(2025春•深圳校级期中) On a cold January morning,people met outside the Tourist Information Center for the Arrow Tower (箭塔) of Zhengyang Gate in Beijing.Many visitors came from different places,hoping to get tickets on-site (现场) to see the newly opened attraction,even though online tickets were already fully booked for a week.
The Arrow Tower,an important site along the Beijing Central Axis,opened on December 26,2024,offering 800 free tickets daily.Since then,it has drawn great interest from the public.The Axis,a 7.8-kilometre stretch of cultural landmarks,gained World Heritage (世界遗产) status in July 2024,bringing big changes to its city environment and cultural call.
Hard work to protect cultural relics and improve the areas has also been faster than before.Liu Zheng,an expert on cultural relics,said that restoring buildings is not enough.Engaging the public through cultural events and activities is key to bringing heritage closer to daily life.
Locals have noticed these changes.Fang Zhe,a Beijing resident,praised how the Bell and Drum Towers have hosted performances and events,attracting young people dressed in traditional hanfu and enjoying cultural experiences.Fang himself started a theatre program to share stories about the Central Axis,saying, "Heritage only matters when it becomes part of our lives."
Through restoration,innovation (创新),and public participation,the Beijing Central Axis continues to grow and there are more plans waiting on the way.
(1)Where did people meet on the cold January morning?
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B
A.At Qingcheng Palace.
B.Outside the Tourist Information Center for the Arrow Tower.
C.In front of Dashilan.
D.Near the Bell and Drum Towers.
(2)When did the Arrow Tower reopen to the public?
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C
A.In January 2024.
B.In July 2024.
C.On December 26,2024.
D.On December 31,2024.
(3)Why does Fang Zhe believe heritage is important?
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A
A.It is only meaningful when it becomes part of daily life.
B.It shows how ancient buildings were built.
C.It attracts young people to wear
hanfu.D.It brings economic benefits to local areas.
(4)What is the best title for the article?
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C
A.Beijing'
s digital heritage projects
B.The reopening of the Arrow Tower
C.Bringing new life to the Beijing Central Axis
D.A guide to Beijing'
s historical landmarks
(5)What will the article most likely discuss next?
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B
A.The ticket prices for visiting the Arrow Tower.
B.New cultural events planned for the Beijing Central Axis.
C.The challenges of maintaining ancient architecture.
D.Reviews from tourists visiting the restored sites.