In the hope that this will be a merrier festive season than last year, retailers have been hiring lots of temporary staff: in October those in areas other than the car trade added around 20,000 posts.

零售商怀着今年假期会比去年愉快的愿望，一直在大量雇佣临时工：10月份，除了汽车销售领域，临时工岗位合计约2万个。

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It is said that during the festive season, the Mid Autumn Festival this missing of course will be more deeply, especially in a bright moon hanging high time.

有人说，每逢佳节倍思亲，中秋节这一份思念当然会更深切，尤其是一轮明月高高挂的时刻。

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As for this strange phenomenon during the festive season in Shenyang, industry analyst said edible oil prices fall since the output of oil plants rebounded in 2008.

对于沈阳食用油价格春节前一反常态的变化，业内人士分析认为，粮油价格的回落，主要是2008年我国油料作物总产量回升。

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The pair have scored 22 goals between them for the Alex this season, with Miller scoring in consecutive matches during the festive period to reach double figures for the campaign.

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Perhaps my favourite use of technology this festive season will be the annual Skype call to my brother in Australia.

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