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　　Part I Reading Comprehension (40 points)

　　Directions: There are 4 passages in this part.Each passage is followed by some questions or incomplete sentences.For each of them there are 4 choices marked A,B,C and D.You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet. (2×20)

　　Passage One

　　With China's rapid development in artificial intelligence(AI)technologies,more companies have noted the huge business potential in AI companionship sectors,as simulated AI pets with adorable appearances gaining increasing popularity among Chinese consumers.

　　Zhang Yi,CEO of the Media Research Institute,said that consumers' demand for emotional support and the capability of current AI technologies offered this type of products greater business potential.

　　A 20-year-old student named Wang Li,who is also an AI technology fan,said that she bought "Boo Boo",a simulated AI robotic pet developed by Hangzhou-based Genmoor Technology.

　　"I first learned about the product during a major assignment investigation and remembered it." said Wang Li.

　　“I decided to buy it out of curiosity,but especially because of its adorable fluffy appearance and the color of its fur,which is just like my dog's",Wang Li added.

　　Boo Boo is currently available on Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao priced at 1399 yuan, over 300 sets have been sold,with a 100 percent positive feedback rate in the last three months, the product's page showed. One employee said that it had been sold out weeks ago and has now been restocked.

　　Wang Li stated that the advantage of having an AI pet is that it doesn't require extra spending on food or time for walks every day,while noting that it still lacks interaction flexibility and real companionship when compared with real dogs or cats.

　　Zhang Yi predicted more possibilities in applying AI technologies in emotional support and companionship robots,with target users covering all age groups,and whose functions include the ability to detect users' potential physical and mental health issues.

　　1.The huge business potential has been noticed by more companies in

　　A.positive feedback

　　B.real pets like dogs or cats

　　C.AI companionship sectors

　　D.popularity among consumers

　　2.When did Wang Li learn about the simulated AI pets?

　　A.During her survey related to her major.

　　B.During her visit to Genmoor Technology.

　　C.During her work in ii Media Research Institute.

　　D.During her surfing e-commerce platform Taobao.

　　3.Wang Li decided to buy Boo Boo for the following reasons EXCEPT

　　A.her curiosity.

　　B.the color of its fur

　　C.its lovely appearance

　　D.its emotional support

　　4.The disadvantage of having an AI pet is that

　　A.It needs careful maintenance and power charge

　　B.It lacks interaction flexibility and real companionship

　　C.It can detect users' potential physical and mental health issues

　　D.It requires no extra spending on food or time for walk every day

　　5.What's the passage mainly about?

　　A.Simulated AI pets have huge business potential

　　B.AI pets are applied in every aspect of life

　　C.Simulated pets will sell well and be restocked frequently

　　D.Boo Boo,a simulated AI robot pet,is perfect without any disadvantages

　　Passage Two

　　Guochao,literally meaning "national tide",refers to modern products packed with traditional Chinese cultural elements.In recent years,it has experienced a rise because of a growing interest among younger generations in their cultural heritage and a desire to integrate it into their daily lives.Many platforms now show traditional crafts,fashion and art,making them more accessible and appealing

　　For example,with the arrival of the year of the snake,the image of the snake is integrated into various products such as hongbao,the red envelope that older generations fill with money and give to young people as a symbol of good fortune.

　　These hongbao are printed with beautiful designs featuring the snake,making them not just practical gifts but also precious souvenirs.The rise of the Guochao craze

　　reflects the attraction of traditional Chinese culture to concepts. Guochao products combine traditional cultural elements with modern design.

　　Shanxi's cultural tourism has rapidly gained popularity because of the global hit online game Black Myth:Wukong.As many scenes in the game are created based on cultural and historical sites in Shanxi,the province is witnessing a remarkable surge in tourists,who are either the fans of the game or fans interested in the ancient architecture and sculptures and the stories behind them.The GuoChao craze provides Shanxi with vast opportunities for innovation.The local government integrates Guochao elements into scenic area development and tourism souvenir creation.A line of refrigerator magnets shaped like the architecture in the game have been developed to increase the cultural value of tourism.

　　6.Guochao has experienced a rise because

　　A.Younger generations are fond of buying tourism souvenir

　　B.Younger generations are crazy about hongbao during the Spring Festival.

　　C.Younger generations are addicted to the online game Black Myth Wukong.

　　D.Younger generations are interested in cultural heritage and eager to integrate it into their daily lives.

　　7.What does the underlined word "appealing"mean in paragraph 1?

　　A.supportive B.protective C.attractive D.detective

　　8.According to the passage,which is proper description of hongbao in China?

　　A.It is red envelope filled with notes and given to the young as a symbol of good wish.

　　B.It is a red envelope filled with gifts and given to the young as a symbol of good luck.

　　C.It is a red envelope filled with money and given to the young as a symbol of good fortune.

　　D.It is a red envelope filled with objects and given to the young as a symbol of good souvenir.

　　9.Which is not true about "Guochao" products?

　　A.They all have the theme of the snake.

　　B.They have modern design concept.

　　C.They involve traditional cultural elements.

　　D.They can satisfy consumers' pursuit of fashion.

　　10.It can be inferred to form the last paragraph that

　　A.the popularity of Shanxi's cultural tourism lies in its commercials on media.

