1.Why does the author use the phrase“for next November”(Line 3.Para.1)?
[A]According to The Old Testament freshwater is available only in November.
[B]Rainfall comes only in winter starting from 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 NOT the cause for the imminent water war?
[A]Lack of water resources.
[B]Lack of rainfall.
[C]Inefficient use of water.
[D]Water has replaced oil
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