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资料：Global business travel topped $1.2 trillion and is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2020, according to new research by the Global Business Travel Association（GBTA）, an association representing the interests of corporate travel managers. What’s more China has now surpassed the U.S. as the largest business travel market in the world, ringing up $291 billion last year.

At the same time, all is not rosy and a number of major issues are lurking ahead. A weakening global economy, Brexit and this year’s U.S. presidential election will mean growth will not be a straight line upwards.

“The uncertainty created by financial upheaval and pending changes to trade and immigration rules will raise management heartburn. This will cause some postponement, even outright cancellation, of business trips. It may also trigger travel budget constriction as management seeks to hedge the uncertainty.” the report says.

At the same time Concur, a company that provides support services for travel managers, released that the sharing economy is gaining traction with business travelers, based on its analysis of 40 million users who spend over $70 billion annually.

Concur data indicates 56 percent growth for Airbnb type services in usage from Q1 2015 to Q1 2016. On average, business travelers stay five nights when home sharing versus three nights in a hotel.

“Managing travel and expense is becoming increasingly complex, between integration with mobile technology, nuances in traveler preferences, and new travel supplier strategies,” notes Robb Nielsen, vice president of global produce experience at Concur. “This demands a fully connected travel and expense ecosystem paired with actionable insights, giving travel managers the visibility and control they need to drive cost savings.”

A press released added, “The vast majority of business travelers also want to receive personalized travel options. However, even though business travelers want personalized options, they are hesitant to share too much personal information to obtain them. They are commonly willing to share details such as their frequent flyer or hotel loyalty number, preferred airline and hotel brands and aircraft seat preferences, but fewer than half would share their travel history, preferred leisure activities while traveling, their business calendar with booked appointments and their social media account names.”

What can be inferred from this passage?

A.Airbnb service in usage doubled in recent fiscal year
B.Businessmen cut cost by using Airbnb service
C.Sharing economic is about to take the lead
D.Airbnb succeeds in competing with traditional accommodation channels to attract longer stays

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答案： D

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【关键词】infer from the passage

【主题句】第4自然段At the same time, Concur, a company that provides support services for travel managers, released that the sharing economy is gaining traction with business travelers. 与此同时，一家为旅行经理提供支持服务的Concur公司发布说，共享经济正在吸引商务旅客。Concur data indicates 56 percent growth for Airbnb type services in usage from Q1 2015 to Q1 2016. On average, business travelers stay five nights when home sharing versus three nights in a hotel. Concur公司同意数据显示，Airbnb型服务的使用率从2015第一季度到2016第一季度，增长了56%。平均而言，商务旅行者在家中共住五晚，而在酒店里住三晚。

【解析】本题问的是“根据本文可以推断出什么？”选项A意为“Airbnb服务在最近一财年的使用量翻了一番”；选项B意为“商人们通过使用Airbnb服务来降低成本”；选项C意为“分享经济即将发挥主导作用”；选项D意为“Airbnb服务成功地与传统的住宿渠道竞争，以吸引更长的逗留时间”结合主题句，Airbnb服务在过去财年增长了，并非翻了一番，故选项A错误；选项C中，共享经济正在吸引商务旅客，但无非推断出它即将起到主导作用，故错误；选项B中，文中并未提及，故选D。