Key Learning Point Preview：安全 (ānquán) adj./n. safe/safety Story:
After spending the evening together, Lucy and Lily are saying goodbye and getting ready to go home. Zhème wǎnle, wǒ yǒudiǎn hàipà! Lucy：这么 晚了，我 有点 害怕！ I’m a bit scared to go outside so late.
Nǐ zhǎng …
The right answer for the Chinese test is C. Analysis:
In China, the common activity of chewing gum is called 嚼口香糖(jiáo kǒuxiāngtáng). Gum is called口香糖, or 泡泡糖(pàopàotáng), which in English is translated into “bubble gum.” We use the verbs嚼 ( jiáo) …
Nǐ zài chī shénme a? Lisa: 你 在 吃 什么 啊？ Wǒ zài chī kǒuxiāngtáng. Emily: 我 在 吃 口香糖。 What does Emily say in this conversation?
A: She’s eating an apple.
B: She’s eating a piece of bread.
C: She’s chewing gum.
…Key learning point: 达人(dárén): an expert or someone who is outstanding in a specified field
What is your “达人(dárén) talent?”
中国达人秀 (zhōngguó dárénxiù)
中国达人秀 (zhōngguó dárénxiù) or China’s Got Talent, a show which searches for talent within the public, has taken the Chinese word 达人 …
Key learning point:
同志 (tóngzhì): n. comrade / gay or lesbian
One day, while studying the word “同志 (tóngzhì),” a foreigner suddenly declared to his Chinese friend, “我是一个男同志 (Wǒ shì yígè nán tóngzhì).”
His friend burst into laughter. Let’s take a look and find out …
Ellie’ s phone is ringing, she picks it up and answers.
___, nǐ hǎo. Ellie: ___，你好。
Hello!
Ellie, wǒ shì Mary. Mary: Ellie，我 是Mary。
Ellie , it’ s Mary.
Shì nǐ ya, yǒu shénme shì ma? Ellie: 是 你 呀，有 什么 事 吗？
Wow, it’s …
The correct answer to this test is A. Analysis:
The options in the test are three interjections, we will explain it as follow. In Chinese, when people answer the phone, they always start with”喂（wèi）Hello!” It is like “Hi!”or “Hello!” in English. As …
The correct answer to this test is A.
Analysis:
A. 求婚 (qiúhūn) means a proposal of marriage. B. 表白 (biǎobái) means the confession of love. C. 过生日 (guò shēngrì) means to celebrate one’s birthday.
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Are you ready for “七夕节 (Qīxījié)” Chinese Valentine’s Day? Look at the picture below and choose the proper Chinese expression.
A. 求婚 (qiúhūn)
B. 表白 (biǎobái)
C. 过生日 (guò shēngrì)
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In the Internet age, avatars are everywhere. Do you use an avatar on Facebook or your real picture?
Do you know how to say “avatar” in Chinese? A. 头像 (tóuxiàng) B. 照片 (zhàopiàn) C. 图片 (túpiàn)
The correct answer to this quiz is A. Analysis: A. “头像 (tóuxiàng)” means “avatar.” B. “照片 (zhàopiàn)” means “photo.” C. “图片 (túpiàn)” means “picture.” Back to Daily Quiz //
Conversation: Gēmenr, xiàwǔ dǎ lánqiú ba. Mike: 哥们儿，下午 打 篮球 吧。 Méi wèntí. Tom: 没 问题。 What does “哥们儿 (gēmenr)” mean here? A. older brother B. younger brother C. buddy
The correct answer to this quiz is B.
Gēmenr, xiàwǔ dǎ lánqiú ba. Mike: 哥们儿，下午 打 篮球 吧。 Hey buddy, let’s go playing basketball. Méi wèntí. Tom: 没 问题。 No problem.
Nowadays in China, you can see the word …
Key Learning Points (Preview):
支持 (zhīchí): v./n. to support/support
相信 (xiāngxìn): v. to believe
努力 (nǔlì): v./n. to try hard/effort
Examples:
Liú Xiáng, wǒmen yǒngyuǎn zhīchí nǐ. 刘 翔， 我们 永远 支持 你! Liu Xiang, we will support you forever!
Nǐ duì wǒ de zhīchí …
Recently the Chinese people have been enthralled by the 30th Olympic Games in London, with many people staying up late into the night to watch the representatives from their country compete. China has had some big wins in 2012, as well as some losses, each …
Conversation:
Zhège fànguǎn de cài bù hǎo chī. Tom: 这个 饭馆 的 菜 不 好 吃。
Jiù shì, yǐhòu bù lái le. Nate: 就 是，以后 不 来了。
Which of the following is true according to the dialogue?
A. The dishes in …
The correct answer to this test is B.
Translation: Zhège fànguǎn de cài bù hǎo chī. Tom: 这个 饭馆 的 菜 不 好 吃。
The dishes in this restaurant are not good.
Jiù shi, yǐhòu bù lái le. Nate: 就是，以后 不 …
Question: Do you know how to say “kiss” in Chinese? A. 问 (wèn) B. 吻 (wěn) C. 闻 (wén)
The correct answer to this quiz is B. Analysis:
A. “问 (wèn)” means to ask. B. “吻 (wěn)” means to kiss. C. “闻 (wén)” means to smell. Back to Daily Quiz //
Conversation:
Nǐ juéde Mike zhège rén zěnmeyàng? Mary: 你 觉得 Mike 这个 人 怎么样？
Hái bú cuò, jiù shì yǒu diǎnr èr. Lucy: 还 不 错，就 是 有 点儿 二。
Which one of the following is NOT true about Mike according …
