【双语对话】

Melanie: Do you have the list of things that the back-to-school drive accepts? I believe there is more at home that we can donate.

你有开学季捐赠物品清单吗？我相信家里还有更多可以捐赠的东西。

Coco: What about electronics? Do they accept donations like laptops or tablets?

电子产品呢？他们接受像笔记本电脑或平板电脑这样的捐赠吗？

Melanie: It is posted here in the community Facebook group. Let me check. Yes, they do! It says, the back-to-school drive appreciates donations of gently used laptops, tablets, or other electronic devices that can support students' learning. So, I think ipads count too.

这个在社区的Facebook群组里发布了。我来查一下。是的，他们接受！上面写着，回学校捐赠活动感谢捐赠轻度使用过的笔记本电脑、平板电脑或其他可以支持学生学习的电子设备。所以，我觉得iPad也算。

Coco: Great! I got a spare one that I was gonna bring back to the Apple store. But now it would be for a better cause.

太好了！我有一个备用的，本来要带回Apple店去的。现在它将为一个更好的目的而存在。

Melanie: Do you think calculators count as electronics?

你觉得计算器算作电子产品吗？

Coco: Oh, good question. It is a small item and probably not tech enough to count as electronics, but it can make a huge difference for someone whose family is in financial stress.

哦，好问题。它是一个小物件，可能不够先进以算作电子产品，但对于那些家庭经济压力很大的人来说，它可能会产生巨大的影响。

【重点笔记】

1.Electronics n. 电子设备

例: Jim enjoys playing with electronics as a hobby and often spends his free time repairing old radios and televisions.

吉姆对玩电子产品很感兴趣，将其作为一种业余爱好，并经常利用空闲时间修理旧收音机和电视机。

2.Tablet n. 平板电脑

例: I use my tablet to stream movies and browse the internet.

我用平板电脑来看电影和上网。

3.spare adj. 备用的

例: When her car broke down unexpectedly, Sarah was relieved that she had a spare tire in the trunk to quickly get back on the road.

当莎拉的车意外抛锚时，她松了一口气，因为她车里备有备胎，可以快速上路。

4.calculate v. 计算

例: Mike diligently calculates his monthly expenses to ensure he stays within his budget and avoids unnecessary financial stress.

迈克勤奋地计算自己的月度开支，以确保在预算范围内，并避免不必要的经济压力。

5.Financial stress 经济压力

例: The sudden loss of a job can cause significant financial stress, making it challenging for an average family to afford essential expenses, such as rent and groceries.

突然失业可能会给普通家庭带来巨大的经济压力，使他们难以支付房租和购买日常用品等必需费用。