城市漫步

黄连英

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”网站，有删改）

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：词义猜测题。材料第二段中画线词所在句子的大意为：参与者可以选择一条与众不同的城市路线，感受城市的气氛，探索古老的建筑，逛精品店，品尝一杯咖啡，或者品尝地道的当地小吃。由此可知，“browsing”应有“浏览，闲逛”之意。故选A。

2. C。解析：细节理解题。材料第三段的大意为：它可以是面向一小群人的特殊之旅，也可以是一两个人的闲庭信步，探索新的区域，但都坚持一个关键点——避开著名的景点和人群，以获得一个更具包容性的体验。由此可知，只有C选项属于理想的Citywalk。故选C。

3. D。解析：推理判断题。材料第四段的第一句是此段的主题句，作者采用例证法，以Xiao Yiyi为例展现了Citywalk活动的组织者不断涌现。故选D。

4. B。解析：观点态度题。根据材料最后一段中的“Even though Citywalk is a relatively niche and new phenomenon， industry insiders say that its potential is huge.”，我们可知尽管Citywalk是一个相对小众的新现象，但业内人士表示它的潜力是巨大的。由此可见，业内人士对Citywalk持肯定态度。故选B。