城市漫步

黃連英

Gather together a couple of good friends and take a leisurely stroll through the streets—this is what many youngsters in China enjoy doing when they visit a new city.

To them， Citywalk means “wandering around the city” on foot. Participants can follow a distinctive urban route， soaking up the atmosphere， exploring old buildings， browsing boutique shops， sipping a cup of coffee， or addicting myself in authentic local snacks.

It can be a special guided trip for a small group of people， or simply a leisurely stroll for one or two to explore new areas， sticking to the key point： avoiding famous scenic spots and big crowds to gain a more inclusive experience.

In China， the Citywalk trend is spreading from first-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai to second and third-tier cities， encouraging more participants and event organizers to get involved. Xiao Yiyi is a young entrepreneur based in Changsha exploring new possibilities in the tourism sector. Recently she launched six Citywalk routes in different cities on her social media account， with the aim of providing experiences for visitors to “walk in open-air museums.”

Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to interact with a city but also provides them with a new social scene， where people who share the same interests and ideas can easily make friends.

Some regions， such as Beijing and Shandong， have included Citywalk in their plans to promote cultural tourism and leisure tours. Shanghai has established Citywalk routes using public bus routes to help day-trippers reach more far-flung districts by public transport and continue on foot.

Even though Citywalk is a relatively niche and new phenomenon， industry insiders say that its potential is huge. Zhang Zhi， a tour guide from Beijing said tourists nowadays are paying more attention to personalized travel services. Many tour guides also try to expand their influence online， sharing their experiences in a bid to attract potential customers.

（材料來自“China Daily”網站，有刪改）

1. What does the underlined word “browsing” in Paragraph 2 mean？

A. Looking through.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?B. Taking in.

C. Searching for.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?D. Picking up.

2. Which of the following is an ideal Citywalk？

A. A special guided trip for many people.

B. A stroll for two to a famous scenic spot.

C. A stroll for two to an unknown area.

D. A guided trip to a well-known area.

3. What is the authors purpose in mentioning Xiao Yiyi？

A. To show the popularity of Citywalk.

B. To attract more young people to join in Citywalk.

C. To show the benefits of Citywalk to young people.

D. To show organizers of the Citywalk keep popping up.

4. What is the attitude of industry insiders toward Citywalk？

A. Doubtful.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? B. Positive.

C. Negative.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? D. Neutral.

參考答案

1. A。解析：詞義猜測題。材料第二段中畫線詞所在句子的大意為：參與者可以選擇一條與眾不同的城市路線，感受城市的氣氛，探索古老的建筑，逛精品店，品嘗一杯咖啡，或者品嘗地道的當地小吃。由此可知，“browsing”應有“瀏覽，閑逛”之意。故選A。

2. C。解析：細節理解題。材料第三段的大意為：它可以是面向一小群人的特殊之旅，也可以是一兩個人的閑庭信步，探索新的區域，但都堅持一個關鍵點——避開著名的景點和人群，以獲得一個更具包容性的體驗。由此可知，只有C選項屬于理想的Citywalk。故選C。

3. D。解析：推理判斷題。材料第四段的第一句是此段的主題句，作者采用例證法，以Xiao Yiyi為例展現了Citywalk活動的組織者不斷涌現。故選D。

4. B。解析：觀點態度題。根據材料最后一段中的“Even though Citywalk is a relatively niche and new phenomenon， industry insiders say that its potential is huge.”，我們可知盡管Citywalk是一個相對小眾的新現象，但業內人士表示它的潛力是巨大的。由此可見，業內人士對Citywalk持肯定態度。故選B。