When you’re abroad, trying to find out who to tip is never straightforward and neither is trying to work out the exact number. To make things even more complicated, the rules for tipping vary greatly from country to country. Also, within each country the rules can change, so what was appropriate last time you visited your favourite country may be completely inappropriate the next time you go. However, here are some general guidelines which might help you on your journeys.
You face your first dilemma as soon as you land at the airport— the taxi ride. Taxi drivers generally do expect tips, but rather than there being an exact amount, people round up the fare or just tell the driver to keep the change.
Your next encounter is with the hotel porter and you know he’s expecting a tip, but the problem is trying to figure out how much. It seems that in many countries round the world $1 per bag would be an appropriate amount.
Then, of course, you have to eat. In some countries such Ireland, Brazil, Poland and Portugal, the customary tip in restaurants is 10-15% unless a service charge is included, so the first rule of thumb is always check the bill. In other countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Australia and Spain, where a 10-15% service charge is either very common or compulsory, you may want to leave an additional tip if you think the service was particularly good, but it certainly isn’t obligatory. However, in some countries it may seem strange if you do leave a tip. In Japan, for example, the waitress might be insulted if you tipped her. In Thailand, if you left a tip, the restaurant staff probably wouldn’t be offended, but you might be pursued down the street by someone thinking you’d forgotten to take your change. In New Zealand, although it’s unlikely anyone would chase after you, you’d definitely get some odd looks if you left a trip.
And your problem with tipping isn’t over when you leave the restaurant. Next you discover the tour guide, the hairdresser and the toilet attendant are all expecting a tip as well, but again, how much? Perhaps the best option in these cases is to ask the local people what is acceptable or observe what others do. Of course, you could simply play safe and tip everyone you meet.
1.The word “dilemma” (in paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. a difficult situation B. an early opportunity
C. a high expectation D. an exact explanation
2.What does the writer suggest tourists do in countries like Brazil?
A. Never tip waiters or waitresses because they may be offended.
B. Play safe and leave a tip about 12% of the bill after each meal.
C. Make sure whether a service charge is included in the bill before giving tips.
D. Always check whether you have kept all your change before leaving the restaurant.
3.People needn’t tip waiters in _____________.
A. Ireland and France B. Germany and Japan
C. Poland and Italy D. Thailand and New Zealand
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Advantages of tipping. B. Rules of tipping.
C. Possible origins of tipping. D. Different opinions on tipping.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题
When you’re abroad, trying to find out who to tip is never straightforward and neither is trying to work out the exact number. To make things even more complicated, the rules for tipping vary greatly from country to country. Also, within each country the rules can change, so what was appropriate last time you visited your favourite country may be completely inappropriate the next time you go. However, here are some general guidelines which might help you on your journeys.
You face your first dilemma as soon as you land at the airport— the taxi ride. Taxi drivers generally do expect tips, but rather than there being an exact amount, people round up the fare or just tell the driver to keep the change.
Your next encounter is with the hotel porter and you know he’s expecting a tip, but the problem is trying to figure out how much. It seems that in many countries round the world $1 per bag would be an appropriate amount.
Then, of course, you have to eat. In some countries such Ireland, Brazil, Poland and Portugal, the customary tip in restaurants is 10-15% unless a service charge is included, so the first rule of thumb is always check the bill. In other countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Australia and Spain, where a 10-15% service charge is either very common or compulsory, you may want to leave an additional tip if you think the service was particularly good, but it certainly isn’t obligatory. However, in some countries it may seem strange if you do leave a tip. In Japan, for example, the waitress might be insulted if you tipped her. In Thailand, if you left a tip, the restaurant staff probably wouldn’t be offended, but you might be pursued down the street by someone thinking you’d forgotten to take your change. In New Zealand, although it’s unlikely anyone would chase after you, you’d definitely get some odd looks if you left a trip.
And your problem with tipping isn’t over when you leave the restaurant. Next you discover the tour guide, the hairdresser and the toilet attendant are all expecting a tip as well, but again, how much? Perhaps the best option in these cases is to ask the local people what is acceptable or observe what others do. Of course, you could simply play safe and tip everyone you meet.
1.The word “dilemma” (in paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to _____________.
A. a difficult situation B. an early opportunity
C. a high expectation D. an exact explanation
2.What does the writer suggest tourists do in countries like Brazil?
A. Never tip waiters or waitresses because they may be offended.
B. Play safe and leave a tip about 12% of the bill after each meal.
C. Make sure whether a service charge is included in the bill before giving tips.
D. Always check whether you have kept all your change before leaving the restaurant.
3.People needn’t tip waiters in _____________.
