出国游有许多需要注意的事项。而付小费是很多国家的普遍现象。由于文化习俗的差异,不同的国家、不同的地区做法不尽相同。以下A、B、C、D、E和F是对亚洲一些城市给付小费的介绍,选出符合编号描述的选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。 Most expensive restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill.
Though tipping is not allowed, people who have served you accept tips in a certain way.
Culturally, tipping is unnecessary, but customers sometimes pay service charge when checking out.
If you want to get loyal service, you should give a tip more than 10%.
You ae not expected to pay tips at a low class hotel.
A
Bangkok (曼谷) There are no established rules of tipping in Bangkok, capital of Thailand. Some places expect it; others don’t. In general, the more westernized the place is, the more likely you’ll be expected to leave a tip.
Restaurants: Some expensive restaurants will add a 10% service charge to the bill. If not, waiters will appr eciate your increasing by 10% yourself. However, if you’re eating at a cheap eatery, a ti is not necessary.
Porters: At Bangkok’s many five-star hotels, you’re expected to tip the porter 20 to 50 baht(铢), depending on how many bags you have.
Taxis: Taxis are now metered in Bangkok, so there’s no bargaining over your fare. The local custom is to round the fare up to the nearest five baht.
B
Jakarta (雅加达) Tipping is not part of the Indonesian culture, but international influences have turned some westernized palms upward in search of a few extra rupiah (卢比).
Restaurants: A 10% service charge is added at most high-end restaurants. At moderately priced restaurants, 5,000 rupiah should do it---if the service is superb, add an extra 1,000 rupiah or so.
Porters: Pay a few hundred rupiah for each bag.
Taxis: Most drivers will automatically round up to the next 500 rupiah. Some will claim they have no change and will bleed you for more. Don’t accept anything more than a 1,000-rupiah increase.
C
Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡) Like Indonesia, tipping in Malaysia is only common in the expensive westernized joints, which often add a 10% service charge to your meal or hotel bill.
Restaurants: If you are at a hotel restaurant, expect a 10% service charge or add the same amount yourself. But at local stalls, there’s no need to add a tip.
Porters: At five-star hotels, one or two ringgit(林吉特) will be enough. At low-end establishments, you are not forced to tip.
Taxis: Many taxis are now metered, so you can just round up to the nearest ringgit. In unmetered taxis, expect a session of hard bargaining for the ride.
D
Manila (马尼拉) Tipping is common in Manila, the Philippines, and anything above 10% will gain you long-lasting loyalty.
Restaurants: Even if a service charge is included, it is a custom to add another 5%-10% to the bill.
Porters: Service in top hotels is good and should be rewarded with 20% pesos(比索) per bag.
Taxis: Most taxis are metered, and rounding up to the next five pesos is a good rule of taking taxis.
E
Seoul Tipping is not part of the Korean culture, although it has become a rule in international hotels where a 10% service charge is often added.
Restaurants: If you are at a Korean barbecue (烧烤店), there’s no need to add anything extra. But a luxury Italian restaurant may require a 10% service charge.
Porters: If you are at a top-end hotel, international standards apply, so expect to tip 500-1,000 won per bag.
Taxis: Drivers don’t expect a tip, so unless you’re feeling remarkably generous, keep the change for yourself.
F
Singapore City According to government rules in the Lion City, tipping is a no-no. It’s basically outlawed at Changi Airport and officials encourage tourists to neglect the 10% service charge that many high-end hotels add to the bill.
Restaurants: Singaporeans tend not to leave tips, especially at the outdoor eateries. Nicer restaurants do sometimes charge a 10% service fee, but there’s no need to supplement that.
Porters: Hotel staff are the one exception to the no-tipping rule. As a general guide, S$1 would be enough for baggage-lugging service.
Taxis: Drivers don’t expect tips, but they won’t refuse if you want to round up the fare to the next Singaporean dollar.
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Personal Forgiveness
ㅤTaking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step,but don't beat yourself up about them. To err (犯错)is human.(1)____You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.
ㅤIn a journal or on a piece of paper,put the heading "Personal strengths."(2)____ Are you caring?Creative?Generous?A good listener?Fun to be around?They don't have to be world ﹣changing,just aspects of your personality that you're proud of.
ㅤAt the top of a second page,put the heading"Acts of kindness." On this one,list all the positive things you've done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework,when you did the ironing without being asked,or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day.(3)____
ㅤYou could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list.(4)____That way,you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact,don't wait until you've made a mistake to try this—it's a great way to boost self﹣confidence at any time.
ㅤIt's something of a cliché(陈词滥调) that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes.
The thing is,it's true.(5)____We' re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
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A little self﹣forgiveness also goes a long way. |
B. |
Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself. |
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They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise. |
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It's just as important to show yourself some forgiveness. |
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It doesn't mean you have to ignore what's happened or forget it. |
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Whatever it is,no matter how small it might seem,write it down. |
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Whatever the mistake,remember it isn't a fixed aspect of your personality. |
ㅤIndoor plants might look as if they just sit around not doing much,but in many ways they are the unsung heroes of the home.(1)_____,but studies have shown that they can promote people's wellbeing by improving their mood(心情),reducing stress and helping their memory.What's more,indoor plants are easy to look after and are not very expensive.
ㅤWhat are indoor plants?
