【双语对话】

Coco: Mom, I've been sorting through my wardrobe and I've realized I have so much clothes that I don't even remember. I don't want to just throw them away but they take so much space.

我整理了一下我的衣柜，发现我有很多衣服我都记不得了。我不想随便扔掉它们，但它们占用了太多空间。

Melanie: I was at the community center two days ago and they are doing a back-to-school drive for the local elementary schools. I can take some of your clothes and put them in the donation box.

两天前我在社区中心，他们正在为当地小学开展一次迎新学年的活动。我可以拿一些你的衣服放进捐赠箱里。

Coco: Some of my clothes may not be the right size for kids. And I have some that are certainly not age appropriate.

我的一些衣服可能对孩子们来说尺码不合适。而且我还有一些明显不适合他们年龄的衣服。

Melanie: I am happy to give you a hand. Let's go to your closet, take all the clothes that you have, and make three piles, one that you will keep, one that is for the school drive, and one that you do not want.

我很乐意帮你。我们一起去你的衣橱，把所有的衣服拿出来，分成三堆：一堆是你要保留的，一堆是给学校活动的，还有一堆是你不想要的。

Coco: Let's do it! I am excited!

好的！我很兴奋！

【重点笔记】

1.sort v. 整理

例: After the party, I need to sort through the pile of dirty dishes and start washing them.

派对结束后，我需要整理和清洗一堆脏盘子。

2.Back to school drive 开学季捐赠

例: Our school is organizing a back-to-school drive to collect supplies for students in need.

我们学校正在组织一次开学季捐赠活动，为有需要的学生收集物资。

3.Certainly adj. 绝对的

例: She certainly has the talent and dedication to become a professional dancer.

她绝对有成为职业舞蹈演员所需的才华和奉献精神。

4.Age appropriate 和年龄相符

例: As a parent, it's important to choose age-appropriate movies and shows for your children.

作为父母，选择适合孩子年龄的电影和节目非常重要。

5.Give a hand 搭把手儿

例: When my friend was moving to a new apartment, I offered to give a hand with packing and carrying boxes.

当我的朋友搬到新公寓时，我主动提出帮忙打包和搬运箱子。

6.pile 一大摊

例: I have a pile of books on my bedside table that I've been meaning to read for months.

我的床头柜上有一大摊书，我打算几个月来一直想读。