Conversation About Family

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A woman asks how her friend's mother is doing.

你妈妈怎么样？ 她很好。

Nǐ māma zěnme
Tā hěn hǎo.
yàng?

Translation
How's your mother?

She's fine.

Lesson Focus Example

她（很）[ ]。 她很好。

Tā (hěn) [ ]. Tā hěn hǎo.

She's ________. She's fine.

Key Vocabulary

棒 好 一般 不好

bàng hǎo yībān bù hǎo

great fine so-so not good
 Common Positive & Negative Feelings
Positive Feelings
活跃 huóyuè active
平静 píngjìng calm
精力充沛 jīnglì chōngpèi energetic
有趣 yǒuqù funny
诚实 chéngshí honest
感兴趣 gǎn xìngqù interested
和蔼 hé'ǎi kind
自豪 zìháo proud
轻松 qīngsōng relaxed
惊讶 jīngyà surprised
Negative Feelings
烦恼 fánnǎo annoyed
困惑 kùnhuò confused
失望 shīwàng disappointed
筋疲力尽 jīn pí lì jìn exhausted
受挫 shòucuò frustrated
紧张 jǐnzhāng nervous
傻 shǎ silly
可怕 kěpà terrible
难过 nánguò upset
担心 dānxīn worried

Expressing Your Feelings

我有点伤心。 我今天很焦虑。 我非常开心。
Wǒ yǒudiǎn shāngxīn. Wǒ jīntiān hěn jiāolǜ. Wǒ fēicháng kāixīn.
I’m a little sad. I’m anxious today. I’m very happy.

我昨天很尴尬。 我今天感觉很棒！ 我很受挫。

Wǒ zuótiān hěn gāngà. Wǒ jīntiān gǎnjué hěn bàng! Wǒ hěn shòucuò.
I was embarrassed yesterday. I’m feeling great today! I’m frustrated.

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Sophie Bernard is greeting Cindy Yuen in a hotel lobby.

你好！ 你好！
Nǐ hǎo! Nǐ hǎo!

Translation
Cindy Yuen: Hello!

Sophie Bernard: Hello!

Must-Know Words & Phrases

你好！ Nǐ hǎo! Hello!
早上好。 Zǎoshang hǎo. Good morning.
下午好。 Xiàwǔ hǎo. Good afternoon.
晚上好。 Wǎnshang hǎo. Good evening.
请。 Qǐng. Please.
不好意思。 Bù hǎoyìsi. Excuse me.
谢谢。 Xièxie. Thank you.
不客气。 Bú kèqi. You're welcome.
你好吗？ Nǐ hǎo ma? How are you?
我很好。 Wǒ hěn hǎo. I'm fine.
是的。 Shì de. Yes.
不是。 Búshì. No.
Dining Out
你有什么推荐吗？ 请给我菜单。
Nǐ yǒu shénme tuījiàn ma? Qǐng gěi wǒ càidān.
What do you recommend? A menu, please.

我点的菜还没来。 这不是我点的菜。
Wǒ diǎn de cài hái méi lái. Zhè búshì wǒ diǎn de cài.
My order hasn’t come yet. This is not what I ordered.

请给我水。 请给我账单。
Qǐng gěi wǒ shuǐ. Qǐng gěi wǒ zhàngdān.
Water, please. The bill, please.

At a Hotel
我有预订。 我的房间很脏。
Wǒ yǒu yùdìng. Wǒ de fángjiān hěn zāng.
I have a reservation. My room is dirty.

请再给我一些毛巾。 有无烟房吗？
Qǐng zài gěi wǒ yīxiē máojīn. Yǒu wú yān fáng ma?
Some more towels, please. Do you have any non-smoking rooms?

Out Shopping
这个多少钱？ 请给我这个。
Zhège duōshǎo qián? Qǐng gěi wǒ zhège.
How much is this? This, please.

我可以试穿吗？ 我可以用信用卡吗？
Wǒ kěyǐ shì chuān ma? Wǒ kěyǐ yòng xìnyòngkǎ ma?
Can I try this on? Can I use a credit card?

有更大的尺寸吗？ 请给我红色的。
Yǒu gèng dà de chǐcùn ma? Qǐng gěi wǒ hóngsè de.
Do you have a bigger size? The red one, please.

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 Making Complaints

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Mark makes a complaint about the office.

怎么了？
Zěnme le? 办公室很热。
Bàngōngshì hěn rè.

Translation
Noriko Nagaoka: What's the matter?

Mark Lee: The office is hot.

Lesson Focus Example

{PLACE}很[ 办公室很冷。
が +] [。
{ オフィス } +KEY KEY ] + です。
{PLACE} hěn [ KEY ] 。 Bàngōngshì hěn lěng.
The {office} is ...
The {Place} is ... The office is cold.

Key Vocabulary

冷 吵 暗 脏

lěng chǎo àn zāng

cold noisy dark dirty

 Everyday Complaints
造成推迟 zàochéng tuīchí cause a delay
错过 cuòguò miss
投诉 tóusù complain
不方便 bù fāngbiàn be inconvenienced
侮辱 wǔrǔ insult
激怒 jīnù irritate
粗鲁 cūlǔ be rude
错误 cuòwù mistake
拒绝 jùjué reject
惹恼 rěnǎo annoy
造成问题 zàochéng wèntí cause a problem
喊叫 hǎnjiào yell

Shopping Complaints
可以给我退款吗？ 太小了。
Kěyǐ gěi wǒ tuìkuǎn ma? Tài xiǎo le.
Can I have a refund? It's too small.

找零不对。 我买错颜色了。
Zhǎo líng bùduì. Wǒ mǎi cuò yánsè le .
The change is wrong. I got the wrong color.

这里有一点污渍。 这里有一个洞。
Zhèlǐ yǒu yīdiǎn wūzì. Zhè li yǒu yīgè dòng.
It has a stain here. There's a hole here.

这里有一道裂缝。 我可以换一个新的吗？
Zhèlǐ yǒu yīdào lièfèng . Wǒ kěyǐ huàn yīgè xīn de ma?
It has a crack here. Can I exchange it for a new one?

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 Asking How to Say Something

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Gabriel Garcia asks the librarian a question.

“停车场”。
“Tíngchē chǎng”.
这个怎么说？
Zhège zěnme shuō?

Translation
Gabriel Garcia: How do you say this?

Librarian: It's "tíngchē chǎng" (parking lot).

Lesson Focus Example

[ ]。 "停车场"。

[ ]. "Tíngchē chǎng".

It's... It's "tíngchē chǎng" (parking lot).

Key Vocabulary

早上 店员 旅游 入侵

zǎoshang diànyuán lǚyóu rùqīn

morning shop clerk travel invasion

 10 Difficult Words to Pronounce in Chinese
姜 jiāng ginger
辞职 cí zhí resign
去 qù go
腿 tuǐ leg
四十 sì shí forty
知道 zhī dào know
汉语 hàn yǔ Chinese language
日 rì day
轮 lún wheel
喝水 hē shuǐ drink water

Tongue Twisters
四和十 数狮子
Sì hé shí Shǔ shīzi
Four and ten Count Lions

葡萄皮儿 长城长
Pútao pír Chángchéng cháng
Grape skin Great Wall is long

板凳与扁担 喇嘛和哑巴
Bǎndèng yǔ biǎndan Lǎma hé yǎba
The bench and the pole Lama and mute

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 Talking About Numbers

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Nana and her teacher are talking about numbers at school.

你最喜欢的数字是多少？
Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de shùzì
shì duōshǎo?

