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Listening Time: English Practice

English Listening - Mother's Day

May 15, 2023
28:57

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  • Mother's Day is celebrated in the United States with gestures of appreciation such as giving gifts, going out for meals, and making heartfelt cards.
  • The speaker highlights the importance of responsibility and gratitude instilled by his mother, who provided support, taught financial management, and sparked curiosity about the world through travel.

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Celebrating Mother's Day in the US

On Mother's Day in the United States, it is customary to wish your mother or wife a happy Mother's Day. Common gifts include chocolates or flowers, but the choice is up to the giver. Many people take their mothers or wives out to breakfast or lunch on this day, with breakfast restaurants often being crowded. Making cards for mothers is also a common tradition, where children write heartfelt messages. The speaker recalls how his family made cards for Mother's Day when he was a child.

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