Choose the best abstract for the text.

1) This article tells broadly about water. It discusses water’s importance to civilization and to life itself. It describes the nature of water.

2) This article tells broadly about water problems. It discusses how we use and abuse our water supply.

3) This article tells about water supply on the Earth. It discusses the problems of water pollution and water usage. It also describes the properties of water.

 

8. Match the words with their synonyms.

1) substance 6) destruction a) devastation f) contaminate

2) shape 7) constantly b) material g) abundant

3) supply 8) unsalty c) shore h) stock

4) plentiful 9) shortage d) deficit i) always

5) bank 10) pollute e) form j) fresh

Match the words with their opposites.

1) salty 6) dry a) wet f) fresh

2) hot 7) slave b) master g) cold

3) absorb 8) pollute c) clean h) dissipate

4) quickly 9) increase d) decrease i) slowly

5) warm 10) demand e) supply j) cool