A trip across the Pacific will guarantee you ...

A trip across the Pacific will guarantee you a different experience with a tipping(给小费) culture you’ve never come across in China.

In the US,giving a little extra money to service workers on top of your bill is a common practice.

Though US national law requires that businesses pay workers at least $7.25 (45 yuan) per hour,employees receiving tips—often waiters and waitresses—are the exceptions.They usually only receive at least $2.13 an hour,and tips make up the difference.As The Wall Street Journal put it:“The American system of tipping holds the promise of great rewards for waiting staff.”

So how should you tip if you are in the US?

Normally you pay tips as a percentage of the bill.Offering an extra 15 percent of the bill to the waiter or waitress in a restaurant and to the delivery man or woman is customary and expected.You can offer more for great service and less for poor service.

Yet there is an exception.For take-out food,you don’t have to provide tips,though some people say that filling an order still requires work and time that deserve a little extra—but maybe a little less.

Tips are not expected at fast food restaurants,pizza parlors,cafés or ice cream shops either,though a tip jar might be right by the cash register (收银机).Don’t feel obligated to throw some money in,but also remember that it doesn’t hurt.Those workers do not rely on tips.

Other service workers also receive tips.For taxi drivers,15 percent is the norm (标准),more if they help with your bags.Hairdressers often receive about 15 percent of the bill.The same goes for spa therapists(理疗师) and tour guides.

Today,you can even pay tips on a credit card.When receiving a copy of the bill to sign,you are free to fill in how much you’d like to tip.

Though thinking about when to tip and how much you should tip causes a big headache for many Chinese people,it’s important to bear in mind that as long as you show respect and use your reasoning,things will be just fine.

1.What is the article mainly about?

A. How tipping culture started in the US.

B. How to give tips properly in the US.

C. New ways to give tips in the US.

D. The different attitudes that Chinese people and Americans have toward tipping.

2.Which of the following is said to be against the norm of tipping in the US?

A. Paying waiters and waitresses less than $7.25 per hour.

B. Ignoring the tip jar at fast food restaurants,cafés,or ice cream shops.

C. Tipping taxi drivers less than 15% because of poor service.

D. Refusing to give tips to your tour guide.

3.The underlined word “obligated” in Paragraph 7 probably means 　　.

A. being forced to do something　　 B. being grateful for something

C. being surprised at something　　 D. being embarrassed about something

4.According to the author,Chinese consumers 　　.

A. don’t necessarily have to follow the tipping rules in the US

B. should use their credit cards to give tips

C. must argue about the amount of tip they have to pay

D. should take it easy and give the correct tips for different occasions

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阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B. C和D）中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A trip across the Pacific will guarantee you a different experience with a tipping culture you’ve never come across in China.

In the US, giving a little 　 _________ money to service workers on top of your bill is a common　　 _________ .

Though US national law　 _________that businesses pay workers at least $7.25 (45 yuan) per hour, employees receiving tips—often waiters and waitresses—are the exceptions. They _________　 only receive $2.13 an hour, and tips 　 _________ the difference. As the Wall Street Journal put it, “The American system of tipping holds the promise of great _________ for waiting staff.”

So how should you tip if you are in the US?

_________ you pay tips as a percentage of the bill. Offering an extra 15 percent of the _________ to the waiter or waitress in a restaurant and to the delivery man or woman is customary and　 _________　　 . You can offer more for great service and less for _________ service.

Yet there is an_________ . For take-out food, you don’t have to _________ tips for the sellers. Tips are not expected at fast food restaurants, cafés or ice cream shops either, though a tip jar _________ be right by the cash register (收银机). Don’t feel obligated to throw some money in, remembering that it doesn’t hurt. Those workers do not　 _________ on tips.

Other service workers also receive tips. For taxi drivers, 15 percent is the norm (标准), _________　 if they help with your bags. The same goes for tour guides.

Today, you can even pay tips on a credit card. When receiving a copy of the bill to sign, you are _________ to fill in how much you’d like to tip.

_________　 thinking about when to tip and how much you should tip causes a big　 _________ for many Chinese people, it’s important to　 _________　　 in mind that as long as you show respect and use your reasoning, things will be just _________　 .

