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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