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スラッシュ・リーディング　参考例文　11

① Earth is different from other planets /because of water. Water has a

tremendous effect/on our planet. Nothing is as important as water /to life

on the earth. But for water,/ life on the earth would be impossible. Humans

are composed /of nearly 70 percent water, /and we are dependent on water

/in many ways. We couldn’t do /without water even a day.

② However, /serious water supply problems exist in regions /where fresh

water is in short supply, /such as deserts. Even regions abundant in fresh

water/ are not without problems, and maintaining the quality and quantity

of water /is very important.

③ Worldwide, /we are using more and more water, /in part because our

population is on the increase /and in part because, /on the average, /each

person is using more water. Especially in developing countries, the supply of

water can’t keep up /with the demand for water.

④ To meet the need for water, /we must take whatever steps are necessary.