预习！英创教育6月17日早读分享

英创教育「早鸟早读」计划第【3196】天明早8:30不见不散！??

30:想买给朋友的礼物1. What are some things that are difficult to choose for other people?Items which carry with them a high degree of individuality are often very hard to buy for other people. Clothes for instance require an in- depth knowledge of the recipient"s personal style when attempting to buy for them. This same difficulty can be extended to toiletries such as perfumes, colognes, and body washes, which are also intensely personal items valued by one"s own preference. It can also prove difficult to buy media items such as books and films for people, as this requires not only a similar understanding of a person"s interests and tastes, but also a knowledge of which books they have already read and which films they have previously watched.2. What do people need to consider when buying a gift for another person?There are a number of factors one can consider in picking out the best gift possible for a person. Firstly, one might look to the recipient"s personal life to see if there is anything practical they might need. For example, if a household appliance of theirs has recently broken, presenting them with a replacement would make for not only a useful, but thoughtful gift. Secondly, it is worth considering the interests and passions of the person in question. There is no point in purchasing them a present that they would have no interest in. If all else fails, one can simply ask the person what they would like as a gift.3. Do parents occasionally purchase excessive gifts for their children?It is prevalent within wealthier families for parents to buy their children too many presents. This can lead to children becoming “spoilt", where an abundance of material possessions is normalised to the extent that a child is not able to appreciate what they have. Too many toys can also overstimulate a child, causing them to become more easily distracted. Though the parents likely have their children"s best interests at heart, and wish only to express their love for their children, the end result of buying too many gifts is ultimately harmful for a child"s development.4. On which occasions is it crucial to give gifts?Large functions commemorating life events are almost always suitable occasions to give gifts. For weddings in particular, it is expected that every guest attending brings a gift along with them for the newlyweds. In addition to weddings, graduation ceremonies provide opportunities for gifting. In this instance, parents will typically purchase an extravagant present for their graduating child in celebration of the completion of their degree.Traditional holidays also provide an impetus for gift giving. Most famously, during the Chinese Lunar New Year, people will purchase a variety of gifts to present to their friends and family members.5. Is there too much pressure to give expensive gifts on special occasions?The societal pressure to give costly presents can sometimes be immense. In some cases,this pressure might cause anxiety in people shopping for gifts, which only serves to make the process more difficult. Compounding this fact is the unfortunate reality that some people consider the price of a gift as representative of their own wealth and success, and so will attempt to purchase more expensive presents in order to reflect better on themselves. This has the effect that people will feel guilty and ashamed if they do not spend at least a certain amount of money on a gift for someone.编辑：Moon▼IDE英创教育