Part I
Writing
(30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic“Studying Abroad”. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese:
1. 近几年来越来越多的学生选择出国留学；
2. 出国留学的好处；
3. 你的看法。
Part II
Reading Comprehension ( Skimming and Scanning )
(15 minutes)
Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly.
For questions 1-7, mark
Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage.
N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage.
NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.
For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.
Tipping Etiquette
Tipping has been around for hundreds of years. A tip, or gratuity, is defined as a gift of money given to someone for performing a service, over and above the payment due for the service. Tips are not required, but they are expected by many people in the service industry. In fact, many U.S. waiters and waitresses are paid less than the minimum wage, as tips are expected to make up the other part of their income. The amounts and percentages suggested below should be used as a general guideline only. If service is poor, give a smaller tip or none at all. If service is superior, feel free to be more generous with your gratuity.
In fine-dining establishments, there are a number of people to tip. Servers expect 15%—20% of the pre-tax amount of the bill. If a number of bottles of wine are ordered during the course of the meal, the prevailing belief is that the wine costs should not be figured into the final tip. Of course, if a wine steward was involved in the selection and serving, he or she should be tipped 15% of the wine bill. A waiter or waitress should be taken care of, too, as that person can help to make your dining experience a favorable one. A twenty-dollar tip is a good place to start and will help to establish a relationship between the two of you. This can work in your favor when the time comes to entertain the important people in your life and career. Barmen should receive 15% of the bar bill, give the coat room attendant $1.00 per coat, and pass along $1.00 to the hotel parker.
Tips also need to be given to certain people in the transportation industry. If you check your luggage at the curbside near the airport, tip your skycap (机场搬运工) a minimum of $1.00 per bag. Airport wheelchair pushers appreciate a few dollars for their efforts. Taxi drivers should be tipped 15% of the fare. Many cities around the world have established a rider’s bill of rights, which tells riders they have the right to enjoy, for example, air conditioning on command, a radio-free ride, smoke-free air, and a clean seat. Riders are encouraged not to tip if the rights are not complied with.
Hairstylists at beauty salons and barbershops should be tipped 15% of the bill and those who shampoo your hair get $1.00 to $2.00. If more than one person provides services, for example one doing color and another cutting your hair, tip each person 10%—15% of their portion of the bill. Manicurists (指甲美容师) should receive no less than $1.00 or 15% of the bill.