Surprising Your Mom?
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What is your plan of Mother’s Day?
I would like to give a big surprise for my mother.
What’s the surprise? How’s the special arrangement?
I’ll present her with an unforgettable and wonderful holiday.
Why don’t you buy her a meaningful gift instead?
I think every mother would be happier if her children are willing to “spend time” with her. It would be more than a meaningful gift.
What do you mean by “spend time”?
If you’ve left the school and started to work, the time spending with your mother is getter lesser. You may not be aware of her lonely feeling.
Your mother may feel especially delighted if you’re willing to stay at home rather than hanging out with your friends.
Even if you’re married, her isolated feeling would be particularly strong. Children may have forgotten how hard she brought them up.
If you can allocate your time and spend time with her, she does not mind what the activities are.
What is your fondest memory with your mother?
My mother is a working and incredible woman. She never complains and always arranges the best things for me. I’m so grateful for all that she has done.
What is the objective of your trip?
I treasure the quality time with my mother each time. I do not want to regret as a son.
You never know when she’ll get the critical illness. I would like to give her good memories especially when she is still healthy.
Where will you take your mother to enjoy the holiday?
I’m planning a short weekend trip to Macau.
Do you think your mother will be excited for the trip?
Definitely yes. It would be a fantastic trip with my mother and family. She will be extremely excited from indoors to outdoors.
Do you think your mother would love the place?
Yes. As it only takes two days with one night spend, it would not be too tired for the elder.
Why do you choose Macau as the destination?
Macau is a place with mix of delicious dining, attractive sightseeing and enjoyable entertainment.
There’s no better time to take a weekend trip for relaxing. It can easily bring joy to my mother.
What kinds of foods that you must try in Macau?
I’ll try the local foods such as Portuguese egg tarts, pork chop buns, shrimp roe noodles and crab congee.
I’ll check out with my mother and experience a wide spectrum of dining options.
What are the attractions that you’ll visit?
As “The Historic Centre of Macao” was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2005, it’s worth to visit the historic buildings.
If time is allowed, I’ll take my mother to visit Ruins of St. Paul’s, A-Ma Temple and St. Dominic’s Square.
Is your mother interested in different kinds of shows?
Of course. There will be several impressive shows which are the unmissable performances. I’ll book the ticket for one of the shows.
At night, there are dazzling light shows at different locations of Macau. They’ll be the popular places for taking remarkable photos with my mother.
Most importantly, my mother must be attracted by the gaming facilities because of their interesting themes with cute characters.
Do you think that Macau is a suitable travel spot for family?
Yes, especially for family travelling with the elder. Even within the malls of hotels, there are so many decorations for welcoming guests.
My mother will be impressed by the enormous visual appeal at the decorations nearby.
Lastly, as soon as you find time to be together, your mother will feel satisfied no matter of having a lunch, dinner or travelling outside.
WITH CHINESE SCRIPT
您的母親節計劃是什麼？
我想給母親一個大大的驚喜。
有什麼驚喜？特別的安排是什麼？
我將會給她一個難忘而美好的假期。
您為什麼不給她買一件有意義的禮物呢？
我想如果孩子願意「花時間」和母親在一起，每位母親都會很高興，這不僅僅是一份有意義的禮物。
「花時間」是什麼意思？
如您已於學校畢業並開始工作，那麼您和您母親相聚的時間就會越來越少，您可能沒有意識到她的孤獨感。
如您願意留在家裡而不是和朋友出去玩，您母親可能會感到特別高興。
即使您結婚了，她的孤獨感也會特別強烈，孩子們可能已經忘記了她是多麼辛苦地撫養他們至成長。
如您能分配時間及花時間陪她，她不會介意是什麼活動。
您與您母親最美好的回憶是什麼？
我的母親是一位工作出色的女性，她從不抱怨，總是為我安排最好的事情，我很感恩她所做的一切。
您此行的目的是什麼？
我珍惜每次和母親在一起的美好時光，作為兒子，我不想後悔。
您永遠不知道她什麼時候會得重病，我想在她還健康的時候給她留下美好的回憶。
您會帶您母親去哪裡享受假期？
我正計劃到澳門享受一次短暫的週末旅行。
您認為您母親會為這次旅行感到興奮嗎？
絕對會的，這次將是一次與母親和家人的美妙旅行。從室內到室外，她都會異常興奮。
您覺得您母親會喜歡這個地方嗎？
會的，因為這是兩天一夜的假期，對於年長人士來說也不會太累。
為什麼選擇澳門作為目的地？
澳門是一個融合了美味佳餚、迷人觀光和愉快娛樂的地方。
現在是週末旅行放鬆的最佳時機，很容易給母親帶來歡樂。
去澳門必嚐的美食有哪些？
我會嘗試當地的食物，如葡式蛋撻、豬排包、蝦籽麵和蟹肉粥。
我會和母親一起去看看，體驗各種各樣的餐飲選擇。
您將遊覽哪些景點？
由於澳門歷史城區於2005年獲列入世界文化遺產名錄，因此這是值得一遊的歷史建築。
如果時間允許，我會帶母親去參觀大三巴牌坊、媽閣廟和板樟堂前地。
您母親對不同類型的表演感興趣嗎？
當然有的，將有幾場令人印象深刻及不容錯過的表演，我會訂其中一場演出的票。
晚上，澳門不同地點都有炫目的燈光秀，這將是與我母親合影留念的熱門地點。
最重要的是，我母親一定會被娛樂設施吸引，因為它們的主題很有趣，人物也很可愛。
您覺得澳門適合家庭遊嗎？
是的，特別適合帶老人家的家庭旅行，即使於酒店的商場內，也有很多迎接客人的裝飾。
我的母親將會被附近裝飾的龐大視覺吸引力而留下深刻的印象。
最後，只要您有時間與母親在一起，無論是午餐、晚餐還是外出旅行，她都會感到滿足。