Americans like to travel on their yearly holiday. Today,more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns instead of hotels.They get a room for the night and breakfast the next morning.
Rooms for the night in private homes with breakfast have been popular with travelers in Europe for many years. In the past five to ten years,these bed-and-break-fast inns are old historic buildings,Some bed-and-breakfast inns have only a few rooms,others are much larger. Some inns do not provide telephones and television in the room,others do.
Staying at a bed-and-breakfast inn is much different from staying at a hotel.Usually the cost is much less. Staying at an inn is almost like visiting someone's home,The owners are glad to tell about the area and the interesting places to visit.Many vacationers say they enjoy the chance to meet local families.
2. One reason why American travelers are beginning to stay at bed-and-breakfast inns isthat ____.
A these inns are small and quiet
B the travelers don't have to pay for the telephone or television
C the travelers can meet and talk with the local people
D the owners will show the travelers around the area