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随身英语Christmas gift alternatives 不一样的圣诞礼物 圣诞期间，家人和朋友之间会互赠礼物，表达爱意。可是在收到的礼物中，究竟有多少是实用的、是收礼者真正需要或想要的？本期《随身英语》讨论不同种类的圣诞礼物和近年来逐渐流行的“体验式礼物”，帮你用更贴心的方式送出圣诞祝福。 课文内容 Vocabulary: gifts 词汇: 礼物 It's that time of year when many of us spend money buying gifts for family and friends. We spend hours, even days, searching the shops and websites trying to find the right present for someone - a pair of socks, perfume, a new gadget – only to find the recipient already has it or they've been given it already. Or worse, they just don't like it, which makes me think, "Are we wasting our time and money?" There is so much stuff in the world already and so much waste that maybe when it comes to Christmas giving, we need to think outside the box – use our imagination and be more creative with our generosity. This is particularly true for children, who tend to receive mountains of toys some of which end up not even being looked at. One idea is to implement a 'one-gift' rule so that children don't grow up spoiled. Getting too many gifts can also send out the wrong message. Speaking to BBC online, clinical psychologist Linda Blair says, "When we are given a lot, we expect to receive a lot… even if it's only at Christmas and on birthdays, it will impact on children's attitudes." She also suggests, "If you want to give a gift, give your time". | 
