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 …
Scene: Lily invited Amy to her house to eat dumplings.
Jiǎozi zhēn hǎo chī, wǒ xiǎng ___ chī yì wǎn. Amy: 饺子 真 好 吃，我 想 ___ 吃 一碗。
Méi wèntí. Lily: 没 问题。
A. 又 (yòu)
B. 再 (zài)
C. …
The correct answer to the test is B.
Translation:
Jiǎozi zhēn hǎo chī, wǒ xiǎng zài chī yì wǎn. Amy: 饺子 真 好 吃，我 想 再 吃 一 碗。
The dumplings are delicious. I want another bowl.
Méi wèntí. Lily: 没 …
In its simplest form, the word “方便 (fāngbiàn)” is an adjective that means “convenient.” A good example is “方便面 (fāngbiànmiàn) instant noodles,” literally “convenient noodles.” However, Focke, an American, only knew this word as a verb with the colloquial meaning “to go to the toilet/use …
During the 2008 “奥运会 (Àoyùnhuì) Olympic Games,” people of different nationalities flocked to Beijing in support of their fellow countrymen; they shouted out the name of their country, chanted, and sang songs.
As the host nation, many Chinese people attended the games to …
Conversation:
Wǒ zuìjìn yìzhí zài pǎobù jiǎnféi. Lisa: 我最近 一直 在 跑步 减肥。
Zhēnde ma? Lucy: 真的 吗？
A. She believes what Lisa said.
B. She has doubts about what Lisa said.
C. She doesn’t understand what Lisa said.
The correct answer to this test is B.
Translation: Wǒ zuìjìn yìzhí zài pǎobù jiǎnféi. Lisa: 我 最近 一直 在 跑步 减肥。 I’ve been running lately to try to lose weight.
Zhēnde ma? Lucy: 真的 吗？ Really?
Analysis:
The phrase “真的吗？(Zhēnde …
The correct answer to the test is B. Transcripts: Wǒ yíhuìr qù chāoshì, nǐ qù ma? Yolanda: 我一会儿去 超市， 你 去吗？
I’m going to go to the supermarket in a moment, are you going?
Wǒ zuótiān qùguo le, jīntiān bù xiǎng …
Key Learning Points (Preview):
银行 (yínháng) n. bank
酒店 (jiǔdiàn) n. hotel
商店 (shāngdiàn) n. store
Whether walking through the throngs of tourists at Tiananmen Square or passing by the ornate West Gate of Peking University, these two imposing stone figures flanking the gates of …
Conversation:
Selina and Jolina are talking about some famous singers.
Selina, Bruno Mars hé Justin Bieber nǐ xǐhuan shuí? Jolina: Selina, Bruno Mars 和 Justin Bieber 你 喜欢 谁？
Tāmen wǒ dōu xǐhuan. Selina: 他们 我 都 喜欢。
Which of the …
The correct answer to this test is A.
Translation: Selina, Bruno Mars hé Justin Bieber nǐ xǐhuan shuí? Jolina: Selina, Bruno Mars 和 Justin Bieber 你 喜欢 谁？ Selina, who do you prefer, Bruno Mars or Justin Bieber?
Tāmen wǒ dōu …
Conversation:
Wǒmen qù KTV chànggē, hǎo ma? Lily: 我们 去 KTV 唱歌， 好 吗？
Wǒ bù xiǎng qù. Lucy: 我 不 想 去。
Please choose the correct answer according to the conversation above.
A. Lucy doesn’t want to go to KTV …
The correct answer for this test is A. Translation:
Wǒmen qù KTV chànggē, hǎo ma? Lily: 我们 去 KTV 唱歌， 好 吗？ Let’s go to Karaoke to sing, shall we?
Wǒ bù xiǎng qù. Lucy: 我 不 想 去。 I don’t …
Listen to the audio and choose the correct answer.
Question: What color is Xiao Wang’s glass?
A. 红色 (hóngsè)
B. 蓝色 (lánsè)
C. 白色 (báisè)
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The correct answer to the test is A.
Transcripts: Xiǎo Zhāng: Xiǎo Wáng, zhè lǐ yǒu jǐge bēizi, nǎge shì nǐ de? 小 张: 小 王， 这 里 有 几个杯子，哪个是 你的？
Xiao Zhang: Xiao Wang, there are several glasses. Which one …
Study the vocabulary then read through the conversation. Why is Mike late?
迟到 (chídào) adj. late
路过 (lùguò) v. to pass by
路标 (lùbiāo) n. signpost/road sign
Mike, nǐ zěnme měitiān shàngxué dōu chídào? Teacher: Mike，你 怎么 每天 上学 都 迟到？
Mike, why …
There are varying ways to greet people in Chinese depending on the time of day “早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo) good morning” or the situation “好久不见 (háo jiǔ bú jiàn) long time no see.” One of the more baffling greetings you’re likely to encounter in China is …
Conversation:
Mike’s going to buy a car; he wants advice from his friend Tom who bought a car last year.
Gēmenr, wǒ xiǎng mǎi chē, nǐ shì guòláirén, yǒu shénme hǎo de jiànyì ma? Mike: 哥们儿，我 想 买 车，你 是 过来人， …
The right answer to the test is A
Translation:
Gēmenr, wǒ xiǎng mǎi chē, nǐ shì guòláirén, yǒu shénme hǎo de jiànyì ma? Mike: 哥们儿， 我 想 买 车，你是 过来人， 有 什么 好 的 建议 吗？ Hey ,buddy, I want to …
