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1. Why does the author use the phrase "for next November" ( Line 3, Para. 1 )?
[A] According to The old Testament freshwater is available only in November.
[B] Rainfall comes only in winter starting from November.
[C] Running water systems will not be ready until next November.
![D] It is a custom in that region that irrigation to crops is done only in November.
2. What is NOT the cause for the imminent water war?
[A] Lack of water resources.
[B] Lack of rainfall.
[C] Inefficient use of water.
[D] Water has replaced oil.
3. One way for the region to use water efficiently is to
[A] develop other enterprises that cost less water
[B] draw a plan of irrigation for the various nations
[C] import water from water-rich nations
[D] stop wars of any sort for good and all
4. Uri Shamir’s viewpoint is that
[A] nations in that region are just fighting for water
[B] people there are thirsty for peace instead of water
[C] water is no problem as long as there is peace
[D] those nations have every reason to fight for water
5. The author’s tone in the article can be described as
[A] depressing
[B] urgent
[C] joking
[D] mocking
