| Know how much to tip New rules of gratuities | ||
The pandemic has been particularly hard on people who work for tips. Some haven’t been able to do their jobs at all, while others don’t interact with customers the same way. In either case, tips dried up, causing a lot of people to suffer. Meanwhile, many customers felt the need to tip more because of the new risks and hardships that essential service workers suddenly faced. Just as many services have changed, so should tipping. Some old standards no longer seem fair, and several newer ones will apply long after the pandemic is over. Some new rules of tipping that are likely here to stay: | ||
| Give more if you can. It’s common for tips to be divided between all the workers at a store or restaurant, not just those who interact directly with customers. So giving generously ensures a fairer tip for all. | Think outside the (cash) box. You can also “tip” with a thank-you note or a homemade gift when a business (or your budget) doesn’t permit gratuities. Consider writing a review online, making sure to name names. | Treat business owners differently. A practice of the past, tipping the boss separately is no longer necessary. But if he provides you with your service, tip him as you would any of his workers. |
| As for specific situations, here’s what the experts recommend: FOOD AND DRINKS Restaurant workers Old rule: Leave a tip only when you dine in. New rule: Always tip, even for takeout. Tip: 15 to 20 percent when you dine in, and 10 to 15 percent on takeout or delivery orders. Personal shoppers Old rule: N/A(Not applicable). Many of these services, such as grocery pickup, are newer. New rule: Tip, and do it in the app, since you are unlikely to interact directly with your shopper. Tip: 10 to 15 percent. If a tip is already included, add a few dollars extra. HOME DELIVERIES Package delivery drivers Old rule: Don’t tip. New rule: Show appreciation if you get deliveries more than once a week. Tip: Drinks, snacks, or $5 to $20 if a package is particularly heavy or large. Postal workers cannot accept cash or gifts worth more than $50 per year. UPS tells drivers to decline tips unless a customer insists. And FedEX prohibits employees from accepting cash or cash equivalents (such as gift cards). Flower delivery drivers Old rule: The person who places the order tips those who deliver flowers (and other specialty items). New rule: You can’t assume the gift giver already tipped, so if you’re lucky enough to get such a delivery, pass the goodwill along in the form of a tip. Tip: $5 to $10. PERSONAL SERVICES Ride-share drivers Old rule: Tip in cash. New rule: Ask your driver. The Lyft and Uber apps let you add gratuities, but some drivers prefer cash. Tip: 15 to 20 percent. | ||
| A．the pandemic has driven many businesses to financial ruin |
| B．some people have to work from home without interaction |
| C．some old standards can’t help out some service workers now |
| D．customers dismiss the old standards as unfair to themselves |
| A．Tip every worker fairly in case some may keep the money to himself. |
| B．Writing a review online is highly recommended to express gratitude |
| C．The more you tip, the more those who interact directly with you will get. |
| D．There is no need to tip the boss because he doesn’t provide any service. |
| Names | Situations | Tips |
| Michael | order a roast goose ($50) at Kam’s Roasts for takeout | None |
| Susan | take a delivery of a package from FedEx (bottled water, 500ml, 24-pack) | None |
| Brittany | receive a bunch of flower delivered by a Flower Plus driver | $5(cash) for the gardener |
| Steven | take an Uber ($15) from St Vincent’s Hospital to the Central Library | $3(cash) for the driver |
| A．Michael | B．Steven | C．Brittany | D．Susan |
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【推荐1】Perseverance（坚持）
What’s the key to perseverance? Putting one foot in front of the other will make you reach the finish line, and there are tools you can use to help you face down challenges, meet your goals and truly enjoy the process, rather than just getting by.
Know what you want. Maybe your goal is specific.
Face reality. Having the ability to stare life’s challenges in the face is a big advantage.
Lean from your mistakes. You won’t always find your way on the first try. Wisdom is gained by making lots of mistakes and trying something different the next time around. Think about what has happened.
| A．Get rid of self-doubt. |
| B．Take your options carefully. |
| C．But it can be really difficult to do. |
| D．Try to avoid setting up general goals. |
| E．Perseverance is a necessary quality for us to be successful. |
| F．For example, you may want to quit smoking or get a better job. |
| G．Then reflect on what you can learn from the experience. |
【推荐2】Beijing residents could be rewarded with up to 500,000 yuan if they can provide useful information on spies or related activities, according to a government policy that took effect on Monday.
Under the policy, informants will be offered rewards ranging, from 10,000 yuan to 500,000 yuan, depending on how useful the information is, according to the policy issued by the National Security Bureau(安全局) of Beijing. Informants can pass information to authorities by calling a hotline, sending letters or visiting the bureau.
