SAT English Practice Question

The text suggests that people often form an impression of a place based on what they have heard about it, rather than on what they have actually experienced for themselves. The writer states that people “sometimes…are so blinded by expectations” that they can’t “open [their] eyes” to the truth about a place. What is the most likely reason the author includes the phrase “open [their] eyes”?

1. A.seeing a place for oneself can sometimes be a less pleasant experience than hearing about it.
2. B.people who have preconceived notions about a place are often unable to see it objectively.
3. C.a person’s first impression of a place is often the most accurate impression.
4. D.people should avoid forming expectations about a place until they have visited it.