The headmaster agreed to the request for a half-term holiday.

校长同意期中放假的要求。

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But an official surnamed Zhang said the station's capacity and facilities would be tested in the next two days, when short-term holiday makers are to set off for their journeys.

据一位张姓官员说，车站的运营能力和硬件设施将在明后两天经受考验，因为届时短期度假的人们也将启程。

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Holidaymakers trying to rein in spending have popularized the term staycation (taking a holiday without going abroad).

那些节省开销的假日游客使得staycation（就近旅游，即在国内或离家不远的地方度假）一词流行起来。

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Mrs Fertnig said parents had been told to buy commercially-produced test revision books for their children to complete during the half-term holiday next week.

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The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has said it is "critical" the issue is resolved for businesses in the area, especially shops during the half-term holiday.

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Even worse, retailers are less likely to win long-term customers with holiday promotions.

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