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recorded before. After finishing building the stuffed toy, the store would give him

or her a birth certificate with a name and birthday.

- My little sister was so happy when she received the bear. Well, kids always love a
furry friend anyway. However, what was special was that as she grew up, she
understood how much love I had put in the bear when building it for her at the store,
so she came to appreciate the gift even more.

VOCABULARY

 pick: [verb] to choose something from a group of things.

Example: The man picked a blue tie from the collection in the shop.

 memorable: [adjective] something special, good or unusual and therefore easy to
remember.

Example: I will never forget the memorable holiday that I had in Japan.

 workshop: [noun] a place where you can do a practical activity to create something.

Example: As a student, I attended drama workshops, because I had always loved
acting.

 stuffed bear: [noun] a toy in the shape of a bear, filled with cloth and made of
some soft material.

Example: When I was a child, I had a stuffed bear, which I used to keep in my

bedroom.
 furry: [adjective] covered with fur – a soft thick mass of hair that grows on the

body of some animals.

Example: People love pandas because they are so furry, with thick black and white
fur all over their body.

 get to (+ infinitive): [phrasal verb] to be allowed to do something.

Example: When we visited the football stadium, we got to meet some of the famous
players.

 teddy bear: [noun] this is just another name for a stuffed toy bear.

 squeeze: [verb] to press something firmly, especially with your fingers.

Example: Every time you clean your teeth, you squeeze the tube of toothpaste.

 appreciate: [verb] to recognise the good qualities in something or somebody.