A. Ireland and France B. Germany and Japan
C. Poland and Italy D. Thailand and New Zealand
4.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Advantages of tipping. B. Rules of tipping.
C. Possible origins of tipping. D. Different opinions on tipping.
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
If you find that your teacher is unfair to you,think about what is happening.Try to find out whether your teacher really dislikes you,or whether something else is going on.Here are some questions to ask yourself:
1.Ask your classmates if they are having trouble with the teacher,too.If they say yes,perhaps your teacher is to blame.
Are you working up to your ability?Maybe you got a C in your last test,and your teacher told you that you could do better.2.But the teacher didn't say anything to him!Isn't this unfair?Well,it could be that your teacher knows that you could do better if you put more effort into it.3.
Are you more sensitive than other students?4.However,if you react to criticism quite differently from others, this could be a reason why you think your teacher doesn't like you.
Does your teacher seem to act unfairly all the time,or just once in a while?Think about the harsh（苛刻的）things your teacher has done to you.5.If your teacher really hates you,you would probably be picked on all the time.If your teacher has acted unfairly only a few times,then there's probably something else going on.
A.Are you interested in your lessons?
B.And the kid sitting beside you got a C,too.
C.There's nothing wrong with being sensitive.
D.Are you getting along well with your classmates?
E.Teachers often grade students by different standards.
F.Are you the only person being treated badly?What about others?
G.Are these things happening every day,or just once or twice a month?
高二英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
If you find that your teacher is unfair to you, think about what is happening. Try to find out whether your teacher really dislikes you, or whether something else is going on. Here are some questions to ask yourself:
1.________Ask your classmates if they are having trouble with the teacher, too. If they say yes, perhaps your teacher is to blame.
Are you working up to your ability? Maybe you got a C in your last test, and your teacher told you that you could do better. And the kid sitting beside you got a C, too.2.________ Isn’t this unfair? Well, it could be that your teacher knows that you could do better if you put more effort into it. ________3.
4.________There’s nothing wrong with being sensitive (敏感的) ，but if you react to criticism quite differently from others, this could be a reason why you think your teacher doesn’t like you.
Does your teacher seem to act unfairly all the time, or just once in a while? Think about the harsh (苛刻的) things your teacher has done to you. Are these things happening every day, or just once or twice a month? If your teacher really hates you, you would probably be picked on all the time.5.________
A．Are you the only person being treated badly, or is your teacher rough on the whole class?
B．Are you getting along well with your classmates?
C． Are you more sensitive than other students?
D． Are you interested in your lessons?
E . If your teacher has acted unfairly only a few times, then there’s probably something else going on.
F．Teachers often grade students by different standards.
G．But the teacher didn’t say anything to him！
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
_______ as many local people as possible when you are abroad and you find it easier to overcome the culture difference.
A．To know B．Knowing C．Known D．Know
高二英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析
Have you ever tried to draw a straight line, only to find it turns out all wrong? Or, have you ever wanted to show ___36___ at a party and found the song you’d practiced so many times suddenly__37_ more difficult? I’ve had both these__38___. As a senior student, I have to ___39__ many exams. Each time, I think, “ I__40___ fail this time,’’ but I get a low mark. Don’t be surprised---it’s not __41___ I don’t try, do enough preparation, __42__ take it seriously. On the contrary, it is because I give it too _43__ attention. The thought “ I must pass” makes me taste the terrible flavor of failure.
I often___44___ to my friends, “ Don’t be too hard ___45____ yourself.” However, when I __46___ my own goals, I do not listen to my own advice. So why not ___47__ this crazy thought of achieving the best? Just face the problem__48____before you with a calm mind, work and you will succeed.
In my opinion, __49___ a calm state of mind is a skill for life. People__50__ want to succeed realizing this is of __51______ importance. So __52___ time you’re trying to draw a straight line or ___53___ a performance, tell yourself, “ If I can just do it _54___ than last time, it’s a success.” Keep a calm state of mind, and you will be happy __55____you succeed or fail.
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高二英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析
Have you ever tried to draw a straight line, only to find it turns out all wrong? Or, wanted to show 36 at a party but the song you’d practised so many times suddenly 37 more difficult?
I've had both these 38.As a Senior 3 student, I have to 39 many exams. Each time I enter one thinking “I 40 fail this time.” , I get a low mark.
But don't be surprised --- it's not 41 we don't try, or do enough preparation, or take it 42. On the contrary, it is because we put ourselves under too much 43. It is thinking ‘I must…’ that makes us taste the terrible flavor of 44.
