Level 1 · Reading series
Lesson 33 · Can I Join You?
Audio track 33
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Mina is new at school. At lunch, she sees a group talking about a game. She wants to take part, but she feels shy.
“Can I take a seat here?” she asks.
“Sure. You are welcome,” says Emi. She introduces Mina to everyone.
They find a common interest in puzzle games. Soon, Mina enters the conversation. Being by oneself can feel hard at a new school. A small invitation can help. Eating together does not solve everything, but it can open a door.
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Chinese translation
Mina 刚转到这所学校。午餐时，她看到一群人在聊游戏。她想加入，又有点害羞。
“我能坐在这里吗？”她问。
“当然，欢迎你！”Emi 说，并把 Mina 介绍给大家。
他们发现彼此都喜欢益智游戏。很快，Mina 也加入了谈话。来到新学校，独自一个人可能不好受。一句简单的邀请就能帮上忙。一起吃饭虽不能解决所有问题，却可能成为交流的开始。
Key words and expressions
Key terms have Chinese explanations. Hover over dotted words in the English passage for word help and pronunciation when available.
- group
- 团体；小组。
- take part
- 参加；也常说 take part in ...。
- take a seat
- 就座；比较礼貌的说法。
- welcome
- 受欢迎的；欢迎。
- introduce
- 介绍。
- common interest
- 共同的兴趣。
- conversation
- 交谈；谈话。
- invitation
- 邀请；请柬。
- by oneself
- 独自；靠自己。
- together
- 一起。
Background notes (Chinese)
进入一个新集体时，共同话题能成为沟通的桥梁。想加入的人可以问‘我可以一起吗’，接纳的人可以回答‘当然’。但也有人喜欢独处，所以还要尊重对方的意愿。