Walking through a museum’s quiet halls feels like stepping into history itself. Centuries-old faces gaze from the walls, and relics (遗迹) once silenced by time seem to come alive, recounting tales of ancient empires, forgotten rituals, and worlds long past. Once confined to glass cases, these treasures find new life in the Digital Dunhuang project, an initiative by the Dunhuang Academy in China.

Home to the Mogao Caves—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the early 20th century—the academy has developed this blockchain-based, open co-creation platform for digital cultural heritage. The murals and artworks within the Mogao Caves, vulnerable to environmental factors, risk disappearing—along with their centuries-old stories—without intervention. Digital Dunhuang seeks to address this through the initiative. Through it, murals, grottoes, sculptures and other artifacts are preserved digitally, even those in caves closed to the public.

Digital Dunhuang transforms these treasures into a virtual experience, inviting global audiences—from students to researchers, history enthusiasts and even digital artists—to connect with the legacy of Dunhuang’s cultural heritage. For students, the platform offers an immersive educational experience, bringing ancient art and history into classrooms worldwide. For researchers, it offers easy access to high-resolution images and organized data that would otherwise require travel. Even digital artists find inspiration in these ancient murals and sculptures, sparking creative reinterpretations and connecting contemporary art with historical traditions.

The Dunhuang Academy is enhancing cultural preservation with advanced technologies like high-definition scanning and game engines, creating immersive experiences of sites such as the Mogao Caves. Users can explore these replicas via a WeChat mini-program, enjoying stunning visuals. Meanwhile, tourist attractions are integrating virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), turning visitors into active participants. The Exploring Dunhuang—Digital Immersive Exhibition, in partnership with Tencent, allows guests to wear VR headsets and experience ancient murals. An 8K VR flight at Mingsha Mountain offers a breathtaking virtual journey. 

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1.1. What is the main purpose of the Digital Dunhuang project?

A To attract more tourists to Mogao Caves.

B To repair damaged cultural relics physically.

C To digitally preserve the cultural heritage.

D To replace traditional museum exhibitions.

解析：选C。推理判断题。依据第二段中“The murals and artworks within the Mogao Caves... without intervention.”以及 “Through it... even those in caves closed to the public.”这两句话可知，莫高窟内的壁画和艺术品因易受环境因素影响而极为脆弱，若缺乏相应干预措施，它们将与自身承载的数百年历史故事一同面临消失风险。而“数字敦煌”作为一项虚拟的敦煌保护工程，能够对这些脆弱的壁画以及各类文物进行数字化保存。故选C。

2.2. What can be inferred about students using the platform?

A They must visit Dunhuang to access the resources.

B They can study ancient art without leaving classrooms.

C They need special training to operate the system.

D They mainly use it for creating digital artworks.

解析：选B。推理判断题。从第三段“For students, the platform offers an immersive educational experience, bringing ancient art and history into classrooms worldwide.”可以看出，“数字敦煌”平台为全球学生提供了沉浸式的教育体验，这使得古代艺术和历史知识能够直接走进世界各地的教室。由此可推知，学生们无需前往实地考察，也能够很好地开展学习。故选B。

3.3.How can users explore the replicas of the Mogao Caves?

A By using a special app on their desktops.

B By visiting the Dunhuang Academy.

C By participating in an offline exhibition.

D By accessing a WeChat mini-program.

解析：选D。细节理解题。由第四段“The Dunhuang Academy is enhancing cultural preservation... Users can explore these replicas via a WeChat mini-program, enjoying stunning visuals.”可知，用户可借助微信小程序探索，享受震撼的视觉效果。故选D。

4.4. What is the best title for the article?

A Mogao Caves: An Invaluable Historical Heritage Treasure

B Virtual Reality: Revolutionizing the Museum-going Experience

C Blockchain Technology: A Key to Rescuing Ancient Artworks

D Digital Dunhuang: Preserving Heritage via Innovation.

解析：选D。主旨大意题。纵观全文，文章主要围绕“数字敦煌”项目展开介绍。该项目通过数字化手段对敦煌文化遗产进行保存，极大地推动了敦煌文化遗产的保护工作，同时也助力其在全球范围内广泛传播。故选D。