The Lingyin Feilaifeng Scenic Area, one of the most famous tourist spots in Hangzhou, has announced that it will be free for all visitors starting December 1. The site is home to Lingyin Temple, one of China’s most well-known ancient temples. Built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), the temple has a history of over 1,700 years. Now all visitors don’t need to pay the 45-yuan entrance fee and the 30-yuan incense voucher (香花券).

Experts say this move is a big step following West Lake’s free entry in 2002, as West Lake’s free admission (进入) once brought great success to Hangzhou. Since 2002, the city’s tourism revenue has grown greatly. For Lingyin Feilaifeng, this move will help Hangzhou a lot. The scenic area has always been popular, with over 10 million visitors in both 2024 and 2025. Local expert Mr. Zhou thinks the decision is wise: though the scenic area gives up ticket money, it will attract more people, and with good management and services, this can bring more business in dining, hotels and shopping.

1.1. What can we learn about Lingyin Temple from the passage?

A It was built in the Tang Dynasty.

B It was built over 1,700 years ago.

C It is less popular than West Lake.

D It is the most famous temple in China.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。文章第一段提到：“Built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), the temple has a history of over 1,700 years.”（灵隐寺建于东晋时期（317-420），有超过1700年的历史。）因此，B选项“It was built over 1,700 years ago”（它建于1700多年前）正确。A选项提到唐朝，与文章不符；C选项说它不如西湖受欢迎，但文章没有直接比较两者的受欢迎程度；D选项说它是中国最著名的寺庙，但文章只说是“one of China’s most well-known ancient temples”（中国最著名的古寺之一），并非“最著名”。故选B。

2.2. A family with three members can save ________ yuan if they visit on December 6.

A 45

B 120

C 135

D 225

解析：选D。D 数字计算题。文章第一段提到：“all visitors don’t need to pay the 45-yuan entrance fee and the 30-yuan incense voucher”（所有的游客都不需要支付45元门票费和30元香花券）。因此，之前每人需支付45 + 30 = 75元。免费后，每人节省75元。一个三口之家总共节省75 × 3 = 225元。故选D。

3.3. Which word can describe West Lake’s free admission?

A Unpopular.

B Effective.

C Challenging.

D Unexpected.

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。文章第二段提到：“West Lake’s free admission once brought great success to Hangzhou. Since 2002, the city’s tourism revenue has grown greatly.”（西湖免费进入曾给杭州带来巨大成功。自2002年以来，该市旅游收入大幅增长。）这表明西湖免费政策是有效的（Effective）。A选项“不受欢迎”、C选项“有挑战性”和D选项“意外”均未在文章中体现。故选B。

4.4. Why does Mr. Zhou agree with the free policy?

A It can increase ticket income a lot.

B It will reduce the management cost.

C It will make the temple more famous.

D It will boost local related businesses.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。文章第二段提到：“Local expert Mr. Zhou thinks the decision is wise: though the scenic area gives up ticket money, it will attract more people, and with good management and services, this can bring more business in dining, hotels and shopping.”（当地专家周先生认为这一决定是明智的：尽管景区放弃了门票收入，但会吸引更多人，加上良好的管理和服务，这能带来更多餐饮、酒店和购物业务。）因此，D选项“It will boost local related businesses”（它将推动当地相关业务）正确。A选项说增加门票收入，但免费后门票收入为零；B选项说减少管理成本，文章未提及；C选项说让寺庙更出名，文章未直接强调。故选D。

5.5. How did Ms. Lin react to the news of free entry to the scenic area?

A She felt disappointed about it.

B She was shocked by the sudden decision.

C She was pleased and planned a family visit.

D She showed no interest in the announcement.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。文章最后一段提到：“Ms. Lin from Huzhou... said she had never been to Lingyin Temple before and plans to come again next month with her family.”（来自湖州的林女士……说她以前从未去过灵隐寺，计划下个月带家人再来。）这表明她很高兴并计划家庭游览，因此C选项“She was pleased and planned a family visit”（她很高兴并计划了一次家庭游览）正确。A选项“失望”、B选项“震惊”和D选项“不感兴趣”均与文章内容不符。故选C。