2 . Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina. It is made up of a variety of landscapes, from mountains and beaches to deserts and rain forests. Most people live along the coast of the Pacific Ocean, where the capital, Lima, is located.

Along Peru’s west coast is a narrow strip (狭长地带) of desert, which is about 1, 555 miles long. Ancient people, called the Chimú and the Nasca, first lived in this region thousands of years ago. The coastal desert makes up only about 10 percent of Peru, but it is home to more than half of all Peruvians.

The world’s largest rain forest, the Amazon, covers nearly half of Peru. Called the selva in Spanish, this huge jungle (丛林), which also covers half of Brazil, is home to plants and animals that do not live anywhere else on Earth, Some scientists think there may even be Indian tribes (部落) there that have never seen the outside world.

The second highest mountain range in the world runs through Peru. These peaks, called the Andes, are so tall and forbidding that the ancient Inca people thought they were gods. They run from north to south and can be seen from Peru’s beaches 50 miles to the west. The highest peak of it, Mount Huascaran, is 22, 205 feet high.

1. Where did most Peruvians live?

A．In the huge jungle.	B．In the Indian tribe.
C．In the mountain.	D．In the coastal desert.

2. What can we know about Peru?

A．Almost half of Peru is covered by rain forests.

B．It is the third largest country in population in South America.

C．More than half of the native population live in the mountains.

D．About 1, 555 years ago, ancient people moved to the coastal desert.

3. What is special about the mountains in Peru?

A．They can’t be seen from the Peru’s coast.

B．They are where most Peru’s people plant rice.

C．Some of them belong to the second highest mountain range.

D．The highest mountain range in Peru runs from east to west.

4. What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．The Attractions of Peru	B．The History of Peru
C．The Official Languages of Peru	D．The Geography of Peru

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Although festivals have changed a lot with the development of society, the importance of traditional festivals in their lives has never     1     (change). Over 5000 years history has been witnessed the     2     (create) of many Chinese traditional festivals—Chinese New Year, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festivals, the Dragon Boat Festival ,many of which     3     (have) a long history in China. It's very important to promote traditional Chinese festivals as traditional festivals teach us about Chinese values and enable us     4     (learn) more about fine Chinese value. More     5     (importance), traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity. Traditional festivals are also .    6     reminder of what it means to be Chinese.

Many parties have important roles to play     7     promoting traditional Chinese festivals. Firstly ,the government should declare public holidays on some traditional festivals. Besides, the media can help spread more knowledge about these traditions,     8     (raise) people's interest in the origins and history of the festivals. Lastly, more activities     9     (hold) by schools can help draw students’ attention to our traditions.

With the joint efforts of these different parties, people will pay more attention to traditional Chinese festivals, and be     10     (proud) of Chinese culture.

5 . In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, a 48-year-old Egyptian athlete, Hamadtou, makes a great impression on a lot of people.

Holding the bat in his mouth, the para-table tennis champion attracts the audience by throwing the ball up high with his right foot. Sinking through the air, the little white ball meets his bat and comes out like a bullet with a powerful spin.

Hamadtou's performance moves millions of people. Comments and praise on him flood from all over the world, with about 300 million messages on different social media.

Hamadtou was a carpenter. He lost his two arms by falling down the railway platform on his way home. But it didn't change his love for table tennis.

Starting at 13, Hamadtou spent years working hard to perfect his game. Initially, he tried different ways to hold the bat, including holding it under his armpit, before deciding to handle it with his mouth.

In 2011, he got the second place in the African Table Tennis Games for the disabled. Deeply touched by Hamadtou, Chairman of International Table Tennis Federation invited him to participate in the World Table Tennis Championship as a guest of honor in 2014. In the competition, Hamadtou played games with some world-famous athletes like Ma Long. Later Hamadtou took part in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

“It was quite difficult playing table tennis after the accident ,”Hamadtou recalled. “I had to practice hard for three years on a daily basis. At the beginning，people was amazed and surprised seeing me playing. Then they encouraged and supported me a lot.”

“I believe that nothing is impossible, as long as you work hard ,”added Hamadtou.“This is the message I would like to send to people.”

One of the comments of a netizen goes “We are very proud of his willing, perseverance and determination.”