Informants' privacy and information about spy-related messages will not be disclosed, while information providers can ask authorities for protection if they or their relatives are in danger due to the act of informing, according to the policy.
However, informants will face punishments if they slander (诽谤) others on purpose or invent and spread false information, the policy states clearly.
The bureau said that China is witnessing rapid increases in international exchanges and the number of people entering or exiting the country each year. "Meanwhile, overseas espionage agencies(间谍机构)and other unfriendly forces have also strengthened their disruptive(破坏的) activities in China, including political, economical and military information." it said.
Some Chinese individuals have also betrayed the nation to benefit their private interests, which offers overseas espionage agencies opportunities, the bureau said, adding that Beijing is the primary location for such activities. Therefore, it's necessary to take new measures in anti-espionage investigation, and to encourage the participation of the general public.
One of the most recent cases made public occurred in the eastern province of Jiangsu in January. Two residents in Lianyungang city, surnamed Zhang and Wan, called the national security authorities after they found a device with instructions in foreign languages while fishing in the Yellow Sea. The device was later found to be spying equipment made and used by overseas agencies to collect data, according to an official release.
China has strengthened Iegislation(立法) on State security in recent years. Facing a more complex State security situation, in 2014, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress adopted the Counterespionage Law.
1. From the passage, we can learn that ________.| A．few citizens show an interest in the policy |
| B．informants are always offered rewards for their reports |
| C．informants will definitely make great fortunes |
| D．informants might come across a certain risk |
| A．Information can be offered via different means. |
| B．It is more effective to get ordinary people involved. |
| C．No citizens have associated with overseas espionage agencies. |
| D．Whoever makes up false information will be punished. |
| A．spies take advantage of our opening-up policy |
| B．the example mentioned is just a rare exception |
| C．with the Counterespionage Law, the security situation has improved a lot |
| D．overseas espionage agencies are only interested in Beijing |
| A．A textbook. | B．A newspaper. |
| C．A legal document. | D．A story-book. |
【推荐3】Much like the season itself, the fresh fruits of the summer often don't remain long as we want them to. All too often, you reach into the fridge and find that the strawberries you purchased just a few days ago have turned moldy (发霉的).
Vinegar has an extensive and ever-increasing list of household uses. Because it is non-poisonous, unlike other washes, it can be used to clean fresh fruits.
By following the same process, you can prevent the growth of mold for far longer than if you haven't washed them with the mixture. But be careful: this trick doesn't kill any mold that has already grown.
| A．So make sure you do it before they go bad. |
| B．Yet, many washes can keep them fresh longer. |
| C．You may worry your berries will taste like vinegar. |
| D．So you may not really need those pricey washes at all. |
| E．It is even more effective in cleaning fruits than most washes. |
| F．You'd better use vinegar to wash the berries before enjoying them. |
| G．A new trick, however, can greatly expand their shelf life using vinegar. |
【推荐1】“Congratulations, Mr. Jones, it’s a girl.”
Fatherhood is going to have a different meaning and bring forth a different response from every man who hears these words. Some feel proud when they receive the news, while others worry, wondering whether they will be good fathers. Although there are some men who like children and may have had considerable experience with them, others do not particularly care for children and spend little time with them. Many fathers and mothers have been planning and looking forward to children for some time. For other couples, pregnancy was an accident that both husband and wife have accepted willingly or unwillingly.
Whatever the reaction to the birth of a child, it is clear that the change from the role of husband to that of father is a difficult task. Yet, unfortunately, few attempts have been made to educate fathers in this resocialization process. Although many books have been written about American mothers, only recently has literature referred to the role of a father.
It is argued by some writers that the transition (转化) to the father’s role, although difficult, is not nearly as great as the transition the wife must make to the mother’s role. The mother’s role seems to require a complete transformation in daily life and highly innovative (革新性的) adaptation, on the other hand, the father’s role is less demanding and immediate. However, even though we mentioned the fact that growing numbers of women are working outside the home, the father is still thought by many as the breadwinner in the family.
