We have long known that, for particular skills, people tend to rate themselves incorrectly. In a famous study in 1981, researchers asked people to rate their driving ability. More than 90 percent considered themselves above average. Of course, some people who think they are above average drivers really are. But the 90 percent statistic shows that many people inflate how they compare with others. In fact, only 50 percent of people can rate above average.
So when are people likely to be overconfident in how they rank? And when are they underconfident? Spencer Greenberg of Clear Thinking and his team conducted a study and asked people where they ranked on 100 skills.
For each skill, participants were asked how they thought they compared with others on the platform who shared their age and gender (性别), and lived in their area. If, on average, people thought they could outperform more than 50 percent of others at the task, that suggests systematic overconfidence. If, however, people thought they would outperform less than 50 percent, that's evidence of underconfidence.
There was great variation in how people assessed their relative skills at a task. On average, people rated themselves better than 75 percent of others in their ability to use a computer, for example. But people rated themselves better than only 32 percent of others in their ability to knit (编织) a sweater.
Next, the researchers found that people tend to be overconfident when it comes to tasks that are viewed as easy and underconfident when it comes to tasks that are viewed as hard. People overestimate (高估) how they compare with others in cutting up vegetables but underestimate where they rank in their ability to recite the alphabet backward.
Also, the more experienced people are at a task, the more people tend to be overconfident. People tend to be overconfident in their skill at frying an egg, which most people have done multiple times, and underconfident in their ability to paint a portrait (画像), which most people have rarely tried.
1. What does the underlined word “inflate” in Paragraph 1 mean?A.Overstate. | B.Imagine. | C.Reconsider. | D.Evaluate. |
A.32%. | B.50%. | C.75%. | D.90%. |
A.Knitting a sweater. | B.Painting a portrait. |
C.Cutting up vegetables. | D.Reciting the alphabet backward. |
A.They tend to lose interest in it. |
B.Their skill increases at a rapid pace. |
C.They want to try more challenging things. |
D.Their confidence rises faster than their skill. |
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【推荐1】In today’s world, sleep experts say that for a better night’s rest, Americans should turn off their smartphones or iPad before sleeping. Such electronic products make the brain more active, and then influence their sleep. But according to a latest survey, more than 90% of Americans regularly use a computer or some other kinds of electronic products in the hour before bed.
Researchers are finding that man-made light from some electronic products at night may reduce the brain chemicals(化学物质) that help sleep. The researchers showed that sitting in the light from computer tablets clearly lowered levels of the chemical which manages our body clocks and plays a role in the sleep cycle.
In the study, the researchers let volunteers read, play games and watch movies on a tablet for different time while measuring(测量) how much light their eyes received. They found that two hours of sitting before a bright tablet screen at night reduced the sleep chemical levels by about 22%.
Studies of students using computers at night have got the similar results. And researchers say that may not only cause sleeplessness, but also raise the risk of obesity(肥胖症), diabetes(糖尿病) and other diseases.
To be on the safe side, the researchers advise us to use computers less before bed, or at the very least turning down your screen as much as possible.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A.Americans don’t get enough sleep. |
B.Electronic products are very popular. |
C.The brain becomes more active at night. |
D.Sleep experts never use smartphones. |
A.listening to music |
B.playing computer games |
C.watching movies |
D.reading electronic books |
A.making a survey about sleep |
B.using smartphones in the daytime |
C.sitting in a bright room |
D.using computers at night |
A.Learn to use smartphones or iPad. |
B.Watch some relaxing TV programs. |
C.Turn down the screen to the lowest. |
D.Try to sleep earlier than before. |
【推荐2】Research has found that storing crucial pieces of information on an electronic device does not rot your memory skills and can actually increase your ability to remember things you would otherwise forget. Storing important information or smartphones may free up our own memory to store a larger amount of less crucial information, allowing us to keep more in total across our internal and electronic memory banks.