我最喜欢的数字是七。
Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de
shùzì shì qī.

Translation
Teacher: What's your favorite number?

Nana Nakamura: My favorite number is seven.

Lesson Focus Example

我最喜欢的数字是 + [ ]。 我最喜欢的数字是七。
Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de shùzì shì + [ ]. Wǒ zuì xǐhuān de shùzì shì qī.

My favorite number is + [ ]. My favorite number is seven.

Key Vocabulary
一 二 三 四 五
1 2 3 4 5
yī èr sān sì wǔ
one two three four five

六 七 八 九 十
6 7 8 9 10
liù qī bā jiǔ shí
six seven eight nine ten
 Common Large Numbers
100 1,000 10,000 100,000
一百 一千 一万 十万

yìbǎi yìqiān yíwàn shíwàn

one hundred one thousand ten thousand one hundred thousand

1,000,000 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000,000

百万 十亿 一兆

yìbǎiwàn shíyì yízhào

one million one billion one trillion +
Math Vocabulary
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加 减 等于 乘

jiā jiǎn děngyú chéng

plus minus equals multiply
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除 半 点 百分之

chú bàn diǎn bǎi fēn zhī

x
divide half point percent

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Number-related Questions
要多长时间? 10分钟。
Yào duō cháng shíjiān ? Shí fēnzhōng. %
How long will it take? It will take 10 minutes.

你多大了？ 我32岁。
Nǐ duō dà le ? Wǒ sānshí'èr suì.
How old are you? I'm 32 years old.

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 Talking About Movies & TV

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Talking about your taste in movies.

你喜欢什么类型的电影？ 我喜欢恐怖片。
Nǐ xǐhuan shénme lèixíng Wǒ xǐhuan
de diànyǐng? kǒngbù piān.

Translation
What kind of movies do you like?

I like horror.

Lesson Focus Example

我喜欢 [ ]。 我喜欢恐怖片。

Wǒ xǐhuan [ ]. Wǒ xǐhuan kǒngbù piān.

I like ____. I like horror.

Key Vocabulary

喜剧 玄幻片 爱情片 科幻

xǐjù xuánhuàn piān àiqíng piān kēhuàn

comedy fantasy romance sci-fi
 Movie & TV-Related Vocabulary
演员 yǎnyuán actor
女演员 nǚ yǎnyuán actress
动画 dònghuà animation
配音版 pèiyīn bǎn dubbed version
集 jí episode
类型 lèi xíng genre
电影 diànyǐng movie
电影院 diànyǐngyuàn movie theater
电影票 diànyǐngpiào movie ticket
新闻 xīnwén news
首映 shǒu yìng premiere
节目 jiémù program
季 jì season
连续剧 liánxùjù series
肥皂剧 féizàojù soap opera
字幕 zìmù subtitle
预告片 yùgào piān trailer
综艺节目 zōngyì jiémù variety show

Phrases & Questions About TV Shows & Going to the Movies

电影票多少钱？ 电影什么时候开始？
Diànyǐng piào duōshao qián? Diànyǐng shénme shíhou kāishǐ?
How much does the ticket cost? What time does the movie start?

这个连续剧有4季。 请来点爆米花。
Zhège liánxùjù yǒu sì jì. Qǐng lái diǎn bàomǐhuā.
This series has 4 seasons. Some popcorn, please.

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 National Holidays

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Talking about holiday plans.

你春节会做什么？ 我打算去海边。

Nǐ chūnjié huì zuò

Wǒ dǎsuàn qù hǎibiān.
shénme?

Translation
What are you doing for Spring Festival?

I'm planning to go to the beach.

Lesson Focus Example

我打算[ ]。 我打算去海边。

Wǒ dǎsuàn [ ]. Wǒ dǎsuàn qù hǎibiān.

I’m planning to [ ]. I'm planning to go to the beach.

Key Phrases

旅行 待在家 去看电影 去露营

lǚxíng dāi zàijiā qù kàn diànyǐng qù lùyíng

travel stay home go to the movies go camping
 Famous Holidays
清明节 Qīngmíng jié Tomb Sweeping Day
端午节 Duānwǔ jié Dragon Boat Festival
七夕 Qīxī Double Seventh Festival
国庆节 Guóqìng jié National Day
中元节 Zhōngyuán jié Ghost festival
中秋节 Zhōngqiū jié Mid-Autumn Festival

Top 10 Most Common Tourist Vocabulary

教堂 jiàotáng church
旅游指南 lǚyóu zhǐnán guidebook
清真寺 qīngzhēnsì mosque
宫殿 gōngdiàn palace
寺院 sìyuàn temple
票 piào ticket
旅游 lǚyóu tour
旅游巴士 lǚyóu bāshì tour bus
导游 dǎoyóu tour guide
游客 yóukè tourist

Top Ways to Prepare For Traveling

选择一个目的地 xuǎnzé yīgè mùdì dì to choose a destination
买一本旅行指南 mǎi yīběn lǚxíng zhǐnán to buy a guidebook
存钱 cún qián to save money
订机票 dìng jīpiào to book a flight
预订住宿 yùdìng zhùsù to book accommodations
申请休假时间 shēnqǐng xiūjià shíjiān to request vacation time
办护照 bàn hùzhào to apply for a passport
打包 dǎbāo to pack
购买旅行保险 gòumǎi lǚxíng bǎoxiǎn to buy travel insurance
办签证 bàn qiānzhèng to get a visa

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 Making a Phone Call

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您好，我找负责人。 好的，稍等一下。

Nín hǎo, wǒ zhǎo Hǎo de, shāo děng

fùzé rén. yīxià.

Translation
Hello, I'd like to speak with the person in
charge.
Okay, just a moment.

Lesson Focus Example

我找[ ]。 我找负责人。

Wǒ zhǎo [ ]. Wǒ zhǎo fù zé rén.

I'd like to speak with [*person*]. I'd like to speak with the person in charge.

Key Vocabulary

销售代表 经理 客服 负责人
xiāoshòu dàibiǎo jīnglǐ kèfù fù zé rén
a sales representative the manager customer service the person in charge
 Words & Phrases For Talking About Your Phone Plan
手机 shǒujī mobile phone
合同 hétong contract
分期付款 fēnqī fùkuǎn installment payment plan
每月 měi yuè monthly
网络覆盖 wǎngluò fùgài network coverage
电话号码 diànhuà hàomǎ phone number
预付费手机 yù fùfèi shǒujī prepaid mobile phone
服务状态 fúwù zhuàngtài service status
智能手机 zhìnéng shǒujī smartphone
短信 duǎnxìn text message

Useful Phrases For a Phone Call

喂 我听不太清楚。 我给你打回去。
wèi Wǒ tīng bú tài qīngchǔ. Wǒ gěi nǐ dǎ huíqù.
Hello? I can't hear you very well. I'll call you back.

我明天有空。 请接一下电话。 请稍等一下。

Wǒ míngtiān yǒu kòng. Qǐng jiē yíxià diànhuà. Qǐng shāo děng yíxià.
I'm free tomorrow. Please answer the phone. Please wait a moment.

电话线忙。 电话断了。 我这周很忙。

Diànhuà xiàn máng. Diànhuà duàn le. Wǒ zhè zhōu hěn máng .
The line is busy. The line is disconnected. I'm busy this week.

你的电话号码是多少？ 你需要留言吗？ 好的，请继续。

Nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì Nǐ xūyào liúyán ma? Hǎo de, qǐng jìxù.
duōshǎo? Would you like to leave a Okay, go ahead.
What's your phone number? message?

