Do you drink water that's been left sitting out overnight or even for another day Have
you noticed it tastes different
Tap water that has been left to sit out slowly begins to acquire an off taste. Many people
think that this is because of microorganisms(微生物). But that's not what makes old water
taste not fresh. For that we can thank carbon dioxide. After about 12 hours, tap water starts
to go flat as carbon dioxide in the air starts to mix with the water in the glass, lowering its pH
and giving it an off taste. But it's most likely safe to drink.
However, back to those microorganisms. If you use a dirty glass day after day, there is
more of a chance of bacteria making themselves known; a risk that increases if you share the
glass with another mouth as well. But assuming you use a fresh glass every few days, you
probably won't have a problem unless the glass has been touched by dirty fingers, and
especially if those dirty fingers went unwashed after using the bathroom.
As for plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car, step away
from the bottle, warns Dr. Kellogg Schwab, director of the Johns Hopkins University Water
Institute. "A chemical called bisphenol-A, or BPA, along with other things used to make
plastic can leach(过滤) into your water if the bottle heats up or sits in the sun," he explains.
BPA, as you probably know, has been linked to everything from heart disease to cancer.
Schwab also adds that plastic used for commercial bottled water isn't meant to be washed or
refilled, so use only one time and recycle. Or don't buy them at all; use refillable water
bottles instead.
32. Tap water begin to acquire an off taste because of .
A. BPA B. the glass
C. the microorganism D. carbon dioxide
33. According to Paragragh 2 , tap water that's been left sitting out for 12 hours____.
A. tastes better B. is still safe to drink
C. contains few microorganisms D. is most likely undrinkable
34. What should we do with plastic water bottles that have been left out in the sun or in the car
A. Throw them away. B. Refill them with fresh water.
C. Use them after they cool down. D. Clean them and use them again.
35. Which of the following is true about BPA
A. It is safe for people to use. B. It is a kind of new material.
C. It can cause great harm to people. D. It is the main material to make plastic.
DBAC
A. Profits enlarging B. Technology developing C. Education investing D. Benefits transferring E. Dominance disappearing F. A nation rising |
The following is an imaginary diary entry written by US president. This diary is part of Global Trends 2025, which was written by the US National Intelligence Council
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Global wealth and economic power will shift from West to East.
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The transition from old fuels to new will be slow, as will the development of new technologies that present feasible alternatives to fossil fuels or help eliminate food and water problems. All current technologies are inadequate, and new ones will probably not be commercially possible by 2025