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Book1 Unit3
MEMORIES OF
CHRISTMAS
Background information. Who is the man in the video clip?
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The Real Father Christmas
Father Christmas=Santa Claus
What do people in the West do to celebrate Christmas?
Look at the pictures and phrases below.
Discuss in groups (4 - 5 students per group).
Each member shares at least one activity.
What do people in the West do to celebrate Christmas?
🗣️ “Share your ideas!”
�� “Use the phrases: ‘In the West, people celebrate Christmas by...’ or ‘They...’”
👥 “Listen to your group members and add to the list!”
In the West, people celebrate Christmas by making Christmas pudding. It’s a traditional dessert filled with dried fruits and spices, adding a sweet touch to the holiday.
In the West, people celebrate Christmas by singing Christmas songs. Whether in churches, homes, or on the streets, the melodies like Oh, Christmas Tree bring everyone closer and fill the air with joy.
In the West, people celebrate Christmas by decorating the house. They hang colorful lights, put up wreaths, and use festive items to make their homes look warm and inviting.
What do people in the West do to celebrate Christmas?
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What do people in the West do to celebrate Christmas?
“Underline the key events or actions in the story”
Let’s use the Skill Builder to sort out the story!
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“Granny moved in”
Group Activity: Sequence the Events
Work in groups of 4 - 5. Follow these steps:
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现在进行小组活动,将各自标记的关键事件按时间顺序排列。注意结合找到的时间词,参考 Skill Builder 中对顺序(Sequencing)的定义。每组派代表分享排序结果。
Group Activity: Sequence the Events
Work in groups of 4 - 5. Follow these steps:
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时间 Events
in the middle of November Granny moved in
In December - wrote a letter to Father Christmas- made sugar biscuits, stuffed the turkey- sang Christmas songs
On Christmas Eve - put up the Christmas tree- left a plate of sugar biscuits out for Father Christmas- put a stocking at the end of the bed
Christmas morning opened the presents
After breakfast had lunch (put on silly paper hats、had a big turkey with potatoes、ate Christmas pudding)
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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1. It began in the middle of November on a cold, windy day.
2. After Granny moved in, she spent most of her time
on the brown sofa by the fire.
3. In December, our excitement grew each day
— lights appeared in the streets,
Christmas cards arrived, and there was snow everywhere.
4. On Christmas Eve, Granny took a seat by the fire
as we put up the Christmas tree.
5. My stocking was full of small toys and sweets on Christmas morning...
6. After breakfast, Auntie Kath and my cousin David arrived.
7. A few weeks after that Christmas, Granny passed away.
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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1. It began in the middle of November on a cold, windy day.
When did the last Christmas Granny spent with the author begin?
Why does the author remember the wind on that day?
What significant event occurred on that cold, windy day?
What was the author unaware of at that time?
List the possible reasons the author didn’t realize Granny’s sickness.
When did the last Christmas Granny spent with the author begin?
引导学生关注时间信息,答案:It began in the middle of November on a cold, windy day.
Why does the author remember the wind on that day?
考察因果关系,答案:Because Granny’s grey hair was a mess when she arrived.
What significant event occurred on that cold, windy day?
提取关键事件,答案:That was the day Granny moved in.
What was the author unaware of at that time?
挖掘隐含信息,答案:The author didn’t know Granny was sick.
List the possible reasons the author didn’t realize Granny’s sickness.
训练信息归纳,答案:Maybe the author was too young, maybe Granny hid it too well, or maybe the author was too excited that Christmas was on the way
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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remember /rɪˈmembə(r)/:记得
Granny /ˈɡræni/:奶奶
November /nəʊˈvembə(r)/:十一月
windy /ˈwɪndi/:多风的
grey /ɡreɪ/:灰色的
mess /mes/:混乱
moved in /ˈmuːvd ɪn/:搬进来
somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/:不知怎么地
sick /sɪk/:生病的
hid /hɪd/:隐藏(hide 的过去式)
excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/:兴奋的
in the middle of:在…… 中间
on a cold, windy day:在一个寒冷多风的日子
was a mess:一团糟
at the time:在那时
on the way:即将到来
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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“I still remember the last Christmas (that)Granny spent with us.”