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 Talking With Friends

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Reacting to a conversation in a casual way.

嘿，看那台车！ 哇，超酷！

Hēi, kàn nà tái chē! Wa, chāo kù!

Translation
Hey, look at that car!

Wow, that's super cool!

Focus Example
超[ ]。 超酷。

Chāo [ ]. Chāo kù.

That's super ["adjective"]. That's super cool.

Key Vocabulary

美 新 好 丑
měi xīn hǎo chǒu
beautiful new nice ugly
 Texting Slang
老司机 lǎo sījī expert
撩妹 liāo mèi get girls
关注 guānzhù follow
走心 zǒu xīn serious in doing things
比心 bǐ xīn make a hand heart
链接 liànjiē link
暖男 nuǎn nán loving, caring boy
标注 biāozhù tag
发短信 fā duǎnxìn text

Slang Expressions
嘴硬 zuǐyìng stubborn
改天吧 gǎitiān ba to take a rain check
神器 shénqì very useful tool
低头族 dītóu zú mobile phone addicts
一根筋儿 yì gēn jīnr one-track-mind
没戏 méixì no chance
吃醋 chīcù to be jealous
百闻不如一见 bǎi wén bùrú yí jiàn seeing is believing
无聊 wúliáo boring; nonsense
囧 jiǒng awkward
心塞 xīn sāi upset
心花怒放 elated; thrilled xīnhuānùfàng

Idioms
大海捞针 煞费苦心 月是故乡明
dàhǎi lāozhēn shà fèi kǔ xīn yuè shì gùxiāng míng
something impossible to do make all effort possible with you feel the best when at home
much attention

十全十美 有其父必有其子 功夫不负有心人

shí quán shí měi yǒu qí fù bì yǒu qí zǐ gōngfu búfù yǒuxīnrén
something perfect in every way when a son is similar to you have to work for what
his father you want

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 Writing a Journal

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你在做什么？ 我在写我的日记。

Nǐ zài zuò shénme? Wǒ zài xiě wǒ de rìjì.

Translation
What are you doing?

I am writing my journal.

Focus Example
我在写[ ]。 我在写我的日记。

Wǒ zài xiě [ ]. Wǒ zài xiě wǒ de rìjì.

I am writing [ ]. I am writing my journal.

Key Vocabulary

我的目标 我的梦想 任务清单 我的日程

wǒ de mùbiāo wǒ de mèngxiǎng rènwù qīngdān wǒ de rìchéng
my goals my dreams a to-do list my schedule
Daily Routine
我早上7点醒了。 我关了闹钟。 我起床了。
Wǒ zǎoshang qī diǎn xǐngle. Wǒ guānle nàozhōng. Wǒ qǐchuángle.
I woke up at 7 a.m. I turned off my alarm. I got out of bed.

我吃了早餐。 我刷了牙。 我锁了门。

Wǒ chīle zǎocān. Wǒ shuāle yá. Wǒ suǒle mén.
I ate breakfast. I brushed my teeth. I locked the door.

我去工作了。 我接了一个电话。 我查看了电子邮件。

Wǒ qù gōngzuòle. Wǒ jiēle yīgè diànhuà. Wǒ chákànle diànzǐ yóujiàn.
I went to work. I received a phone call. I checked my e-mail.

我买了菜。 我洗了衣服。 我看了一部新电影。

Wǒ mǎile cài. Wǒ xǐle yīfú. Wǒ kànle yī bù xīn diànyǐng.
I bought groceries. I did laundry. I watched a new movie.

Daily Life Related Actions

出去 chūqù go out
吃 chī eat
淋浴 línyù take a shower
醒来 xǐnglái wake up
做梦 zuòmèng dream
工作 gōngzuò work
买东西 mǎi dōngxi shop
回家 huí jiā come home
做饭 zuò fàn cook

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Giving a speech in public

你要讲什么？

Nǐ yào jiǎng shénme? 我要讲我的爱好。

Wǒ yào jiǎng wǒ de
àihào.

Translation
What are you going to talk about?

I'm going to talk about my hobbies.

Focus Example
我要讲 [ ]。 我要讲我的爱好。

Wǒ yào jiǎng [ ]. Wǒ yào jiǎng wǒ de àihào.

I'm going to talk about [ ]. I'm going to talk about my hobbies.

Key Vocabulary

我最喜欢的食物 我最喜欢的地方 我最喜欢的书 我的老师

wǒ zuì xǐhuan de shíwù wǒ zuì xǐhuān de wǒ zuì xǐhuan de shū wǒ de lǎoshī
dìfang

my favorite food my favorite place my favorite book my teacher

 Presentation Topic Ideas
理想的第一次约会 lǐxiǎng de dì yī cì yuēhuì an ideal first date
文化差异 wénhuà chāyì cultural differences
时事 shíshì current events
家庭 jiātíng family
食物 shí wù food
爱好 àihào hobbies
工作 gōngzuò jobs and work
金钱 jīnqián money
音乐 yīnyuè music
时间 shí jiān time
旅行 lǚxíng travel
电视和电影 diànshì hé diànyǐng TV and movies

Introductions
很高兴见到你。 我的名字是于娜。 我来自中国。
Hěn gāoxìng jiàn dào nǐ. Wǒ de míngzì shì Yú Nà. Wǒ láizì Zhōngguó.
Nice to meet you. My name is Yuna. I'm from China.

我住在上海。 我27岁。 我是一名教师。

Wǒ zhù zài Shànghǎi. Wǒ èrshíqī suì. Wǒ shì yī míng jiàoshī.
I live in Shanghai. I'm 27 years old. I'm a teacher.

我的爱好是阅读。 我喜欢听音乐。 谢谢。

Wǒ de àihào shì yuèdú. Wǒ xǐhuan tīng yīnyuè. Xièxie.
My hobby is reading. I enjoy listening to music. Thank you.

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Telling a joke to a friend.

为什么数学书很伤
心？因为它有太多问
题。 哈哈，你太逗了！

Wèishénme shùxué
Hāhā, nǐ tài dòu
shū hěn shāngxīn?
le!
Yīnwèi tā yǒu tài duō
wèntí.

Translation
Why is the math book sad? Because it has so many problems.

Haha, you're so funny!

Focus Example
你太[ ]了。 你太逗了！

Nǐ tài [ ] le. Nǐ tài dòu le!

You're so [ ]. You're so funny!

Key Vocabulary

棒 无聊 奇怪 有才
bàng wúliáo qíguài yǒu cái
awesome boring strange talented
 Degrees of Humor and Laughter
爆笑 bàoxiào burst out laughing
轻声地笑 qīngshēng de xiào chuckle
开怀大笑 kāihuái dà xiào crack up
强颜欢笑 qiǎngyán huānxiào force a smile
傻笑 shǎxiào giggle
露齿笑 lù chǐ xiào grin
搞笑 gǎoxiào hilarious
玩笑 wánxiào joke
笑 xiào laugh
取笑某人 qǔxiào mǒu rén make fun of someone
逗某人笑 dòu mǒu rén xiào make someone laugh
恶作剧 èzuòjù prank
恶作剧的人 èzuòjù de rén prankster
微笑 wēixiào smile
得意地笑 déyì de xiào smirk
讲笑话 jiǎng xiàohua tell a joke

Commenting on a Joke
你在开玩笑吗？ 别逗了！ 笑到最后的人才笑得最好。
Nǐ zài kāiwánxiào ma? Bié dòu le! Xiào dào zuìhòu de rén cái xiào
Are you joking? Don’t make me laugh! de zuì hǎo.
He who laughs last laughs best!

