Weird Butterfly Ceremony

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About to make your annual resolutions for self-improvement in the New Year?

Whether you are planning the lose weight, save for a trip or find a new job, don’t find yourself slipping in your resolve. Set yourself up to win!

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Are you eager to save money? Many people are. Here are a few simple ways to do that and still enjoy life!

Drink more water

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Many people look forward to sweet treats during the Christmas holidays. Fruitcake is part of the Christmas celebration in many countries. This rich cake is made with spices, dried fruit and nuts. The best fruitcakes are 50 percent fruit and nuts. To come in America, however, fruitcake is not appealing. They don’t think it tastes good, and it’s usually stale. People who receive one often regift it rather than eat it.

celebration：慶祝、慶祝會

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Joy lay awake that night while everyone else was sleeping like a baby. She was contemplating ways to help Nick. As soon as she heard her parents get up, she jumped out bed. She found them in the kitchen and told them about encountering Nick two days earlier. Then she asked, “Can we invite him over today?”

sleeping like a baby：熟睡（= so asleep）

Merry Christmas!!