17.5 Secrets of Web Travel Sites
Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient,but comes with its own set of problems.
1.They who's on a Mac and who's on a PC and who's going to spend more.
Last year,US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users.On average,Mac users lay out US$20-30 more per night on hotels and go for more stars.a(chǎn)ccording to the Wall Street Journal.As a result,online•travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first.To avoid inadvertently paying more,sort results by price.
2.Their software doesn't always hook up to the hotel's system.
A guaranteed reservation is almost impossible to come by anywhere-but the risk of your flight or hotel being overbooked increases with third-party providers.The middle-man's software isn't immune to system errors,so always call the hotel or airline to make sure your booking was processed.
3.Don't be fooled by packages:Often,they're low-end items grouped together.
Ever notice how travel sites recommend a hotel,a rental car,and tour package all in one click?These deals usually feature travel that no one wants,like flights with multiple layovers.
Check the fine print.
4.You could miss out on loyalty points.
Third-party providers can get between you and frequent flyer miles or points.Many hotel loyalty programmes don't recognise external sites,others award only minimum points and exclude special offers,like double points on hotel stays.
5.Once your trip is purchased,you're on your own.
An online travel agency can't provide assistance the same way an agent can if a flight is cancelled or a room is substandard.Basically,when you arrive at the airport or hotel,you're just another client who booked at the lowest rate.
56.Which ofthe following is TRUE?B
A.Third-party providers can ensure your reservation.
B.Mac users are likely to spend more money than PC users.
C.An online travel agency functions the same as an agent.
D.Packages usually provide travelers with satisfactory programmes.
57.What's the purpose of the passage?D
A.To encourage readers to book a trip on an online travel  site.
B.To make an advertisement about several travel sites online.
C.To convince readers not to book a trip on an online travel site.
D.To warn  readers of some problems with booking  trips online.

分析 本文介紹了游客旅行時,在網(wǎng)上預(yù)訂車票,酒店時遇到的一些問題,目的是為了提醒讀者注意這些問題,去旅行時要酌情考慮下在網(wǎng)上預(yù)訂還是線下預(yù)約.

解答 56.B.細節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章"US travel research company Orbitz tracked people's online activities to test out whether Mac users spend more on travel than PC users…online•travel sites show these users more expensive travel options first."可知,實驗證明,Mac用戶的確在旅行上比PC用戶花費更多.故選B.
57.D.主旨大意題.文章開頭就提到"Booking a trip on an online travel site is convenient,but comes with its own set of problems"在線旅游網(wǎng)站預(yù)訂很方便,但它有自己的一些問題.下文就是這些問題的詳細介紹.因此本文目的是為了提醒讀者注意在網(wǎng)上預(yù)訂旅行的一些問題.故選D.

點評 本文為政治經(jīng)濟類閱讀.政治類文章多采用記敘文形式,我們可采取"順讀法",以便抓關(guān)鍵語句,領(lǐng)會文章主旨;而經(jīng)濟類文章則多采用說明文形式,我們則可以采取"逆讀法",先讀試題,再從文章中查找有用信息. 閱讀這類文章,也要抓住文章的核心,即文章整體和各段主要在說什么,也要注意段落之間的邏輯關(guān)系.

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