英语分级阅读 · Level 2 · general · 约 84 词
Hosepipe Ban: Why Water Use Is Limited
Many homes cannot use garden hoses because of a serious water shortage.
A hosepipe ban is now active in many areas. This means people cannot use garden hoses for watering plants or washing cars. More than eight million households are affected by this rule. The reason is a drought, which means there is very little rain. Water companies are worried about the supply. They say we need to manage water better. Some people ask if the rules are fair. Others wonder if more rain will come soon. For now, saving water is very important for everyone.
中文参考
水管禁令现在在许多地区生效。这意味着人们不能使用花园水管来浇灌植物或洗车。超过八百万户家庭受到这条规则的影响。原因是干旱，这意味着雨水非常少。水务公司担心供应问题。他们说我们需要更好地管理水资源。一些人质疑规则是否公平。其他人想知道是否很快会有更多雨水。目前，节约用水对每个人来说都非常重要。