1.A. good　　　　　　　　 　　 B. pocket　　　　　　　 　 C. extra　 　　 D. lucky

2.A. method　　　　　　 　　 B. practice　　　　　　 C. way　　 　　　　 D. agreement

3.A. requires　　　　　　　　 B. believes　　　　　　 C. hopes　　 　　 D. agrees

4.A. rarely　　　　　　　　　 B. usually　　　　　　　 C. seldom　 　　 D. always

5.A. put up　　　　　　　　 B. take up　　　　　　 　 C. hold up 　　 D. make up

6.A. praises　　　　　　　　 B. prizes　　　　　　　　 C. awards　　 　　 D. rewards

7.A. Fortunately　　　　　　 B. Naturally　　　　　　 C. Normally 　　 D. Surprisingly

8.A. bill　　　　　　　　　　 B. note　　　　　　　　　 C. check　　 　　 D. tip

9.A. expected　　　　　　　　 B. limited　　　　　　 C. illegal　 　 D. casual

10.A. superb　　　　　　　　 B. poor　　　　　　　　 C. splendid 　 D. new　

11.A. example　　　　　　　　 B. incident　　 　　 C. exception　　 D. opportunity

12.A. provide　　　　　　　 B. pay　　　　　　　　　 C. charge 　　 　 D. demand

13.A. need　　　　　　　　　　 B. should　　　　　　　　 C. must　　 　　　 D. might

14.A. put　　　　　　　　　　 B. live　　　　　　　　　　 C. work　 　　　 D. rely

15.A. less　　　　　　　　　 B. bigger　　　　　　　　 C. more　 　　　 D. smaller

16.A. eager　　　　　　　　　 B. free 　　　　　　　　 C. willing 　　 D. delighted

17.A. Though　　　　　　　 B. Now that　 　　　　　 C. As if　　 　　 D. when

18.A. dilemma　　　　　　 B. enjoyment　　　　 　　 C. headache 　 D. change

19.A. stay　　　　　　　　　　 B. bear　　 　　　　　　　 C. bring　　　　 D. take

20.A. terrible　　　　　　 B. various　 　　　　　　 C. valuable 　 D. fine

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In our whole life，we will come across different kinds of people and things.__ _，our views of the world，life and value have been changing all the time. To be honest，one of my English teachers has made a great _　 _on me.

Although she was short，old and ugly，she was talented，____and passionate(热诚的)．Thus，we called her “a crazy stone”．She didn't mind it___；instead，she seemed to love her____very much. In addition，she was so____with students that she knew how to raise our___and get along well with us. Therefore，we studied English well and____her.

To be honest，I am fond of listening to____told by others in my daily life. Maybe I have heard so many that it is____for me to laugh. But she was a(n)____．Her jokes were always so funny，for she always led you to the scenes of them and____an interesting atmosphere. Although I____the university ten years ago，I still remember several jokes，one of which I would like to____with you.

Before having an English lesson，there was a handsome boy who made a self­introduction. He said that he was able to do____and finally made a conclusion that he was rather untalented. After hearing that，Stone____the teacher's desk and said an old saying: “Innocence is the virtue(美德) for____”．Hearing this we all burst into laughter.

Although I met several good teachers when I was in the high school and during my college，“a crazy stone” is the best teacher in my____．It was she that made me get____in English. It was she that educated me how to fight for success and____difficulties.

1.A. But　　　　 B．Although　　　 C．Because　　 D．Therefore

2.A. expression　　 B．promise　　　 C．influence　　 D．reputation

3.A. humorous　　 B．serious　　　 C．active　　 D．bright

4.A. after all　　　　　　 B．at all　　　 C．above all　　 D．in all

5.A. description　　 B．occupation　　 C．nickname　　 D．students

6.A. strict　　　 B．friendly　　　 C．popular　　 D．familiar

7.A. force　　　 B．enthusiasm　　 C．inspiration　　 D．power

8.A. respected　　 B．agreed　　　 C．pushed　　 D．thanked

9.A. lessons　　 B．experiences　　 C．tales　　 D．jokes

10.A. impossible　　　 B．easy　　　 C．difficult　　 D．likely

11.A. model　　 B．teacher　　　 C．laugher　　 D．exception

12.A. enjoyed　　 B．came　　　 C．created　　 D．reduce

13.A. lived in　　 B．came into　　 C．left for　　 D．graduated from

14.A. spend　　 B．communicate　　 C．share　　 D．talked

15.A. anything　　 B．nothing　　　 C．everything　　 D．something

16.A. stood on　　 B．walked to　　 C．broke down　　 D．pushed away

17.A. men　　　 B．students　　　 C．women　　 D．teachers

18.A. heart　　　 B．life　　　　 C．school　　 D．world

19.A. hurt　　　 B．down　　　 C．interested　　 D．rewarded

20.A. ignore　　 B．overcome　　 C．escape　　 D．face

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In our whole life，we will come across different kinds of people and things.____，our views of the world，life and value have been changing all the time.To be honest，one of my English teachers has made a great ____on me.

