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Israeli
company Watergen has produced a device that generates clean, drinkable water
out of air. The device called GENNY is small enough to be used in a home or
office but can generate up to 30 liters of water a day. The water that GENNY
produces is not only clean enough to drink, it's also often cleaner than tap
water.
GENNY
takes air in and passes it through a filter (过滤器) to remove dust and dirt. The filter is powerful enough to work
even in areas with high air pollution. The air then passes through a chamber
where heating and cooling cause water vapor in the air to condense (凝结). This water is then passed through several more filters and
minerals are added to make it healthier and taste better. Finally, the water is
stored in a tank where it is continually circulated to keep it fresh.
A larger
model, called the GEN-350, can produce up to 900 liters of water per day. The
GEN-350 is now being used in hospitals that previously did not have a reliable source
of fresh, clean water. Watergen has also developed an emergency response
vehicle (ERV) that can carry a GEN-350 unit wherever it is needed. In addition
to the GEN-350, the ERV carries a portable generator that supplies electricity
for the GEN-350.
Watergen's
ERV is designed to bring water to people suffering from the effects of a serious
earthquake, fire, flood or other situations. Once such an incident occurred in California
in 2018. A fire started at a camp site and spread quickly over a wide area, destroying
many thousands of acres of trees and many homes. One of Watergen's ERVs was
driven there and it provided water for its citizens and rescue workers.
Besides, they also provided clean safe water for the residents of Texas and
Florida in the aftermath of the devastation caused by hurricane's Harvey and
Irma.
(1)
What can we know about Watergen's devices?
A . They're available in different sizes.
B . They're made in numerous countries.
C . They're extremely difficult to operate.
D . They produce less water in polluted regions.
(2)
The GENNY adds minerals to .
A . keep the water fresh and clean
B . meet the water safety criteria
C . remove dust and dirt from the water
D . improve the flavor of the water
(3)
What can Watergen do using its ERV?
A . Deal with customers' complaints.
B . Outperform its competitors.
C . Supply electricity for local people.
D . Respond to natural disasters.
(4)
What is the purpose of the text?
A . To advertise an Israeli company.
B . To introduce an Israeli water device.
C . To explain the principles of purifying water.
D . To recommend a new brand of drinking water.
答案: A
D
D
B