Going against the tide of flocking to well-known yet generally jam-packed tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser-known resorts to seek unique, relaxed holiday experiences.
During the week-long public holiday, which ended on Oct 7, large numbers of vacationers, especially young professionals who long to escape hectic city life, avoided popular holiday destinations in order to get off the beaten track and enjoy some peace and quiet.
According to data from online travel agency Qunar, as cited by Beijing Daily, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year on year.
Some young professionals who normally have little time for themselves simply had a staycation in a hotel to make the much-awaited time more relaxing.
Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations, which often involve pricey tickets, meals and hotel stays.
“Tourism used to be about sightseeing. Now it is about experiences,” Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy, told Beijing Daily.
He said popular tourist spots are always packed and often raise their prices during holidays. As people become more mature travelers, they are increasingly reluctant to follow the herd.
In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” and “standardized” as developed ones and are able to offer more authentic experiences and natural encounters, according to social media posts. And unlike popular destinations, some underexplored places with little online exposure can offer more surprises.
COVID-19 is another key factor fueling reverse tourism. As precautionary measures continue, traveling has an unpredictable quality. A traveler has no way of knowing what lies ahead before departure, be it a perfect holiday or one interrupted by a sudden outbreak. Travelers have thus become more cautious and tend to choose local attractions or places with fewer tourists.
Jiang Han, a senior researcher at the Beijing-based public policy think tank Pangoal, said that reverse tourism will become one of the future directions for the market and is an opportunity for growth comparable to the camping economy.
To give a real boost to the tourism market, Jiang suggested that more efforts be made to tap the potential of underrated, lesser-known destinations.
1. Young people like reverse tourism in that __________.A.They have a desire to save on the cost of trips. |
B.They long to book the cheapest hotel. |
C.They want to enjoy their relaxing break. |
D.Reverse tourism has become a trend in China. |
A.Start the old route | B.Break the routine |
C.Take easy paths | D.Travel long distances |
A.Tourists spend less than usual. |
B.COVID-19 makes tourists more cautious. |
C.Tourists can get a better sense of experience. |
D.It has already been commercialized. |
A.Its development will be affected by Covid-19. |
B.It has a better future than the camping economy. |
C.Lesser-known resorts should try to develop further. |
D.It forces popular destinations to improve themselves. |
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Burning Man Festival
Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and curiosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.
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1. Which of the festivals offers a view of art?A.Palio Contest, Siena. | B.Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo. |
C.Burning Man Festival. | D.San Diego Comic Con. |
A.On the basis of a phrase. | B.On the basis of a proverb. |
C.On the basis of a story. | D.On the basis of a book. |
A.A horse race. | B.A burning man show. |
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1. Why did the writer feel lucky this year?A.He will have a chance to live in Germany. |
B.He met his girlfriend in France by chance. |
C.He got an opportunity of learning in Germany. |
D.He was able to live in France and visit other countries. |
A.They are both famous for unique perfumes. |
B.They both serve traditional German sausage. |
C.They both have many towers with a long history. |
D.The both offer wonderful views from the tower top. |
A.Britain |
B.Italy |
C.Germany |
D.France |
A.Mt first visit to Germany |
B.A Brief Introduction of Germany |
C.A Guide to the Germany |
D.An Unforgettable Trip |
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VISIT
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BRING
Baby powder. Use a generous amount of baby powder to remove sand from your hands, feet or hair. The powder quickly absorbs moisture, allowing sand to fall off easily.
1. It can be inferred from the section SLEEP that______.A.the price of one night shay remains the same all the year around |
B.those who stay there can have a free access to the beach and the lighthouse |
C.those who want to stay there have to pay more during a tourist season |
D.the price includes the breakfast for seven people |
A.Avoid wearing wet suits |
B.Never dive into the cold water off the coast |
C.Bring baby powder to protect your skin from sand scratches |
D.Don’t swim straight toward the shore when there’re dangerous currents |
A.a perfect view of sea lions |
B.a mariner like stay in the more than 100-year-old lighthouse |
C.a seafood feast in the popular local community |
D.sun and fun of the less crowed beach |
【推荐1】In the wake of President Trump's decision to remove America from the Paris Climate Agreement, you’d be forgiven for feeling a little pessimistic about the future of the planet.
