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Global View - New Years Resolution #D0175

A: Did you read this? It says that the number one new years resolution make is to spend more time with friends and family.

B: Why would that be funny?

A: Well, think about it. We are a society that is always on the go, not because we have to, but because we want to.

B: Why?

A: We work hard and spend less time at home because we are trying to provide for our family with goods and services that are usually unnecessary.

B: I don’t agree, but anyways, I think you should start thinking of a new year’s resolution yourself.

A: What’s the point? We always make a new year’s resolution and by February we will have forgotten about it. It’s pointless.

B: Well then maybe you should resolve to sticking to your goals and objectives.

A: What about you? Your gym bag is gathering dust and you still have brand new running shoes that are yet to be jogged in.

B: Well, I would go if you kept your promise of going to the gym with me everyday!

A: Yeah yeah whatever.

Key Vocabulary

new year’s resolution - new year’s decision or plan

on the go - very busy and active

point - idea you try to make people understand

resolve - bring to an end

brand new - completely new

Supplementary Vocabulary

to make a commitment - to make a pledge to do something

clean slate - a new start by clearing the record

to implement - to put into effect by means of a definite plan

to reform - to change for the better

lifestyle change - a change in the way a person lives