“remember” 后接宾语 “the last Christmas”,“Granny spent with us” 是省略关系代词 “that” 的定语从句,修饰 “Christmas”。
“I remember the wind because Granny’s grey hair was a mess when she arrived.”
“because Granny’s grey hair was a mess” 是原因状语从句,“when she arrived” 是时间状语从句,修饰 “was a mess”。
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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“That was also the day Granny moved in.”
“Somehow, at the time, I didn’t know she was sick.”
“Maybe I was too young, maybe she hid it too well, or maybe I was just too excited that Christmas was on the way.”
三个 “maybe” 引导并列分句,最后一个分句中 “that Christmas was on the way” 是宾语从句,作 “excited” 的宾语。
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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2. After Granny moved in, she spent most of her time on the brown sofa
by the fire.
Where did Granny spend most of her time after she moved in?
How did Granny seem despite being quiet at times?
What did Granny do when the author wrote a letter to Father Christmas?
What was the condition of Granny’s hand, and what action did she take regardless?
For what purpose was the address “Father Christmas, the North Pole” written on the envelope?
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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moved in /muːvd ɪn/ 搬进来
spent /spent/ (spend 的过去式)度过;花费
effort /ˈefət/ n. 努力
slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv. 轻微地
shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj. 颤抖的;摇晃的
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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after 引导的时间状语从句:“After Granny moved in, she spent most of her time...”,表示 “在…… 之后”,说明主句动作发生的时间背景。
when 引导的时间状语从句:“When I wrote a letter to Father Christmas..., Granny made an effort to help me.”,表示 “当…… 时候”,强调两个动作的时间关联。
spend time on... 结构:“she spent most of her time on the brown sofa...”,表示 “在…… 上花费时间”。
make an effort to do sth. 结构:“Granny made an effort to help me.”,表示 “努力做某事”。
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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3. In December, our excitement grew each day — lights appeared in the streets,
Christmas cards arrived, and there was snow everywhere. on the brown sofa by the fire.
What happened in December to make “our” excitement grow each day?
What activities did the author and Granny do together?
What was the author’s favourite song?
How did Granny treat singing the song Frosty the Snowman?
What happened in December to make “our” excitement grow each day?
引导学生关注十二月的景象,提取 “lights appeared in the streets, Christmas cards arrived, and there was snow everywhere” 等信息。
What activities did the author and Granny do together?
让学生找出 “made sugar biscuits, stuffed the turkey, sang Christmas songs” 等共同活动。
What was the author’s favourite song?
促使学生找到 “My favourite song was Frosty the Snowman”。
How did Granny treat singing the song Frosty the Snowman?
引导学生发现 “Granny had the patience to sing it over and over again”,了解奶奶对唱歌的耐心态度。
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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What happened in December to make “our” excitement grow each day?
引导学生关注十二月的景象,提取 “lights appeared in the streets, Christmas cards arrived, and there was snow everywhere” 等信息。
What activities did the author and Granny do together?
让学生找出 “made sugar biscuits, stuffed the turkey, sang Christmas songs” 等共同活动。
What was the author’s favourite song?
促使学生找到 “My favourite song was Frosty the Snowman”。
How did Granny treat singing the song Frosty the Snowman?
引导学生发现 “Granny had the patience to sing it over and over again”,了解奶奶对唱歌的耐心态度。
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ n. 兴奋
appear /əˈpɪə(r)/ v. 出现
sugar biscuits 糖饼干
stuffed /stʌft/ v. 填充(过去式)
turkey /ˈtɜːki/ n. 火鸡
patience /ˈpeɪʃns/ n. 耐心
“In December”:时间状语,置于句首,表明事件发生的时间范围。
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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“our excitement grew each day”:主谓结构,描述状态随时间的变化,
“grew” 体现兴奋感的递增。
破折号后的内容:对 “our excitement grew each day” 进行解释说明
“made sugar biscuits, stuffed the turkey”:并列谓语动词短语
“then I sat on my granny’s lap and we sang Christmas songs”:并列句
“had the patience to sing”:固定搭配,意为 “有耐心做某事”
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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4. On Christmas Eve, Granny took a seat by the fire as we
put up the Christmas tree.
When did Granny take a seat by the fire?
What were “we” doing as Granny took a seat by the fire?
Who hung most of the decorations?
Where did “I” hang most of the decorations?