Although she was short，old and ugly，she was talented，____and passionate(热诚的)．Thus，we called her “a crazy stone”．She didn't mind it____；instead，she seemed to love her____very much.In addition，she was so____with students that she knew how to raise our____and get along well with us.Therefore，we studied English well and___her.

To be honest，I am fond of listening to____told by others in my daily life.Maybe I have heard so many that it is____for me to laugh.But she was a(n)____．Her jokes were always so funny，for she always led you to the scenes of them and____an interesting atmosphere.Although I____the university ten years ago，I still remember several jokes，one of which I would like to____with you.

Before having an English lesson，there was a handsome boy who made a self­introduction.He said that he was able to do____and finally made a conclusion that he was rather untalented.After hearing that，Stone____the teacher's desk and said an old saying: “Innocence is the virtue(美德) for____”．Hearing this we all burst into laughter.

Although I met several good teachers when I was in the high school and during my college，“a crazy stone” is the best teacher in my____．It was she that made me get____in English.It was she that educated me how to fight for success and____difficulties.

1.A.But　　　　    B．Although　　　　C．Because　　　　D．Therefore

2.A.expression　         B．promise　         C．influence　     D．reputation

3.A.humorous　         B．serious　             C．active　         D．bright

4.A.after all　             B．at all　             C．above all　     D．in all

5.A.description　         B．occupation　         C．nickname　     D．students

6.A.strict　             B．friendly　         C．popular　     D．familiar

7.A.force　             B．enthusiasm　         C．inspiration　     D．power

8.A.respected　         B．agreed　             C．pushed　         D．thanked

9.A.lessons　             B．experiences　         C．tales　         D．jokes

10.A.impossible　         B．easy　             C．difficult　     D．likely

11.A.model　             B．teacher　             C．laugher　         D．exception

12.A.enjoyed　             B．came　             C．created　         D．reduce

13.．A.lived in　             B．came into　         C．left for　         D．graduated from

14.A.spend　             B．communicate　     C．share　         D．talked

15.A.anything　             B．nothing　             C．everything　     D．something

16.A.stood on　             B．walked to　         C．broke down　 D．pushed away

17.A.men　                 B．students　         C．women　         D．teachers

18.A.heart　             B．life　             C．school　         D．world

19.A.hurt　                 B．down　             C．interested　     D．rewarded

20.A.ignore　             B．overcome　         C．escape　         D．face

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In our whole life, we will come across different kinds of people and things.____, our views of the world, life and value have been changing all the time. To be honest, one of my English teachers has made a great ____on me.

Although she was short, old and ugly, she was talented,____and passionate(热诚的).Thus, we called her “a crazy stone”. She didn't mind it____; instead, she seemed to love her____very much. In addition, she was so_　 __with students that she knew how to raise our____and get along well with us. Therefore, we studied English well and____her.

To be honest, I am fond of listening to____told by others in my daily life. Maybe I have heard so many that it is____for me to laugh. But she was a(n)___. Her jokes were always so funny, for she always led you to the scenes of them and____an interesting atmosphere. Although I___the university ten years ago, I still remember several jokes, one of which I would like to____with you.

Before having an English lesson, there was a handsome boy who made a self­introduction. He said that he was able to do____and finally made a conclusion that he was rather untalented. After hearing that,Stone____the teacher's desk and said an old saying: “Innocence is the virtue(美德) for____”. Hearing this we all burst into laughter.

Although I met several good teachers when I was in the high school and during my college, “a crazy stone” is the best teacher in my____. It was she that made me get____in English. It was she that educated me how to fight for success and____difficulties.

