#英语 #英语口语 #英语听力 #英语学习 #学英语 #五分钟
开场白：
Morning, my listeners. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Personally, I am not a holiday person. I think holidays have become a commercial subject rather a social gathering.
现在的节日都过于商业化。
Both Valentine’s day and Christmas will be on top of the list.
So today let’s take a look at how the market treats the Valentine’s day.
今天我们了解一下有关节日被商业的新闻。
Maybe we can resist these ideas, and bring back our holiday and make it about connection, relationships, and joy.
第一部分：英语新闻朗读（0:13")
- Valentine’s Day Could Be a $23.9 Billion Gift to Restaurants and Retailers. (Barron’s)
- 15 best Valentine's Day gifts under $50 in 2022. (NBC news)
- Why not celebrate yourself this Valentine's Day? (Mint Lounge)
- Australian business owners are hoping to make a quick comeback this Valentine’s Day. (Australian Broker)
- Wines to add some sparkle to Valentine’s Day. (Guardian)
第二部分：中英文新闻讲解（3:05")
第三部分：重要单词回顾（4:30")
- Cupid: the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection; 邱比特
- Skyrocket: (of a price, rate, or amount) increase very steeply or rapidly; 火速上升
- Pamper: indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil; 宠爱，溺爱
- Anticipated: regard as probable; expect or predict; 预计的
- Seductive: tempting and attractive; enticing; 诱人的