1. According to the author, being a father ______.| A．brings a feeling of excitement to some men |
| B．makes some men feel proud and others worried. |
| C．has a different meaning for those who have daughters |
| D．means nothing but more responsibilities |
| A．criticizes (批评) fathers for not taking enough responsibilities in bringing up their children |
| B．excuses the American writers for ignoring the difficulties of being a father |
| C．supports the idea that the chief (主要的) role of a father is to earn money for the family |
| D．complains about the lack of social program to help husbands get used to the role of a father |
| A．change her life style in a highly innovative way |
| B．stay at home to take care of the baby |
| C．make a complete change in her everyday life to deal with the new situation |
| D．help her husband in his resocialization process |
| A．have an easier job to do | B．have to make more difficult adaptation |
| C．have to shoulder more responsibilities | D．can usually do a better job |
【推荐2】In Scotland, 600,000 tonnes of food are thrown away every year. This amount of food, which could as feed about 1.2 billion poor people, is almost a third of household (家庭) waste. And food waste isn't just a big problem in Scotland.
Money time, and resources (资源) are often wasted by throwing away good food. It also causes very harmful greenhouse gas, which is perilous to the planet.
In the production stage, some foods do not enter the food chain for many reasons. Supermarkets usually care about the quality of food from farms. They often refuse strange-looking and unusually sized produce. However, they seem to forget that it is almost impossible to grow the perfect produce. Food waste at the consumption (消费) stage includes food going out of date and leftovers (剩饭) because of too much food. In households, even mostly fresh fruit and vegetables are thrown away.
In order to reduce food waste, here is what we can do:
Understanding the terms “use by” and “best before” dates. “Use by” dates are there for your safety. It is dangerous to eat food after the use-by date and doing so risks your health. “Best before” dates tell you how long the food will be at its best quality. Once the food passes the date, it isn't necessarily bad, but you should still check, just to be sure.
Every time you go shopping and you bring back new food, put them at the back of your fridge and bring the food that will expire (到期) soon closer to the front. That way, you know what needs to be eaten first.
If you have any food that will expire soon, give it to charity if you aren't going to eat it. They will really appreciate the food you have given.
1. What does the underlined word “perilous” in Paragraph 2 mean?
| A．Valuable. | B．Dangerous. |
| C．Different. | D．Unnecessary. |
| A．Pick usually sized produce. |
| B．Improve the quality of farm produce. |
| C．Order produce directly from farmers. |
| D．Avoid buying too much food at a time. |
| A．Buy food that will expire soon to reduce waste. |
| B．Throw away food that passes the best-before date. |
| C．Place food carefully according to its expiry date. |
| D．Give food that has passed its use-by date to charity. |
【推荐3】 Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict.” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes—khaki pants and a sports shirt—to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I am working harder than ever.” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative(保守的)dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(心境，士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”
1. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because .| A．he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt |
| B．he couldn’t stand a clean appearance |
| C．he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time |
| D．he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes |
| A．they make him feel at ease when working |
| B．he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes |
| C．he looks handsome in casual clothes |
| D．he no longer works for any company |
| A．Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code. |
| B．Comfortable clothes make employees more productive. |
| C．A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees. |
| D．All the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear. |
| A．Company workers started to dress down about fifty years ago. |
| B．Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 90s. |
| C．“Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers. |
| D．Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people. |
| A．saving employees’ money |
| B．making employees more attractive |
| C．improving employees’ motivation |
| D．making employees happier |
【推荐1】Enjoy the Beauty of Yunnan
Spring: March to May
Yunnan’s spring is warm with few rains, and the temperature changes quickly.
Average temperature: 6-20℃ (43-68℉)
Clothes: jackets, hoodies (连帽衫), long sleeves, jeans
Recommended tour destinations: The spring in Yunnan is the best time to visit blooming flowers and newly sprouted (发芽的) plants. Luoping, Dali and Lijiang are the most beautiful places in Yunnan during this time. You may go to Luoping for the seas of yellow rape flowers, and enjoy the cherry blossoms around Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in Dali.
Summer: June to August
It’s not as hot as other places in China, and it’s often rainy. You may take an umbrella and raincoat with you.
Average temperature: 15-26℃ (59-79℉)
Clothes: T-shirts, short sleeves, thin pants...
Recommended tour destinations: In summer, you may appreciate lotus flowers in Puzhehei Scenic Area, stroll around Lijiang Ancient Town, visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Ancient Town and Lugu Lake in Lijiang.
Autumn: September to November-BEST Months to Visit Yunnan
Both the temperature and the rainfall decrease in autumn. It’s cool and clear to go for pleasant trips.
Average temperature: 17-25℃ (63-77℉)
Clothes: T-shirts, jeans, basketball coat...
Recommended tour destinations: To see the most beautiful autumn leaves and flowers in Yunnan, you can go to Gudong Gingko Village in Tengchong, Stone Forest in Kunming and Potatso National Park in Shangri-La.
