新视野大学英语视听说 Unit 3-12

A, break the bed news about Mary to B.
  It’s terrible! I heard that Mary’s father died of cancer.
B, say what you feel about the news.
  Oh, my. I am so sorry to hear that. What terrible news!
A, tell your worry about Mary’s life and study.
  Her father is a real breadwinner of the family. Mary will have to quit school.
B, suggest doing something to help Mary out.
  Well, that’s too bad. What shall we do then as her good friends?
A, give your suggestion.
  Is that possible that we raise money from among our fellow schoolmates¹ to support her?
B, show your agreement with A.
  Sounds OK. Let’s give it a try.
 

1 schoolmates   

n.同学，校友( schoolmate的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Her close relationship with the teacher increased her unpopularity among her schoolmates. 她和那位老师的密切关系使她在同学中越发不受欢迎。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• She is fond of flaunting her superiority before her friends and schoolmates. 她好在朋友和同学面前逞强。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》