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 本報看重讀者們的親子關係，藉著父母與孩子學習英語的時刻，增加他們溝通的機會。使用這教材的方法如下：
（一）請你與孩子一起朗讀這卡通故事及本月金句；
（二）透過所讀的文章，引導孩子分享他們的看法和經歷，藉此提升他們的品格及學習如何與人相處；
（三）又鼓勵你的孩子完成以下的練習，於本月31日前寄回本報，我們將寄上一份小禮物。 |
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本月金句
Bible verse of the Month
「殷 勤 籌 劃 的 ， 足 致 豐 裕 ； 行 事 急 躁 的 ， 都 必 缺 乏 。」（《聖經．箴言》廿一章 5節）
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. （ Proverbs 21:5）
Vocabulary
| resolution(s) (n) |
計劃；決心 |
| do us (someone) good (ph) |
對我們 （某人）有益 |
| necessary (adj) |
必要的；必需的 |
| diligently (adv) |
勤奮地 |
| realistic (adj) |
現實的；實際可行的 |
| achievable (adj) |
可達到的 |
| gradually (adv) |
逐步地；漸漸地 |
| remind (v) |
提醒 |
| from time to time (ph) |
有時 ;不時 |
| come true (ph) |
實現 |
Message
Happy New Year!
新年快樂！
I am sure many of you have once made New Year's resolutions at the beginning of a new year, and perhaps you have already done so for 2008. Resolutions only work and do us good if they come with careful planning, or they will only be empty wishes. People who do not plan well are hasty. They want to see the results quickly, and give up easily when they don't.
我相信很多人都曾經在新一年的開始時訂立新年大計，而你可能已經立下了 2008的大計。這些大計一定要有周詳的計劃，否則只是一些空洞的願望。沒有計劃的人處事輕率，急於看到結果，不然就很輕易放棄。
Here are a few tips on making good plans and following them diligently:
1. Make plans that are realistic and achievable.
2. Start small and start slow. Take one small step at a time and aim higher gradually.
3. Write down your goals and steps clearly on a poster or a calendar.
4. Tell a close friend or a family member about your plans so that they can remind you from time to time.
如果你想好好做計劃並殷勤實行，以下是一些小提示 :
1. 計劃必須是實際及可行的。
2. 剛開始時不要實行過急，宜一步一步地慢慢提升目標。
3. 將目標和步驟清晰地寫在一張海報或一個日曆上。
4. 把你的計劃告訴一位好朋友或家人，讓他們可以不時提醒你。
May all your New Year's wishes come true! 祝你新年願望成真！
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