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Mary是—位美国中学音乐老师，一直喜欢中国音乐。她下个月要为在暑假到中国游学音乐的中学生作—个关于中国古典音乐的讲座，但她在短时间内无法找到足够的资料，于是就给她的中国网友李华发邮件求助。请你以Mary的名义，用英语给李华写一封邮件。

要求：

1.词数：l00词左右；

2.文中不能出现自己的姓名和所在学校的名称；

3.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

4.参考词汇：古典：classical。

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注意：
1．词数100左右．
2．应适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．
Dear Jack，
I am terribly sorry to tell you that I am unable to go skating with you on this Saturday morning．（高分句型一）I was told that my grandparents will pay a visit to us that morning and have a big family party．（高分句型二）I do hope the change will not bring you any trouble．
I am wondering if you could make it on Sunday morning．We can start out early so that we'll have enough time to practise the skills and enjoy the view in the park．（高分句型三）If it's convenient for you，let's meet at 8：00 at the NO.6 bus stop．If not，please let me know what time suits you best．I should be free any time after school next week．
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