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) …
Conversation:
Míngtiān shì Duānwǔjié, wǒmen yíhuìr qù mǎi zòngzi, zěnmeyàng? Lily: 明天 是 端午节， 我们 一会儿 去 买 粽子， 怎么样？
Hǎo a. Lucy: 好 啊。
Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue?
A. Lily suggests buying some …
The right answer for this test is A. Translation:
Míngtiān shì Duānwǔjié, wǒmen yíhuìr qù mǎi zòngzi, zěnmeyàng? Lily: 明天 是 端午节， 我们 一会儿 去 买 粽子， 怎么样？
Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. How about we buy some rice dumplings?…
Conversation:
Scene: Tom invites Mary to have a cup of coffee.
Nǐhǎo, huānyíng guānglín. Waitress: 你好，欢迎 光临。
Nǐhǎo, liǎng bēi kāfēi, yì bēi jiā nǎi, yì bēi jiā táng. Tom: 你好，两 杯 咖啡，一杯加 奶，一杯 加 糖。
Hǎo de, qǐng shāo děng. …
The right answer for this test is C.
Translation:
Nǐhǎo, huānyíng guānglín. Waitress: 你好，欢迎 光临。 Hello! Welcome to our cafe.
Nǐhǎo, liǎng bēi kāfēi, yì bēi jiā nǎi, yì bēi jiā táng. Tom: 你好，两 杯 咖啡，一杯 加 奶，一杯 加 糖。 Hello! …
Conversation:
Scene: Anne and Jim are planning their honeymoon.
Wǒmen qù Bālí __! Anne: 我们 去 巴黎__！
Hǎo zhǔyi. Jim: 好 主意。
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank.
A. 吧 (ba)
B. 呢 (ne)
C. 啊 (a)
See …
The right answer for this test is A.
Translation: Wǒmen qù Bālí ba! Anne: 我们 去 巴黎吧！
Let’s go to Paris!
Hǎo zhǔyi. Jim: 好 主意。
Good idea.
Analysis: Both “吧” and “呢” are modal particle words. “吧” is used to …
Conversation:
Lisa and Jen are going to do some shopping.
Jīntiān bú huì xiàyǔ ba. Lisa: 今天 不 会 下雨 吧。
Bù zhīdào ,wǒmen dàishang sǎn ba. Jen: 不 知道， 我们 带上 伞 吧。
What does “会 (huì)” mean in this …
The right answer to the test is C.
Translation:
Jīntiān bú huì xiàyǔ ba. Lisa: 今天 不 会 下雨 吧。 It won’t rain today, will it?
Bù zhīdào ,wǒmen dàishang sǎn ba. Jen: 不 知道， 我们 带上 伞 吧。 I’ve no …
