A
Because of COVID-19, tourism industries have to think about new ways of promoting tourist attractions online. One way of getting tourists to travel abroad from their own home is through virtual reality (VR) technology. Here are some of the best virtual travel tours that can be enjoyed online right now.
For wild animal lovers, the company andBeyond has been live streaming (直播) wildlife to viewers at home from South Africa. In order to raise money for the wildlife, andBeyond is also now offering unique virtual experiences such as a private meeting. During the meeting, viewers can chat to guides who will answer all the questions and share their experiences from a recent drive.
Those wishing to explore the US will be excited to know that national parks including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and the Everglades, now offer 360-degree videos through Google Earth.
On the Google Arts & Culture platform (平台)，you can also enjoy a detailed virtual journey through some other national parks, such as Alaska's Kenai Fjords, the volcanoes of Hawaii or Utah's Bryce Canyon.
In the UK, the National Trust has organized many virtual tours from their most breathtaking views and gardens, including the Giant's Causeway and the flower beds of Hidcote House.
Even if it can’t compare to a real-life experience, VR technology still allows us to get a little closer to the world's greatest wonders. At the very least, these platforms might help travelers plan their next holiday once the pandemic (流行病)is over.
1. What can we infer from the first paragraph?
A. VR technology will be used in tourism to attract visitors.
B. VR technology was born because of COVID-19.
C. Travelling abroad from home can be less fun.
D. Virtual travel tours are free to all the Internet users
2. On which platform can we explore the US national parks?
A. And Beyond. B. Google Earth. C. National Trust. D. Google VR.
3. How does the author think of these platforms?
A. They are useless. B. They are more attractive.
C. They are helpful. D. They are badly organized.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了由于2019冠状病毒病，旅游业考虑了利用虚拟现实(VR)技术在线推广旅游景点的新方式。这是让游客从自己的家乡到国外旅游的一种方法，作者也介绍了几个有用的平台。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Because of COVID-19, tourism industries have to think about new ways of promoting tourist attractions online. One way of getting tourists to travel abroad from their own home is through virtual reality (VR) technology. Here are some of the best virtual travel tours that can be enjoyed online right now.”（由于2019冠状病毒病，旅游业必须考虑在线推广旅游景点的新方式。虚拟现实技术是让游客从自己的家乡到国外旅游的一种方法。下面是一些现在可以在网上享受的最好的虚拟旅行。）可推测，VR技术将用于旅游业，吸引游客。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Those wishing to explore the US will be excited to know that national parks including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and the Everglades, now offer 360-degree videos through Google Earth.”（那些希望探索美国的人会很兴奋地知道，包括黄石公园、大峡谷和大沼泽地在内的国家公园，现在通过谷歌Earth提供360度的视频。）可知，我们可以在Google Earth平台上游览美国国家公园。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Even if it can’t compare to a real-life experience, VR technology still allows us to get a little closer to the world's greatest wonders. At the very least, these platforms might help travelers plan their next holiday once the pandemic (流行病)is over.”（即使无法与现实生活的体验相比，VR技术仍然让我们更接近世界上最伟大的奇迹。至少，一旦疫情结束，这些平台可以帮助旅行者计划他们的下一个假期。）可推断，作者认为这些平台很有用。故选C项。
