Men have long been puzzled by the amount women pack, when they go on holiday. They despair when they watch their beloved spend much money on extra baggage charge. Nearly half of these women admitted to lying about the weight of their case to their partner before leaving for the airport, in fear of being made to unload some unnecessary items.
But it’s a fact that women pack more than they need. On average, a woman needs around 57 items in suitcase for a two-week holiday, yet most women pack nearer to 150 items, ranging from skirts, tops, underwear and high heels. In addition, women pack more sun cream, make-up and hair appliances than they were likely to need. They all take up space in the suitcase, only a third of them will see the light of day once at the holiday place.
79 percent of women admitted to taking extra items with them, with the reason for this being “just in case”. Women plan their holiday wardrobe(衣橱) months in advance. Packing enough clothes and other items to last a month is not enough for some women. They’d take a chance to shop for new items while holidaying abroad. So they’ll return with even more luggage in their cases.
Professor Karen Pine said: “Women are tempted to take familiar items with them on holiday, often everything except the kitchen sink. Some people find traveling stressful, particularly when they’re unsure about the home comforts available at their holiday place. They over-pack to help cope with those feelings of stress and reduce the uncertainty.”
This will come as no surprise to some men, who are used to trying to squeeze their partner’s luggage into the boot of the car with their own, smaller case. On the other hand, men pack very lightly, with only an average of 40 items for a two-week holiday.
Women pack too much on holiday because_________.

A．they want to show off their items

B．they prefer a more comfortable holiday

C．they are afraid they’ll need them during the holiday

D．they would like to clean their clothes wardrobe very much

How does a man feel about his wife packing too much?

A．Opposed	B．Supportive
C．Positive	D．Surprised

What do Dr Pine’s words imply?

A．Going on holiday will cost a lot.

B．Women don’t prefer to go on a holiday.

C．It’s understandable that women over-pack in a sense.

D．People tend to feel tired and stressed on holiday.

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．All the items women take during their holiday are not of great use to them.

B．Women often tell their partners what they are going to take in advance.

C．Women will still buy new items when going abroad beacause what they take is not enough.

D．Men are indifferent towards their wife’s strange behaviours.