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Labor Day
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Labor Day
劳动节

Learn Phrasal Verbs

Date: Aug 31 2012

Themes: Holidays

Grammar: Phrasal Verbs

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Officially, Labor Day is supposed to honor workers and celebrate their contributions to America. But it’s also known as the last big three-day weekend of summer, when everyone tries to squeeze in just a little more fun in the sun before the weather starts to cool down and school begins again. Many people go out of town over Labor Day weekend, while others head to the pool or cook out at home. Find out what Amy and Jason’s Labor Day plans are this year.

美国官方设立劳动节的目的是为了表示对工人的尊敬,并庆祝他们为美国所做的贡献。但同时它也是夏天最后一个周末三天连假,在天气转凉和开学前,每个人都争取更多时间,在阳光下享受乐趣。许多人会在劳动节周末到其他城市游玩,也有人选择在市内游泳或野炊。听听艾米和詹森今年的劳动节计划。

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Amy

Amy

Jason

Jason

Amy:  Time to put your white shoes away pretty soon.

Jason:  What? Why?

Amy:  Can’t wear white shoes after Labor Day. It’s the end of summer.

Jason:  Oh my gosh, it is Labor Day. Wow. It’s so warm though right now.

Amy:  Doesn’t matter. Labor Day marks the end of summer. It’s time to start thinking about going back to school, putting your summer whites away. You know, getting serious again. Getting out the coats and the scarves.

Jason:  Wow. Wow, I’m just not ready for that at all. I mean, I’m really enjoying wearing white right now, being in the sun.

Amy:  Well, the nice thing about Labor Day is at least it’s like one final three day weekend, when you can enjoy that last burst of summer before…

Jason:  Yeah! You can sneak in the thing you’ve been putting off all summer.

Amy:  Right. Take one last trip. Are you going anywhere?

Jason:  No, but I think I’m going to try to go get on a boat right now because I haven’t been on one, and that needs to happen before fall.

Amy:  Better hurry.

 

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Amy tells Jason that it’s time for him to put his white shoes away. That’s because traditionally, you aren’t supposed to wear white shoes after Labor Day. White is for summer, and many people view Labor Day weekend as the end of summer.

But sometimes it is still hot on Labor Day, and it’s hard to start thinking about the fall. Nobody wants the fun of summer to end. However, many kids go back to school after Labor Day. The holiday is one last chance to enjoy a bit more summer fun or do the things you’ve been meaning to do all season. Jason says he’s been meaning to go on a boat all summer. Now may be his last chance to do it!

What is considered the end of summer in your country? What do you want to do before summer is over?

 

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fkarimov

Uzbekistan

The end of summer is begining of new school’s year. In my country kids goes to school (or goes back to school) on 2nd September. 1st September is a celebration of independent of my country. I wish good and funny Labor day. Good luck!

05:56 PM Aug 31 2012 |

Talia Do

Talia Do

Viet Nam

In Vietnam we have four seasons: Spring-wet, Summer-hot, Autumn-cool and Winter-cold.


During my time, to most of students, we often base on the schooling time to determine the end of summer. Normally we end our studying in June and take a three month long holiday until end of August. And begin the next school year in 5 September. Hence, to most of us, the summer ends when August ends.


Since I was born in Hanoi where does not have long beach and sea. So I often took a trip to the central part of Vietnam to enjoy the sun and beautiful long beaches. Sometimes I went up to the highland areas like Sapa and Da Lat to enjoy the freshair or visited many other parts of our long S-shape country. 

05:26 PM Aug 31 2012 |

wannicho

wannicho

China

it’s usually starts around early october , when the weather is changing and we are wearing long sleeves in a row  for a week . if one thing we need to be prepared for the approaching autumn is putting all our shorts and dresses away and getting long sleeves .jeans ,and sweaters out . late of summer is cool in many ways , u don’t need to put layers on , there are no extra closes are holding you back ,so u just feel like having a night out with friends in the cool wind .

03:41 PM Aug 31 2012 |

raisacorrea

Brazil

The most people are on vacation in summer, because is vacations in schools so the parent’s kids get their vacations on summer. So is pretty common see the malls, streets, beaches and restaurants crowded. In the ending of summer is marked by the back school, kids knowing their new friends and teachers, and people tanned…


But it’s not sad ‘cause the next season is cool and sunny, also we can enjoy!


I preffer when the summer over because my city back to be calm, and I can enjoy better and the season is more nice!