Researchers took 158 participants aged between 18 and 71 and showed them up to 12 numbered circles on a screen. Some of the circles would briefly appear pink or blue before all fading to a yellow colour, indicating that they had to be dragged to either the pink side or the blue side of the screen at a later point.
Some of the circles were classed as “high value”, some as “low value” and some as zero value. Users had to remember which side of the screen to drag the circles to in order to earn points. In some of the experiments they had to rely on their own memories. In others, they could set an electronic reminder on a device.
Researchers found subjects tended to use digital devices to store information about which were the highest-value circles. This led to an 1896 increase in accuracy when placing these circles. They also found, to their surprise, using electronic reminders for high-value circles led to a 27% increase in accuracy when differentiating from memory between the low and zero-value circles, even when no electronic reminders had been set for these.
The study said that when people store important information on an external device, their brains tend to delete it from their “internal memory”, reallocating (再分配) that space for “low-value content”.
“The results show that external memory tools work. Far from causing digital dementia, using an external memory device can even improve our memory for information that we never saved. But we need to be careful that we back up the most important information. Otherwise, if a memory tool fails, we could be left with nothing but lower-importance information in our own memory.”
1. What do the underlined words “electronic memory banks” probably refer to?A.People’s brains. | B.To-do lists. |
C.Self-service banks. | D.Cellphones. |
A.By changing the color of the circles. |
B.By moving the circles to the right side. |
C.By remembering the number of the circles. |
D.By classing the circles according to their values. |
A.It will be regarded as low-value content. |
B.It will be removed from people’s brains. |
C.It will be grouped automatically based on importance. |
D.It will be well-preserved despite the failure of digital devices. |
A.Information Age: Phones Are Everywhere |
B.Promising Future: Phones Shape the World |
C.Note to Self: Phones Don’t Rot Memory |
D.Controversial Issue: Phones Act as a Double-edged Sword |
【推荐3】You might have heard someone say that a song changed their life. And maybe you used to hate tomatoes, but now you like it. No one doubts that we change as we grow older. But do we change in major ways? Can we really change who we are? People used to believe we stay pretty much the same throughout our lives, but researchers are increasingly finding that we can and do change in big ways.
Psychologists have identified five dimensions that help us understand someone’s personality, which are called the “Big Five.” They are: 1. Openness: How open are you to trying new things? 2. Conscientiousness (尽责性): How responsible are you? 3. Extroversion (外向):How friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic are you? 4. Agreeableness: How caring, trusting, and generous are you? 5. Emotional stability: How calm are you, especially when problems arise? Everyone has different levels of the big five dimensions. For example, Harry Potter has high levels of openness to experience, while Hermione Granger would score high in conscientiousness.
Scientists used to think that each person’s “Big Five” stayed the same their whole life, but newer research suggests that the dimensions do change. People who took a personality test as teen-agers scored very differently when they took the same test 50 years later. Three dimensions usually changed more than the others, which are emotional stability, conscientiousness, and agreeableness. In fact, most adults were more emotionally stable, more conscientious, and more agreeable than when they were younger. Researchers considered this a sign that we mature over time, perhaps learning to get along better with others.
Even though people change over time, the relationship between dimensions often remains similar. For example, someone who was very open to new experiences but who was not agreeable as a teenager was likely still more open to new things than agreeable as an adult. Scores changed, and sometimes changed a lot, but they didn’t change randomly.
1. Why does the author mention Harry Potter and Hermione Granger in Paragraph 2?A.To identify the impact of the big five dimensions. |
B.To stress the value of openness and responsibility. |
C.To analyze some main characters in popular fiction. |
D.To illustrate various degrees of personality dimensions. |
A.Becoming more hot-tempered. | B.Becoming more considerate. |
C.Becoming less responsible. | D.Becoming less generous. |
A.Personality dimensions change accidentally. |
B.One is likely to be more open than agreeable. |
C.Relationship between dimensions stays unchanged. |
D.Changes in personality dimensions follow some pattern. |
A.The Effects of Changing. | B.What Are the “Big Five”? |
C.Do People Really Change? | D.Personality Dimensions Matter. |
【推荐1】Owls and Larks
Larks are most likely to be healthy, wealthy and wise, according to the old saying.
