Turn on the tap and the water comes out. Getting water is1easy that you may think that there is an endless supply(供应量)of it. But it is not true. 70％ of the earth is2by water, but most of the water is salt water, leaving only a small percent of fresh drinking water. Some countries including Italy, Spain and South Africa even buy water from other countries.
Each person in the UK uses about 150 liters(公升) of water a day. However, 3of the people in some countries even uses 5-10 liters of water a day. We should help save water. Let's have a look at4 you can help:
Don't leave the water5while brushing teeth. We brush our teeth twice a day and by6the tap when we brush, we can save 5-10 liters of water.
Don't use the toilet 7a wastebasket(废纸篓). Every time you flush(冲)used paper, waste food or other small bits of rubbish, more water8.
Make use of brain. Collect rainwater in water buckets(桶) in your garden and use it to9your plants.
Reuse. Share bathwater with your family to reduce costs and water use. Or, 10yourself to cut down your shower time by 1 or 2 minutes.
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