Intro
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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.
Dialog
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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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Discussion
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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