给我们讲个笑话！ 这不好笑。 我不明白。

Gěi wǒmen jiǎng ge xiàohua! Zhè bù hǎoxiào. Wǒ bù míngbái.
Tell us a joke! That's not funny. I don't get it.

我只是在开玩笑。 你的笑话讲砸了。 你可真逗！

Wǒ zhǐshì zài kāiwánxiào. Nǐ de xiàohuà jiǎng zá le. Nǐ kě zhēn dòu!
I'm just kidding. Your joke fell flat. You make me laugh!

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Interviewing for a job.

你擅长什么？ 我擅长语言。

Nǐ shàncháng
shénme? Wǒ shàncháng yǔyán.

Translation
What are you good at?

I'm good at languages.

Focus Example
我擅长[______]。 我擅长语言。
Wǒ shàncháng
Wǒ shàncháng yǔyán.
[_______].
I'm good at [________]. I'm good at languages.

Key Vocabulary

销售 打字 视频编辑 网页设计
xiāoshòu dǎzì shìpín biānjí wǎngyè shèjì
sales typing video editing web design
 Vocabulary for Writing Your Job Application

学术的 xuéshù de academic

成就 chéngjiù achievement

申请 shēnqǐng application

渴望 kěwàng aspire

全心投入的 quán xīn tóurù de committed

自荐信 zìjiàn xìn cover letter

教育 jiàoyù education

硬技能 yìng jìnéng hard skills

工作努力 gōngzuò nǔlì hard worker

独立的 dúlì de independent

领导力 lǐngdǎo lì leadership

动力 dònglì motivation

资质 zīzhì qualification

简历 jiǎnlì résumé

软技能 ruǎn jìnéng soft skills

时间管理 shíjiān guánlǐ time management

Words and Phrases for HR And Recruitment Processes

候选人 hòuxuǎnrén candidate

合同 hétong contract

经验 jīngyàn experience

辞退 cítuì fire

聘请 pìnqǐng hire

工作 gōngzuò job

职位 zhíwèi position

工资 gōngzī salary

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Asking about life events

你的生日是什么时
候？
Nǐ de shēngrì shì
三月四日。 shénme shíhou?

Sān yuè sì rì.

Translation
When is your birthday?

It's on March 4th.

Focus Example
[______]是什么时候？ 你的生日是什么时候？
[______] shì shénme
Nǐ de shēngrì shì shénme shíhou?
shíhou?
When is [________]? When is your birthday?

Key Vocabulary

你的毕业典礼 你的婚礼 你们的纪念日 你的考试

nǐ de bìyè diǎnlǐ nǐ de hūnlǐ nǐmen de jìniàn rì nǐ de kǎoshì
your graduation your wedding your anniversary your exam
 Life Events
出生 chūshēng to be born
成功 chénggōng to be successful
买房 mǎifáng to buy a house
死 sǐ to die
订婚 dìnghūn to become engaged
就业 jiùyè to find a job
结婚 jiéhūn to get married
变老 biàn lǎo to get old
怀孕 huáiyùn to get pregnant
上学 shàng xué to go to school
毕业 bìyè to graduate
长大 zhǎng dà to grow up
成家 chéngjiā to have a family
学车 xuéchē to learn to drive
搬家 bānjiā to move
中奖 zhòngjiǎng to win a prize

Talking About Life Events

恭喜！ 生日快乐！
Gōngxǐ! Shēngrì kuàilè!
Congratulations! Happy birthday!

我去年大学毕业。 我想找工作。
Wǒ qùnián dàxué bìyè. Wǒ xiǎng zhǎo gōngzuò.
I graduated from college last year. I want to get a job.

我父亲刚退休。 我们有了第一个孩子。
Wǒ fùqin gāng tuìxiū. Wǒmen yǒule dì yī gè háizi.
My father just retired. We had our first child.

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A man is late meeting his friend.

对不起我迟到了。 没关系。

Duìbùqǐ wǒ chídào le. Méiguānxi.

Translation
I'm sorry for being late.

Don't worry about it.

Focus Example
对不起我[______]了。 对不起我迟到。

Duìbùqǐ wǒ [______] le. Duìbùqǐ wǒ chídào le.

I'm sorry for [________]. I'm sorry for being late.

Key Vocabulary

对你撒谎 伤你的感情 取消预约 让你生气

duì nǐ sāhuǎng shāng nǐ de gǎnqíng qǔxiāo yùyuē ràng nǐ shēngqì
lying to you hurting your feelings canceling the making you mad
appointment
 Words & Phrases Related to Apologizing
道歉 dàoqiàn apology

可恶 kěwù despicable

错 cuò fault

恶毒 èdú mean

可怜 kělián pitiful

遗憾 yíhàn regretful

难过 nánguò sad

道歉 dàoqiàn to apologize

抱歉 bàoqiàn to be sorry

感到难过 gǎndào nánguò to feel sorry

原谅 yuánliàng to forgive

失望 shīwàng to get disappointed

遗憾 yíhàn to regret

Common Ways to Say Sorry

我不会再那么做了。 对不起。
Wǒ búhuì zài nàme zuò le. Duìbùqǐ.
I won't do it again. I'm sorry.

这是我的错。 是我不好！
Zhè shì wǒ de cuò. Shì wǒ bù hǎo!
It's my fault. My bad!

请不要生我的气。 请原谅我。
Qǐng búyào shēng wǒ de qì. Qǐng yuánliàng wǒ.
Please don’t be mad at me. Please forgive me.

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Two friends are looking for a supermarket in a new city.

超市在哪？ 在那。

Chāoshì zài nǎ? Zài nà.

Translation
Where is the supermarket?

It's over there.

Focus Example
[______]在哪？ 超市在哪？

[______] zài nǎ? Chāoshì zài nǎ?

Where is [________]? Where is the supermarket?

Key Vocabulary

银行 卫生间 商场 学校
yínháng wèishēngjiān shāngchǎng xuéxiào
the bank the bathroom the mall the school
 Directions Words & Phrases
在……上面 zài...shàngmiàn above

在……转角处 zài...zhuǎnjiǎo chù at the corner of

在……下面 zài...xiàmiàn below

在……中间 zài...zhōngjiān between

下 xià down

经过 jīngguò go past

直走 zhí zǒu go straight

这儿 zhèr here

在……前面 zài...qiánmiàn in front of

在……旁边 zài...pángbiān next to

在…对面 zài...duìmiàn opposite

在那 zài nà over there

那 nà there

往左拐 wǎng zuǒ guǎi turn left

往右拐 wǎng yòu guǎi turn right

上 shàng up

Sentences For Asking Directions

我要怎么去商店？ 请问你知道卫生间在哪吗？
Wǒ yào zěnme qù shāngdiàn? Qǐngwèn nǐ zhīdào wèishēngjiān zài nǎ ma?
How do I get to the store? Excuse me, do you know where the bathroom is?

这里附近有银行吗？ 我在找邮局。
Zhèlǐ fùjìn yǒu yínháng ma? Wǒ zài zhǎo yóujú.
Is there a bank near here? I'm looking for the post office.

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Three friends are talking in a living room.

你为什么不跟我
我想去，但是我很
们来？
忙。
Nǐ wèishénme bù
Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì
gēn wǒmen lái?
wǒ hěn máng.

Translation
Why aren't you coming with us?

I want to go, but I'm busy.

Focus Example
我想去，但是[______]。 我想去，但是我很忙。

Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì [______]. Wǒ xiǎng qù, dànshì wǒ hěn máng.

