Barbecue hotspot Zibo

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1Zibo,famous for its iconic barbecues,has become China's latest tourist hotspot.

2In a letter to tourists,the city's Culture and Tourism Bureau (局) said hotels in Zibo have been fully booked.It noted that the tourists have exceeded the reception capacity and asked tourists to travel off-peak or consider other cities in Shandong.

3Zibo's Administration for Market Regulation has issued a noticeprohibitinghotels in the city from raising room rates by more than 50 percent during the five-day May Day holiday.The move received widespread attention after a tourist from Suzhou said in a viral media report that his hotel fee in Zibo was halved after the hotel received the notice.In another notice,the city government has asked local hotels,restaurants,scenic spots and barbecue stands to avoid price gouging(漫天要价).

4Zibo shot to national fame earlier this year after social media influencers advertised the unique local barbecue—grilled meat wrapped in crispy pancakes with shallots (大葱).Initially popular among college students due to its unique taste,DIY style and affordability,the dish has now attracted large numbers of tourists to the city.

5“Some customers arrived in the morning and waited until evening to enjoy a barbecue supper,” said Yang Benxin,owner of a local barbecue restaurant.According to another barbecue restaurant Kangshan,they have sold more than 10,000 skewers(串肉扦)of pork,mutton,chicken wings and vegetables a day during the past few weeks.“We have increased our tables from 60 to 200,” said Zhu Wenbin,the restaurant's owner.

6“I am glad to see that the city is trying its best to help tourists gain better experience and improving its image,rather than simply making profit on its overnight fame,” reads one comment on Sina Weibo.The city has rolled out a series of policies to help visitors,including allowing them to exchange train tickets for free entrance tickets to local scenic spots.Local transport authorities said they added extra trains and 21 bus lines for the transportation of barbecuers.The two local train stations have also increased the number of volunteers to help new arrivals.

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1.What can be learned from the letter in paragraph 2?

A.Zibo's hotels are famous in China.

B.Zibo's tourist reception service is bad.

C.It's wise for visitors to travel to Zibo off-peak.

D.Other cities in Shandong are unsuitable for tourists.

2.What does the underlined word “prohibiting” in paragraph 3 mean?

A.Protecting. B.Forbidding.

C.Excusing. D.Saving.

3.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?

A.The influence of social media.

B.A unique local barbecue in Zibo.

C.Price regulations of hotels in Zibo.

D.College students'preference for Zibo.

4.Why does Zibo roll out a series of policies according to paragraph 6?

A.To help visitors travel to other cities in Shandong.

B.To make its transportation more convenient and cheaper.

C.To draw more volunteers to help visitors in Zibo.

D.To improve its image and tourists'experience.

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Ⅰ.日积月累

iconicadj.符号的；图标的

bookv.预订

exceedv.超出

capacityn.容量

issuev.公布

halvev.减半

standn.货摊

avoidv.避免

initiallyadv.最初

uniqueadj.独特的

affordabilityn.可购性

improve one's image 提升某人的形象

roll out 推出

exchange...for...用……交换……

Ⅱ.单句填空

1.________(initial),the system worked well.

2.His achievements have________(exceed)expectations.

3.The preview offers________unique opportunity to see the show without the crowds.

4.There are several newspaper________(stand)in the city.

5.You can exchange your currency________dollars in the hotel.