时尚英语话题 19

 　　19 Thanks giving--what are you grateful¹ for?
It's almost time for the big Chusoek or thanks giving holiday. Many years, this is a five-day holiday, and most people get at least four days off, that's awesome².
So,what are you going to do? the same old staff, drive, cook, eat, and watch television? laugh with family members you haven't seen in a while?I'm sure that you'll have a great time.
You know, when I think of giving thanks for all that I have, my family, my health, the warm roof over my head, I think, wow, I sure have a lot to be grateful for. Sometimes I don't stop and think about what I have, sometimes I take those people and things for granted³.
As we near the time of a long holiday, I guess I just want to say "thank you" from the bottom of my heart, to all the people who are important in my life.
I think my lucky stars everyday for everything that I have. I'm sure that most of you feel the same way too.
This thanks giving or Chusoek, take a moment or two to thank people for all that they have done and still do for you. That's what I am going to do.
The truth is, everyday is a day to give thanks.
Talk about it:
1)Do you have anyone special you would like to thank?
2)What do you usually on Chusoek?
3)Is Chusoek a special day for you?
4)What is you hometown like?
5)What do you do when you go there?
6)What are you thankful for your life?
7)Do you sometimes take things or people for granted?
8)What could you do to show someone how much you appreciate him or her?

1 grateful   

adj.感谢的，感激的，受欢迎的，表示谢意的

参考例句：

• If you will help us, we shall be very grateful.如果你愿意帮助我们，我们会很感激你。
• He closed his letter with expression of grateful thanks.他在那封信的结尾表达了自己的感激之情。

2 awesome   

adj.令人惊叹的，难得吓人的，很好的

参考例句：

• The church in Ireland has always exercised an awesome power.爱尔兰的教堂一直掌握着令人敬畏的权力。
• That new white convertible is totally awesome.那辆新的白色折篷汽车简直棒极了.

3 granted   

conj.假定，就算v.（退一步）承认( grant的过去式和过去分词 )；（尤指正式地或法律上）同意；准许；让渡

参考例句：

• The president granted a general amnesty for all political prisoners. 总统大赦了所有的政治犯。
• She feared she would not be granted re-entry into Britain. 她担心不会获准再次踏足英伦。