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New Years Resolution

A

Did you read this? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family.

B

Why would that be funny?

A

Well, think about it. We are a society that is always on the go, not because we have to, but because we want to.

B

Why?

A

We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary.

B

I don’t agree, but anyways, I think you should start thinking of a new year’s resolution yourself.

A

What’s the point? We always make a new year’s resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it. It’s pointless.

B

Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives.

A

What about you? Your gym bag is gathering dust and you still have brand new running shoes that are yet to be jogged in.

B

Well, I would go if you kept your promise of going tothe gym with me everyday!

A

Yeah yeah whatever.

核心词汇

new year’s resolutionphrase

new year’s decision or plan

on the gophrase

very busy and active

pointcommon noun, singular

idea you try to make people understand

resolveprinciple verb, infinitive

bring to an end

brand newAdjective

completely new

拓展词汇

to make a commitmentphrase

to make a pledge to do something

clean slatephrase

a new start by clearing the record

to implementverb

to put into effect by means of a definite plan

to reformverb

to change for the better

lifestyle changephrase

a change in the way a person lives