【双语对话】

Kerry: Hi, I am Lucas' head teacher Kerry Michaelson at River Creek Elementary School. Is this Lucas' parent Ms. Coco?

你好，我是Lucas在 River Creek 小学的班主任 Kerry Michaelson。 你是 Lucas 的家长 Coco 女士吗？

Coco: Hi this is her speaking. Hi Mr. Michaelson. Is Lucas doing okay at school?

嗨，我是她。 嗨Michaelson先生。 Lucas在学校过得好吗？

Kerry: Hi Ms. Coco, Lucas has been doing really well this semester. I am calling to inform you that the parent-teacher conference will be held next week, and we would love to see you there.

嗨，Coco 女士，Lucas 这学期的表现非常好。 我打电话通知您，家长会将于下周举行，我们很高兴将见到您。

Coco: Oh, sure I will be there. Could you tell me the date and location?

哦，好的我会去。 你能告诉我日期和地点吗？

Kerry: Yes, it will be on March 2nd at 3 pm and it will be held in the McLean Hall which is the beige building next to the football field. We will send a physical mail and an email containing the information so don't worry about not remembering it.

好的， 家长会将于 3 月 2 日下午 3 点在 McLean Hall 举行，就是足球场旁边的米色建筑。 我们将发送一封包含以上信息的实体信件和一封电子邮件，所以不要担心不记得。

Coco: Noted. Thanks a lot.

记下了。多谢。

【重点笔记】

1.Elementary school 小学

例: The kid recently enrolled in a new elementary school because his mom relocated to another city for a new job.

这个孩子最近上了一所新小学，因为他的妈妈为了一份新工作搬到了另一个城市。

2.This is her speaking. 这是她在说话。= 是我。

例: - Hi, this is Rachel calling from Bloomingdales. May I speak with Mrs.Wheeler?

嗨，我是Rachel，从布鲁明戴尔百货公司打来电话。 我可以和 Mrs.Wheeler 谈谈吗？

- This is her speaking. What is the call about?

这是她在说话。 有什么事吗？

3.Inform v. 告知

例: I was not informed about the layoff. That is terrible.

我没有被告知裁员的事。 太糟糕了。

4.Parent teacher conference 家长会

例: The parent-teacher conference is a great opportunity for parents to ask questions and learn about the performance of their kids.

家长会是家长提问和了解孩子表现的好机会。

5.contain v. 包含

例: The book contains 100 vegan recipes.

这本书包含 100 个素食食谱。

6.Noted (常单独使用) adj. 记下了

例: Call Cathy about the production line...Noted! I will make sure to pass along the message.

打电话给 Cathy 关于生产线的事......记下了！ 我会确保传递消息。