With reports of huge cracks appearing in the Antarctic ice and the rising of some coastal areas, fears that preventing the two degree heating of the planet might be a pipe dream - our planet is increasingly getting worse. Everything looks and sounds grim.
Fortunately though, there are some good news stories on the horizon; with many of them coming from China. The country has been leading the way when it comes to ‘green living’ in recent years, with the government announcing it had completed the construction of the world's largest floating solar farm.
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Once it is completed, the new city will reportedly host 30,000 people and - thanks to the abundance of trees and plants - will absorb almost 10,000 tons of CO2, 57 tons of pollutants per year and produce about 900 tons of oxygen annually.
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1. What is the main course of the phenomena mentioned in paragraph1?A.The decision of the President Trump. | B.The big cracks in Antarctic ice. |
C.The rising of the global temperature. | D.The nightmare of our planet. |
A.It shows the talent of the designer - Stefano Boeri. |
B.It is designed to control the emission (排放) of harmful gases. |
C.It can absolutely lead to a better skyscraper. |
D.It means that people will have a toxic place to live in. |
A.The benefits of the construction of the city. | B.The good life experience of the locals. |
C.The green surface of our planet. | D.The pollutants caused by the CO2. |
A.Anew trend of living in China. |
B.Different lifestyles in different places of China. |
C.Conflicts between people and the environment. |
D.The efforts made by China to change the climate change. |
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1. What purpose does the first paragraph serve?A.To introduce the topic of bikes. | B.To list some examples of bikes. |
C.To show some advantages of bikes. | D.To express the author’s love of bikes. |
A.was invented more than 200 years ago |
B.was designed by a French engineer |
C.was used to celebrate great harvests |
D.was pulled forward by a horse |
A.Their great safety. | B.Their penny-like looks. |
C.The huge popularity they enjoyed. | D.The uncomfortable riding experience. |
A.It talks about a riding journey through forests. |
B.It introduces the history of bicycle development. |
C.It is about how bicycles have become popular over years. |
D.It tells us the advantages of riding a bicycle. |
【推荐3】Only 50 years ago, computers were bigger than people. Nowadays, people can carry their laptops with them everywhere they go. Soon, we may be able to step inside a computer world thanks to the magic of virtual reality(虚拟现实).
If something is virtual, then it is created by computer technology and appears as if it were real. Virtual reality is a computer system with a special headset(耳机). When you put on the headset, you look at two tiny television screens. They are so close to your eyes that your mind will see the image as one picture, and you will believe that you have entered a different world. In many systems, you also wear a special data glove. With this glove you can reach out and touch things in the artificial world.
The first VR games, already sold around the world, enable you to drive a sports car, fly a plane, or fight an enemy. In the future, it may be difficult to tell the virtual world of the games from the real world outside. However, VR is not just for entertainment. One day, cheerful children will be able to learn geography by observing exciting foreign countries without having to leave their classroom. They will be excited to learn history by visiting the pyramids of Egypt, or by hand-feeding friendly dinosaurs. In addition, business will be able to use VR for many tasks. Cars designed using computers can be tested as virtual machines first, before they are produced in metal. Architects(建筑师) will be able to make virtual buildings, which they can walk around and check ahead of schedule. VR can help us in hundreds ways.
Despite the advantages, concerned critics have warned that there could be dangers in this powerful new medium. Will we have VR games in which people can commit virtual crimes(犯罪)? After people get used to VR, will they want to return to reality? Will we forget how to live and work with real people? On the other hand, some people think that VR will help us improve the world. By experimenting harmlessly inside a VR world, we will be able to see the dangers we may face in the future. Then we will be able to avoid them in real life.
No doubt there will be some problems with VR, as there are with all new inventions. However, one thing is for sure: VR is here to stay. Get ready to step into another world!
1. What can we infer from paragraph 1?A.The amazing world VR will create. | B.The easy operation of virtual reality. |
C.The big changes of computer science. | D.The big influence of virtual reality. |
A.What virtual reality is. | B.How virtual reality benefits us. |
C.Where virtual reality is used. | D.Why virtual reality is invented. |
A.VR will totally change classroom education. |
B.All problems cannot be solved by VR. |
C.The development of VR is revolutionary. |
D.VR can be applied to different fields. |
A.Hopeful. | B.Doubtful. | C.Grateful. | D.Unconcerned. |
A.A Future World | B.A Shocking Life |
C.Great Changes | D.Virtual Reality |