B 时事聚焦
A growing number of international tourists are celebrating the Chinese New Year in China, leading to a sharp rise in travel bookings for the 2026 Year of the Horse. Industry data shows foreign flight bookings increased more than fourfold year on year: Asian travellers from Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea made up a large share, Argentine arrivals jumped 900%, and European visitors doubled.
This trend reflects a move from sightseeing to deep cultural immersion(沉浸). At airports like Shanghai Pudong, calligraphy and cultural flash mobs welcome guests, and tourists nationwide join in making dumplings, writing Spring Festival couplets, and watching lion dances. Shanghai even launched a horse-themed treasure hunt, blending traditional fortune-seeking with modern culture.
Besides major cities like Shanghai and Beijing, Harbin is a hot spot for its world-famous ice and snow festivals, which hosted international ice sculpture competitions this season,
showcasing its appeal as a global cultural stage.
China has expanded visitor-friendly services, such as wider foreign bank card acceptance, more multilingual(多语言的) support and optimized(优化完善) immigration procedures. Some airports cut waiting time by 20% with efficient channels and translation devices, ensuring a smooth experience.
This tourism boom highlights the Spring Festival's growing global appeal. It is a vibrant two-way exchange: China shares its rich traditions and hospitality, while international visitors offer the world a glimpse into contemporary(当代的) Chinese culture by posting their authentic(真实的) experiences online.
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B
)6. The underlined word "showcasing" in Paragraph 3 probably means "
".
A. hiding
B. showing
C. reducing
D. changing
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C
)7. Which of the following statements about the travel data is true according to the passage?
A. European flight bookings increased by 900% year on year.
B. Foreign flight bookings rose to four times those of last year.
C. Some airports shortened the waiting time by one fifth.
D. Argentine arrivals were twice as many as the previous year.
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D
)8. What can we learn about the cultural activities in China from the passage?
A. Only big cities like Shanghai hold cultural events for tourists.
B. Harbin's ice and snow festivals only include local ice sculpture competitions.
C. Calligraphy is the most popular activity among foreign tourists.
D. Shanghai's treasure hunt combines traditional and modern cultures.
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A
)9. We can infer from the passage that
.
A. foreign tourists' experiences help the world know more about modern China
B. the Spring Festival is losing its appeal in the international market
C. China only improves services for foreign tourists at airports
D. visitor-friendly services have no influence on tourists' travel experience
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C
)10. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Art of Calligraphy: A Window into Chinese Culture
B. Harbin Ice Festival Attracts Global Attention
C. Foreign Visitors Flock to China for 2026 Year of the Horse Spring Festival
D. Visa-Free Policies Lead to a Sharp Rise in Foreign Tourists