Can you find the phrase that means “decorate” in the text?
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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Christmas Eve /ˈkrɪsməs iːv/:圣诞前夕
took /tʊk/:take 的过去式,坐;拿
seat /siːt/:座位
fire /faɪə(r)/:火
as /æz/:当…… 时候
put up /ˈpʊt ʌp/:搭建;装饰
hung /hʌŋ/:hang 的过去式,悬挂
most /məʊst/:大多数
decorations /ˌdekəˈreɪʃənz/:装饰品
branches /ˈbrɑːntʃɪz/:树枝(复数)
Here is a list of sentences in the text that follow a chronological order:
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On Christmas Eve:在圣诞前夕
took a seat:坐下
by the fire:在火边
put up the Christmas tree:装饰圣诞树
most of the decorations:大多数装饰品
on the branches:在树枝上
Now,use a red pen to mark the detailed descriptions and a blue pen to mark the dialogue sentences in the text.
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P1-2
background information
Detailed Descriptions: These are careful descriptions of people’s actions, states, or scenes. They help you picture the scene clearly and feel the emotions. For example, “Her hand was slightly shaky” tells you about a person’s state.
Dialogue Sentences: These are the words people speak. They show characters’ personalities, feelings, and interactions. For example, “That’s the most beautiful tree I’ve ever seen” is something a character says.
Language point
3
形容词最高级:“the most beautiful”,“beautiful” 是多音节形容词,其最高级形式为 “the most + 原级”,表示 “最美丽的”。
定语从句:“I’ve ever seen” 是省略了关系代词 “that” 的定语从句,修饰先行词 “tree”,完整形式为 “that I’ve ever seen”,意为 “我曾见过的”。
并列谓语:“left...and put...” 是两个并列的谓语动词,体现连续的动作。
介词短语作状语:“for Father Christmas” 表示目的,“at the end of my bed” 表示地点。。
Language point
3
ever /ˈevə(r)/ adv. 曾经
plate /pleɪt/ n. 盘子,“a plate of” 表示 “一盘……”。
sugar biscuits /ˈʃʊɡə(r) ˈbɪskɪts/ 糖饼干。
leave...out 留下…… 在外,此处指 “为…… 留下(糖饼干)”。
stocking /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n. 长筒袜。
at the end of 在…… 末端 / 尽头。
Language point
3
remember + 宾语 + 宾语补足语:
“remember” 在此处接复合宾语结构,“Granny” 是宾语,“sitting on my bed and singing softly” 是现在分词短语作宾语补足语,补充说明宾语 “Granny” 的动作状态,“until I fell asleep” 是由 “until” 引导的时间状语从句,表示主句动作(remember Granny...singing)持续的时间范围,即 “直到我入睡(之前,我都记得奶奶坐在床上唱歌)”。其中,“fell asleep” 是固定短语,意为 “入睡”,“fell” 是系动词 “fall” 的过去式,“asleep” 是形容词,作表语。
Language point
3
stocking /ˈstɒkɪŋ/:长筒袜
sweets /swiːts/:糖果
presents /ˈpreznts/:礼物
behaviour /bɪˈheɪvjə(r)/:行为,举止
whispered /ˈwɪspəd/:低声说
treasures /ˈtreʒəz/:珍宝,宝贝
music box /ˈmjuːzɪk bɒks/:音乐盒
ballet dancer /ˈbæleɪ dɑːnsə(r)/:芭蕾舞女
Auntie /ˈænti/:阿姨
cousin /ˈkʌzn/:表亲
raced /reɪst/:赛跑,奔跑
rolled /rəʊld/:滚动
snowball /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/:雪球
snowman /ˈsnəʊmæn/:雪人
Language point
3
was full of:充满
under the tree:在树下
on my best behaviour:表现出最好的行为
called me over:叫我过去
something special:特别的东西
with a ballet dancer inside:里面有一个芭蕾舞女
got lunch ready:准备午餐
played outside:在外面玩
raced around:在…… 周围奔跑
rolled a big snowball:滚一个大雪球
to make a lovely snowman:为了做一个可爱的雪人(不定式表目的)
stayed inside:待在里面
by the fire:在火边
catching her eye:引起她的注意
through the window:透过窗户
Come outside:出来
Language point
3
并列句:
“My stocking was full of small toys and sweets on Christmas morning, and there were presents under the tree.” 由 and 连接两个分句,前半句是主系表结构(My stocking was full of...),后半句是 there be 句型(there were presents...)。
“‘Come outside, Granny,’ I called, but she just waved.” 由 but 连接两个分句,表转折。
Language point
3
时间状语从句:
“I was on my best behaviour as we opened the presents.” 由 as 引导,表 “当…… 时候”。
“While Mum, Dad and Auntie Kath got lunch ready, David and I played outside.” 由 while 引导,表 “当…… 时候”,强调两个动作同时进行。