02:38 PM Aug 31 2012 |

Englishty

Englishty

Egypt

I think the sign for many countries that makes us notice the summer ends when the kids get back to school which is so soon but the weather in my country changed completely, i remember when we were about to go to school in September it was almost cold but now it’s still hot and i think it’s gonna be that way for a while, the things that i wanna do before summer ends actually a few days ago i went to the amusement park and i had so much fun and of course i’d like to continue enjoying myselfCool

01:43 PM Aug 31 2012 |

Victoriaa

Victoriaa

France

Here the labour day is in may, so we don’t have any special holiday to mark the end of the summer. Besides, summer ends on the 20th of september here. So we have plenty of time to enjoy good weather. Though it will be not so easy to do for school children and students.

11:36 AM Aug 31 2012 |

bellaboo2422

Pakistan


we celebrate ist may as the labour day in our country and its a holiday all over in country. its starting of summer season, after a month ahead there are long summer vacations waiting. people usually visit their relatives and spend some days togather. many people go to hill stations to cool down and releax. its time to say goodbye to hot and hectic life for some time. we have number of hill stations with temprature in minus even in summer. we have comparetivly long summer of 6 months, so we long for other seasons like autum, winter and spring which fly away in a blink of an eye. its fun to stroll in a chilly foggy night with a cup of coffe in winters, flying crowd of leaves, noisy wind of autum and who can forget the undoubtdly mesmarizing blossom of spring. we squeez in to enjoy some moments.

10:37 AM Aug 31 2012 |

La Princesse de la vie

Egypt

Well, I have nothing special that’s done before the summer is over to tell about, maybe because I’m still a student and students take a long summer vacation..


Labor Day here in Egypt is on the first of May, workers take this day off, but I think most of them just prefer to relax at home…

09:29 AM Aug 31 2012 |

nourelyakine

Algeria

Many people in Algeria spend their summers at the beach, on their way to the beach or trying to find a way to get to the beach.  As the weather gets hot and dry, many people crave the cool, salty Mediterranean spray, and will do anything to be near it. Whether it’s becoming overbearing houseguests at their relatives or friends of relatives, or even friends of friends living near the beach, renting at hotels near the water, or an Algerian favorite, camping at tent sights set up near many beaches. Cool

09:02 AM Aug 31 2012 |

小程

小程

China

in 3 years, I  haven”t  experienced  vacation .

07:50 AM Aug 31 2012 |

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foxing

foxing

China

what’s the date of LABOR DAY in the U.S?Doesn’t the 1st MAY is the international LABOR DAY?

04:25 AM Aug 31 2012 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

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01:57 AM Aug 31 2012 |

The Last Joke

Yemen


 


 


Labour day observances in different countries. For the workers’ holiday held on May 1, as international worker’s day . For USA as labor day .  


In USA the new school year generally starts right after labour day, people with school age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer.


An old fashioned tradition in USA bans the wearing of white after labour day. Explanations for this tradition vary; the most common is that white is a summer colour and labour day unofficially marks the end of summer.



 


01:56 AM Aug 31 2012 |

LAILA ALI

LAILA ALI

Malaysia

 


last joke & Joy : It’s a very nice conversation !


What is the different between our Labour day and USA labour day   ?


But i really don’t know  What do i want to do before summer is over?

01:39 AM Aug 31 2012 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

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Joy ; But This is a crazy idea to camp in desert in summer time !


Desert (  Sahara  ) is lands with out trees. Sahara is sandy areas. As a result of this, life becomes very difficult for people. It is also known as the land of hot sand .The important characteristic of a Sahara  is scarcity of water.


Dairy products are the main food source for the Bedouin. Milk from camels and goats is made into yogurt and butter. Most of their meals consist of a bowl of milk, yogurt, or rice. Round loaves of unleavened bread are served when available. Dates, which can be found in desert oases, are eaten for dessert. Meat is only served on special occasions such as marriage feasts, ceremonial events, or when guests are present.

01:07 AM Aug 31 2012 |

Joy900

Joy900

Japan

Baset , I get it , but you know what is my wish ? I  wish to camp in the desert for one week and I hope if you really make my wish come true. While there I can meet Bedouin  like Majnoon Laila and the Black Knight: ‘Antar .  a love stories which are about Bedouin and truly interesting , then i ride camel  and, finally i  go back to  home.

12:56 AM Aug 31 2012 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

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12:50 AM Aug 31 2012 |

Joy900

Joy900

Japan

Baset : what is your point in this picture ? the moral???

12:46 AM Aug 31 2012 |

vivianking

China

In my country, Labor Day falls in May 1st, which means the begining of the Summer. There seems no specific symbol of the end of summer in my country, and honestly speaking, there is nothing I want to do before the summer is over, cuz I longing for Autumn coming and getting rid of these hot days soon.

12:45 AM Aug 31 2012 |

The Last Joke

Yemen

FARM

12:36 AM Aug 31 2012 |

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