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Flower Power: Spring Spurs Tomb-sweeping Day Travel Boom
花卉盛宴:清明节假期引发旅游热潮
Getaways see a surge as more Chinese opt for nature, culture, and short-distance trips. With summer just 1._______ the corner, Chinese travelers are flocking to parks, mountains, and flower festivals during the tomb-sweeping day holiday.
The three-day break, traditionally a time 2._______ (honor) ancestors, has also become a prime occasion for spring outings, with tourism platforms reporting spikes in short-distance travel, nature-themed activities, and flower-viewing tours.
According to a report by travel giant Trip.com, bookings for flower-viewing tours have surged 55% year on year, with 3._______ (season) activities like mountain climbing and nature walks also reporting stronger growth. On online travel platform Tongcheng, searches for terms like “spring outing” and “flower viewing” 4._______ (jump) 46% compared to last year.
Industry experts say there’s growing demand for more immersive travel experiences — combining spring blossoms with food, heritage, and local stays — 5._______ could turn short-term visits into longer-term tourism flows.
This year’s three-day tomb-sweeping day holiday, which runs from Friday to Sunday, 6._______ (expect) to see about 760 million trips, slightly up from last year, according to the Ministry of Transport.
With the short break limiting long-distance travel, nearly 90% of tourists 7.________ (stay) within 500 kilometers of home. Trip.com data shows bookings for nearby getaways have jumped 136% year on year.
8._______ the short duration, travel demand remains strong. As the first major public holiday since the Spring Festival in January, the three-day break offers many a long-awaited chance 9.______ (step) away from daily routines.
More than 70% of people expressed plans to travel during the holiday, according to Dai Bin, 10._______ (direct) of the China Tourism Academy. “Daily trips during the holiday will exceed 40 million,” he told local media.
答案与解析
1. around
“around the corner”为固定短语,意为“即将来临;在附近”,这里表示夏天即将来临,故填 around。
2. to honor
“a time to do sth.”表示“做某事的时间”,此处用动词不定式作后置定语,修饰“a time”,所以填 to honor。
3. seasonal
此处需要一个形容词修饰名词“activities”,“season”的形容词形式是“seasonal”,意为“季节性的”,故填 seasonal。
4. have jumped
根据句中的“compared to last year”以及语境可知,此处强调从去年到现在的变化,应用现在完成时,主语“searches”是复数,所以填 have jumped。
5. which
分析句子结构可知,此处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词是“more immersive travel experiences”,关系词在从句中作主语,指物,所以用 which。
6. is expected
句子主语“This year’s three-day tomb-sweeping day holiday”与“expect”之间是被动关系,且这里陈述的是一般情况,应用一般现在时的被动语态,主语是单数,所以填 is expected。
7. will stay/ are staying
根据“With the short break limiting long-distance travel”以及语境可知,这里说的是将来的情况,所以用一般将来时,故填 will stay。“are staying”,这里用现在进行时表示按计划或安排即将发生的动作,强调这些游客已经有了在短假期内留在离家 500 公里范围内的计划或安排,从语境上来说也是合理的。
8. Despite
根据“the short duration”和“travel demand remains strong”可知,前后是让步关系,“Despite”表示“尽管”,符合语境,故填 Despite。
9. to step
“a chance to do sth.”表示“做某事的机会”,用动词不定式作后置定语,所以填 to step。
10. director
根据“Dai Bin”以及“of the China Tourism Academy”可知,此处表示“中国旅游研究院院长”,“director”意为“院长;主任”,故填 director。
Older people drive tourism during Qingming holiday
清明节老年人推动旅游业的发展
Flower viewing, hiking and short-distance tours trended during the Qingming Festival holiday, with older people showing stronger interest in traveling, according to tourism companies.
Chinese people visit their ancestors' tombs and make ritual offerings to mark the festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, which fell on Friday this year. During the three-day holiday, which ended on Sunday, a large number of people chose to enjoy spring scenery and indulge in various outdoor activities.
