In a move to develop China’s booming ice-and-snow economy, local authorities in Altay Prefecture, a renowned ski resort in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, have announced the first official “snow break” for over 70,000 primary and secondary school students. This pioneering holiday marks a creative step to link regional resources with youth development and economic progress.

The snow break lasts a total of nine days, combining a five-day official holiday from December 1 to 5 with the neighboring weekends. During this period, students in Altay City can enjoy free access to several local ski resorts and free public transportation simply by showing their identity certificates. To enrich the holiday experience, local cultural venues (场地), libraries, and museums will roll out a series of ice-and-snow-themed activities, blending entertainment with cultural learning.

Altay’s growing importance in China’s ice-and-snow industry stems from its exceptional skiing conditions and rich historical heritage. According to the official notice, the snow break is designed to fully make the use of Altay’s unique ice and snow resources, enabling students to “connect with nature, inherit traditional culture, and improve their physical fitness”. To support this plan, Altay’s cultural and tourism departments have joined hands with local ski resorts, hotels, and cultural institutions to offer discounts on skiing services, food, accommodations, and cultural activities.

1.1. What is the main purpose of Altay’s “snow break” initiative?

A To boost local economy.

B To promote ski training.

C To reward excellent students.

D To reduce study pressure.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据文章第一段首句 “In a move to develop China’s booming ice-and-snow economy”（为推动中国蓬勃发展的冰雪经济）及 “link regional resources with youth development and economic progress”（将区域资源与青年发展及经济进步相结合），明确指出该倡议的核心目的是促进冰雪经济发展，进而带动地方经济。故选A。

2.2. What can students in Altay get for free during the snow break?

A Skiing equipment and training.

B Hotel accommodations and meals.

C Access to local ski resorts.

D Tickets for all cultural activities.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第二段第二句 “students in Altay City can enjoy free access to several local ski resorts and free public transportation simply by showing their identity certificates”（阿勒泰市学生仅凭身份证件即可免费进入当地多家滑雪场，并享受免费公共交通），直接对应选项 C。故选C。

3.3. Why is Altay playing an increasingly important role in China’s ice-and-snow industry?

A Its large number of modern ski resorts.

B Its convenient transportation network.

C Its team of professional sports trainers.

D Its ideal skiing conditions and cultural heritage.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第三段首句 “Altay’s growing importance in China’s ice-and-snow industry stems from its exceptional skiing conditions and rich historical heritage”（阿勒泰在中国冰雪产业中地位日益重要，源于其优越的滑雪条件和丰富的历史文化遗产），“stems from”（源于）直接表明原因，与选项 D 完全一致。故选D。

4.4. What can we infer about China’s ice-and-snow economy from the passage?

A It focuses on southern regions.

B It has a clear development goal.

C It is already worth 1.5 trillion yuan.

D It relies on international events.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句 “China aims to expand the scale of this industry to 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027 and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030”（中国目标到 2027 年将该产业规模扩大至 1.2 万亿元，2030 年达到 1.5 万亿元），可见国家对冰雪经济制定了明确的量化发展目标，因此选项 B 为合理推断。A项与“北方地区被定为核心区域”矛盾，C项“已达1.5万亿元”是2030年目标，D项“依赖国际赛事”表述绝对。故选B。