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How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

A picture depicting the before and after state of the village.

QS. 1. What was the original source of water for Nkara villagers?

• A deep well
  
  

• Rainwater tanks
  
  

• A muddy river
  
  

• A nearby lakes

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

QS 1. 1.     What was the original source of water for Nkara villagers?
A. A deep well
B. Rainwater tanks
C. A muddy river
D. A nearby lakes

• A. A deep well
  

• 
  B. Rainwater tanks
  

• 
  C. A muddy river
  

• 
  D. A nearby lakes

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

    Why was school attendance low before the well was built?
A. The school had no teachers
B. Children were afraid of walking
C. Children were busy or often sick
D. The school charged high fees

• A. The school had no teachers

• B. Children were afraid of walking

• C. Children were busy or often sick

• D. The school charged high fees

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

1.     How did the new well improve health in the village?
A. It made food tastier
B. It allowed people to avoid unclean water
C. It cured all existing diseases
D. It gave people medicine

• A. It made food tastier

• B. It allowed people to avoid unclean water

• C. It cured all existing diseases

• D. It gave people medicine

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

QS. Why does the author mention posters about handwashing?

• A. To criticise village habits

• B. To show that education was part of the solution

• C. To explain how soap is made

• D. To advertise the posters

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

QS. What does "waterborne diseases" mean in this passage?
A. Illnesses caused by drinking water
B. Sickness from dirty clothes
C. Illnesses from walking long distances
D. Problems caused by drought

• A. Illnesses caused by drinking water

• B. Sickness from dirty clothes

• C. Illnesses from walking long distances

• D. Problems caused by drought

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

QS 6. Which of these businesses began after clean water was available?
A. Taxi service
B. Soap making
C. Bicycle shop
D. Fishing company

• A. Taxi service

• B. Soap making

• C. Bicycle shop

• D. Fishing company

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

1QS. 7. What does the author suggest was the biggest reason for the village’s success?
A. The use of new machines
B. Teamwork and education
C. Help from tourists
D. Government money

• A. The use of new machines

• B. Teamwork and education

• C. Help from tourists

• D. Government money

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

1.     What is the best summary of the passage?
A. Clean water solved all problems in Africa
B. Clean water improved health, education, and opportunities in one village
C. The villagers grew a large tea farm
D. Engineers built homes for poor families

• A. Clean water solved all problems in Africa

• B. Clean water improved health, education, and opportunities in one village

• C. The villagers grew a large tea farm

• D. Engineers built homes for poor families

How Clean Water Changed a Village

In the heart of a dry and dusty region in East Africa lies a small village called Nkara. For many years, the people of Nkara struggled to access clean drinking water. Every morning, children walked miles with heavy containers to fetch water from a muddy river. The water was not safe, but it was the only option. As a result, many villagers often fell sick with waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid. School attendance was low because children spent hours collecting water or recovering from illness.

This changed when a local organisation partnered with a group of engineers to build a deep well in the centre of the village. The well, also known as a borehole, was drilled over 100 metres deep to reach clean groundwater. A manual pump was installed so that people could draw water by hand. The project also included a training programme. Villagers learned about basic hygiene, like washing hands with soap and keeping water containers clean. Posters were put up to remind everyone of these habits.

The changes were almost immediate. Children no longer had to miss school to collect water. Mothers had more time to work or take care of their families. Most importantly, the number of people falling ill dropped significantly. The village nurse reported fewer cases of stomach problems and skin infections. For the first time in years, people felt hopeful.

But clean water brought more than just good health. The village school started a small vegetable garden using water from the well. Students helped care for the plants and learned about nutrition. The vegetables were used in school lunches, making the meals healthier and tastier. Some villagers even started small businesses. One family began making soap using local herbs and clean water. Another started a small tea stand, attracting visitors from nearby areas.

The success of the well attracted attention from other villages. Soon, teams of visitors came to learn how Nkara had transformed. The villagers were proud to share their story. They explained that while the well was important, it was the teamwork and education that made the real difference.

The project leaders are now planning to help nearby communities build their own wells. They believe that every village has the right to clean water. “It’s not just about drinking,” said one leader. “It’s about dignity, health, education, and opportunity.”

 

QS 9  How did life change for children after the well was built?
A. They worked more
B. They travelled more
C. They missed more school
D. They could attend school regularly

• A. They worked more

• B. They travelled more

• C. They missed more school

• D. They could attend school regularly