| 1 | The ground began to crack from the drought. | |
| 2 | The west is suffering from severe drought, leading to sharp decreases in crop yields. | |
| 3 | Learning to save water is everyone's responsibility, especially in dry areas. | |
| 4 | Research shows that drought-prone areas should shift agriculture to increase yields. | |
| 5 | The prolonged drought resulted in a poor harvest on the plain, leaving farmers in dire straits. |