I want to go, but [________]. I want to go, but I'm busy.

Key Vocabulary

我病了 我有作业 我很累 我有工作

wǒ bìng le wǒ yǒu zuòyè wǒ hěn lèi wǒ yǒu gōngzuò
I'm sick I have homework I'm tired I have work
 Must-Know Words For Connecting Thoughts
也 yě also

和、而且 hé, érqiě and

然后 rán hòu and then

因为 yīnwèi because

不过、但是 búguò, dànshì but

目前 mù qián currently

终于 zhōng yú eventually

最后 zuì hòu finally

然而 rán ér however

而是 ér shì instead

与此同时 yǔ cǐ tóng shí meanwhile

那么 nàme then

和 hé with

Making Sentences
我先到了，不过我会等你。
Wǒ xiān dàole, búguò wǒ huì děng nǐ.
I arrived early, but I'll wait for you.

我跟你一起去，因为我们都去同一个派对。
Wǒ gēn nǐ yīqǐ qù, yīnwèi wǒmen dōu qù tóng yīgè pàiduì.
I'll go with you because we're both going to the same party.

我还在等，虽然我已经在车里了。
Wǒ hái zài děng, suīrán wǒ yǐjīng zài chē lǐ le.
I'm still waiting, though I'm already in the car.

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A man is showing his friend a picture on his phone.

这是巴黎吗？ 不，这是东京。

Bù, zhè shì

Zhè shì Bālí ma? Dōngjīng.

Translation
Is it Paris?

No, it's Tokyo.

Focus Example
不，这是[______]。 不，这是东京。

Bù, zhè shì [______]. Bù, zhè shì Dōngjīng.

No, it's [________]. No, it's Tokyo.

Key Vocabulary

伦敦 墨西哥城 旧金山 上海
Lúndūn Mòxīgē Chéng Jiùjīnshān Shànghǎi
London Mexico City San Francisco Shanghai
 Vocabulary Related to Making Corrections
清楚 qīngchǔ clear

令人困惑 lìng rén kùnhuò confusing

简单 jiǎndān easy

难 nán hard

犯错误 fàn cuòwù make a mistake

错误 cuòwù mistake

问题 wèntí problem

正确 zhèngquè right

解决方法 jiějué fāngfǎ solution

错误 cuòwù wrong

Pointing Out a Mistake

Q. 这样对吗？ A. 不，错了。
Zhèyàng duì ma? Bù, cuòle.
Is this right? No, it's wrong.

Q. 这个发音正确吗？ A. 不，不正确。
Zhège fāyīn zhèngquè ma? Bù, bú zhèngquè.
Is this pronunciation correct? No, it isn't.

Negative Sentences
别这样说！ 我做不到。 我不想去。
Bié zhèyàng shuō! Wǒ zuò bú dào. Wǒ bù xiǎng qù.
Don't say that! I can't do it. I don't want to go.

我没有睡。 我不该吃。 我不会去。

Wǒ méiyǒu shuì. Wǒ bù gāi chī. Wǒ bú huì qù.
I didn't sleep. I shouldn't eat. I won't go.

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A man asks a woman out on a date.

你愿意和我约会吗？ 好的，我愿意！

Nǐ yuànyì hé wǒ
Hǎo de, wǒ yuànyì!
yuēhuì ma?

Translation
Would you go out with me?

Yes, I would!

Focus Example
你愿意[______]吗？ 你愿意和我约会吗？

Nǐ yuànyì [______] ma? Nǐ yuànyì hé wǒ yuēhuì ma?

Would you [________]? Would you go out with me?

Key Vocabulary

做我的男朋友 做我的女朋友 永远和我在一起 和我结婚

zuò wǒ de nán péngyou zuò wǒ de nǚ péngyou yǒngyuǎn hé wǒ zài hé wǒ jiéhūn
yīqǐ
be my boyfriend be my girlfriend marry me

be with me forever
 Love Vocabulary
男朋友 nán péngyǒu boyfriend

亲爱的 qīn'ài de darling

女朋友 nǚ péngyǒu girlfriend

宝贝 bǎobèi baby

丈夫 zhàngfu husband

心爱的人 xīn'ài de rén loved one

我的爱 wǒ de ài my love

完美的女人 wánměi de nǚrén perfect woman

甜心 tiánxīn sweetheart

妻子 qīzǐ wife

Breakup Lines
我们还能做朋友吗？ 我不能再见你了。 我还不想结婚。
Wǒmen hái néng zuò péngyou Wǒ bùnéng zàijiàn nǐ le. Wǒ hái bùxiǎng jiéhūn.
ma? I can’t see you anymore. I don’t want to get married yet.
Can we still be friends?

我在和别人交往。 我们不会有结果的。 我想和你谈一谈。

Wǒ zài hé biérén jiāowǎng. Wǒmen bú huì yǒu jiéguǒ de. Wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ tán yī tán.
I’m seeing someone. It’s not working out. We need to talk.

Being Romantic
我想永远和你在一起。 我一直都爱着你。 你有美丽的眼睛。
Wǒ xiǎng yǒngyuǎn hé nǐ zài Wǒ yīzhí dōu àizhe nǐ. Nǐ yǒu měilì de yǎnjīng.
yīqǐ. I’ve always loved you. You have beautiful eyes.
I want to be with you forever.

你看上去很美。 你看上去很帅。
Nǐ kàn shàngqù hěn měi. Nǐ kàn shàngqù hěn shuài.
You look beautiful. You look pretty sharp.

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Jack asks Emily where she wants to go on the weekend.

这个周末你想去哪里？ 我想去农场。

Wǒ xiǎng qù
Zhège zhōumò nǐ xiǎng
nóngchǎng.
qù nǎlǐ?

Translation
Where do you want to go this weekend?

I want to go to the farm.

Focus Example
我想去[________]。 我想去 农场 。

Wǒ xiǎng qù [________]. Wǒ xiǎng qù nóngchǎng .

I want to go to the [________]. I want to go to the farm .

Key Vocabulary

海滩 商场 农村 主题公园
hǎitān shāngchǎng nóngcūn zhǔtí gōngyuán
beach shopping mall countryside theme park
 Sightseeing-Related Vocabulary & Phrases
零钱包 língqián bāo coin purse

去远足 qù yuǎnzú go hiking

去逛街 qù guàngjiē go shopping

钥匙链 yàoshi liàn key chain

纪念碑 jìniànbēi monument

博物馆 bówùguǎn museum

公园 gōngyuán park

纪念品 jìniànpǐn souvenir

游览 yóulǎn take a tour

拍照 pāizhào take pictures

Questions About Sightseeing

Q. 这个多少钱？ A. 10元。
Zhège duōshǎo qián? Shí yuán.
How much is this? It’s ￥10.

Q. 游览多长时间？ A. 3个小时。
Yóulǎn duō cháng shíjiān? Sān gè xiǎoshí.
How long is the tour? It’s 3 hours long.

Q. 我可以在这里使用无人机吗？ A. 不可以，无人机是禁止的。
Wǒ kěyǐ zài zhèlǐ shǐyòng wú rén jī ma? Bù kěyǐ, wú rén jī shì jìnzhǐ de.
Can I use a drone here? No, drones are not allowed.

Common Instructions When Sightseeing

禁止摄影。 请等待导游。
Jìnzhǐ shèyǐng. Qǐng děngdài dǎoyóu.
Photography is not allowed. Please wait for the tour guide.

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A waiter is taking Jack's order.