Language point
3
直接引语:
“‘I have something special for you,’ Granny whispered.” 引语部分 I have something special for you,something special 是不定代词 + 形容词结构(形容词后置)。
并列谓语与不定式表目的:
“We raced around the garden and rolled a big snowball to make a lovely snowman.” raced 和 rolled 是并列谓语,to make a lovely snowman 是不定式短语表目的。
Language point
3
affair /əˈfeə(r)/:事件,事情
silly /ˈsɪli/:愚蠢的;滑稽的
paper hats /ˈpeɪpə(r) hæts/:纸帽子
turkey /ˈtɜːki/:火鸡
potatoes /pəˈteɪtəʊz/:土豆(复数)
Christmas pudding /ˈkrɪsməs ˈpʊdɪŋ/:圣诞布丁
swallow /ˈswɒləʊ/:吞咽
funny /ˈfʌni/:有趣的
put on:戴上;穿上
had...with...:吃带有…… 的食物
followed by:随后是
so much...that...:如此多…… 以至于……(引导结果状语从句)
the rest of:其余的
fell off:掉落
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Careful reading.
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A few weeks after that Christmas, Granny passed away. I think of her often though, especially at Christmas. Each year, I take out the music box she gave me. Inside I keep Granny's paper hat and the letter she helped me write that Christmas. Mum gave the letter back to me some years ago when I no longer believed in Father Christmas. When I think about what makes Christmas so magical, it's not just gifts and Father Christmas that come to mind. It's also my memory of Granny. Now I'm the one who makes sugar biscuits each year, and I always make one in a G-shape - G for Granny.
Careful reading.
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When did Granny pass away?
What does the author keep inside the music box?
When did Mum give the letter back to the author?
What makes Christmas magical for the author?
What shape of sugar biscuit does the author always make?
And what does it stand for?
Language point
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3
passed away /pɑːst əˈweɪ/:去世(短语,动词性)
though /ðəʊ/:然而,不过(副词)
especially /ɪˈspeʃəli/:尤其,特别(副词)
magical /ˈmædʒɪkl/:神奇的,有魔力的(形容词)
shape /ʃeɪp/:形状(名词)
Language point
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3
a few weeks after that Christmas:那个圣诞节后的几周
pass away:去世
think of:想起
take out:取出
no longer:不再
come to mind:出现在脑海中
in a G - shape:呈 G 形状
Language point
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3
“When I think about what makes Christmas so magical, it's not just gifts and Father Christmas that come to mind.”
“When I think about what makes Christmas so magical” 是时间状语从句,其中 “what makes Christmas so magical” 是宾语从句;“it's not just gifts and Father Christmas that come to mind” 是强调句,结构为 “it is + 被强调部分 + that + 其他部分”,强调 “gifts and Father Christmas”。
Language point
.
3
“Now I'm the one who makes sugar biscuits each year, and I always make one in a G - shape - G for Granny.”
“who makes sugar biscuits each year” 是定语从句,修饰 “the one”;“and” 连接两个并列句,后一句中 “in a G - shape” 为方式状语,破折号后 “G for Granny” 对 “G - shape” 进行解释。
Finish the task together!
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“Now, let’s work in groups. Read the story again and mark any sentences that might suggest Grandma’s poor health.”
Think deeply
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“Did the writer notice Grandma’s poor health at that time? Which sentence tells us that?”
“After Grandma passed away, how did the writer feel? Look for details like what she did with Grandma’s items.”
### 环节设计:引导学生层层深入思考
#### 问题1:
1. **第一步:小组内快速浏览故事,标记线索**
引导语:“Now, let’s work in groups. Read the story again and mark any sentences that might suggest Grandma’s poor health.”
