1.

Vocabulary
Directions: Read Beyond Thirst: The Global Water Crisis. After you
read, answer the two-part question below on a separate sheet of paper

In the article, the writer states: Technologies vary based on geography, but they
dont need to be elaborate.
PART A
Which word is the best replacement for elaborate in the sentence above?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Complicated
Expensive
Public
Maintained

PART B
Which phrase from the text helps the reader understand the meaning of
elaborate?
A.
B.
C.
D.

projects involve communities in decision making

teach people about hygiene and system upkeep
use a simple a technology as possible
the global water crisis will cost billions pf dollars

2.Analytic Summary
The writer of Beyond Thirst: The Global Water Crisis introduces a key idea that
people all over the world lack access to safe drinking water.
Using the format of an analytical summary, write an essay that summarizes and
analyzes how this key idea is introduced, illustrated and elaborated in the text. Be
sure to cite evidence from the text to support your analysis. Follow the conventions
of standard written English. Write your essay on the same sheet of part you
answered part 1 for