　　B.the popularity of Shanxi's cultural tourism is due to online game Black Myth: Wukong

　　C.the popularity of Shanxi's cultural tourism is mainly owes to hospitality of local people.

　　D.the popularity of Shanxi's cultural tourism relies on its ancient architecture and sculptures.

　　Passage Three

　　As China's visa-free travel policy continues to expand and facilitate easier exchanges between people,the attraction of"China Travel"becomes stronger

　　Francisco Lopez,a tourist from Span.shared his experiences with the Global Times on Sunday, highlighting the ease of his trip to China made possible by the country's visa-free policy and other supporting measures.During this trip,he visited Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, and Shanghai.Among these destinations, Guilin stood out as his favorite due to its amazing natural beauty.We rented bikes and explored the countryside which was enjoyable."This trip helped me understand Chinese culture and history better."he said.During the trip,Lopez also experienced the convenience of China's e-payment system.“We didn't have cash and didn't exchange any money.We used Alipay everywhere,and it worked perfectly,"he added.

　　To meet the needs of foreign tourists,various regions and tourist destinations in China are enhancing the tourism experience.A worker from the Wulingyuan scenic area in Zhangjiajie of central China's Hunan Province told the media that the visa-free policy has significantly boosted the tourism market,with a notable increase in the number of foreign visitors."There is a shift in tourists,with more coming from southeast Asia and Europe thanks to the implementations of visa-free policies"another employee said.

　　In the first three quarters of this year,Zhangjiajie City received over 1.29 million inbound tourists,a year-on-year increase of 255.41 percent.The city achieved inbound tourism revenue of $358.54 million,marking a year-on-year growth of 307.61 percent, according to official data.

　　11.Francisco Lopez visited the following cities except:

　　A.Beijing B.Xian C.Zhangjiajie D.Guilin

　　12.Why didn't Francisco Lopez exchange any money during his trip to China?

　　A.Because he did not have cash.

　　B Because he got everything for free.

　　C.It is a red envelope filed with money and given to the young as a symbol of good fortune D Because China's visa-free policy facilitates easier exchanges between people.

　　13.What does the underlined word “notable”mean in paragraph 3?

　　A .reliable B.remarkable C.variable D.terrible

　　14.What can be inferred from this passage?

　　A.The visa-free policies will cause traffic jams in big cities.

　　B.The visa-free policies influenced Chinese people's life.

　　C.The visa-free policies made the domestic tourist happy

　　D.The visa-free policies brought about the growth of inbound tourists.

　　15.What is the main idea of this passage?

　　A.Tourist destination in China enhance tourism experience.

　　B.More inbound tourists come from southeast Asia and Europe.

　　C.A Spanish tourist shared his experience of China's e-pay system.

　　D.The visa-free policy has significantly boosted the tourism market.

　　Passage Four

　　In the face of an increasing climate change threat,the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)actively pursues the spirit of green and low-carbon development.As the recent BRI white paper released by China's State Council points out,the BRI embraces the global trend of green and low-carbon development,emphasizes respect for and protection of nature,and respects the right of all parties to pursue sustainable and eco-friendly growth.By making use of Chinese technology,products and experience,China actively promotes BRI cooperation in green development.

　　It has become evident that Chinese enterprises prioritize environmental conservation measures when conducting operations abroad. Meanwhile, there is an increasing use of Chinese energy products in Belt and Road countries, transported by rail and air, effectively utilizing renewable resources like wind and solar energy. Taking the cooperation between China and Fiji as an example, in 2014, China and Fiji established South-South cooperation to address climate change. Chinese Ambassador Zhou Jian said that China and Fiji are both victims of climate change as well as partners in addressing it. It was pointed out that the cooperation between China and Fiji is a shining example of the green BRI. The Belt and Road Initiative Action Plan not only explains the important vision and significance of environmental protection and sustainability within BRI projects.

　　Currently,China has entered into environmental cooperation agreements with over 30 countries and international organizations.Furthermore,in cooperation with various nations,China launched the Initiative for Belt and Road Partnership on green development.

　　16.Which is not mentioned in the recently released BRI white paper?

　　A.The BRI emphasizes respect for and protection of nature.

　　B.The BRI gives priority to the win-win cooperation between nations

　　C.The BRI accepts the global trend of green and low-carbon development

　　D.The BRI respects the right of all parties to seek a sustainable and eco-friendly

　　17.What do Chinese enterprises emphasize when conducting operations abroad?

　　A.Marketing strategies

　　B.The increase in profits C.The image of enterprise

　　D.Environmental conservation measures

　　18.According to this passage,renewable resources include ?

　　A.gas

　　B.nuclear energy

　　C.fossil fuel

　　D.wind and solar energy

　　19.China cooperates with Fiji to

　　A.address climate change

　　B.establish BRI

　　C.ecological harmony

　　D.sign environment-friendly agreement

　　20.What is the main idea of this passage?

　　A.China actively promotes the green and low-carbon development.

　　B.China and Fiji have achieved great success in using renewable resources.

　　C.More and more countries in southern part of the world will respond to BRI.

　　D.Fiji will strength its cooperation with China in the terms of economic development.

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