Ukrainian officials say their forces struck Russia’s flagship in the Black Sea with missiles,     1     (cause)it to sink Thursday. Russia said the ship     2     (damage)but did not sink.

The Moksha is named for the Russian capital, Moscow. If the ship did sink, it would be     3     major victory for Ukraine and a big loss for Russia. Russia said a fire on the warship forced all crew members     4       (leave)but it was being taken back to a port. A spokesperson did not say the cause. The ship carries 16 long-distance missiles.     5     it is not able to be used, it will reduce Russia’s firepower in the Black Sea while it is repaired. Satellite images could not     6     (independent)show if the ship was still afloat because of     7     (cloud)weather.

The news of the attack came     8     the same time when Eastern European leaders gave statements of support for Ukraine. The country     9     (be)under attack by Russia since February 24.

Ukrainian military advisers said the removal of the ship had great     10     (significant)because it carries 16 long-range missiles.

Peru, a county     1     the Pacific coast of South America, is well-known for its diverse geography. time honored history and magnificent civilization. The county was the center of the powerful ancient Inca Empire in the 1400s and 1500s, when the Inca emperor     2     (live) in the now-famous site Machu Picchu.     3     nation was under the control of Spain from the 16^th century to 1821. It is because of this     4     Spanish is the main     5    (office) language of Peru.

If you are to visit Peru, you may consider spending a day or two     6     (wander) along the beautiful streets in Cusco,     7     was the capital of the Inca Empire from the 13^th until the 16^th century. It is also recommended that you     8     (pay) a visit to Machu Picchu, where you can admire the     9     (amaze) dry stone method of building. Being the world's catalogue, Peru is sure to leave an     10     (impress) on everyone.