tuition for a one—week camp is$1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.

   Join the circus

 At Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someone’s face .

 Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one—or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.

   The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent ) and $1,500 for two weeks ( $ 500 extra with a parent).

   Live the ultimate (终极的)summer fantasy

   Learn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the world’s only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The week long camp also includes trips to local islands.

   Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The cost is $475 per week for kids 8 to 12, $595 per week for teens 12 to 18. Check it out at wbsurfcamp. Com.

   Strike a chord(弦)

   At Power Chord Academy, teens 12 to 18 will be placed in a band that best meets their age, experience and style. You will lead the life of a band member: recording in a studio, playing a concert and making a video.

1.Which camps can you join if you want your father to be able to take part?

A. The camp at the U．S Space &Rocket Center and Circus Smirkus

B. The Power Chord Academy and Film Camp

C. The camp at the U.S Space & Rocked Center and Film Camp

D. Circus Smirkus and Surf Camp

2.How much do you have to pay if you want to attend a 2- week circus camp with your mom?

    A. $ 2250   B. $ 1500   C. $ 3000  D. $ 2000

3.Surf Camp can provide the following for campers EXCEPT______.

    A. surfing        B. care for sea turtles

    C. meeting with lovers of surfing  D. travel to local islands

4.What does the underlined word “mock” mean ?

A. real    B. fierce     C. shooting     D. pretended

Chinese President Hu Jintao, on his way to talks with President George W. Bush in Washington, on Tuesday met with Bill Gates. 

After the meeting with Gates, the world's richest man, at Microsoft's headquarters, Hu restated that China would move against software pirates all the time(盗版软件).

At Microsoft Corp.'s campus, Hu said Tuesday he admired what Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates had achieved. He also sought to reassure Gates that China is serious about protecting intellectual property rights(知识产权).

"Because you, Mr. Bill Gates, are a friend of China, I'm a friend of Microsoft," Hu said.

"Also, I am dealing with the operating system produced by Microsoft every day," he added, to laughter.

Gates responded: "Thank you, it's a fantastic relationship," and then said: "And if you ever need advice on how to use Windows, I'll be glad to help."

"China is focused on and has already accomplished much in creating and enforcing laws to protect intellectual property." he said. "We take our promises very seriously."

Hu also said he would certainly welcome a further increase in Microsoft's investment in China.

"I'd also like to take this opportunity to assure you, Bill Gates, that we will certainly honor our words in protecting intellectual property rights," Hu said.

In his brief visit to the Microsoft campus, Hu, accompanied by Gates and company CEO Steve Ballmer, saw some business technology demonstrations and toured Microsoft's Home of the Future, which features experimental technology that might someday be used in people's living spaces.

Following the visit at Microsoft, about 100 guests, including former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former Gov. Gary Locke, the first Chinese-American governor, were invited to Gates' $100 million lakeside house on Lake Washington for a dinner.

China has recently begun requiring Chinese computer makers to load legal software on their machines.

In Seattle's Chinatown, many stores hung Chinese and U.S. flags to welcome Hu, and many in the crowd outside the stately Fairmont Hotel on Monday night where Hu is staying were there to support the Chinese president.

How many issues are mentioned in President Hu’s visit to Microsoft?

A. one    B. two   C. three   D. four

Put the sentences in correct order.

Hu had a meeting with President George W. Bush

Hu had dinner with many guests in Gates’ lakeside house

Hu paid a visit to the Microsoft campus

Hu stayed at Fairmont Hotel in Seattle

A. 4-3-2-1     B. 4-2-3-1      C. 1-4-3-2     D. 1-3-2-4

What measure is not mentioned to protect intellectual property rights?

A. Moving against software pirates

B. creating and enforcing laws

C. increasing Microsoft's investment in China

D. requiring Chinese computer makers to load legal software on their machines

What is the best title for the passage?

A. Hu Visits Microsoft                  B. Protecting Intellectual Property Rights

C. Bill Gate’s, A Friend of China          D. Americans Welcome President Hu

Are you looking for something different this summer? We’ve lined up a list of some unusual camps.

   Learn to fly a jet(喷气式飞机)

   This is the real training that all fighter and test pilots have . Learn the cockpit(驾驶室) and how to put your plane through its paces . Finally, you fight a mock  battle with your teammates.

   It’s held at the U.S . Space &Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alaska. There are both weekend and summer camps for anyone 9 and up. Kids 7 to 12 also can pair with a parent. The cost is $749 for kids-only camps and $349 each for parent /child camp.

Be Steven Spielberg

   At Film Camp, you will get to write, direct, shoot and edit your own movie.

Run by the New York Film Academy, you can choose from a variety of camp locations: New York, Disney-MGM Studios in Florida, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Harvard University, Paris or Florence, Italy.

   Everyone helps one another by working behind the camera. Tuition for a one—week camp is$1,500, while a four or six week training run $5,900 to $6,900.

   Join the circus

 At Circus Smirkus you can learn how to ride a unicycle, and throw a pie in someone’s face .

 Kids 8 to 16 can choose between one—or two-week sessions, with the two-week camp ending in a circus show for the families.

   The camp is located in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. The cost is $825 for one week ($300 extra with a parent ) and $1,500 for two weeks ( $ 500 extra with a parent).

   Live the ultimate (终极的)summer fantasy

   Learn to ride the waves this summer and tour one of the world’s only sea turtle hospitals at Surf Camp. The week long camp also includes trips to local islands.

   Surf Camp is located at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The cost is $475 per week for kids 8 to 12, $595 per week for teens 12 to 18. Check it out at wbsurfcamp. Com.

   Strike a chord(弦)

   At Power Chord Academy, teens 12 to 18 will be placed in a band that best meets their age, experience and style. You will lead the life of a band member: recording in a studio, playing a concert and making a video.

Which camps can you join if you want your father to be able to take part?

A. The camp at the U．S Space &Rocket Center and Circus Smirkus

B. The Power Chord Academy and Film Camp

C. The camp at the U.S Space & Rocked Center and Film Camp

D. Circus Smirkus and Surf Camp

How much do you have to pay if you want to attend a 2- week circus camp with your mom?

    A. $ 2250   B. $ 1500   C. $ 3000  D. $ 2000

Surf Camp can provide the following for campers EXCEPT______.

    A. surfing        B. care for sea turtles

    C. meeting with lovers of surfing  D. travel to local islands

What does the underlined word “mock” mean ?

A. real    B. fierce     C. shooting     D. pretended