Parents should attempt to keep chores lively, and often even simple things like playing music, telling stories or singing songs can make all the difference between mundane tasks and family fun time.

家长应该努力保持家务的活力。往往即使简单的事情，诸如演奏音乐、讲故事或唱歌都可能使平凡的工作和家庭娱乐时间大不相同。

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Time spent with family and friends (playing games, telling stories, etc.)

和朋友、家人在一起(玩游戏，讲故事等等。)

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By telling us stories and playing games, my history teacher got us interested in learning.

我的历史老师用说故事和玩游戏的方式让我们对上课感兴趣。

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Playing his favorite music, holding hands together, telling stories that praised Rich while touching humorously on his quirks and forgivable faults.

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