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Peru is the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina. It is a country with many different landscapes, including mountains, beaches, rainforests and more.
The Andes Mountains run through Peru from north to south. The tall peaks can be seen from beaches 80 km away. The highest peak, Mount Huascarán, is 6,768 metres high.
Because of its many different ecosystems, Peru is home to all kinds of plants and animals. The Amazon Rainforest covers around three fifths of Peru. In this large forest, a 1-km² area can hold more than 6,000 kinds of plants. To protect them, Peru has created special forest areas called reserves. Large numbers of small fish live off the coast of Peru, and they in turn support populations of bigger fish and seabirds, including Humboldt penguins. There are many special kinds of plants and animals in the Andes Mountains. One amazing plant, the puya raimondi, takes 100 years to flower.
The people of Peru are a mix of many different cultures, including Indians, Europeans, Africans and Asians. Most people used to live in the countryside. But now, more than 70 per cent live in cities.
Peru has a long and rich history. Over 500 years ago, it was home to the powerful Inca Empire in South America. The Incas built amazing cities like Machu Picchu in the Andes. In the 1500s, the Spanish arrived and took over. For about 300 years, Peru was under Spanish control. It became an independent country in 1821.
Peru is a country full of history, culture, and natural beauty. Its different landscapes, people and ecosystems make it an unusual place in the world.
()1. What can we learn about the Andes Mountains from Paragraph 2?
A. They are 80 kilometres long.
B. Most peaks are 6,768 metres high.
C. They spread across Peru from north to south.
D. Only the highest peak can be seen from beaches.
()2. How much of Peru is covered by the Amazon rainforest?
A. About 25%. B. About 45%. C. About 60%. D. About 80%.
()3. Which topic about Peru is described in the most detail in the passage?
A. People. B. Landscapes. C. History. D. Ecosystems.
()4. Where does the passage most probably come from?
A. A storybook. B. A news report.
C. A travel magazine. D. A history textbook.