We often 45 to our friends, “Don't be too hard 46 yourself!”. But when we 47 our own goals, we may not listen to our own advice.
In doing so, we are making our path to success increasingly difficult.
So why not 48 this crazy pursuit(追求) to get the best? Just face the problem 49 before you with a calm mind, enjoy the hard work and you will succeed.
In my opinion, 50 a calm state of mind is a skill for life. For people who want to succeed, 51 this is a very important lesson.
So 52 time when you're trying to draw a straight line or 53 a performance, tell yourself, “If I can just do it better than last time, it's a 54. ”
Keep a calm state of mind, and you will be happy 55 you succeed or fail.
1. A．up B．off C．out D．in
2. A．assumes B．appears C．listens D．becomes
3. A．experiences B．chances C．times D．reviews
4. A．finish B．measure C．take D．join
5. A．shouldn't B．may C．can't D．haven't
6. A．why B．since C．when D．because
7. A．necessarily B．seriously C．personally D．sharply
8. A．care B．power C．pressure D．attention
9. A．exams B．difficulty C．marks D．failure
10. A．say B．speak C．tell D．talk
11. A．off B．on C．to D．for
12. A．share B．achieve C．weigh D．set
13. A．throw away B．get away C．take away D．let away
14. A．waiting B．sitting C．lying D．laying
15. A．staying B．keeping C．remaining D．making
16. A．trying B．realizing C．using D．training
17. A．last B．what C．next D．high
18. A．put on B．play on C．give on D．show on
19. A．success B．task C．lesson D．trial
20. A．if B．either C．neither D．whether
高二英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析
完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分）
Have you ever tried to draw a straight line, only to find it turns out all wrong? Or, wanted to show 1 at a party but the song you’d practised so many times suddenly 2 more difficult?
I've had both these 3. As a Senior 3 student, I have to 4 many exams. Each time, I enter one, thinking “I 5 fail this time.”
But don't be surprised --- it's not 6 we don't try, or don’t do enough preparation,7don’t take it seriously. On the contrary, it is because we put ourselves under too much 8. It is thinking: “I must…” that makes us taste the terrible flavor of 9．
We often 10 to our friends: “Don't be too hard 11 yourself!” But when we 12 our own goals, we may not listen to our own advice．
In doing so, we are making our path to success increasingly difficult．
So why not 13this crazy pursuit(追求)to get the best? Just face the problem 14 before you with a calm mind, enjoy the hard work and you will succeed．
In my opinion,15 a calm state of mind is a skill for life. For people who want to succeed,16 this is a very important lesson．
So 17 time when you're trying to draw a straight line or 18 a performance, tell yourself: “If I can just do it better than last time, it's a 19．”
Keep a calm state of mind, and you will be happy 20 you succeed or fail．
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高二英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析
What is the man trying to do?
A.Play chess with the woman.
B.Encourage the woman to hold on.
C.Find out the reason for the woman.
高二英语短对话中等难度题查看答案及解析
What should you think about when you try to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others, and these may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value.
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at mental work or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills.
If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.
Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school records, for instance, may not be very good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not feel sorry about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.
1.In the writer’s opinion, for a student to have a part-time job is probably ________.
A. a good way to find out his weak points
B. one of the best ways of earning extra money
C. of great use for his work in the future
D. a waste of time he could have spent on study
2.If a student’s school record is not good, according to the passage, he ________.
A. may do well in his future work
B. won’t be able to find a suitable job
C. may be a complete failure in the future
D. will regret not having worked harder at school
3. The whole passage centers around ________.
A. looking for a part-time job
B. developing one’s abilities at school
C. gaining much knowledge by working hard at school
D. knowing yourself before trying to choose a career
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. A knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metalwork or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.
Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is better to face any weakness than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.
1.We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.
A．learning better at school shows power in your job
B．the better you are at school subjects, the more helpful they are in your career.
C．learning each subject well is an ability in many jobs.
D．we should think about how to find our career
2.From the passage we learn that if a student’s school performance is not good, he will _____.
A．have no hope in his future work
B．be hopeful to find a suitable job
C．regret not having worked harder at school
D．have an opportunity of a new beginning in his future work
3.The underlined phrase “be all thumbs” (in Paragraph 3) probably means “_________”.
A．heavy- handed B．the best C．important D．skilled
4.The passage mainly discusses ___________.
A．The relationship between school performance and career
B．how to get a job
C．How to show strengths in your work
D．working experience and knowledge at school
高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析