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Pingyao is a famous historic city. It beat out three other ancient Chinese cities, Langzhong City in Sichuan Province, Lijiang in Yunnan Province and She County in Anhui Province, to become the only ancient city in the country to be included as a protected historic site by UNESCO.

Twenty years ago, the Ancient City of Pingyao was officially listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO.

Located in the center of Shanxi Province, Pingyao is the hometown of Jin merchants, a group of businessmen who actively dominated a booming commodity market throughout China for more than 500 years, especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Following China’s reform and opening-up in the 1980s, Pingyao struggled with the change from a managed economy to the current market-oriented economy. During this time, the city government started to find new ways to better economy.

Finally in the winter of 1997, opportunity came knocking. Through the efforts of Zheng Xiaoxie, Luo Zhewen, Ruan Yisan and four other government officials, Pingyao earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, which caused the entire world to take notice of the city.

Since the city’s fame has risen, locals in Pingyao have deepened their understanding of the conservation efforts protecting the historical relics in their hometown. Currently, the city is focused on starting a sustainable industry that will enable it to continue to grow while also protecting its relics and introducing them to the world.

1.Where is Langzhong City?

A In Shanxi Province.

B In Sichuan Province.

C In Yunnan Province.

D In Anhui Province.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第一段第二句It beat out three other ancient Chinese cities, Langzhong City in Sichuan Province...可知阆中古城在四川省，故选B。

2.When did the city government start to find new ways to better economy?

A In the 1940s.

B In the 1980s.

C In the 1990s.

D In the 2010s.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据第四段Following China’s reform and opening-up in the 1980s, Pingyao struggled with the transition from a managed economy to the current market-oriented economy. During this time, the city government started to find new ways to better economic.可知平遥古城是在二十世纪八十年代中国开始改革开放之后开始寻找更好的经济发展道路的，故选B。

3.Which of the following phrases can replace the underlined phrase “take notice of”?

A Devote themselves to.

B Keep in mind.

C Pay attention to.

D Show interest in.

解析：选C。词义猜测题。根据前文earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list和后文Since the city’s fame has risen可知平遥古城被联合国教科文组织列入了世界遗产名录且名声大增，因此平遥古城应该是引起人们的注意，只有pay attention to有此意，故选C。

4.What made the city’s fame rise?

A It’s listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

B It was the home of the most wealthy businessmen.

C It has longer history than other Chinese cities.

D It was built in Ming and Qing Dynasties’ style.

解析：选A。推理判断题。根据第五段第二句Through the efforts of Zheng Xiaoxie, Luo Zhewen, Ruan Yisan and four other government officials, Pingyao earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage list, which cause the entire world to take notice of the city. 可知平遥古城是被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录之后受到关注，由此可推断使其出名的是被列入联合国教科文组织的世界遗产名录，故选A。

5.What will the city do to continue its growth?

A Protect its historical relics.

B Introduce the city to the world.

C Start a sustainable industry.

D Follow the reform and opening-up policy.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句Currently, the city is focused on starting a sustainable industry that will enable it to continue to grow while also protecting its relics and introducing them to the world.可知平遥古城想要通过开设可持续的工业来促进其经济发展，故选C。