你想吃什么？
我想吃鱼。
Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme?
Wǒ xiǎng chī yú.

Translation
What do you want to eat?

I want to eat fish.

Focus Example
我想吃______。 我想吃 鱼 。

Wǒ xiǎng chī ______. Wǒ xiǎng chī yú .

I want to eat ________. I want to eat fish .

Key Vocabulary

牛肉 鸡 意大利面 今日特餐
niúròu jī Yìdàlì miàn jīnrì tè cān

beef chicken pasta today's special

 Restaurant-Related Vocabulary
账单 zhàngdān check

厨师 chúshī chef

咖啡 kāfēi coffee

甜点 tiándiǎn dessert

果汁 guǒzhī juice

菜单 càidān menu

沙拉 shālā salad

汽水 qìshuǐ soda

茶 chá tea

水 shuǐ water

Talking With Restaurant Staff

你有什么推荐吗？ 我对洋葱过敏。
Nǐ yǒu shénme tuījiàn ma? Wǒ duì yángcōng guòmǐn.
What do you recommend? I’m allergic to onions.

这是纯素的吗？ 你们有酒水单吗？
Zhè shì chún sù de ma? Nǐmen yǒu jiǔshuǐ dān ma?
Is this vegan? Do you have a drink menu?

这个有坚果吗？ 洗手间在哪？
Zhège yǒu jiānguǒ ma? Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎ?
Does this have nuts? Where’s the restroom?

这个辣吗？ 买单。
Zhège là ma? Mǎidān.
Is this spicy? I’d like the check, please.

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A taxi driver is asking Steve where he wants to go.

去车站。
直走，然后在红
绿灯左转。

Qù chēzhàn. Zhí zǒu, 你要去哪里？

ránhòu zài hónglǜdēng
Nǐ yào qù nǎlǐ?
zuǒ zhuǎn.

Translation
Where are you going?

The station, please. Go straight. And turn left at the traffic light.

Focus Example
在________左转。 在 红绿灯 左转。

Zài ________ zuǒ zhuǎn. Zài hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn.

Turn left at the ________. Turn left at the traffic light .

Key Vocabulary

转角处 人行横道线 路口 停车标志

zhuǎnjiǎo chù rénxínghéngdào xiàn lù kǒu tíngchē biāozhì

corner crosswalk intersection stop sign

 Direction-Related Vocabulary & Phrases
穿过 chuānguò across

大道 dàdào avenue

后面 hòumiàn behind

经过 jīngguò by

高速公路 gāosù gōnglù highway

前面 qiánmiàn in front of

左 zuǒ left

旁边 pángbiān next to

靠边停车 kàobiān tíngchē pull over

右 yòu right

路 lù road

停 tíng stop

直 zhí straight

街道 jiēdào street

火车轨道 huǒchē guǐdào train tracks

Asking & Giving Directions

公交车站怎么走？ 车站在哪里？
Gōngjiāo chē zhàn zěnme zǒu? Chēzhàn zài nǎlǐ?
Which way is the bus stop? Where is the station?

最近的取款机在哪里？ 电影院在这。
Zuìjìn de qǔkuǎn jī zài nǎlǐ? Diànyǐngyuàn zài zhè.
Where’s the nearest ATM? The movie theater is here.

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 Going to the Movies

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Lina and Oscar go to the movies.

我要一瓶汽水。
Wǒ yào yī píng qìshuǐ.

请给我一份爆米花。
Qǐng gěi wǒ yī fèn
bàomǐhuā.

Translation
One popcorn, please.

And I'll have a soda.

Focus Example
我要________。 我要 一瓶汽水 。

Wǒ yào ________. Wǒ yào yī píng qìshuǐ.

I'll have ________. I’ll have a soda .

Key Vocabulary

一瓶水 一块巧克力 一些糖果 两张票

yī píng shuǐ yīkuài qiǎokèlì yīxiē tángguǒ liǎng zhāng piào

a bottle of water a chocolate bar some candy two tickets

 Movie Theater-Related Vocabulary & Phrases
儿童票 értóng piào child ticket

小卖部 xiǎomàibù concession stand

演职员表 yǎn zhíyuán biǎo credits

配音 pèiyīn dubbed

大厅 dàtīng lobby

屏幕 píngmù screen

字幕 zìmù subtitles

票 piào ticket

售票处 shòupiào chù ticket booth

预告片 yùgào piān trailer

Phrases and Questions About Movie Theaters

有英文字幕吗？ 电影时长是多久？
Yǒu Yīngwén zìmù ma? Diànyǐng shícháng shì duōjiǔ?
Does it have English subtitles? How long is the movie?

请勿在观影期间交谈。 请关闭手机。
Qǐng wù zài guān yǐng qíjiān jiāotán. Qǐng guānbì shǒujī.
No talking during the movie, please. Please turn off your cell phones.

电影什么时候开始？ 电影的分级是什么？
Diànyǐng shénme shíhòu kāishǐ? Diànyǐng de fēnjí shì shénme?
What time does the movie start? What's the movie rated?

洗手间在哪儿？ 我要黄油爆米花。
Xǐshǒujiān zài nǎr? Wǒ yào huángyóu bàomǐhuā.
Where is the bathroom? I'll take the buttered popcorn.

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怎么了？ 我头疼。
Zěnme le? Wǒ tóuténg.

Translation
What's the matter?

My head hurts.

Focus Example
我______疼。 我 头 疼。

Wǒ ______ téng. Wǒ tóu téng.

My ________ hurts. My head hurts.

Key Vocabulary

背 脖子 头 喉咙

bèi bózi tóu hóulóng

back neck head throat

 Sickness & Injury-Related Vocabulary
过敏 guòmǐn allergy

哮喘 xiàochuǎn asthma

腿骨折 tuǐ gǔzhé broken leg

咳嗽 késòu cough

糖尿病 tángniàobìng diabetes

流感 liúgǎn flu

发烧 fāshāo fever

药 yào medicine

肺炎 fèiyán pneumonia

脚踝扭伤 jiǎohuái niǔshāng sprained ankle

Questions and Answers About Sickness

Q. 你有什么症状？ A. 我喉咙痛，还有咳嗽。
Nǐ yǒu shénme zhèngzhuàng? Wǒ hóulóng tòng, hái yǒu késòu.
What are your symptoms? I have a sore throat and a cough.

Q. 这样的症状有多久了？ A. 有三天。
Zhèyàng de zhèngzhuàng yǒu duōjiǔle? Yǒu sān tiān.
How long have you been feeling this way? For three days.

Phrases You Need at the Doctor’s Office

我需要看医生。 我不舒服。
Wǒ xūyào kàn yīshēng. Wǒ bù shūfu.
I need to see a doctor. I don’t feel well.

你的体温有38摄氏度。 我头疼。
Nǐ de tǐwēn yǒu sānshíbā shèshìdù. Wǒ tóuténg.
You have a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius. My head hurts.

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有两个卧室和一个
有什么样的房 卫生间。
间？ Yǒu liǎng gè wòshì
Yǒu shénme
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yàng de
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Translation
What kind of rooms are there?

There are two bedrooms and one bathroom.

Focus Example
有两个卧室和一个 ______。 有两个卧室和一个 卫生间 。

Yǒu liǎng gè wòshì hé yīge ______. Yǒu liǎng gè wòshì hé yīge wèishēngjiān .

There are two bedrooms and one ___. There are two bedrooms and one bathroom .