But those who are early to bed and early to rise do not always have the upper hand, researchers say. They have found that night owls are generally brighter and wealthier than those able to get up early in the morning.
Experts from the University of Madrid carried out tests on around 1,000 teenagers and found that those who preferred to stay up late proved the kind of intelligence associated with honored jobs and higher incomes. “Larks” or “morning people”, however, often acquired better exam results, possibly because lessons are held at the wrong time of day for night owls. The researchers examined the habits and body clocks of the youngsters to determine whether they liked to stay up late and sleep later in the morning, or preferred to go to bed early and were at their peak in the morning. School performance and inductive(归纳的)intelligence, or problem solving, were measured and academic grades in the major subjects were also taken into account. The results showed that evening types scored higher than morning types on inductive reasoning, which has been shown to be a good estimate of general intelligence and a strong indicator of academic(学术的) performance. They also had a greater capacity(能力) to think conceptually(概念地) as well as analytically. Such abilities have been linked to innovative(创新的) thinking, more admired occupations and better incomes.
Famous night owls include President Trump, Obama, Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill, Keith Richards and Elvis Presley. George W. Bush, who is regularly in bed by 10 p.m., Thomas Edison, Napoleon, Condoleezza Rice, who wakes at 4:30 a.m., and Ernest Hemingway are among those known as larks. Jim Horne, professor of psychophysiology at Loughborough University, said, “Evening types tend to be the more active and creative types, the poets, artists and inventors, while the morning types are the deducers(推导者), as are often seen with civil servants and accountants.” A previous study of US Air Force recruits found that evening types were much better at thinking to solve problems than larks.
1. What does the word “owl” mean in the text?A.A bird of prey that flies at night. |
B.A bird of prey that is a symbol of wisdom. |
C.A kind of person who stays up late. |
D.A kind of person who gets up early. |
A.Night owls are much healthier, wealthier and wiser |
B.Night owls stay up late and sleep later in the morning |
C.Night owls have a strong ability of inductive reasoning |
D.Night owls are expert in analyzing and innovative thinking |
A.Doubtful. | B.Objective. |
C.Subjective. | D.Negative. |
A.President Trump and George W. Bush are models of night owls. |
B.The early bird will catch the worm. |
C.Morning types have a tendency to do some creative jobs. |
D.Night owls usually do poorer in the examinations than larks. |
【推荐2】It’s always nice to have a little help around the house. But what if you could employ the assistance of one of the greatest minds of the 20th century?
That’s the idea behind a new robot modeled after Albert Einstein. Called Professor Einstein and standing at just over a foot tall, this personal assistant can tell you the weather and keep track of your schedule like any other robots. With built-in Wi-Fi, Einstein robot has access to brain ceasing games, and can answer math problems and science questions. With natural language speech processing, you can actually interact with Professor Einstein. And because the robot is connected to the Internet, it is constantly updated with new information.
To help get the perfect replica(复制品)of Einstein, the Hong Kong-based tech company Hanson Robotics turned to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the home of the Albert Einstein archives(档案). “We worked very closely with them to bring the product co marker,” the company’s Dr. Jeanne Lim said.
Einstein robot was introduced to the public at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and was quickly hailed by those who saw it. “He became one of the breakout stars of the convention,” wrote Melia Robinson on Business Insider. “Crowds flooded into the company to have a look at the little guy.”
“Technology is often now very cold and socially isolating(孤立的),” explained David Hanson, the co-founder of the company behind the new robot, “By bringing an lively character into our physical world, we’re humanizing(使人性化)the technology instead of dehumanizing the humans.”