Figures from travel portal Qunar show that hotel bookings made by older travelers registered the highest growth on the platform, increasing 30 percent year-on-year. Qunar attributed the growth to budget-friendly flight tickets and affordable hotel prices, as well as mild weather during the holiday weekend. "Qingming Festival is not that much of a busy season for the tourism market. However, we've seen a more energetic and lively tourism market this year, thanks to the higher engagement of older travelers, who previously avoided traveling during public holidays due to budget concerns," said Xiao Peng, a researcher at Qunar.
Top choices for a short vacation included destinations in neighboring provinces and places featuring stunning spring blossoms, according to tourism companies. Travel agency Tuniu said that nearly 40 percent of bookings on the platform were for short-distance tours, and the travel duration for over half of these trips was two or three days. "Destinations with breathtaking spring scenery such as peony blossoms in Luoyang, Henan province, and rapeseed flower fields in Wuyuan, Jiangxi province, were among top draws," Tuniu said, adding that Guangzhou and Zhuhai in Guangdong province, as well as Shanghai and Beijing, also saw many visitors.
For fans of high-intensity outdoor activities, hiking along scenic routes or scaling mountains in areas that boast cultural treasures were popular ways to spend the holiday. Mount Wutai in Shanxi province and Huangshan Mountain in Anhui province saw many visitors, Tuniu said, as these are located in areas famous for Buddhist monasteries and Hui-style buildings, respectively.
A 32-year-old traveler, who asked to be identified only as Zhang, said that in recent years, she has started to appreciate the beauty of spring. "The blooming flowers are like the messengers of spring, and I feel happier just by being near them," she said after returning from Luoyang."Qingming Festival is a time to commemorate our ancestors, and it is also a good time to explore nature and enjoy spring," Zhang added.
阅读理解题:
1. What mainly contributed to the growth in older travelers' hotel bookings during the holiday?
A. Free transportation services.
B. Affordable costs and pleasant weather.
C. Special discounts for group tours.
D. Cultural activities near their homes.
2. What do short-distance trips during the Qingming Festival feature?
A. Long travel durations over five days.
B. Remote destinations with historical sites.
C. Neighboring provinces and spring scenery.
D. High-intensity sports and urban attractions.
3. Why did older travelers avoid public holidays before?
A. They preferred quiet family gatherings.
B. Public transport was less convenient.
C. They disliked crowded tourist spots.
D. Travel expenses were too high.
4. What do popular destinations like Mount Wutai and Huangshan have in common?
A. Combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
B. Famous for modern architecture and city views.
C. Located in regions with the cheapest hotel prices.
D. Best known for seasonal flower exhibitions.
答案与解析:
1. B(对应第三段“budget-friendly flight tickets and affordable hotel prices, as well as mild weather”,选项为同义转换)。
2. C(根据第四段“neighboring provinces”和“stunning spring blossoms”,选项概括核心信息)。
3. D(由第三段“previously avoided traveling during public holidays due to budget concerns”可推断,过去受预算限制)。
4. A(第五段提到五台山有佛教寺庙、黄山有徽派建筑,均体现自然景观与文化遗产结合)。
写作题目
假定你是李华,你的美国笔友Tom对中国传统节日很感兴趣。请你给他写一封邮件,分享你刚过去的清明假期经历,内容包括:
1. 你和家人扫墓的过程(如准备祭品、清扫墓碑等);
2. 你对清明“追思”与“踏青”双重意义的理解;
3. 邀请他分享美国类似的家庭纪念活动。
注意:
1. 词数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3. 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
How’s everything going? I’d like to share my Qingming Festival experience with you.
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Looking forward to hearing about your family traditions!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
范文
Dear Tom,
How’s everything going? I’d like to share my Qingming Festival experience with you.
Last Friday, my family and I visited the cemetery to honor our ancestors. We brought chrysanthemums, fresh fruit, and qingtuan—a traditional green rice dumpling—as offerings. First, we carefully cleaned the tombstone and placed the flowers. My father shared stories about our ancestors, saying it’s a way to remember their lives and pass down family values. After the ceremony, we took a walk in the nearby park. The trees were in full bloom, and many families were enjoying the spring scenery. I think Qingming is not just about mourning; it’s also a time to appreciate new life, which connects the past and the present.
I’d love to hear about how your family remembers loved ones or celebrates similar traditions in the US!
Looking forward to hearing about your family traditions!
Best wishes,
Li Hua
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