Meanwhile, in India, the World Bank has given the go ahead to the even more wrong headed Narmada Dam. And the bank has done this even though its advisors say the dam will cause hardship for the powerless and environmental destruction. The benefits are for the powerful, but they are far from guaranteed.

　　Proper, scientific study of the impacts of dams and of the cost and benefits of controlling water can help to resolve these conflicts. Hydroelectric power and flood control and irrigation are possible without building monster dams. But when you are dealing with myths, it is hard to be either proper, or scientific. It is time that the world learned the lessons of Aswan. You don’t need a dam to be saved.

　　53. What is the myth concerning giant dams?

　　[A] They bring in more fertile soil.

　　[B]) They help defend the country.

　　[C]) They strengthen international ties.

　　[D] They have universal control of the waters.

　　[答案] D

　　[解题思路]

　　文章第四段第一句话用到了myth这个词，“And yet, the myth of controlling the waters persists”(不过，制服洪水的神话仍在继续)，可见，myth指的就是controlling the waters，因此答案显然是D。

　　[题目译文]

　　关于大型水坝的神话是什么？

　　[A] 它们会带来更加肥沃的土壤

　　[B] 它们可以保卫国家

　　[C] 它们可以加强国际关系

　　[D] 它们能全面控制洪水