Key Vocabulary

阳台 餐厅 厨房 客厅

yángtái cāntīng chúfáng kètīng

balcony dining room kitchen living room

 Real Estate Vocabulary
空调 kōngtiáo air conditioner

合同 hétong contract

健身房 jiànshēnfáng gym

房东 fángdōng landlord

停车位 tíngchē wèi parking space

房产中介 fángchǎn zhōngjiè real estate agent

租金 zūjīn rent

押金 yājīn security deposit

承租人 chéngzūrén tenant

洗衣机 xǐyī jī washing machine

Phrases and Questions About Apartment Rentals

Q. 可以养宠物吗？ A. 不可以。
Kěyǐ yǎng chǒngwù ma? Bù kěyǐ.
Are pets allowed? No, they’re not.

Q. 有电梯吗？ A. 有的。
Yǒu diàntī ma? Yǒu de.
Is there an elevator? Yes, there is.

Q. 租期是多久？ A. 一年。
Zū qī shì duōjiǔ? Yī nián.
How long is the lease? It's one year.

Q. 房租是多少？ A. 5000元一个月。
Fángzū shì duōshǎo? Wǔqiān yuán yīgè yuè.
How much is the rent? It's 5,000 CNY per month.

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Emily and Susan are asking how to get to the beach.

怎么去海滩？
坐公交车去。
Zěnme qù hǎitān?
Zuò gōngjiāo
chē qù.

Translation
How do you get to the beach?

You go by bus.

Focus Example
坐_____去。 坐公交车去。

Zuò _____ qù. Zuò gōngjiāo chē qù.

You go by ________. You go by bus .

Key Vocabulary

渡轮 飞机 出租车 汽车

dùlún fēijī chūzū chē qìchē

ferry plane taxi car

 Transportation-Related Vocabulary
自行车 zìxíngchē bicycle

小船 xiǎochuán boat

汽车 qìchē car

渡轮 dùlún ferry

快车 kuàichē express

票价 piàojià fare

当地的 dāngdì de local

步行 bùxíng on foot

地铁票 dìtiě piào subway pass

票 piào ticket

检票口 jiǎnpiàokǒu ticket gate

旋转闸门 xuánzhuǎn zhámén turnstile

Phrases About Using Transportation

关门请当心。 在哪儿买票？
Guānmén qǐng dāngxīn. Zài nǎ'er mǎi piào?
Please be careful of the closing doors. Where can I buy a ticket?

请在下一站换乘列车。 火车票多少钱？
Qǐng zài xià yí zhàn huàn chéng lièchē. Huǒchē piào duōshǎo qián?
Please change trains at the next stop. How much is the train pass?

请按此按钮停止公交车运行。 请停车！
Qǐng àn cǐ ànniǔ tíngzhǐ gōngjiāo chē yùnxíng. Qǐng tíngchē!
Please push the button to stop the bus. Stop the bus, please!

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 Going to the Airport

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Emily and Erica are checking in for a flight.

谢谢。
我们现在去安检
处吧。 这是你的护照。
Xièxie. Wǒmen xiànzài Zhè shì nǐ de hùzhào.
qù ānjiǎn chù ba.

Translation
Here's your passport.

Thank you. Now let's move on to the security check.

Focus Example
我们现在去 [________]吧。 我们现在去 安检处 吧。

Wǒmen xiànzài qù [________] ba. Wǒmen xiànzài qù ānjiǎn chù ba.

Now, let's move on to the [________]. Now, let's move on to the security check .

Key Vocabulary

到达大厅 行李领取处 出发大厅 登机口

dàodá dàtīng xínglǐ lǐngqǔ chù chūfā dàtīng dēng jī kǒu

arrivals lounge baggage claim departures lounge gate

 Words & Phrases for the Airport
航空公司 hángkōng gōngsī airline

登机牌 dēng jī pái boarding pass

商务舱 shāngwù cāng business class

取消 qǔxiāo canceled

随身行李 suíshēn xínglǐ carry-on luggage

延误 yánwù delayed

空中乘务员 kōngzhōng chéngwùyuán flight attendant

中转 zhōngzhuǎn layover

准时 zhǔnshí on time

签证 qiānzhèng visa

Questions and Answers At the Check-In Counter

Q. 您要托运行李吗？ A. 是的，我要托运一件行李。
Nín yào tuōyùn xínglǐ ma? Shì de, wǒ yào tuōyùn yī jiàn xínglǐ.
Are you checking in any bags? Yes, I’m checking one bag.

Q. 您的最终目的地是哪里？ A. 东京。
Nín de zuìzhōng mùdìdì shì nǎlǐ? Dōngjīng.
What’s your final destination? Tokyo.

Q. 您的行李是自己打包的吗？ A. 是的。
Nín de xínglǐ shì zìjǐ dǎbāo de ma? Shì de.
Did you pack your bags yourself? Yes, I did.

Common Announcements at the Airport

登机口有变动。 请准备好您的登机牌。
Dēng jī kǒu yǒu biàndòng. Qǐng zhǔnbèi hǎo nín de dēng jī pái.
There has been a gate change. Please have your boarding pass ready.

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 Making Movies

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Steve and Lina are talking about careers in entertainment.

你想做什么工作？
我想做导演。
Nǐ xiǎng zuò shénme
gōngzuò?
Wǒ xiǎng zuò
dǎoyǎn.

Translation
What do you want to do?

I want to be a director.

Focus Example
我想做[________]。 我想做导演。

Wǒ xiǎng zuò [________]. Wǒ xiǎng zuò dǎoyǎn.

I want to be a/an [________]. I want to be a director .

Key Vocabulary

演员 摄影师 服装设计师 编剧
yǎnyuán shèyǐng shī fúzhuāng shèjì shī biānjù
actor cinematographer costume designer screenwriter
 Vocabulary for Careers in Filmmaking
导演助理 dǎoyǎn zhùlǐ assistant director

传记 zhuànjì biopic

电影摄影 diànyǐng shèyǐng cinematography

古装片 gǔzhuāng piān costume drama

服装 fúzhuāng costume

灯光 dēngguāng lighting

化妆师 huàzhuāng shī makeup artist

制作人 zhìzuò rén producer

配乐 pèiyuè score

场景 chǎngjǐng set

Having a Conversation About the Movies

Q. 这部电影是谁导演的？ A. 赵婷。
Zhè bù diànyǐng shì shéi dǎoyǎn de? Zhào Tíng.
Who directed this movie? Chloé Zhao.

Q. 你最喜欢的演员是谁？ A. 莱昂纳多·迪卡普里奥。
Nǐ zuì xǐhuān de yǎnyuán shì shéi? Lái‘ángnàduō Díkǎpǔlǐ'ào.
Who is your favorite actor? Leonardo DiCaprio.

Talking About the Movies

那部电影在戛纳电影节首映。
Nà bù diànyǐng zài Gānà diànyǐng jié shǒuyìng.
That movie premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

这部电影赢得了奥斯卡最佳影片。
Zhè bù diànyǐng yíngdéle Àosīkǎ zuì jiā yǐngpiàn.
This movie won the Academy Award for best picture.

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 Going to the Mountains

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Emily and Tom are going hiking in the mountains.

瀑布有多远？ 从这里步行30分钟。

Pùbù yǒu duō yuǎn? Cóng zhèlǐ bùxíng

sānshí fēnzhōng.

Translation
How far is the waterfall?

It's a 30 minute walk from here.

Focus Example
___有多远？ 瀑布 有多远？

___ yǒu duō yuǎn? Pùbù yǒu duō yuǎn?

How far is the ________ ? How far is the waterfall ?