1.A. But　　　　　　 B. Although　　　 C. Because　　 　 D. Therefore

2.A. expression　 B. promise　　 C. influence　　 D. reputation

3.A. humorous　 B. serious　　 C. active　　 　　 D. bright

4.A. after all　　 B. at all　　 　 C. above all　　 D. in all

5.A. description　 B. occupation　 C. nickname　　 　 D. students

6.A. strict　　　　 B. friendly　　 C. popular　 　 　 D. familiar

7.A. force　　　　 B. enthusiasm　 C. inspiration D. power

8.A. respected　　 B. agreed　　　 　 C. pushed　　 　　 D. thanked

9.A. lessons　　　 B. experiences　 C. tales　　　 　　 D. jokes

10.A. impossible B. easy　　　 　　 C. difficult　　 D. likely

11.A. model　　 　　 B. teacher　　 C. laugher　　 　 D. exception

12.A. enjoyed　 　 B. came　　 　　 C. created　　 　 D. reduce

13.A. lived in　 B. came into　　 C. left for　　 D. graduated from

14. A. spend　　　 B. communicate　 C. share　　 　　 D. talked

15.A. anything 　 B. nothing　　　 C. everything D. something

16.A. stood on　　 B. walked to　　 C. broke down　　 D. pushed away

17.A. men　　　　 　 B. students　　　 C. women　　 　　 D. teachers

18.A. heart　　　　 B. city　　　 　　 C. school　　 　　 D. world

19.A. hurt　　　　 B. down　　 　　 C. interested　　 D. rewarded

20.A. ignore　　 　 B. overcome　 　 C. escape　　 　　 D. face

高三英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

If you are taking a trip across the States, and are eager for a hotel, here are four economical ones for you to choose in San Francisco.

Motel 6 Downtown

Neighboring the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s one of the most popular motels in San Francisco with enough free parking spaces.

Check in: 15:00 pm with passports and credit card.

Check out: before 12:00 am.

$140, free charge for two children.

Pets not permitted in.　 Tel:77345984

The Opera Inn

Located in the art district, it’s close to the Opera House, with chances to take part in various cultural activities.

Check in: at 16:00 pm with passport and credit card

Check out: before 11:00a.m.

$179, free charge for one child. No extra bed.

Pets not permitted in. Tel:77345244

Amsterdam Hotel

Located in downtown San Francisco, it’s a clean and tidy cheap hostel, with only eight minutes’ walk to the Chinatown.

Check in: 15:00 pm with passports and credit card

Check out: before 10:00 am

$106, free charge for two children.

Pets not permitted in.　 Tel:72346654

Van Ness Inn

Neighboring the blue sea, it has a quiet and beautiful environment. It’s a best choice for those who are tired of the noisy downtown.

Check In: 1:00 pm with passports and credit card.

Check Out: before 11:00 am.

$118, $ 5 for one child

Pets not permitted in.　 Tel:72346664

1.For a couple with two children planning to check out at 10:30 am, which is the most economical hotel for them?

A.Motel 6 Downtown. B.The Opera Inn.

C.Amsterdam Hotel. D.Van Ness Inn.

2.What is Amsterdam Hotel the most competitive in?

A.Low Price. B.Excellent Service.

C.Peaceful Surroundings. D.Pets permission.

3.If you are an art lover, you are most likely to book the hotel and call________.

A.Tel:77345984 B.Tel:77345244

C.Tel:72346654 D.Tel:72346664

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Win a trip to the OREGON COAST----- Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean. Build the biggest sand castle on the beach. Search tide pools for sea life. Watch the bright orange sunset over the ocean. Whether you’ve been to the Pacific Ocean before or have only closed your eyes and imagined it, we want to know how you would explore the Oregon Coast if you had the chance to go this summer.

JUDGING

1. Clear relationship between the Essay and the Drawing 40%.

2. Creativity and skill in design and form of the Drawing 40%.

3. Expression of the passion to draw and explore 10%.

4. Journalistic quality, uncluttered(整洁的)nature and overall quality of the Essay 10%.

PRIZE

By entering, you will have the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the OREGON COAST. Activities will include: Kite flying, studying beautiful sea creatures, searching for sea life on a boat, science exploration at a science center and roasting over a beach campfire.

Who may enter: The competition is open to kids aged 6-14.

TEAM: Entries must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2010.

How to enter

Surf traveloregon.com/kids to download and print out an entry form.

Be sure to mark whether you have to or have not been to the Pacific Ocean in the form. Create a drawing of the Pacific Ocean on a piece of paper using a pen or paints.

Write an article of 100 words or less to explain why you want to go, what you think you would see, and what you would explore if you have never been to the Pacific Ocean, or describe your favorite memories from your last visit.

Send to Dare to Explore the Pacific Ocean, NG1145 17th street NW, WashingtonD.C.20036.

1.

What is the most important for the judging?

2.

If you win the competition, you may________.

3.

What information can you get from the passage?

4.

You can most probably read the passage in_______.

高三英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析

Months ago we sailed ten thousand miles across this open sea, which _______ the Pacific, and we met no storms.

A. was called        B. is called   C. had been called    D. has been called

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Months ago we sailed ten thousand miles across this open sea, which _______ the Pacific, and we met no storms.

A. was called      B. is called      C. had been called D. has been called

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

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A.Listening B.Reading

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