【双语对话】

Coco: When are you free? I would love to take you on for the next game and teach you!

你什么时候有空？我很想在下一场比赛中和你一起参加，并教你一些东西！

Melanie: I'm available this weekend. I'm excited that we are gonna have some fun and play together!

我这个周末有空。我很兴奋我们将一起玩得很开心！

Coco: Great! I'm sure you'll enjoy it. You've played badminton before so you'll pick it up very quickly. We can start with some basic rules and practice shots.

太好了！我相信你会喜欢的。你之前已经打过羽毛球，所以学起来会很快。我们可以从一些基本规则和练习打球 开始。

Melanie: That sounds like a plan. Don't forget to introduce me to your playmates! Once I am good enough I want to set up my own practice time with them.

听起来不错。别忘了向我介绍你的打球伙伴！等我打得足够好，我也想和他们一起练习。

Coco: Don't worry I definitely will! Some of them basically live there. I see them all the time. You will be able to socialize and find a new circle of friends.

别担心，我一定会介绍的！其中一些人几乎都住在那里。我经常看到他们。你将能够社交并找到一群新朋友。

【重点笔记】

1.pick up 上手，捡起来

例:Sarah was able to pick up the dance moves quickly during the class.: 莎拉在课堂上能够很快地学会舞步。

2.practice shots 练球，练投篮

例:The basketball team spent hours on the court to practice shots.

篮球队在球场上花了几个小时练习投篮。

3.playmate n. 玩伴，搭子

例:Emily is excited because she's going to meet her new playmate at the park.

艾米莉很兴奋，因为她将在公园里见到她的新玩伴。

4.set up 建立，搭起来

例:We need to set up the tents before it gets dark.

我们需要在天黑之前搭起帐篷。

5.circle of friends朋友圈子

例:In college, Jenny developed a close circle of friends who supported her throughout the journey.

在大学里，珍妮结交了一群亲密的朋友，在整个旅程中都支持着她。