China's northwest regions are planning to invest more in infrastructure, tourism and tourism-related industries to attract more visitors to the ancient Silk Road that linked China with central Asian nations. 

Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, has launched a tourism investment fund of 5 billion yuan ($804 million). 

Gansu province, with more than 1,600 kilometers of the Silk Road, is rapidly improving its transportation network as well. According to the provincial tourism authority, in the next five years, Gansu will connect major national scenic spots with nearby cities, counties and major transport roads. 

Gansu will also work to attract more overseas visitors by facilitating more international airlines and gradually opening international ports of entry at the Dunhuang and Jiayuguan airports. 

In September 2013, President Xi Jinping proposed an economic belt that would revive the ancient Silk Road. The trans-Eurasian project is proposed to extend from the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea. 

"The Silk Road is one of the early tourism brands that China introduced to the world. It has cultural meanings and global reputation," said Dou Qun, a tourism industry professor at Beijing Union University. "And China has developed tourism products along the Silk Road for more than 30 years that all provide a solid foundation for another round of development this year." 

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1.Which city is the starting point of the ancient Silk Road?

A Dunhuang.

B Xi'an.

C Jiayuguan.

D Shanhaiguan.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一句Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, was the starting point of the ancient Silk Road,…可知，故选B。

2.How long is the Silk Road in Gansu?

A less than 1,500 kilometers.

B less than 1,600 kilometers.

C Over 1,500 kilometers.

D more than 1,600 kilometers.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句Gansu province, with more than 1,600 kilometers of the Silk Road,…可知，故选D。

3.Gansu will have a better transportation network by________.

A 2017

B 2019

C 2018

D 2020

解析：选D。D 判断推理题。根据第三段第二句According to the provincial tourism authority, in the next five years,…可知，故选D。

4.Who first proposed the economic belt?

A Premier Li Keqiang.

B President Xi Jinping.

C Professor Dou Qun.

D Professor Xi Jinping.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第五段In September 2013, President Xi Jinping proposed an economic belt…可知，故选B。

5.What is the best translation of “Silk Road” in Chinese?

A 迎宾大道.

B 丝绸之路.

C 迎宾通道.

D 走红毯.

解析：选B。B 语义推测题。Silk Road“丝绸之路”是我国古代连接中西亚的商贸纽带，故选B。