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随身英语Too much stuff 物质主义和简约主义 Play audio file你是追求物质主义者还是喜欢样样从简？环视你家里四周，需要来一次大扫除吗？如果让你彻底成为极简主义者，能做到吗？本期《随身英语》探讨我们是否拥有太多个人物品和财产？对于那些多余的、不必要的物品我们应该怎么处理？ 课文内容词汇: Possessions 个人物品、财产 Do you have too many pairs of shoes or old gadgets lying around your home? I'm sure many of us have too much stuff that we don't really use and when it starts getting out of hand, it really is time to do some spring cleaning to de-clutter our lives. However, deciding which items to get rid of can be tricky especially if you are materialistic, believing that physical possessions are the most important thing in life. Also, some people are sentimental about letting go of their personal property. But if you haven't got room in your house to move, it's time to evaluate what is really important to you and decide what are your prized possessions and what is just junk. Instead of just chucking it away and filling up landfill sites, items could be recycled or given to a charity to re-sell. You could also make some money by using websites where people are willing to pay for second-hand goods. Some people have taken a minimalist approach, deliberately trying to keep life simple. Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home, has done this. She says "we've asked really true questions, and evaluated every single thing that we have. There is nothing that we overlooked. I even came to look at my vegetable peeler for example and asked myself, 'do I really need that vegetable peeler'?" | 