ㅤIndoor plants,also known as houseplants or pot plants,are plants that like to grow indoors.Many of these species(物种) are not ideally suited to growing outside in the UK,especially in the winter.(2)_____
ㅤWhy are indoor plants good for you?
ㅤWill Spoelstra,who works at the Royal Botanic Gardens,says,"(3)_____.I find during the winter months,plants around the house can really lift your mood."Several studies have backed this up and found that indoor plants can improve creativity,focus and memory.There is also research showing that pot plants can clean the air around them by removing harmful gases,such as carbon dioxide.They also remove some harmful chemicals from paints or cooking.(4)_____
ㅤWhich plants can you grow?
ㅤAloe vera,peace lilies and spider plants are some of the species that are easy to grow indoors.You can buy plants from supermarkets,garden centres or online.Younger plants are often cheaper than fully grown ones,and you get to care for them as they mature—which is part of the joy of owning plants."(5)_____." Spoelstra says." It can bring a new interest and focus into people's lives and help to make the link between home and nature."
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All plants are different |
B. |
Not only do they look beautiful |
C. |
There are many benefits to growing plants indoors |
D. |
Instead,they grow better inside,where it is warmer |
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Plants like peace lilies and devil's ivy are among the best |
F. |
Changing the pot of your plant from time to time will also help |
G. |
Learning about the requirements of each plant can be very rewarding. |
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
ㅤHere's a riddle:What do traffic jams,long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common?There's one answer(1) .
ㅤIn the Digital Age,we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips.However,research suggests that if we practiced patience,we'd be a whole lot better off.Here are several tricks.
ㅤ●Practice gratitude(感激)
ㅤThankfulness has a lot of benefits:Research shows it makes us happier,less stressed and even more optimistic.(2) . " Showing thankfulness can foster self control," said Ye Li,researcher at the University of California.
ㅤ●Make yourself wait
ㅤInstant gratification( 满足) may seem like the most " feel good" option at the time,but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. (3) .Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake.You'll soon find that the more patience you practice,the more you start to apply it to other,more annoying situations.
ㅤ●(4)
ㅤSo many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate,and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone,we get impatient about the circumstances.You should learn to say to yourself, "(5) . " You'll then gradually become more patient.
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Find your causes |
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Start with small tasks |
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Accept the uncomfortable |
D. |
All this adds up to a state of hurry |
E. |
It can also help us practice more patience |
F. |
This is merely uncomfortable,not intolerable |
G. |
They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience |
It's a joyful and stressful time of year in the United States for students and their families as they make decisions about where to attend college. Families often turn to rankings systems to help make a decision.(1)
When I talk to families as a scholar of higher education,they're often surprised that teaching excellence is not counted in rankings.(2)
Emerging research suggests that courses in lower﹣ranked universities,on average,scored higher on teaching than courses in higher﹣ranked universities.(3) The absence of teaching excellence from the rankings is surprising given the link between high﹣quality teaching and student success. Quality teaching is one of the most important predictors of a wide range of college outcomes.
Rankings,however,are only one reason why a low value is placed on teaching in higher education. Administrators often don't view teaching excellence as a way to increase enrollment(注册)or funding.(4) Research shows that the more time instructors spend on teaching,the lower their salary. What is the result?Many instructors continue to teach using traditional lectures,which lead to lower success rates.
(5) Nevertheless,not much will change until schools with high﹣quality teaching are rewarded with more resources,higher rankings and increased enrollments. In the long term,universities,organisations that rank schools,and others should work to make teaching a valued,core part of the mission.
What should students and their families do?They should give strong consideration to universities where high﹣quality teaching is valued,even though the schools may be ranked lower.
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Higher education has achieved its true potential. |
B. |
Therefore,it's not highly valued in hiring or promotion. |
C. |
Quality teaching has been an important reputation﹣building factor. |
D. |
However,the rankings ignore a critical factor:the quality of teaching. |
E. |
Efforts to improve teaching at the university level have recently emerged. |
F. |
They're even more surprised at how teaching is undervalued by universities. |
G. |
In fact,universities often shift emphasis from teaching to other ranking factors. |
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If the only reading you ever do is the novel or magazine, the speed at which you read -probably does not matter very much. But if you have to read a great deal for study, you will appreciate the benefits of being able to read more quickly. 16 _________
·Before you open the book, make sure that you are comfortable. You need a seat which supports your back and the book should be at the right distance from your eyes. 17 _________
18 ___________Look at the table of contents, the preface, the chapter heading,etc.This will help you to decide whether you really need to read the whole book or only certain parts of it. Ten minutes spent in this way could save you quite a lot of time in the long run.
· If you decide that you need to read the whole book, decide how much you can read at a time. 19_______ A history book which may contain the facts in story form will be easier to read than one dealing with scientific subjects. In the former case you may be able to read a chapter. In the latter you may only be able to read one page.
Always keep a pencil and paper beside you. 20 ___________Note also the facts important for your purpose as well as anything which leads you to further research. You don't have to write these things in detail. It is enough to put the page number and one or two words as a reminder .
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Stop to have a rest now and then. |
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Spend a few minutes looking through the book. |
C. |
This depends on the type of book you are reading. |
D. |
Here are some tips to help improve your reading speed. |
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Make a note of any page which is of special importance. |
F. |
You may find yourself having to leam something by heart. |
G. |
G Keep the room cool rather than warm to avoid feeling sleepy. |