1. What is special when Hamadtou plays table tennis?

A．Throwing the ball with his hand.	B．Spinning the ball with his head.
C．Holding the bat with his armpit.	D．Serving the ball with his foot.

2. What do we know about Hamadtou?

A．He was born with no arms.	B．He was interested in art works.
C．He perfects his skills with hard work.	D．He has a great talent for table tennis.

3. What is the attitude of netizens towards Hamadtou?

A．Positive.	B．Negative.
C．Indifferent.	D．Neutral.

4. What spirit can we learn from Hamadtou?

A．Facing the unknown with hope.

B．Living with dignity and gratitude.

C．Trying one's best and never giving up.

D．Always being confident and competitive.

6 . Too much screen time for kids can lead to poor health the American Heart Association (AHA) says. A scientific statement published by the AHA in the medical journal Circulation said screen time from smartphones, tablet computers and other devices can lead kids to a sedentary(惯于久坐不动的) lifestyle ,increasing the possibility that they grow up as overweight or obese(肥胖的).

The AHA is the latest organization urging parents to limit how much time their kids spend in front of screens. It recommends children get one to two hours of screen time each day. Although television viewing among children and teens has dropped, the use of smartphones and tablet computers has surged.

“Although the mechanisms(机制) linking screen time to obesity are not entirely clear, there are real concerns that screens influence eating behaviors, mainly because children don’t notice when they are full when eating in front of a screen,” said Tracie Barnett, a researcher at the INRS-Institut Armand-Frappier Research Centre,in a statement.

Barnett, one of the authors of the statement, also urges parents to keep screens out of kids’bedrooms, raising the fear that too much screen time can affect sleep.

Many studies have warned about the potential (潜在的) negative effects of too much screen time. Last year, a study from researchers at San Diego State University(SDSU) found nearly half of teens who spent five or more hours in front of screens every day experienced long periods of hopelessness or sadness.

Apple, who makes the iOS mobile platform, plans to introduce new tools to devices to help users cut back on screen time. As for iOS 12,iPhones will include a screen time feature where users can control and review how they spend time on their mobile devices. Another company that makes the Android platform will introduce “digital well-being” tools such as screen time limits and a “wind down” option to encourage users to put down their phones before bed.

1. Which can replace the underlined word “surged” in paragraph 2?

A．Increased suddenly.	B．Decreased slowly.
C．Stayed the same.	D．Lost the balance.

2. How do screens influence children’s eating behavior?

A．By changing the time they eat.	B．By changing their taste for food.
C．By influencing how fast they eat.	D．By influencing their feeling of fullness.

3. What effect did too much screen time have in SDSU’s study?

A．It affected children’s sleep.	B．It led to children’s obesity.
C．It resulted in diet problems.	D．It negatively influenced moods.

4. What will Apple do to deal with the screen time problem?

A．Reduce its products’ battery life.

B．Provide a screen time feature.

C．Introduce “digital well-being” tools.

D．Add a “wind down” option to its products.

9 . Stuck at home? These famous museums offer virtual tours you can take on your sofa. According to Fast Company, Google Arts&Culture teamed up with over 2,500 museums and galleries around the world to bring you virtual tours and online exhibits.

Guggenheim Museum, New York

Google’s Street View lets visitors tour the Guggenheim’s famous spiral (螺旋式) staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary times.

Pergamon Museum,Berlin

As one of Germany’s largest museums, Pergamonhas a lot to offer — even if you can’t physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient works including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course,the Pergamon Altar.

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Anyone who is a fan of this tragic, gifted painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close) by virtually visiting this museum — the largest collection of artworks by Vincent Van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 750 personal letters.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

European artworks from as far back as the 8th century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.

To see more of Google Arts&Culture’s collection of museums, visit the collection’s website.

1. Which one will you visit if you like modern art?

A．Pergamon Museum.

B．Guggenheim Museum.

C．The J. Paul Getty Museum.

D．Van Gogh Museum.

2. Who will be interested in Pergamon Museum?

A．One who is fond of tragic films.

B．One who enjoys European artworks.

C．One who likes paintings of Van Gogh.

D．One who is interested in ancient artworks.

3. What is special about the J. Paul Getty Museum?

A．It is one of the largest museums in the USA.

B．It is the only home to artworks in California.

C．It includes all forms of artworks in the world.

D．It exhibits European artworks from the 8th century.