Have you ever purchased something spontaneously and then the next day had buyer’s remorse? You are not alone. Many times we are either stressed and want to feel better with a shopping spree or overspend on a brand name just for the sake of having …
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: I Think You’ve Got to Get a Boyfriend” …
1. A: Amy, nǐ yào qù zuò shénme? A：Amy，你要去做什么？ B: I’m throwing a party tonight. Wǒ dĕi qù mǎi píjiǔ. B：I’m throwing a party tonight. 我得去买啤酒。 Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? Please choose the best …
Answer analysis: 1. D Nǐ zhōngwǔ chī le shénme? 你中午吃了什么？ What did you eat this lunchtime?
面条 (Miàntiáo): noodles.
两个 (Liǎng gè): two.
蓝色 (Lán sè): blue.
很美丽 (Hěn měilì): so beautiful.
一年 (Yì nián): one year.
Please choose the corresponding answer for the questions below.
Nǐ zhōngwǔ chī le shénme? 1. Q: 你中午吃了什么？ ( )
Nǐmen bān shàng yǒu jǐ gè Zhōngguó rén? 2. Q: 你们班上有几个中国人？ ( )
Nǐ xǐhuān shénme yánsè? 3. Q: 你喜欢什么颜色？ ( )
Nǐ juédé Shànghǎi zěnmeyàng? …
Answer: C Analysis: 冰淇淋 (Bīngqílín): ice cream.
布丁 (Bùdīng): pudding.
油条 (Yóutiáo): deep-fried dough sticks.
Traditionally, “油条 (Yóutiáo) deep-fried dough sticks” is lightly salted and made so they can be torn in half longitudinally. They are normally eaten at breakfast as an accompaniment for rice …
Ice cream is a popular dessert loved the world over. Many of my students assume that ice cream is a dessert that is imported from the West. That is NOT true!
Actually, ice cream originated in China. Millenniums ago, emperors stored iced drinks in cellars, …
Answer: A Analysis: 图书馆 (Túshū guǎn) = library
大使馆 (Dàshǐ guǎn) = embassy
领事馆 (Lǐngshìguǎn) = consulate
Chinese embassies and consulates abroad are divided into consular districts. Applicants should apply for visas from the embassy or consulate of their place of residence for best results. …
Since the Beijing Olympics of 2008, there has been a large increase in the amount of foreign travelers coming into China. In recent years, with China’s economic and cultural rise, more and more people are choosing to come to China for travel, work and study. …
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: I’ve Been to Provence Before” …
Maybe you’ve been on a big adventure, traveled across Europe for a year, or had an exciting job. Sometimes, we just have so many different life experiences to share, don’t we?
1. A: Emma, zhèi bù diànyǐng búcuò. Nǐ xiǎng kàn …
Answer analysis:
Wǒ zhù shànghǎi fàndiàn 1002 hào fángjiān. 我住上海饭店1002号房间。 I live in Shanghai Hotel Room 1022.
层 (Céng): floor.
个 (Gè): piece.
号 (Hào): number.
1022 is a room number. So, C is the best fit.
Tā cóng wǒ miànqián …
Wǒ zhù Shànghǎi fàndiàn 1002 _____ fángjiān. 1. 我住上海饭店1002 _____ 房间。
A. 层 (Céng)
B. 个 (Gè)
C. 号 (Hào)
Tā cóng wǒ miànqián zǒu ______ qù. 2. 她从我面前走 ______ 去。
A. …
Lucy: Nǐ tōngguò shèn me fāngshì xuéxí pīnyīn ne? Lucy: 你通过什么方式学习拼音呢？ Lucy: How do you learn Pinyin?
Denny: Wǒ yòng zhèngyīn wànlǐ háng xuéxí pīnyīn. Denny: 我用正音万里行学习拼音。 Denny: I use the Zhengyin miles to learn Pinyin.
Lucy: Tā shì shénme ne? Lucy: …
Answer: B Analysis: Tā shàng le yǎnjiǎng tái, píng zhe sān cùn bú làn zhī shé, shuō de tīngzhòng yìzhí diǎntóu. 他上了演讲台，凭着三寸不烂之舌，说得听众一直点头。
He went up to the podium, and used his silver tongue to convince the audience. According to the meaning, the answer is B. …
Chinese idioms are important culturally and persevere through time because of their prevalence in everyday life.
Recently, you may have read about Chinese idioms such as “一溜烟 (yí liù yān) quick as lightning” or “掩耳盗铃 (Yăn’ĕr dàolíng) to cover one’s ears when he steals.”
Well, …
Let’s face it: The Internet has changed everything. And, “everything” includes Mandarin Chinese language learning! Years ago, the classroom and textbooks were the only resources available to begin learning Chinese. However, with recent online resources emerging, learning Mandarin Chinese is easier and more accessible than …
Coffee or tea? Go shopping or watch movies? To be or not to be? Learn to say “or ” in Chinese.
1. A: Rachel, nǐ xiǎng hē shénme? B: Guǒzhī huòzhě nǎichá, xièxie. Which of the following best describes the dialogue? …
Answer: 1. False 2. False 3. True 4. True 5. False
猫 (Māo): cat.
电脑 (Diànnǎo): computer.
汽车 (Qìchē): bus.
咖啡 (Kāfēi): coffee.
男人 (Nánrén): man.
The first picture is a dog. The second picture is a television. The third picture is a bus. …
