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The busiest shopping season of the year is underway in the United States. According to the National Retail Federation, 25 percent of all retail spending in the United States each year takes place during the holidays. And while it's a major business opportunity for merchants, and an exhausting chore for many consumers, author Thomas Hine believes holiday shopping also reflects a time honored human need. He explains why in his new book, I Want That! How We All Became Shoppers. :

	What will this lesson be about?
	Who is Thomas Hine? What does he think?

 

 

Why should I do these pre-listening activities? These activities will help you understand the recording more easily: the topic and the most important words will already be explained.