Christmas is almost here! For many people, it is the best time of year. It's a bit like Chinese New Year in Taiwan. Christmas in Western countries is a time to visit with your family and friends.
聖誕節要到囉！西方國家在聖誕節的時候，會跟家人還有朋友團聚，有一點像台灣的過年。
You also get to eat tasty food - like roast turkey, and lots of great desserts!
And, of course, there are presents! Everyone loves getting presents, right? It makes you feel good.
還會有烤火雞跟很多好吃的甜點！當然還有禮物！
Do you know what else makes people feel good? Buying presents for other people.
收禮物的感覺很好，但是買禮物給別人，感覺也很棒！
Experts have done some research, and found that buying Christmas presents is really good for your health. That's because it makes you feel happy.
有專家做了研究，發現買聖誕禮物給別人對健康很好，因為它讓你很開心。
You feel happy when you get a good deal. When you get a good deal, you feel like you've won something. I love winning!
買到很划算的東西也會覺得很開心，好像贏了比賽一樣。
When people feel happier, they are healthier.
一個人心情好，就會更健康。
Shopping for Christmas presents helps people in other ways, too. It can make them forget about their problems. And seeing someone enjoying your gift feels great!
買聖誕禮物也會讓人忘記煩惱，而且看別人開心，我們也會開心！
Some experts say that going Christmas shopping is like taking a vacation!
有的專家說，去大採購一番，就像是去度假一樣！
So, if you want to feel good, and be healthy, go Christmas shopping. I think I'd better go now, too. I still have to buy some Christmas presents for people! Yay!
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Vocabulary
現在我們有更好的理由去買禮物，因為可以促進身心健康。
1. gift 禮物
What gifts are you planning to give your daughter? 你打算送妳女兒什麼禮物？
For Christmas? 為了耶誕節嗎？
She's 12, so maybe a pair of sunglasses. 她十二歲了，所以也許送她一副太陽眼鏡。
That's cool. 很酷。
2. happy 高興的
How about you? 你呢？
Hmmm, I'll just give my son a simple set of tools. 我就給我兒子一套簡單的工具。
Oh, he will be very happy about that! 他會很開心的。
3. family 家人
Isn't it great to buy gifts for family? 給家人買禮物很棒吧？
It's great, but it also takes a lot of time. 是很棒，不過也很花時間。
4. deal 交易
There are a lot of good deals online. 網站上有很多好東西。
I know. But they often sell out fast. 我知道，不過它們經常很快賣完。
你想好要送家人什麼禮物了嗎？
gift 禮物
happy 高興的
family 家人
deal 交易
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Quiz
1. What "tasty food" can you eat at Christmas?
A: Oolong tea
B: Beef jerky
C: Roast turkey
2. Why is Christmas shopping good for your health?
A: It makes you happy
B: It gets you friends
C: It gives you exercise
3. What is a "good deal"?
A: A great present
B: A healthy feeling
C: A low price
Answers
1. C
2. A
3. C
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