Try to be guided by If she likes cats. how about giving her a pet or something that her likes and has a picture of a cat on it? dislikes Spend some time You can cook a special dish for the day. You can also throw with her little party and invite those who are close to her. If she likes outings, A special trip to the countryside could show her how much you take a trip with her. for her Discussion SamPle A: It's reported in a newspaper article that far more roses are sold on Valentine's Day than flowers on Mothers day B: I never realized it, but when we consider it carefully, there seems to be a problem A: It's natural for people to pay more attention to the present and future than to the past. So people may think more about their spouses and children than about their parents B: But we should never forget that our parents, especially our mothers, took care of us and brought us up A: True. Now that Mother's Day is coming, we'd better do something for our morns I'll give Morn a bouquet of carnations on that morning B: I'll look out for anything she plans to buy and buy it as a pleasant surprise for her A: But it's more important to spend time with her. Im considering taking Mom to see a new movie. I'm sure she'll enjoy it B: But you can't talk a lot with your mom in the movie theater. Why not take her to a restaurant for a good dinner. There you can talk a lot A: But I prefer to cook a meal for her by myself. She will be glad about that B: Perhaps it's also a good idea to take her to a park. That' s more romantic A: My mom likes to be with people. I'll throw a party for her and invite!Those who are close to her B: Good idea. You can take photos of her. You see, in a few years she 'll get older and won't look the same anymore A: I got a part-time job during the winter vacation. I'll give Morn some money. She doesn't really need it, but it shows my love for her and can surely give her a sense of security B: I'll cheer my Mom up with my academic achievements A: Well, don't forget Father's Day B: Of course not VI Further Listening and SpeakingTry to be guided by her likes and dislikes If she likes cats. how about giving her a pet or something that has a picture of a cat on it? Spend some time with her You can cook a special dish for the day. You can also throw a little party and invite those who are close to her. If she likes outings, take a trip with her. A special trip to the countryside could show her how much you for her. Discussion SAMPLE A: It's reported in a newspaper article that far more roses are sold on Valentine's Day than flowers on Mother's Day. B: I never realized it, but when we consider it carefully, there seems to be a problem. A: It's natural for people to pay more attention to the present and future than to the past. So people may think more about their spouses and children than about their parents. B: But we should never forget that our parents, especially our mothers, took care of us and brought us up. A: True. Now that Mother's Day is coming, we'd better do something for our morns. I'll give Morn a bouquet of carnations on that morning. B: I'll look out for anything she plans to buy and buy it as a pleasant surprise for her. A: But it's more important to spend time with her. I'm considering taking Mom to see a new movie. I'm sure she'll enjoy it. B: But you can't talk a lot with your mom in the movie theater. Why not take her to a restaurant for a good dinner. There you can talk a lot. A: But I prefer to cook a meal for her by myself. She will be glad about that. B: Perhaps it's also a good idea to take her to a park. That's more romantic. A: My mom likes to be with people. I'll throw a party for her and invite!Jthose who are close to her. B: Good idea. You can take photos of her. You see, in a few years she'll get older and won't look the same anymore. A: I got a part-time job during the winter vacation. I'll give Morn some money. She doesn't really need it, but it shows my love for her and can surely give her a sense of security. B: I'll cheer my Mom up with my academic achievements. A: Well, don't forget Father's Day. B: Of course not. VI. Further Listening and Speaking