Mom: Here, try some of this fish. It’s your favorite.妈妈：来，尝尝这个鱼，这是你最喜欢的。
Willing: Thanks, Mom. It smells delicious. You’ve really outdone yourself this time!Willing：谢谢，妈妈。这味道闻起来真香！你这次真的做得太棒了！
Dad: So, have you made any plans for the New Year?爸爸：那么，你有新年的计划了吗？
Willing: Not yet, but I’d love to hear what you guys have in mind.Willing：还没有，不过我想听听你们的想法。
Mom: I think we should visit your grandparents. It’s been a while since we last saw them.妈妈：我觉得我们应该去看你爷爷奶奶。我们有一段时间没见他们了。
Willing: That’s a great idea. I miss them too. Let’s bring them some gifts when we visit.Willing：这是个好主意。我也很想他们。我们去的时候带些礼物吧。
Dad: Agreed. Maybe we can bring some fresh fruits and some tea they like.爸爸：同意。也许我们可以带些新鲜水果和他们喜欢的茶叶。
Willing: Sounds good. By the way, are we planning to have a family dinner on New Year’s Eve?Willing：听起来不错。对了，我们计划在除夕夜吃团圆饭吗？
Mom: Of course! I’ll prepare a big feast. What do you want to eat?妈妈：当然！我会准备一顿大餐。你想吃什么？
Willing: Definitely dumplings and maybe some braised pork.Willing：一定要有饺子，可能还要红烧肉。
Dad: Dumplings are a must. They’re the symbol of family reunion.爸爸：饺子是必不可少的，它们象征着家庭团聚。
Mom: Alright, I’ll make plenty of dumplings for everyone.妈妈：好的，我会给大家包很多饺子。
Willing: Thanks, Mom. You’re the best cook!Willing：谢谢，妈妈。你是最棒的厨师！
Dad: By the way, have you thought about your goals for the coming year?爸爸：对了，你有没有想过明年的目标是什么？
Willing: I want to focus on improving myself, maybe learning a new skill or taking on a new project.Willing：我想专注于提升自己，也许学一项新技能或者开始一个新项目。
Mom: That’s a wonderful idea. Whatever you decide, we’ll support you.妈妈：这个主意很好。不管你决定做什么，我们都会支持你。
Willing: Thanks, that means a lot. Let’s make this New Year the best one yet!Willing：谢谢，这对我来说很重要。让我们一起过一个最棒的新年吧！
常见单词和短语：
outdo oneself超常发挥
make plans制定计划
visit grandparents看望爷爷奶奶
fresh fruits新鲜水果
family reunion家庭团聚
New Year’s Eve除夕
dumplings饺子
braised pork红烧肉
set goals设定目标
support支持
