哪吒故乡之争引发旅游热潮

Nezha’s Hometown Debate Sparks Tourism Boom  

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刘立军供稿

Part I. QUESTIONS

Listen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.

Q1. What has the success of Ne Zha 2 led to?  

A. The creation of new tourism campaigns in China.  

B. The production of more animated films about Nezha.  

C. Increased focus on international cultural exchanges.

D. A debate over Nezha’s birthplace among several provinces.  

Q2. What have national lawmakers and political advisers emphasized during the “two sessions”?  

A. The importance of Nezha’s birthplace in cultural history.  

B. The significance of Nezha’s cultural value and tourism contributions.  

C. The need for more animated films to promote Chinese culture.  

D. The role of social media in promoting regional pride.  

Q3. What aspect of Nezha has resonated with audiences worldwide?  

A. His rebellious spirit.  

B. His association with Chinese mythology.  

C. His contributions to cultural industries.  

D. His birthplace and regional pride.  

Q4. Why is the debate about Nezha’s birthplace significant beyond identifying a “hometown”?  

A. It promotes regional pride among Chinese provinces.  

B. It showcases the role of social media in cultural discussions.  

C. It highlights the impact of China’s cultural heritage on global media narratives.  

D. It encourages the production of more culturally significant films.  

Part II. TRANSCRIPT

Nezha’s Hometown Debate Sparks Tourism Boom  

(Q1) The global success of Ne Zha 2 has sparked a lively debate over the birthplace of the legendary Chinese character Nezha. Several provinces, including Tianjin, Liaoning, Anhui, and Henan, are competing to claim the mythical hero as their own. This rivalry has fueled viral social media campaigns and ignited a sense of regional pride.  

viral adj.（通过网络等）迅速传播的  

ignite v. 引发  

During China’s ongoing “two sessions” meetings, national lawmakers and political advisers have weighed in on the debate. (Q2) They emphasized that while the birthplace of Nezha may be a point of interest, what truly matters is the cultural value of the character and its contributions to tourism and the cultural industries.  

(Q3) Nezha’s rebellious spirit has resonated with audiences around the world, transforming the mythical figure into a global cultural icon. (Q4) Experts say this debate is about more than just identifying a “hometown” — it highlights how China’s rich cultural heritage is shaping modern global narratives through popular media, one blockbuster at a time.  

resonate v. 引起共鸣

icon n. 象征  

blockbuster n. 轰动一时的作品（尤指电影或书籍）

Part III. KEY

Q1. D .【解析】细节题。根据“The global success of Ne Zha 2 has sparked a lively debate over the birthplace of the legendary Chinese character Nezha.”，可知《哪吒2》的全球成功引发了关于这位中国传奇人物哪吒出生地的热烈讨论。因此D正确。

Q2. B .【解析】细节题。根据“They emphasized that while the birthplace of Nezha may be a point of interest, what truly matters is the cultural value of the character and its contributions to tourism and the cultural industries.”，可知他们强调，虽然哪吒的出生地可能是一个关注点，但真正重要的是这个角色的文化价值，以及及其对旅游业和文化产业的贡献。因此B正确。

Q3. A .【解析】细节题。根据“Nezha’s rebellious spirit has resonated with audiences around the world.” 意为：“哪吒的叛逆精神引起了全世界观众的共鸣。”，可知哪吒的反叛精神引起了共鸣。因此A正确。  

Q4. C .【解析】推理题。根据“Experts say this debate is about more than just identifying a ‘hometown’ — it highlights how China’s rich cultural heritage is shaping modern global narratives through popular media, one blockbuster at a time.”，可知专家表示，这场争论不仅仅是为了确定一个“家乡”，而是体现了中国丰富的文化遗产如何通过流行媒体塑造当代全球叙事。因此C正确。

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