学生可能找到:“Her hand was slightly shaky”(手微微颤抖)以及 “Somehow, at the time, I didn’t know she was sick...”(暗示奶奶当时已生病)。
2. **第二步:分析作者当时的察觉情况**
提问:“Did the writer notice Grandma’s poor health at that time? Which sentence tells us that?”
学生回答:“No. ‘Somehow, at the time, I didn’t know she was sick...’ shows the writer didn’t notice.”
3. **第三步:探讨作者事后感受**
引导语:“After Grandma passed away, how did the writer feel? Look for details like what she did with Grandma’s items.”
学生可能回答:“She kept Grandma’s paper hat and the letter, and thought of her often, especially at Christmas. This shows she missed Grandma deeply.”
#### 问题2:
1. **第一步:回顾圣诞节与奶奶的互动**
提问:“What activities did the writer do with Grandma at Christmas? Why do these make her think of Grandma every Christmas?”
学生回答:“They made sugar biscuits, sang songs, wrote to Father Christmas. These special memories link Christmas to Grandma.”
2. **第二步:深入分析情感与推断**
引导语:“What can we infer about the writer’s feelings for Grandma? Why are these Christmas memories so important?”
学生可能推断:“The writer loved Grandma very much. Christmas was filled with warm, loving moments with Grandma, making it a time to cherish her memory. It shows Grandma’s importance in the writer’s heart.”
通过这样的层层提问与引导,学生能逐步深入文本,挖掘细节,分析情感,最终准确理解故事内涵与人物情感。
“What activities did the writer do with Grandma at Christmas? Why do these make her think of Grandma every Christmas?”
Think deeply
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“What can we infer about the writer’s feelings for Grandma? Why are these Christmas memories so important?”
“What can we infer about the writer’s feelings for Grandma? Why are these Christmas memories so important?”
Look at the Word Builder.Match the words (1-8) with the endings (a-h) to form collocations..
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2 - a (have the patience)、
3 - d (make an effort)、
4 - b (take a seat)、
5 - g (spend time)、
6 - c (catch one’s eye)、
7 - f (fall asleep)、
8 - h (come to mind)。
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the collocations.
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第 1 题:“She ____ her grandma’s ____ because...”,搭配 “catch one’s eye”,结合语境用过去式,答案:caught; eye。
第 2 题:“until I ____ that Christmas”,搭配 “fall asleep”,过去式,答案:fell asleep。
第 3 题:“The writer’s grandma always ____ to sing...”,搭配 “have the patience”,过去式,答案:had the patience。
第 4 题:“her grandma ____”,搭配 “come to mind”,第三人称单数,答案:comes to mind。
第 5 题:“Granny ____ by the window...”,搭配 “take a seat”,过去式,答案:took a seat。
第 6 题:“Granny ____ most of her ____...”,搭配 “spend time”,过去式,答案:spent; time。
第 7 题:“she ____ to help...”,搭配 “make an effort”,过去式,答案:made an effort。
第 8 题:“Granny’s singing ____ with warmth.”,搭配 “fill one’s heart”,过去式,答案:filled her heart。
Think & Share.
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“When I think about what makes Christmas so magical, it’s not just gifts and Father Christmas that come to mind. It’s also my memory of Granny.”
“Now, read the last paragraph individually. Mark the sentences that relate to why Christmas is ‘magical’ for the writer.”
“In your groups, discuss what these marked sentences mean. Why does the writer say it’s not just gifts and Father Christmas?”
Think & Share.
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“The writer finds Christmas magical because it’s intertwined with precious memories of Granny. Those loving moments—making sugar biscuits, singing Christmas songs—added warmth and depth, making Christmas more than just gifts. It’s the emotional connection and cherished memories that create the ‘magic’.”
“How did Granny’s presence make Christmas special? Think about their activities together—making biscuits, singing, etc. How do these memories affect the writer’s view of Christmas?”
ASSIGNMENT: choose one of tasks
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1.“Imagine you’re the writer. Write a short letter to Granny, expressing how Christmas reminds you of her and why those memories make the holiday magical.”
2.“Draw a scene that represents the ‘magical’ Christmas with Granny, focusing on details from the story (e.g., the music box, singing by the fire).”
Thanks for listening
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