2).Special Greetings 节假日的问候

            There are eight national holidays celebrated in the United States:
            New Year's
            Day(Jan.), Washington's Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the
            Fourth of July, Labor Day(Sep.),Veteran's
            Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas(Dec.), In addition, there
            are many state and local holidays.

            1. A: Merry Christmas!
            B: The same to you!
            A: Are you doing anyting special?
            B: We're having some friends over. What are you doing?
            A: Oh, I'm just going to take it easy.

            2. A: Happy New Year!
            B: Thank you! Same to you.
            A: Have you got any plans?
            B: I've been invited over to la friend's. And you?
            A: My reemmate's having a party.

            3. A: Have a nice Thanksgiving!
            B: Same to you!
            A: Are you going anywhere?
            B: I thought about going to my sister's. How about you?
            A: Oh, I'll probably just stay at home.

            4. A: Have a nice weekend!
            B: Thanks. You too!
            A: Do you have any plans?
            B: Well, my family's away and I can't afford to do much. What about
            you?
            A: Oh, I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet.