In recent months, a fascinating cultural trend has been capturing the hearts of international visitors in China — the traditional Chinese-style photoshoot. Across various social media platforms, exquisite photographs of foreigners dressed in elegant Chinese historical costumes have been gaining widespread attention. These images showcase not only the visual appeal of traditional costumes but also represent a unique form of cultural exchange that is bridging East and West through the universal language of beauty and aesthetics.

The diversity of available styles represents one of the most appealing aspects of this trend. Visitors can choose from numerous thematic options, including the majestic elegance of imperial court fashion, the dreamy romanticism of wuxia-inspired aesthetics, the poetic charm of Jiangnan water town scenery, or innovative modern Chinese fusion styles. American blogger @vivinqiang721’s recent experience in Nanjing exemplifies this perfectly. Her themed photoshoot, featuring a delicate purple qipao and vintage (复古的) hairstyle, received overwhelming positive feedback online. She particularly emphasized how the professional guidance from stylists and photographers helped her understand Chinese aesthetics.

Beyond the beautiful photographs, this experience offers visitors a profound cultural immersion. Many participants describe it as an educational journey where they learn about the historical significance behind different clothing styles, the cultural meaning in traditional accessories, and the graceful postures that reflect Chinese values of harmony and elegance. The overwhelming online response, filled with admiration and curiosity, demonstrates how this trend is successfully promoting cultural appreciation. International visitors share their photos with stories that go beyond mere visual appeal, focusing instead on what they learned about Chinese culture through the process.

1.1. What mainly causes the widespread attention to Chinese-style photoshoots online?

A Social media exposure.

B Universal aesthetic appeal.

C Government promotion.

D Economic benefits.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。文章第一段明确指出，中式写真在社交媒体上广受关注的核心原因是 “these images showcase not only the visual appeal of traditional costumes but also represent a unique form of cultural exchange that is bridging East and West through the universal language of beauty and aesthetics”（这些照片不仅展现了传统服饰的视觉魅力，更通过美与审美的通用语言搭建了东西方文化交流的桥梁）。“universal language of beauty and aesthetics” 直接对应选项 B 的 “Universal aesthetic appeal”（普遍的审美吸引力），这是照片能够跨越文化、获得广泛关注的本质原因。故选B。

2.2. Why does the author mention American blogger @vivinqiang721?

A To prove qipao is popular online.

B To introduce Nanjing’s tourism.

C To illustrate style diversity’s charm.

D To praise professional photographers.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。第二段开头明确指出“The diversity of available styles represents one of the most appealing aspects”，随后提到美国博主的例子，并说明其“exemplifies this perfectly”，“this”指代的正是前文的“风格多样性的吸引力”。该例子是为了佐证风格多样性的魅力，而非A选项“证明旗袍受欢迎”、B选项“介绍南京旅游”或D选项“赞扬专业摄影师”，故选C。

3.3. What do participants gain from the photoshoot experience?

A Profound cultural knowledge.

B Elegant dressing skills.

C Popular social media status.

D Professional photography techniques.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。文章第三段明确说明 “this experience offers visitors a profound cultural immersion. Many participants describe it as an educational journey where they learn about the historical significance behind different clothing styles, the cultural meaning in traditional accessories...”这一体验让游客深度沉浸于文化之中，参与者将其描述为一场学习之旅，了解不同服饰的历史意义、传统配饰的文化内涵等。这些内容均属于 “深厚的文化知识”，对应选项 A。故选A。

4.4. What is the author’s attitude towards the traditional Chinese-style photoshoot trend?

A Critical.

B Doubtful.

C Supportive.

D Cautious.

解析：选C。C推理判断题。作者在全文中使用了大量正面词汇描述这一趋势，如 “fascinating cultural trend”（迷人的文化趋势）、“unique form of cultural exchange”（独特的文化交流形式）、“profound cultural immersion”（深度文化沉浸）、“beautiful power of cultural sharing”（文化分享的美好力量）、“creates understanding and friendship”（建立理解与友谊）等。这些表述明确体现了作者对中式写真趋势的支持态度。故选C。