As for Hanson Robotics, the company has been building human-size robots for over a decade. But this marks the company’s first commercially available product. “Professor Einstein is just the start,” said Hanson. “We’re witnessing the arrival of conversational robots that can walk in our world. It’s a golden age of invention.”
1. What can Einstein robot do?A.Teach you to learn any new language. |
B.Have a regular conversation with you. |
C.Design a number of science questions. |
D.Keep track of other robots constantly. |
A.Broken. | B.Improved. |
C.ignored. | D.Praised. |
A.He expects humans to be less isolated from robots. |
B.He dreams of humanizing humans through invention. |
C.He worries about a golden age for conversational robots. |
D.He stays hopeful about the future of robot invention. |
A.A New Robot Makes Humans Much Happier |
B.The Golden Age of Invention Is Approaching |
C.Albert Einstein Changes into an Assistant |
D.Albert Einstein Helps to Humanize Robots |
【推荐3】For the general public confused by the heated discussion on human cloning, A Clone of Your Own? does an admirable job in explaining many of the ethical (伦理的) and scientific problems. Drawing from literature, the visual arts, films and her personal experiences, Arlene Judith Klotzko has created an overview of cloning.
Klotzko tells us about the early experiments that Aristotle did with chicken embryos (胚胎); about a German scientist, Hans Spemann, who figured out the theory of cloning some sixty years before we actually succeeded in cloning; about Dolly, the first cloned sheep at Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute; and about the current successes and failures in attempts to cloning.
The book paints a picture of human cloning as a worthwhile job. Klotzko lists many potential benefits that cloning could have. She also, following several others, makes clear many of the common misunderstanding concerning cloning, and puts in plain words the limited effect that genes have on shaping the kind of people we become.
A Clone of Your Own? provides clear explanations of both the basic scientific and ethical problems surrounding cloning. Klotzko appears to have drawn on a wide range of published work on the ethics of cloning, and makes a large number of the arguments in the literature in this short book. However, readers who are unaware of the literature may be left with the impression that Klotzko is the first and the only person to have written on the ethics of cloning, which is far from the case. It is a pity that the author and the publisher have provided so little reference to the ethics literature and given so little sign that they are aware of it. Whether one's interest lies in the science or the ethics of cloning, the short list of further reading provided at the end of the book is unhelpful and misleading.
But this warning aside, the drawings in this book and Klotzko’s words make the book highly approachable. The public who would like to understand what the debate on human cloning is should read this book.
1. What does Klotzko tell us in A Clone of Your Own?A.Aristotle gave the theory of cloning. | B.Dolly is the earliest cloned animal. |
C.Spemann cloned the first sheep. | D.Cloning is a heated topic. |
A.Positive. | B.Negative. |
C.Uninterested | D.Doubtful. |
A.Klotzko is the first to write on the ethics of cloning. |
B.Publishers offer reference to ethics literature. |
C.The list of further reading provided in the book is helpful. |
D.Klotzko makes lots of arguments in the literature. |
A.To recommend a book. | B.To explain a problem. |
C.To remember a writer. | D.To introduce a discussion. |
【推荐1】Air pollution may be causing baldness, scientists have shown for the first time. A new study found that fine particulate matter emitted by cars would damage the skin that holds hair follicles in place. A series of laboratory tests on human cells showed that levels of the crucial proteins needed for hair to grow and be retained decreased when they were exposed to pollution particles. While there is a growing body of evidence showing how these tiny particles can damage internal health, including by entering the bloodstream through the lungs, this is the first to demonstrate such a risk to the surface of the body.
The study was conducted by exposing cells from the human follicle dermal papilla cells (HFDPCs) ,to various concentrations of PM10-like dust and diesel particles. After 24 hours the researchers performed a process, known as western blotting, to detect the levels of specific proteins in the cells.
