（每日一读）2014年2月高考英语考前突破 阅读理解能力 文化教育 单身者怎么过情人节

单身者怎么过情人节Despite the fact that we've just had Christmas and New Year, the world decided that some of us needed yet another reminder of how sad and alone we are. Enter Valentine's Day, a faux semi-holiday that was invented to stimulate the sales of the floral, jewelry, chocolate and suicide hotline industries.尽管我们刚过了圣诞节和新年，另外一个节日又要提醒我们多么孤独悲伤。那就是情人节，人们设立了这个半假日来增加鲜花、珠宝、巧克力的销售，自杀热线产业也更为火爆。 In case you find yourself partner-free this February 14th, here is some proof that you can totally rock the day, singles style. 1. Party Why sit around wallowing in self pity when you can be out having a good time. If you're invited to a V-Day party, go. Who cares if it's going to mostly be couples. You get the chance to drink and eat on somebody else's dime while observing things going on around you. Perhaps there'll be some hotties there, or maybe just couples pretending not to be in a fight over inadequate Valentines gifts. Either way, there will be good times! Alternatively, you can throw your own party with an appropriate theme such as "historical couples" or "horror movie characters." 2. Treat Yourself The upside to not having a valentine is not being obliged to spend of your pay check on a gift for someone. Instead, I recommend that you: We can sometimes put so much time and energy into other people that we forget about ourselves. So why not make this Valentine's Day all about you? Whether your idea of indulgence is a massage（按摩）, a new game or an entire pot pie to yourself, do it. Frankly, I'd go for all three.3. Have an Awesome Night Out Just because it's Valentine's Day doesn't mean you're forbidden to go out on ...