The correct answer to this test is B.
Translation: Ellie, nǐ zěnme le? Lucy: Ellie，你怎么 了？ Ellie, what’s wrong?
Wǒmen fēnshǒu le. Ellie: 我们 分手 了。 We broke up.
Analysis:
The word “分手 (fēnshǒu)” means for two people to part or …
During the Euro 2012 games, time and time again fans cheered the fantastic goals made by Cristiano Ronaldo.
His impeccable performance, combined with his good looks, attracted the attention of many girls’ eyes in China. Ronaldo was dubbed the top “高富帅 (gāo fù shuài)” …
Have you ever been “bored to death,” or were so hungry that you said you were “starving?” If yes, you were most likely not actually near death, but were using exaggeration to intensify a situation.
In Chinese, the word “死 (sǐ)” refers to death and …
Conversation:
Scene: It is Jen’s first date with Tom. Jen is asking her friend Mary which dress she should wear on the date.
Wǒ chuān ___ jiàn yīfu qù yuēhuì ne? Jen: 我 穿 ___ 件 衣服去 约会 呢？
Zhèi jiàn …
The right answer for this test is A. Translation: Wǒ chuān něi jiàn yīfu qù yuēhuì ne? Jen: 我 穿 哪 件 衣服去 约会 呢？
Dear, what dress should I wear for this date?
Zhèi jiàn hóngsè de ba. Mary: 这 …
Conversation:
Nǐ kàn Justin Bieter de yǎnchànghuì le ma? Amy: 你看 Justin Bieber的 演唱会 了 吗？
Dāngrán le, tā zhēn shì ____ shuài le！ Tina: 当然 了，他真 是____ 帅 了！
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.
A. 很 …
The correct answer to this test is B.
Translation: Nǐ kàn Justin Bieter de yǎnchànghuì le ma? Amy: 你看 Justin Bieber的 演唱会 了 吗？ Did you see Justin Bieber’s concert?
Dāngrán le, tā zhēn shì tài shuài le. Tina: 当然 了，他 …
“(那是)必须的! ((Nà shì) bìxū de!)” is now a very popular word in the daily life of Chinese that is used to show confirmation. “那 (nà)” means that; “是 (shì)” means is; “必须 (bìxū)” means must; “的 (de)” is a particle. It gained popularity from a …
Key Learning Points (Preview):
胜 (shèng) to win
败 (bài) to lose
On June 22nd, the NBA had its fifth and final championship game; the result being that the Miami Heat “大胜 (dà shèng)” beat the Oklahoma City Thunder by a margin of 121–106 and …
Conversation:
Scene: Jenny and Emily are going shopping.
Hǎo rè a, wǒ xiǎng chī bīngqílín. Jenny: 好 热啊，我 想 吃 冰淇淋。
Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme wèi de? Lily: 你想 吃 什么 味 的？
Qiǎokèlì wèi de. Jenny: 巧克力 味的。
Which of …
The right answer for this test is B. Translation: Hǎo rè a, wǒ xiǎng chī bīngqílín. Jenny: 好 热啊，我想 吃 冰淇淋。
Such a hot day! I want some ice cream.
Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme wèi de? Lily: 你想 吃 什么 味 …
Conversation:
Scene: Eric’s accompanying Jack to the Great Wall. As they’re arriving, Jack asks:
Chángchéng ___ cháng a? Jack: 长城 ___ 长 啊？
Bāqiān duō gōnglǐ. Eric: 八千 多 公里。
A. 多 (duō)
B. 少 (shǎo)
C. 很 (hěn)
The correct answer to this test is A.
Translation: Chángchéng duō cháng a? Jack: 长城 多 长 啊？ How long is the Great Wall?
Bāqiān duō gōnglǐ. Eric: 八千 多 公里。 More than 8000 kilometers.
Analysis: In the above sentence, the …
Amy and her friend Linda meet at a cafe to chat. Amy: Look at you! You’re so slim! Linda: Thanks! Amy: I wish I were you! I really admire those who keep a good figure. Linda: If you eat a healthy diet, you’ll… Amy: I …
When I was in Beijing for school, I went to a restaurant and correctly ordered “麻婆豆腐 (Mápódòufu) Mapo Tofu” and “宫保鸡丁 (Gōngbǎojīdīng) Kung-Pao Chicken.” I can’t express how excited I was at the time. Back in Europe, I recited common Chinese menus endlessly to invisible …
Conversation:
Scene: Jen is telling her friend Lily how she wants to stay in China this summer.
Jīnnián shǔjià wǒ yào dāizài Zhōngguó, wǒ bú ___ huí guó. Jen: 今年 暑假 我 要 呆在 中国， 我 不 ___ 回 国。
Hǎo …
The right answer for this test is B. Translation: Jīnnián shǔjià wǒ yào dāizài Zhōngguó, wǒ bù xiǎng huí guó. Jen: 今年 暑假 我 要 呆在 中国， 我 不 想 回 国。
I will stay in China for the summer holiday. …
Conversation:
Mike: Did you see the news about Shanshan Feng? Tom: Yes, because of her, I fell in love with golf.
How do you say “golf” in Chinese?
A. 高尔夫 (gāo’ěrfū)
B. 羽毛球 (yǔmáoqiú)
C. 乒乓球 (pīngpāngqiú)
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The correct answer to this test is A.
Analysis:
A. “高尔夫 (gāo’ěrfū)” means golf in Chinese. You can also say “高尔夫球 (gāo’ěrfūqiú).” B. “羽毛球 (yǔmáoqiú)” means badminton in Chinese. C. “乒乓球 (pīngpāngqiú)” means table tennis or ping-pong in Chinese.
For examples: …
In recent years, the number of private cars and younger owners in China has steadily risen, bringing with it, the pursuit of “个性 (gèxìng),” or individuality through a more colorful and personal “爱车 (àichē) car.” The simple, but sweet application of a unique “车贴 (chētiē) …