The results showed that the presence of PM10 and diesel particles decreased levels of B-catenin, the protein responsible for hair growth. The study also revealed that the levels of three other proteins—cyclin DI, cyclin E and CDK2, which are responsible for hair growth and hair retention, were decreased by PM10-like dust and diesel particles in a "dose-dependent" manner.
Dr Hyuk Chul Kwon, who led the study at the Future Science Research Centre, said, “While the link between air pollution and serious diseases such as cancer and lung diseases is well established, there is little-to-no research on the effect of particulate matter exposure on the human skin and hair in particular. Our research explains the mode of action of air pollutants on HFDPCs, showing how the most common air pollutants lead to hair loss. ”
Sources of PM include the burning of fossil fuels--petrol and diesel, as well as other solid fuels, and other industrial activities such as building, mining and the manufacturing of building materials like bricks.
“While it is difficult to escape from the surrounding pollution, limiting the time for walking in busy streets, especially during rush hour, should help reduce exposure, ”said Dr Kwon. "If you are exercising outdoors, try to do so in areas that are less polluted and do not spend too much time waiting at traffic hot spots such as traffic lights. "
1. What did the new study find?A.Air pollution can do great harm to our lungs. |
B.The color of our skin can be influenced by air pollution. |
C.Serious air pollution can probably prevent hair from growing. |
D.Air pollution can affect hair growth by entering the bloodstream. |
A.His new research is superior to previous research. |
B.The research he conducted is really of great importance. |
C.The results of his new research need to be further improved. |
D.A link between air pollution and diseases needs to be established. |
A.To do as much exercise as possible. | B.To take action to reduce air pollution. |
C.To avoid being exposed to air pollution. | D.To take public transport to avoid traffic jams. |
【推荐2】“When I think of England, I think of the queen taking her dogs for walk in the countryside,” says Carsten Haferkamp, a dog-owning German working in London. Data from Tractive, a firm that provides GPS tracking for pets, show that Britons walk their dogs more than their European neighbors do.
The British love for dog-walking may have more to do with the walking than the dogs. Britons are big walkers –they came fifth in the world in a study in 2017, the highest in Europe. Dogs provide walkers with company and a purpose, so it may be that walking encourages dog-ownership.
But Julien Dugnoille, an expert at Exeter University, suspects dog-walking has a deeper significance. Dogs, he suggests, are a useful aid to a socially awkward nation. “Britons tend to have a chat with strangers and exchange a few jokes and comments about the weather without putting themselves in danger.”
A tradition among the British nobles of owning and training dogs also leads Dr Dugnoille to assume that dog-walking is a way to keep ancient honor. “When people in the park say Max is very well-behaved,” says Dr Dugnoille, “that is a way to show their authority in the art of dog training compared to those dog owners who are not in control of their own dog.”
But it’s not just about showing off, in his view. He believes walking with one’s best friend creates a time and space where dogs and humans meet as species and connect as individuals.
Still, Britons should not congratulate themselves too much on their behavior towards their dog companions. According to Dr Carri Westgarth of Liverpool University, “People say that a dog needs a walk every day, but they will find reasons why their dog doesn’t need a walk. They’ll say: he’s got company indoors, he’s nervous or he doesn’t like the rain.”
1. The queen is mentioned in paragraph 1 to show _______.A.the queen’s love for dogs | B.a foreigner’s impression of England |
C.the British devotion to walking dogs | D.the importance of dog-walking for Europeans |
A.Britons see dogs as protectors from danger. |
B.Dog-walking is related to the British traditional culture. |
C.Britons prefer to walk rather than walk the dog. |
D.Dog-walking is a close link between the British and nature. |
A.Britons are proud of dog-walking | B.dogs are a good companion for Britons |
C.he is doubtful of the British love for dogs | D.weather is a popular topic among Britons |
A.Love Your Dog, Walk Your Dog | B.How Do Britons Walk Their Dogs? |
C.Opinions on Dog-Walking in Britain | D.Why Do Britons Love to Walk Dogs? |
【推荐3】A team of scientists says that playing sounds underwater can get fish to return to areas with severely damaged coral reefs(珊瑚礁).In an experiment, they found fish returned after hearing recordings of the sounds like a healthy ocean reef. The research results were reported in Nature Communications.