Winter: December to February
It’s sunny and dry usually with a lower temperature, even so it’s still warmer than the northern China. Lots of visitors go there to escape from bitter cold and consider it the best time to visit Yunnan China.
Average temperature: 8-19℃ (46-66℉)
Clothes: sweaters, overcoats, jackets, thick pants...
Recommended tour destinations: There are varied scenic spots and activities to do in winter. The world heritage Yuanyang Rice Terraces is fantastic with the glittering watering fields all over the mountains. Xishuangbanna houses the only tropical rainforest in China, which is also a popular winter destination.
1. What can we learn about Yunnan’s spring?| A．You may appreciate blooming flowers and newly sprouted plants at this time. |
| B．It rains quite a lot with changeable weather. |
| C．It enjoys a significantly high temperature. |
| D．You may pack jackets, short sleeves and thin pants in your luggage then. |
| A．It is still hot and rains a lot in Autumn in Yunnan. |
| B．Summer in Lijiang is much the same as other places. |
| C．Stone Forest features beautiful autumn leaves and flowers. |
| D．You may appreciate lotus flowers in Lijiang Ancient Town. |
| A．Luoping | B．Xishuangbanna | C．Lijiang | D．Kunming |
【推荐2】Tips for Maximizing Savings at Your Local Clearance (清仓) Food Store
Shopping for groceries can be expensive, especially in this global economic climate. If you are catering to a large family or on a tight budget, the battle to save on groceries becomes twice as hard.
Create a shopping list
List what you need before heading to your local clearance food store. It should help avoid unnecessary purchases and ensure you only buy what you need.
Look for Deals
Buy in Quantity
Buying in quantity can save you more money at clearance food stores. A safer bet would be deals on buying items in large amounts, such as canned goods, pasta, or rice.
Compare Shops
Just like with regular grocery stores, you should always compare prices at different clearance food stores. Some stores will offer better deals, so it pays to shop around.
Look for Coupons
Check for coupons that you can use at your local clearance food store.
In conclusion, shopping at a local clearance food store can be your savings hub if you’re armed with the right information. So, what are you waiting for?
| A．Different stores may have a wide range of goods |
| B．Cheap food stores often offer weekly and monthly deals |
| C．These items have a longer shelf life meaning longer storage |
| D．But how to save when you shop at your local clearance food store |
| E．Check for stores that are offering discounts, and settle for the best deal |
| F．So why not visit your local clearance food store where you can save more |
| G．These can be in local newspapers or magazines, or search for them online |
Today, I spent a lot of time selecting and reading the Father’s Day cards at the shopping mall. They all had a special message that in some way or another reflected how I feel about you. Yet it occurred to me that not a single card said what I really wanted to say to you.
You’ll soon be 84 years old. Dad, you and I will have had 55 Father’s Days together. I haven’t always been with you on Father’s Day, but I’ve always been with you in my heart. You know, Dad, there was a time when we were separated by the generation gap. You stood on one side of the Great Divide and I on the other.
The Father-Daughter Conflict shifted into high gear(档位)when you taught me to drive the old Dodge while I decided I would drive the Chevy whether you liked it or not. To my surprise, when the police officer sent me home after you reported the Chevy stolen, you were so tolerant(宽容的)about it because I had thought that would probably be the worst night of my life.
Our relationship greatly improved when I married a man you liked, and things really turned around when we began making babies right and left. Somewhere along the line, the generation gap disappeared. I suppose I saw us and our relationship as aging together, rather like a fine wine.
But the strangest thing happened last week. I was at a stop sign and I watched as you turned the corner in your car. It didn’t immediately occur to me that it was you because the man driving looked so elderly and weak behind the wheel of that huge car. Perhaps I saw your age for the first time that day.
I guess what I’m trying to say, Dad, is what every son and daughter wants to say to their Dad today. Honoring a father on Father’s Day is about respect and sharing and acceptance and tolerance and giving and taking. It’s about loving someone more than words can say, and it’s my wish that it never had to end.
I love you, Dad.
Love,
Jenny
1. How did Jenny probably feel on the night she was sent home by the police?| A．Guilty. | B．Nervous. |
| C．Frightened. | D．Disappointed. |
| A．have been getting along very well |
| B．kept in touch by writing to each other |
| C．are separated due to the generation gap |
| D．had a hard time understanding each other |
| A．express her gratitude to him | B．tell him about their conflicts |
| C．say sorry for her being stubborn | D．remind him of the early incident |
