二、阅读理解

News 1
Chinese video sharing APP, Douyin is denying reports that British cartoon character Peppa Pig has been cancelled from the platform(平台) because of some bad influences, reports China National Radio. The Peppa Pig cartoon has been a big hit since it first landed in China in 2015. Episodes(片段) of the show have been watched billions of times on television.

News 2
On Wednesday, China announced plans to increase taxes(税) on $50 billion of U.S. goods. The Chinese measures would increase tariffs(关税) by 25 percent on 106 products, such as soybeans, airplanes and cars. The Associated Press said the list includes the biggest U.S. exports to China.

News 3
Wildlife researchers in Georgia and Florida are concerned about the population of endangered whales(鲸). The winter birthing season just ended, but no newborn whales have been reported. There are about 450 North Atlantic whales.
Since last December, researchers have been looking for newborns off the coasts of Georgia and Florida. Each winter, female whales swim to the area to give birth in warmer waters, usually from early December to late March.

News 4
An American company says it has completed the first allowed 3D printed homes in the United States. The home was shown to reporters and visitors at the South by Southwest technology meeting and music festival. The event took place earlier this month in Austin, Texas.

1. What is Peppa Pig according News 1?
A. A Chinese cartoon character.    B. A British cartoon character.   
C. A British book. D. A pig from Britain.
2. What is the meaning of exports in Chinese?
A. 进口   B. 出口 C. 赠送         D. 投资
3. How long will female whales give birth each year?
A. Three months.   B. One month.   C. Two months.    D. Four months.
4. Who can print a 3D printed home?
A. A company.    B. A visitor.    C. A reporter.    D. A singer.
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to these news?
A. Peppa Pig is not popular in China at all.
B. People can see the 3D printed homes everywhere in the U.S..
C. The population of endangered whales may be smaller than before.
D. All the goods from the U.S. will be more expensive in China than before.
【答案】1—5 BBDAC