The scientists placed underwater speakers in areas where coral had been dying in Australia’s northern Great Barrier Reef. They played the sounds over a period of about six weeks in 2017 and studied the results. The team reported that twice as many fish arrived in the areas where the sounds of healthy coral were played. The sounds also led to a 50 percent increase in the number of species present in the area, the researchers found. The researchers noted the importance of having many different kinds of fish return to the area. Different species of fish perform many activities that support the ocean environment and sea life.
Steve Simpson is a professor at the University of Exeter who helped lead the research. He explained, “Healthy coral reefs are remarkably noisy places. They contain the sounds of many kinds of shrimp, fish and other sea creatures. Young fish listen to these sounds when they are looking for a place to settle. Reefs become extremely quiet when they suffer destruction that is usually related to human-caused pollution. Coral damage can drive shrimp and fish away. But the experiment suggested that the use of underwater loudspeakers was an effective way to get young fish to come back.”
Mark Meekan is a fish biologist. He said that the return of the fish is the first step towards seeing major improvements in reef health. “Recovery is underpinned (巩固) by fish that clean the reef and create space for corals to regrow,” he said. University of Bristol professor, Andy Radford, said the underwater sounds are a promising way to fight coral reef damage at the local community level. But he noted that other threats need to be reduced as well. These include climate change, pollution and over fishing.
1. Why can underwater speakers make fish return?A.Because the fish prefer music around their habitats. |
B.Because they play sounds as a healthy reef does. |
C.Because the fish know the places with them become better. |
D.Because they can drive the natural enemies of fishes away. |
A.Keeping the ocean’s ecological balance. | B.Removing the remarkable noises. |
C.Preventing the pollution caused by human. | D.Driving dangerous creatures away. |
A.By quoting different authorities’ words. |
B.By comparing the result with another study’s. |
C.By offering many statistics. |
D.By showing the detailed process of experiments. |
A.Education. | B.Entertainment. |
C.Environment. | D.Economy. |
【推荐1】Come on a magical hot air balloon flight over Melbourne- one of the few cities in the world that you can fly above in a hot air balloon! Admire Melbourne's city skyline at early dawn as your balloon flies for approximately one hour and then have your nice breakfast.
Highlights:
·Instant confirmation
·Enjoying fantastic views
·Romantic experience, perfect for couples
·Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
The route:
You will be transported to the launch site for your Melbourne balloon flight where you may help with the launch, or stand back and take pictures. Your balloon will drift over Melbourne's parks, gardens and the Yarra River as the city comes to life. As your balloon floats above Melbourne you'll look down on some of the city's famous venues including the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Park and Albert Park racetrack. After the final landing and packing the hot air balloon away, head back to the centrally located Pullman where you can then stay for breakfast or take a quick 10-minute walk back to the city center.
Attention:
Balloon flights in Melbourne are weather dependent and your route will be determined by the winds. Your balloon may fly over Melbourne's CBD. Alternatively, your Melbourne balloon flight may head over the inner suburbs to discover why Victoria is labeled the Garden State.
1. When does the flight begin?A.In the morning. | B.At noon. |
C.In the afternoon. | D.At night. |
A.In Pullman. | B.In Melbourne Park. |
C.Near the Yarra River. | D.In the Melbourne Cricket Ground. |
A.The flight's price. | B.The flight's service. |
C.The landing location. | D.The weather condition. |
【推荐2】I can still remember it as if it happened yesterday. I was a college freshman and had stayed up most of the night before laughing and talking with friends. Now just before my first class of the day my eyelids were feeling heavier and heavier and my head was drifting down to my desk to make my textbook a pillow. A few minutes’ nap time before class couldn’t hurt, I thought.
