This spring, as “City Walk” gradually fades from the spotlight, a new leisure trend known as “Color Walk” has taken Chinese social media by storm. Participants first pick a specific color, then venture outdoors to hunt for and photograph objects or scenes that match the chosen color. Topics about Color Walk have accumulated more than 20 million views on social platforms, with netizens sharing their experiences and stories, making it a popular emotional outlet for young people.

Many internet users have posted vivid records of their Color Walk journeys. One participant who chose yellow captured photos of mango cake, pineapples, sunflowers and yellow shared bikes, inspiring countless others to discover delight in tedious (单调乏味的) daily routines. Cultural expert Zhang Yiwu from Peking University believes that Color Walk caters to young people’s need for emotional satisfaction by guiding them to find joy and beauty in busy city life. Psychotherapist Li Kunmei also points out that focusing on a specific color diverts people from pressure and anxiety, pulling them back to the present moment and allowing the brain to rest and reset.

Colors themselves carry powerful emotional effects. Soft shades of blue and green bring peace and relaxation, while bright yellow and orange boost energy and lift spirits. Colors are also closely linked to beautiful memories: green reminds people of plants and forests, while blue evokes the sky and ocean, providing gentle psychological healing. This healing function makes Color Walk more than just a casual outdoor activity, but a meaningful way to ease mental stress.

Local cultural and tourism authorities in several cities have seized this trend by launching color-themed travel routes. Zhengzhou has designed a pink route featuring peach and apricot blossoms, while Nanjing has created a green trail for visitors to appreciate willow shoots, green rice balls and tea gardens. With its high participation and focused experience, Color Walk breaks the rigid pattern of traditional city tours. It makes cities appear more vivid and helps people accumulate small but precious happy moments, fostering a strong sense of belonging and deep emotional fulfillment in urban life.

1.1.What does Color Walk require participants to do?

A Choose a color and photograph related objects.

B Follow cultural expert Zhang Yiwu’s advice.

C Post their experiences on social media.

D Follow color-themed travel routes.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据文章第一段第二句“Participants first pick a specific color, then venture outdoors to hunt for and photograph objects or scenes that match the chosen color.”可知，Color Walk 要求参与者先选择一种颜色，然后在户外寻找并拍摄与之匹配的物品或场景。选项 A 与此完全一致。其他选项虽在文中有所提及，但并非该活动的核心要求。故选A。

2.2. What is Li Kunmei’s view on Color Walk?

A It helps ease mental stress.

B It cures severe mental diseases.

C It needs professional guidance.

D It demands special equipment.

解析：选A。A推理判断题。文章第二段末尾提到心理治疗师李坤梅指出，专注于特定颜色能帮助人们转移对压力和焦虑的注意力，让大脑得到休息。由此可推断，她认为 Color Walk 有助于缓解精神压力。选项 B“治愈严重心理疾病”说法过于绝对，文中并无依据；选项 C 和 D 在文中未提及。故选A。

3.3. What do we know about the emotional effects of colors?

A Blue often causes anxiety.

B Yellow makes people calm.

C Orange leads to tiredness.

D Green brings a sense of peace.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据文章第三段第二句“Soft shades of blue and green bring peace and relaxation”可知，柔和的蓝色和绿色带来平和与放松。因此，绿色能带来平静感，选项 D 正确。选项 A 与文意相反；选项 B 错误，黄色是提升能量和振奋精神；选项 C 错误，橙色是提升能量而非导致疲劳。故选D。

4.4. What does the author suggest in the last paragraph about Color Walk?

A It benefits the tourism industry of cities.

B It strengthens people’s bond with urban life.

C It follows a fixed pattern of traditional tours.

D It focuses on photographing city landmarks.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。末段结尾处“fostering a strong sense of belonging and deep emotional fulfillment in urban life”点明了Color Walk的深层意义。B项“strengthens people’s bond with urban life”中“bond”对应“sense of belonging”，“urban life”对应原文“in urban life”，准确传达了作者的态度。A项“benefits the tourism industry”虽在段首提及文旅部门借势推出路线，但这是现象的延伸影响，并非作者在结尾处强调的“ultimate significance”。C项“follows a fixed pattern of traditional tours”与原文“breaks the rigid pattern of traditional city tours”意思相反。D项“focuses on photographing city landmarks”以偏概全，拍照是形式，核心在于情感体验与归属感的建立。故选B。