I would be grateful if you would wait until that point if at all you possibly can. It just makes the whole thing work a little easier and it prevents that drop in the pit of my stomach when I see half of the class leave.

我将感激不尽,这样会好一点,以免我看到半数人走掉时,心情会受到影响。

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