彭蒙惠英语：Mother’s Day Is More than Flowers（在线收听）

Mother’s Day Is More than Flowers

By Michael Smalley

© Smalley Relationship Center,

www.smalleyonline.com

Every Mother’s Day millions of moms receive the customary card, bouquet of flowers, and if they are really lucky—chocolates. But this Mother’s Day, try to take into consideration your mother’s (or wife’s) personal preferences when selecting something special.

Here are four personality types of moms and suggestions for gifts that might please them:

①The Take Charge Mom works hard and enjoys being in charge. For Mother’s Day, give her a day off, or a gift that reflects thanks for what she accomplishes at home, at work or in marriage.

②The Party Mom loves to have fun with her family and is more interested in partying than keeping the house clean or working at a job with no people to interact with. She gets energy from surprises and would love a gift that is spontaneous and playful. Try giving her Mother’s Day gift through a fun treasure hunt game that makes her find the present.

③The Serving Mom is always doing things for others and rarely takes time for herself. She needs the gift of being served. Give her a day at a spa where she can sit back and be pampered.

④The Details Mom is always making sure she has all her ducks in a row. She is never late getting kids ready for school or researching the latest trends at work. She is not as excited about surprises and would want a gift that is well thought out.

Whatever you do this Mother’s Day, the most important thing is to make sure your mother feels loved and appreciated just for being your mom.

Vocabulary Focus

customary (adj) [5kQstEmEri] relating to something done because of tradition or common practice

preference (n) [5prefErEns] the favoring of someone or something over someone or something else

spontaneous (adj) [spCn5teinjEs] happening or done in a natural, often sudden way without any planning

pamper (v) [5pAmpE] to treat with a great amount of care and attention; to make someone as comfortable as possible and give them whatever they want

Specialized Terms

treasure hunt (n phr) 寻宝游戏 a game in which people are given a series of clues to find something that is hidden

have/get one’s ducks in a row (idiom) 井井有条的，有秩序的 to be very efficient and well-organized; to get organized

母亲节不仅是个送花的日子

胡怡敏 译

每年的母亲节，数百万母亲都会收到惯例性的贺卡、花束，如果她们运气特别好的话，还会有巧克力。但是今年母亲节，当你在挑选特别的礼物时，试着考虑你母亲（或妻子）的个人喜好。

这里有4种母亲的个性类型，以及可能取悦她们的礼品建议：

1. 负责型的母亲辛勤工作，而且喜欢担当重任。在母亲节当天，让她休息一天，或送她一份礼品，对她在家庭、工作、或婚姻中的成就表达谢意。

2. 派对型母亲喜爱和家人共享欢乐时光。相对于保持家庭整洁，或是在一份无人能与其互动的工作，她对欢乐派对更感兴趣。她从惊喜中获得活力干劲，并且喜欢出其不意而可以玩耍的礼物。不妨试试以一个有趣的寻宝游戏将母亲节的礼物送给她，让她去寻找礼物。

3. 服务型的母亲总是为他人劳心劳力，很少花时间在自己身上。她需要一份被服侍的礼物。安排她享受一日的温泉之旅，让她能放轻松，被娇宠一番。

4. 细节型母亲经常要确认一切事情井井有条。她从不会让孩子上学迟到，也不会在工作上耽误了研究最新趋势。她不会特别期待惊喜，反而会想要一份考虑周到的礼物。

无论你今年母亲节的计划为何，最重要的，是一定要让你的母亲感到被爱，和被深深感激，只因为她是你的妈妈。