《2025年暑假总动员宁夏人民教育出版社八年级英语外研版》

一、阅读理解(每小题2分,满分10分)
On August 27th, my friend and I boarded the first leg of our journey from Vancouver Island, taking us to Peru, South America.
Twenty - four hours and four airports later, we landed in Cusco, Peru, a city of one million people. Coming from Vancouver Island, where we live and which is only 100 feet above sea level, we knew that we were now at a much higher altitude—over 11,000 feet—and needed time to get used to the scarcer oxygen(缺氧) levels! We followed the advice of other travellers and the locals: drink lots of coca leaf tea and rest for a couple of hours before any activity.
We were soon walking through the ruins (遗迹) and surrounding ancient castles of Cusco. Leaving Cusco the next day, we stopped at the Moray Ruins, which were used for farming by the Incas. Their size and unique design should be considered a lesson in historical engineering skills. This Inca site is one of the least known tourist attractions, but it's one of the most interesting places to visit.
Arriving in the beautiful Sacred Valley, we stayed at Willka T'ika for the next week. This place was wonderful. We enjoyed delicious vegetarian meals, all made with local produce by loving Quechua people.
You can't go to Peru without visiting historic Machu Picchu. The “road” up to the ruins is made up of an endless series of switchbacks(急转弯), resulting in cold sweats (汗). It was worth the ride though, as we
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walked through the ruins.
Too soon, it was time to leave Peru. We learned the unique history of Inca, Quechua culture, and the farming methods still widely practised. The best thing we took away was how simple and caring the people are and how deeply they love the earth and everyone they meet. We promised to be more mindful upon returning home to Vancouver Island.
( )1. Why did the author drink lots of coca leaf tea?
A. To have a good rest.
B. To follow the local custom.
C. To feel better at a greater height.
D. To avoid getting thirsty on the way.
( )2. The underlined word “unique” is closest to “____” in meaning.
A. common
B. special
C. natural
D. excellent
( )3. What does the author think of the Moray Ruins?
A. They're known by most travel lovers.
B. They're not as interesting as expected.
C. They're no longer suitable for farming.
D. They're an example of creative engineering.
( )4. Which can best describe the author's trip to Machu Picchu?
A. Boring and risky.
B. Safe but tiring.
C. Dangerous but worthwhile.
D. Easy and interesting.
( )5. How does the author's trip to Peru influence(影响) him?
A. It encourages him to be more caring.
B. It teaches him to accept differences.
C. It helps him understand his own culture.
D. It allows him to experience modern farming.

答案： 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. A