8 . Christmas Day is for eating，drinking，watching bad TV－and trying to cover up your embarrassment as you realize your husband’s aunt Maud has spent her pension on your present while you bought her a set of Christmas cards.
Presentbuying can be a minefield: from how much to spend，to whether to risk surprising receivers with a gift they don’t want, to knowing if you should buy your neighbor you only say hello to a little something.
Here, FEMAIL has asked experts for their top tips on how to select present to ensure the only thing that’s red this Christmas is Santa Claus’ nose.
“If you’ve just started seeing someone you don’t need to spend a fortune” says dating advisor James Preece.
“It’s much better to impress them with your imagination by choosing a gift that’s a little bit different.￡20 is about the right amount, with a maximum of ￡50 if you can afford it.”
“Or you don’t even need to go that far”, says relationship expert and founder of BeLoveCurious.com, Helen Rice.“Plan to spend a romantic evening together or have a fun day out.Feel free to give the person you’re dating something thoughtful, just don’t spend a lot of money.”
“If you’re in a longterm relationship then your budget really reflects on your personal situation,”adds James.“You don’t need to go craze, but it’s a great opportunity to show you love and appreciate them.”
“It’s also best to buy a few cheaper presents rather than big one.Part of the fun is the mystery and unwrapping,so it will last longer if you give them several to enjoy.”
1. What is the purpose of the first paragraph in this article?
| A．To arrest the attention of readers. | B．To criticize greed of mean couples. |
| C．To describe traditional customs of Christmas Day. | D．To express sympathies for embarrassed senior citizens. |
2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 imply?
| A．To accumulate red symbols for Christmas atmosphere. |
| B．To calculate how much paint they need to decorate the house. |
| C．To surprise their friends with their delicate intention. |
| D．To avoid unnecessary embarrassment when sending gifts. |
3. Which statement does James Preece agree?
| A．Only rare treasures can move a stone heart. | B．Diamonds are girls’ best friends. |
| C．Curiosity to gifts adds to fun. | D．True friends need nothing but trust. |
4. Who are the target readers of this article?
| A．Those who cannot afford expensive eating. |
| B．Those who want to fix their broken friendship. |
| C．Those who have trouble in picking proper gifts. |
| D．Those who have once quarreled with their neighbors. |
