第十八期 7-1(7/7)-英语听力

[00:02.02]The three "ING"s refer to betting, drinking and tipping, the ending for each of which is ING. [00:11.17]The British people are great lovers of betting. [00:14.76]It is estimated that the total amount staked on all forms of gambling [00:19.80]exceeds ￡2,000 million,or 1/20 of all earnings. [00:26.29]This is a reduced figure. [00:27.76]In 1976, the amount was more than ￡8,000 million. [00:34.11]Tipping is a custom which originates from Britain. [00:37.87]As elsewhere in the West,the tip depends on the type and extent of the service you have received. [00:44.93]In some hotels, a service charge of 10% and 15% will be added to your bill.