Everyone knows water is important to all living things. But do you know these interesting 1about water?
Without water, the Earth would look 2the Moon. People can live for a long time without food, but only 3 days without water. Scientists say about 70% of the human body is made up of water. Water4 up about 83% of our blood, 75% of our brain, and 80% of our lungs(肺）. About 95% of a tomato is water, and about 80% of an apple is water. So 5can we do to help with water problems?
Keep a shower to 10 minutes or6 time. It helps save much water. Use a broom to sweep the floor, the stair, the garage(车库），or the sidewalk instead of water.
7throw your used water away. Instead, you can use some to water plants or run the toilets. Use a bucket(桶）of water to 8 your bike or the family car instead of water pipes.
Use water only9you need it. Don't leave water running. Be sure to turn the tap 10when you are not using it.
