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新素材 《旧轨还乡》 A 15-year-old student from Hangzhou, Zhang Xiaoran, has moved the hearts of millions across China with her heartfelt article Returning Home on the Old Tracks. The article vividly tells of her 25-hour train journey from Hangzhou to her hometown of Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia. Through simple yet moving details—such as her grandfather buying snacks with the reason “children love them” and her grandparents thoughtfully making space for her on the crowded train beds, Zhang expresses the depth of family love and the feeling of missing home.
What also makes the article special is its true description of everyday life. Zhang describes the changing scenery from the southern rivers to the northern grasslands, and the melodic (旋律的) sounds of local languages echoing through the train. All touch readers deeply. These vivid scenes not only cause nostalgia (怀旧) in readers but also express and prove how true emotions can be a bridge between people. Her teacher, Wang Yanqiu said, “Real writing comes from caring the details in life, not imitating templates (模仿模版).”
The article quickly swept beyond the classroom, gaining widespread attention online. Shared millions of times, it even caught the eye of Inner Mongolia’s tourism department. To thank Zhang for her fantastic description of the place, they sent out an invitation for her to explore all local attractions for free and gifted her traditional food such as Zhenzi smoked chicken and Lan Gege yogurt. “Your article makes people feel the warmth of Inner Mongolia,” the department expressed in a letter. “We hope you’ll return to discover even more of your hometown’s beauty.”
This active and warm response (反应) has made Ulanqab more popular. Internet searches for the city have risen by 200%, encouraging the local government to improve travel routes inspired by Zhang’s article and to set up educational exchange programmes between Hangzhou and Ulanqab.
Zhang’s story goes beyond a popular article. Real feelings from the heart (like love, kindness, or friendship) will always matter most. No matter how smart our phones or computers get, they can’t replace the warmth of human connections (联结).
5. 新考法 写作手法 How does the writer show the article is special?
A. By telling stories.
B. By giving examples.
C. By making surveys.
D. By listing numbers.
6. According to the passage, what did Inner Mongolia’s tourism department do after reading Zhang’s article?
①Sending her traditional food.
②Inviting her to travel for free.
③Creating some educational programmes.
④Making the train trip more comfortable.
A. ①②
B. ①③
C. ②④
D. ③④
7. Why does the writer mention “searches for Ulanqab rose by 200%”?
A. To prove technology’s role in developing tourism.
B. To show the local government’s big improvement.
C. To express the article’s influence on local development.
D. To encourage more students to write about hometowns.
8. What can we learn from the passage?
A. True feelings in writing can touch people deeply.
B. Technology is the key to solving human problems.
C. Travelling is the best way to understand different cultures.
D. Students should try writing an article based on the examples.