The reader can infer that the central idea of the article is that the Palm Islands are so impressive that they are worth visiting. Which statement from the text best supports this inference?

"The Palm Islands have become synonymous with luxury and opulence, attracting tourists from all over the world."

The reader can infer that the central idea of the article is that the Palm Islands are so impressive that they are worth visiting. Which statement from the text best supports this inference? A. The sheik commissioned the islands in order to increase Dubai's tourism. B. This enormous island will have a water theme park, six marinas, boardwalks that circle the fronds of the palm, as well as other types of divertissement. C. Today most of the islands are still vacant; however, the sheik hopes that they will soon be filled with tourists and residents. D . The creation of the Palm Islands is an unparalleled achievement in engineering and when completed will be the most amazing project known to man.

B. This enormous island will have a water theme park, six marinas, boardwalks that circle the fronds of the palm, as well as other types of divertissement.

Read this sentence from the first paragraph. The artificial islands will be built with roads, electricity, sewage, phone lines, water, as well as other major commercial and residential infrastructures. What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

The meaning of the underlined word, "infrastructures," in the sentence is that it refers to the essential systems and facilities needed for the functioning of the artificial islands, such as roads, electricity, sewage, phone lines, and water.

Read this sentence from the first paragraph. The artificial islands will be built with roads, electricity, sewage, phone lines, water, as well as other major commercial and residential infrastructures. What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence? A. services needed for development B. a land mass surrounded by water C. sources of entertainment D . an advertising announcement

The meaning of the underlined word "infrastructures" in the sentence is A. services needed for development.

What does the information about the sheik of Dubai show about the Palm Islands? A. The Palm Islands were built to help Dubai make money. B. The Palm Islands could not be built in the desert climate. C. The Palm Islands were constructed by thousands of workers. D . The Palm Islands contained a large portion of Dubai's oil.

The information about the sheik of Dubai shows that the Palm Islands were built to help Dubai make money. Therefore, the correct answer is A. The Palm Islands were built to help Dubai make money.

The author's attitude about the Palm Islands can best be described as __________.