话题:2024 年中国旅游亮点
Passage 1
In 2024, China's tourism industry witnessed a plethora of remarkable developments. From Harbin's transformation of icy landscapes into “hot assets” (1)______ visa - free policies giving a boost to inbound tourism, the year was filled with significant milestones. The drama To the Wonder and the video game Black Myth: Wukong, (2)______ went viral, turned Altay and Shanxi into trendy destinations. Meanwhile, the malatang of Tianshui, Gansu province, became a culinary attraction for tourists. Beijing's Central Axis joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, (3)______ (fuel) local tourism. Moreover, seven Chinese villages were recognized as Best Tourism Villages by the UNWTO, (4)______ (showcase) China's diverse cultural and natural heritage on the global stage.
At the beginning of 2024, Harbin's ice and snow tourism (5)______ (capture) widespread attention. Situated in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Harbin, one of the coldest cities in the nation, has emerged as a rising star in China's burgeoning winter tourism industry. An unprecedented influx of visitors, (6)______ (enchant) by Harbin's breathtaking icy landscapes and warm hospitality, has propelled this “Ice City” to the forefront of winter travel destinations in China. Iconic attractions like the Harbin Ice and Snow World, which (7)______ (span) over 816,600 square meters, have shattered records. Since its opening on December 19, 2023, it has been welcoming around 30,000 visitors daily, nearly double the pre - pandemic numbers.
Social media has played a crucial role in (8)______ (amplify) Harbin's popularity. It has turned the city into a trending destination for young travelers and influencers. This surge in attention has not only revitalized the local economy but also highlighted the innovative potential of transforming natural resources into globally appealing tourism experiences. Harbin has firmly established (9)______ (it) as a magical winter wonderland. The success of Harbin's ice and snow tourism serves as an example of how a region can leverage its unique natural features to create a thriving tourism industry. It also shows the power of modern media in promoting tourism destinations and attracting a large number of (10)______ (visitor).
答案
(1) and
(2) which
(3) fueling
(4) showcasing
(5) captured
(6) enchanted
(7) spans
(8) amplifying
(9) itself
(10) visitors
Passage 2
China has been consistently optimizing its visa - free and visa - on - arrival policies (1)______ (facilitate) foreign travel to the country. Over the past year, significant strides (2)______ (make) in expanding the range of eligible countries, extending stay durations, and broadening activity areas for foreign visitors. These efforts include unilateral visa exemptions, mutual visa waivers, regional visa - free entry, (3)______ transit visa - free policies. The focus is on achieving key breakthroughs and implementing complementary strategies.
As of now, China has established comprehensive visa - free agreements with 26 countries, unilaterally granted visa - free entry to 38 nations, implemented transit visa - free policies for 54 countries, and signed mutual visa waiver agreements covering various passport types with 157 countries and regions. This series of relaxed visa measures has injected new momentum (4)______ the growth of China's inbound tourism.
In the first 11 months of this year, 29.22 million foreign visitors entered China through its ports, a year - on - year increase of 86.2 percent. Among them, 17.45 million entered under visa - free policies, up by 123.3 percent. Notably, the 72/144 - hour transit visa - free policies have gained widespread popularity both domestically (5)______ internationally. The usage of these policies has increased by 132.9 percent year - on - year. International discussions, such as the trending “Friday after work, off to China” and “City not City” hashtags linked to “China Travel”, have further fueled interest in (6)______ (visit) the country.
The National Immigration Administration recently announced a significant upgrade to the transit visa - free policy. Effective immediately, the stay duration for visa - free transit visitors has been extended from 72 or 144 hours to 240 hours (ten days). Additionally, 21 new ports have been designated for entry and exit under this policy, and the activity areas for visa - free transit visitors have been expanded. These enhancements are expected to (7)______ (enthusiasm) foreign tourists for traveling to China and bring unprecedented opportunities to the country's tourism industry. With longer stays and broader travel options, foreign visitors can explore more of China's rich cultural and natural offerings. Meanwhile, domestic travel businesses will have greater opportunities to innovate and diversify inbound tourism products, potentially (8)______ (drive) new breakthroughs in the sector. The continuous improvement of visa policies reflects China's commitment to (9)______ (promote) international exchanges and cooperation in the tourism field. It also shows the country's efforts to meet the growing demand of foreign tourists and provide them with a more convenient and enjoyable travel experience. By attracting more international tourists, China can not only boost its tourism economy but also enhance cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between different countries. This is of great significance for building a more open and inclusive global community. (10)______ (hopeful), these positive changes will lead to a more prosperous future for China's inbound tourism.
答案
(1) to facilitate
(2) have been made
(3) and
(4) into
(5) and
(6) visiting
(7) enthuse
(8) driving
(9) promoting
(10) Hopefully
Passage 3
The original drama series To the Wonder, an 8 - episode mini - series (1)______ (produce) by iQIYI, often called China's Netflix, has made Altay in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region a trendy tourism destination (2)______ young people. They are attracted by the breathtaking views and the simple, heartwarming lives of the local residents.
(3)______ (adapt) from My Altay, a collection of prose by Li Juan, the drama tells the story of Li Wenxiu. She is a young woman (4)______ returned to her hometown of Altay to live with her mother after failing in her dream of becoming a writer and having setbacks at work. Then, she found the meaning of life and her love in Altay.
The grassland views and free - and - easy lives (5)______ (showcase) in the teleplay quickly made Altay one of the top - tier tourism destinations among young people. Since its premiere on April 25 in Beijing, the mini - series has received widespread acclaim for offering a fresh narrative and sensory experience. It combines light comedy with Li's literary aesthetics (6)______ (explore) themes of nature reverence, self - discovery and the simple yet resilient spirit of the northern Xinjiang herders.
The travel portal Qunar stated that from May 7, the day the TV show started its commercial airing, flight ticket bookings to Altay (7)______ (rise) 20 percent compared with the same period in the previous month. And hotel bookings doubled during the period on (8)______ platform.
Xiao Peng, a researcher from Qunar, said it's common to see a TV drama boosting its location's potential as a tourist destination these years. Citing To the Wonder as an example, he said the local authorities or tourism companies can optimize tour products (9)______ (combine) natural views and cultural elements in Altay to enhance people's travel experiences. This shows how cultural works can have a significant impact (10)______ tourism development.
答案
(1) produced
(2) among
(3) Adapted
(4) who
(5) showcased
(6) to explore
(7) rose
(8) its
(9) combining
(10) on