Boom! I lifted my head immediately and my eyes opened widen. I looked around with my heart beating quickly trying to find the cause of the noise. My young professor was looking back at me with a boyish smile on his face. He had intentionally(故意地) dropped the pile of textbooks he was carrying onto his desk. “Good morning!” he said, still smiling. “I’m glad to see everyone is awake. Now let’s get started.”
For the next hour I wasn’t sleepy at all. It wasn’t from the shock of my professor’s textbook alarm clock either. Instead, it was from the attractive discussion he led. With knowledge and good humor, he made the material come alive. His insights were full of both wisdom and loving kindness. And the enthusiasm(热情) and joy he taught with were contagious(有感染力的). I left the classroom not only wide awake, but a little smarter and a little better as well.
I learned something far more important than not sleeping in class that day. I learned that if you are going to do something in this life, do it well, do it with joy, and make it an expression of your love. What a beautiful place this world would be if all of us did our work joyously and well! What a beautiful world we could create if every doctor, teacher, musician, cook, waitress, poet, miner, farmer, and laborer made their work an expression of their love! Don’t sleepwalk through your life then. Wake up! Let your love fill your work and your soul. Life is too short not to live it well.
1. What did the writer want to do just before his first class of the day?A.Talk with his friends. | B.Take a short sleep. |
C.Get his eyes examined. | D.Stay away from the class. |
A.Students should not sleep in class but respect their teachers. |
B.Everyone should love his job and sleep walk through his life. |
C.Life is too limited to make your work an expression of your love. |
D.People from all walks of life should do their jobs with joy and love. |
A.To do a test on his students’ attention. |
B.To make his lessons lively and interesting. |
C.To greet his students in a very special way. |
D.To warn the writer not to sleep in his class. |
【推荐3】When you look at a map of the Caribbean, you will see a bunch of little islands surrounded by blue waters,which include places that aren’t always household names, like Montserrat and Anguilla.
While some of the names may not be familiar, the Caribbean is a popular holiday region. Those little dots on the map often turn out to be ideal resorts. There are thousands of islands in the area, many of which are sparsely(稀少的) populated but with breathtaking landscapes.
The biggest challenge you might face in planning your trip is choosing where in the Caribbean to go . All of the nations feature excellent weather. Most feature beautiful beaches. You can enjoy the waters in most of the Caribbean nations and as is often the case with island nations, you will be welcomed warmly by the locals. Here is some information to help you.
Unless you can walk on water or you cruise the Caribbean, the best way to visit is to fly. Some destinations have more frequent and cheaper flights than others. You should do some comparison shopping on flights to the Caribbean. And if you are planning on flying there during the Christmas holiday weeks, it's important to book as early as possible because prices will just keep going up as they get closer.
The Caribbean offers a wide variety of accommodation options. Check out the Caribbean hotels that are available to get a better idea of the various options. If you are on a tight budget, then the Caribbean could be challenging, as there are only a few cheap hotels and hostels that might help you save some money.Many people see the Caribbean from a cruise ship. There is no shortage of cruises that will take you through the region. You can go online to find the cruise or holiday package that is right for you.
1. The Caribbean is popular with tourists mainly because______.A.the area has a small population |
B.the places are not always household names |
C.there are many beautiful islands |
D.there is no shortage of cruises that can take travellers there. |
A.prices of air tickets |
B.tourists to the Caribbean |
C.flights to the Caribbean |
D.the Christmas holiday weeks |
A.Public transport in some of the Caribbean nations is not quite convenient. |
B.It is not cheap to take a trip to the Caribbean, especially during Christmas. |
C.It is better to cruise the Caribbean instead of taking a flight. |
D.There are not many choices on hotels in the Caribbean. |