新视野大学英语视听说 Unit 3-13

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A, tell B that John is going to be back to school.
  I heard that John is going to be back to school.
B, say what you feel about the news.
  Oh, really? He’s been in hospital for such a long time.
A, show your concern about John’s missed study.
  Well, he must be very worried about his study.
B, suggest helping¹ John with his schoolwork,
  Let’s take turns to help him catch up on weekends. OK?
A, show your agreement to B’s opinion.
  Good. I would also love to be helpful.
 

1 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。