(B)
Many tourism platforms(平台)in China have used AI technologies, while some provinces and
cities have designed their own AI tourism service(服务)platforms with special features. On some
popular tourism platforms, tourists can give simple instructions, such as asking about must-visit
attractions for a three-day trip to Shanghai. AI usually gives helpful answers within minutes.
Mr Liang, CEO of a travel company, said, "AI solves 80% of users' questions in minutes,
cutting trip-planning time from 9 hours to 6.6 hours."
Guizhou and Shanghai have introduced AI assistants(助手)for travellers. Guizhou's
"Huang Xiao Xi", a digital guide in traditional clothing, creates travel plans in just a few
seconds. "Hu Xiao You", a smart tourism system used in Shanghai, provides real-time updates
(更新)on traffic at tourist sites, public transport, nearby shops, and even toilet locations.
Museums are also using AI. Wearable smart guides provide guiding tours at a lower cost
than human guides. They also allow visitors to change the speed of introductions according to
their own choice. With new tools like virtual reality(VR,虚拟现实), augmented reality(AR,
增强现
实
), and three-D technology, users can "talk" to historical figures(人物),
"communicate" with cultural relics, and watch ancient paintings come to life. These high-tech
methods break down the distance between visitors and cultural heritage(遗产), making ancient
history easier to understand and remember.
Gan Chunhui, a researcher in Shanghai, believes AI brings new ways of working in
tourism. "Instead of taking the place of traditional jobs, China makes use of technology to
breathe new life into these roles," Gan said. "For tourists, this means more personalized and
convenient trips that deepen their understanding of Chinese culture. For local communities, AI
helps keep valuable heritage alive without changing the natural beauty of historical sites,"
(
B
)4. What can AI tourism platforms mainly do according to Paragraph 1?
A. Deal with hotel booking services. B. Provide travel suggestions.
C. Set up free travel platforms. D. Answer questions from foreigners.
(
A
)5. How does Paragraph 3 support its main idea?
A. By giving examples of AI tools. B. By showing different opinions.
C. By discussing difficulties we meet. D. By discussing tourism in different times.
(
C
)6. What can be inferred(推断)about AI in museums from the article?
A. It makes visiting more expensive. B. It works faster than human guides.
C. It provides lively visiting experiences. D. It shows more pictures than real objects.
(
D
)7. What is Gan Chunhui's opinion about AI in tourism?
A. AI will finally take the place of traditional jobs.
B. AI is not helpful for protecting cultural heritage.
C. The tourism industry depends too much on AI technology.
D. AI brings positive effects to both tourists and local communities.
(
A
)8. What would be the best title for this passage?
A. AI Makes Tourism Smarter in China B. The Rise of Online Travel Companies
C. Planning a Perfect Trip to Shanghai D. Why Traditional Tourism Is Dying
