【听力原文】

Since all living things need it, /and it makes up two-thirds of our bodies, /it seems obvious that water is vital to our health, /Most people, however, drink fewer than the eight recommended glasses each day. /So why is drinking enough water so important? /A minor water deficiency can lead to headaches, sleepiness, and moodiness,/while losing a large amount of water for a long time can cause high blood pressure/and other serious problems. /Drinking water helps our bodies in a variety of ways. /It helps us get rid of toxic substance, /which helps our kidneys to do a better job, /and it helps prevent bladder infections. /It improves digestion and helps us develop substances /that our body produces in the blood to fight diseases. /Finally, water can give our skin a healthy glow. /Drinking water throughout the day is an important habit to pick up. /For your health, give this simple substance the importance it deserves.

【核心词汇】

bladder n.膀胱

deficiency n.缺乏,不足

digestion n.消化，吸收

kidney n.肾，肾脏

toxic a.有毒的；因中毒引起的

high blood pressure 高血压