Treadle pump

题目与答案

1. Background

   - The pump was designed for farmers in India

   - In the dry season, many people move to 31_____ for paid jobs

   答案：urban

   原文定位：During the dry season, many families were forced to migrate to urban areas in search of temporary employment to sustain their income

   同义替换：「move」↔「migrate」，「paid jobs」↔「temporary employment」，「people」↔「families」

2. Description

   - Metal pump cylinders are linked to river or well by a plastic 32_____ .

   答案：tube

   原文定位：This action powers two metal pump cylinders, which are connected to a water source, such as a pond or well, by a plastic tube

   同义替换：「linked」↔「connected」，「river」↔「water source」

3. - Farmers use pumps in the 33_____ period.

   答案：cooler

   原文定位：This system is particularly advantageous during cooler parts of the day, making the task less strenuous for the user

   同义替换：「period」↔「parts of the day」

4. - In 2006, new version was developed to be used by the 34_____ .

   答案：coastal

   原文定位：New versions have been developed to cater to different environmental conditions, including coastal regions, where the presence of saline water and sand can cause blockages

   同义替换：「sea」↔「coastal regions」，「to be used by the」↔「to cater to」

5. - To prevent blockages, the design was improved by attaching a bamboo 35_____ .

   答案：filter

   原文定位：To address this issue, the design was improved by adding a filter made of bamboo, effectively preventing solid materials from clogging the system

   同义替换：「blockages」↔「solid materials from clogging the system」，「attaching」↔「adding」

6. Benefits

   - Economically, many farmers have increased their 36_____ .

   答案：income

   原文定位：It has been estimated that the income of the average household using a treadle pump more than doubles

   同义替换：「have increased」↔「more than doubles」

7. - For health, pumps users a better 37_____ .

   答案：diet

   原文定位：From a health perspective, the availability of a reliable irrigation system has enabled farmers to diversify their crops, leading to a more varied and nutritious diet

   同义替换：「better」↔「more varied and nutritious」

8. - Environmentally, the pump is less dependent on 38_____ fuel.

   答案：diesel

   原文定位：By substituting traditional diesel-powered pumps, it reduces reliance on fossil fuels and consequently, the emission of greenhouse gases

   同义替换：「less dependent on 」↔「reduces reliance on」

9. - For sustainably, the device is easy to 39_____ and maintain.

   答案：install

   原文定位：The installation process is straightforward, and the pump requires minimal maintenance

   同义替换：「easy」↔「straightforward」

10. - Mechanics need a short period of time for 40_____ .

    答案：training

    原文定位：Local mechanics can be trained in just two days to provide the necessary support for the upkeep of the pumps, ensuring that every farming community has access to technical assistance

    同义替换：「need a short period of time」↔「in just two days」