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热考素材 跨学科·地理 Water is important for all living things on Earth. The water cycle(循环) is a natural process that takes water from the ground and 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 May in some parts of China. In this article, we will learn about the water cycle and discuss its importance for 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, rivers and oceans. As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds. After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to the earth as rain or snow. Then, water runs through rivers and finally returns to the earth or oceans again.
The water cycle is important for 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 Earth cool. The water cycle is a natural process that keeps our Earth alive. It's important for plants and animals to live with 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 Earth works and find better ways to protect our Earth and that is our duty.
()1. Which season has the most active water cycle in some parts of China?
A. Spring.
B. Summer.
C. Autumn.
D. Winter.
()2. 新考法·信息排序 Which is the RIGHT order of the water cycle according to the passage?
a. Water returns to the earth or oceans.
b. Rain or snow falls down.
c. Water vapour rises up.
d. Clouds are formed in the sky.
A. c-b-d-a
B. c-d-b-a
C. d-c-b-a
D. d-b-c-a
()3. Why is the water cycle important?
A. Because it brings people warm weather.
B. Because it cleans the air and the ground.
C. Because it makes the climate healthy.
D. Because it shows the beauty of nature.
()4. What is the writer's purpose in writing the passage?
A. To encourage people to save water.
B. To call on people to protect our planet.
C. To inspire people to get close to nature.
D. To help people solve water problems.
()5. 新考法·篇章结构 Which shows the structure of the passage?

阅读理解
本文主要介绍了地球上的水循环。了解水循环可以帮助我们享受自然之美，了解我们的地球是如何运作的，并找到更好的方法来保护我们的地球。
1. A 细节理解题。根据“It is a cycle that happens the whole year and is most active from March to May in some parts of China.”可知，在中国的部分地区，水循环在三月到五月最为活跃，即春季。
2. B 信息排序题。根据“The water cycle always begins with water vapour.”可知，水循环从水蒸气开始；根据“As water vapour rises into the sky, it cools down and becomes clouds.”可知，水蒸气上升然后遇冷变成云；根据“After that, clouds travel through the sky and fall back to the earth as rain or snow.”可知，接下来云向地面降水；根据“Then, water runs through rivers and finally returns to the earth or oceans again.”可知，最后水回到地面或海洋。
3. C 细节理解题。根据“The water cycle is important for our Earth's climate. It provides us with water to drink and keeps our climate healthy.”可知，水循环可以使我们的气候健康。
4. B 推理判断题。由最后一段“Understanding the water cycle ... find better ways to protect our Earth and that is our duty.”可知，作者的目的是呼吁保护地球。
5. A 篇章结构题。文章首段通过说水很重要引出水循环这个话题；二、三段讲述了水循环的过程及其重要性；最后一段总结全文，告诉我们要保护地球。