In September 2013, the China National Tourism Administration(国家旅游局)issued a new set of tourist guideline in order to improve tourists' behavior when they travel abroad. Although the 64-page handbook contains suggestions for Chinese tourists when traveling at home, the main purpose is to improve the poor reputation(声誉)of Chinese tourists abroad.
In 2013, more than 83 million Chinese people traveled overseas, up 18 percent from the year 2012, according to the China Tourism Academy. But even as they travel farther, the Chinese tourists continue to take bad habits with them. From damaging ancient Egyptian temples to letting children defecate(排便)in the middle of airports, Chinese tourists have earned a bad fame. Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang even stressed the need for Chinese tourists to behave better while traveling overseas so as to protect China's image abroad.
Now with the latest "guidebook", Chinese travelers should have no excuse for rude behavior. According to the guidelines, when using the restroom, Chinese tourists are asked not to forget to flush the toilet after using it.
The guidelines also remind tourists of not fighting with others when they want to take pictures at tourist attractions. When flying, the guidelines advise travelers not to take life vests(救生衣)away from airplanes.
Chinese tourists are also encouraged to be respectful of local customs wherever they travel. In the United Kingdom, for example, it is not polite to ask people。Where are you going?" or “Have you eaten?", the handbook says.
Nevertheless, with a very short history of traveling overseas, it is not surprising that many Chinese tourists behave badly on their foreign trips. We should give them time to change.
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What's the main purpose of the new guideline?
A.To improve the Chinese tourists' behavior abroad. |
B.To guide the Chinese tourists how to travel farther. |
C.To introduce the famous places of interest all over the world. |
D.To give suggestions to Chinese tourists when traveling at home. |
How many people traveled abroad in 2012?
A.About 83 million. |
B.About 18 million. |
C.About 98 million. |
D.About 70 million. |
Which of the following behavior is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Damaging ancient Egyptian temples. |
B.Taking life vests away from airplanes. |
C.Fighting with others when taking pictures. |
D.Taking photos in areas marked "No photos". |
What are Chinese tourists encouraged to do?
A.Respect local customs wherever they travel. |
B.Try to be polite both at home and abroad. |
C.Ask questions when they meet with difficulty. |
D.Take the guidebook with them when traveling abroad. |
Why is it not surprising for some Chinese tourists to behave badly abroad?
A.They can't speak foreign languages. |
B.They don't get trained before traveling abroad. |
C.They don't understand local people and culture. |
D.China has a very short history of overseas travel. |