Key Vocabulary

营地 步道 湖 野餐区
yíngdì bùdào hú yěcān qū

campsite trailhead lake picnic area

 Outdoor Vocabulary
背包 bèibāo backpack

观鸟 guān niǎo bird watching

驱虫剂 qū chóng jì bug repellant

指南针 zhǐnánzhēn compass

钓鱼 diàoyú fishing

徒步旅行 túbù lǚxíng hiking

徒步靴 túbù xuē hiking boots

登山杖 dēngshān zhàng hiking poles

岩石 yánshí rock

攀岩 pānyán rock climbing

游泳 yóuyǒng swimming

树 shù tree

Phrases For Hiking & Camping

我们可以生火吗？
Wǒmen kěyǐ shēnghuǒ ma?
May we make a fire?

我想烤棉花糖。
Wǒ xiǎng kǎo miánhuā táng.
I want to roast marshmallows.

明火是禁止的，但是我们可以用炉灶煮饭。
Mínghuǒ shì jìnzhǐ de, dànshì wǒmen kěyǐ yòng lúzào zhǔ fàn.
Open fires are prohibited, but we can cook on a stove.

把垃圾收拾好。
Bǎ lājī shōushí hǎo.
Pack out your garbage.

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Steve and Oscar are looking at the sky.

我看见星星。
你看见什么？
Wǒ kànjiàn xīngxing.
Nǐ kànjiàn shénme?

Translation
What do you see?

I see stars.

Focus Example
我看见________ 。 我看见 星星 。

Wǒ kànjiàn ________ . Wǒ kànjiàn xīngxing .

I see ________ . I see stars .

Key Vocabulary

星座 银河 月亮 行星
xīngzuò yínhé yuèliang xíngxīng

constellation Milky Way Moon planet

 Space Vocabulary
宇航员 yǔháng yuán astronaut

彗星 huìxīng comet

火箭 huǒjiàn rocket

卫星 wèixīng satellite

流星 liúxīng shooting star

空间站 kōngjiānzhàn space station

望远镜 wàngyuǎnjìng telescope

北极星 běijíxīng the North Star

北极光 běijí guāng the Northern Lights

太阳 tàiyáng Sun

Planets
水星 金星 地球 火星

shuǐxīng jīnxīng dìqiú huǒxīng

Mercury Venus Earth Mars

木星 土星 天王星 海王星

mùxīng tǔxīng tiānwángxīng hǎiwángxīng

Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune

Looking at the Universe

我想去太空。 在晴朗的夜晚，你可以看见银河。
Wǒ xiǎng qù tàikōng. Zài qínglǎng de yèwǎn, nǐ kěyǐ kànjiàn yínhé.
I want to go to space. On a clear night you can see the Milky Way.

今晚的月亮很明亮。 明天会有流星雨。
Jīn wǎn de yuèliang hěn míngliàng. Míngtiān huì yǒu liúxīngyǔ.
The Moon is bright tonight. There will be a meteor shower tomorrow.

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Tom and Susan are looking at a lake.

这个湖看上去很深。
Zhège hú kàn shàngqù 事实上，它很浅。
hěn shēn. Shìshí shàng, tā hěn qiǎn.

Translation
This lake looks pretty deep.

Actually, it's shallow.

Focus Example
它很________。 它很 浅 。

Tā hěn ________. Tā hěn qiǎn .

It's ________ . It's shallow .

Key Vocabulary

小 大 窄 宽
xiǎo dà zhǎi kuān

small big narrow wide

 Pairs of Opposites
浅 qiǎn shallow

深 shēn deep

高 gāo high

低 dī low

近 jìn near

远 yuǎn far

热 rè hot

冷 lěng cold

暖 nuǎn warm

凉 liáng cool

彩色 cǎisè colorful

素色 sù sè plain

贵 guì expensive

便宜 piányi cheap

Questions Using Opposites

你喜欢素色还是彩色的衣服？
Nǐ xǐhuān sù sè háishì cǎisè de yīfu?
Do you like the plain sweater or the colorful one?

你觉得这条路看上去很窄还是很宽？
Nǐ juéde zhè tiáo lù kàn shàngqù hěn zhǎi háishì hěn kuān?
Is the road narrow or wide?

这个太贵了。
我可以要一个更便宜的吗？
Zhège tài guì le. Wǒ kěyǐ yào yīgè gèng piányi de ma?
That’s expensive! Is there a cheap one?

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Steve helps Susan buy a computer.

你有什么推荐？ 呃……这款笔记本
电脑在打折。
Nǐ yǒu shénme
tuījiàn? E…Zhè kuǎn bǐjìběn
diànnǎo zài dǎzhé.

Translation
Which do you recommend?

Hmm…. This laptop is on sale.

Focus Example
这款________在打折。 这款笔记本电脑在打折。

Zhè kuǎn ________ zài dǎzhé. Zhè kuǎn bǐjìběn diànnǎo zài dǎzhé.

This ________ is on sale. This laptop is on sale.

Key Vocabulary

智能手机 智能手表 平板电脑 VR头显

zhìnéng shǒujī zhìnéng shǒubiǎo píngbǎn diànnǎo VR tóu xiǎn

smart phone smart watch tablet VR headset

 Electronics Vocabulary
电子书阅读器 diànzǐ shū yuèdú qì e-book reader

耳麦 ěrmài headphones

智能音箱 zhìnéng yīnxiāng smart speaker

触控笔 chù kòng bǐ stylus

无线充电器 wúxiàn chōngdiàn qì wireless charger

Sale Vocabulary
七折 qī zhé 30 percent off

折扣 zhékòu discount

免费升级 miǎnfèi shēngjí free upgrade

打折 dǎzhé on sale

积分卡 jīfēn kǎ loyalty card

Asking About Product Details

Q. 这是什么品牌的？ A. 这是Ringo的。
Zhè shì shénme pǐnpái de? Zhè shì Ringo de.
Who makes this? It’s from Ringo.

Q. 可以给我看看其他的吗？ A. 没问题，跟我来。
Kěyǐ gěi wǒ kàn kàn qítā de ma? Méi wèntí, gēn wǒ lái.
Can you show me a different one? Sure, follow me.

Q. 这个有货吗？ A. 有的。
Zhège yǒu huò ma? Yǒu de.
Is it in stock? Yes, it is.

Q. 耳机包括吗？ A. 不包括。
Ěrjī bāokuò ma? Bù bāokuò.
Are headphones included? No, they aren’t.

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 Hotel Procedures

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Emily and Erica arrive at a hotel.

入住时间是什么时候？
Rùzhù shíjiān shì
shénme shíhòu? 下午3点。
Xiàwǔ 3 diǎn.

Translation
When is check-in?

It’s at 3:00 p.m.

Focus Example
（时间）是什么时候？ 入住 时间是什么时候？

______ (shíjiān) shì shénme shíhòu? Rùzhù shíjiān shì shénme shíhòu?

When is ________ ? When is check-in ?

Key Vocabulary

早餐 退房 整理客房 巴士

zǎocān tuì fáng zhěnglǐ kèfáng bāshì

breakfast checkout housekeeping the shuttle

 Hotel Vocabulary
地下室 dìxiàshì basement

屋顶 wū dǐng roof

一楼 yī lóu first floor

二楼 èr lóu second floor

三楼 sān lóu third floor

民宿 mínsù bed and breakfast

旅店 lǚdiàn inn

汽车旅馆 qìchē lǘguǎn motel

度假村 dùjiàcūn resort

假日民宿 jiàrì mínsù vacation rental

Questions for the Concierge

Q. Wi-Fi密码是什么？ A. 是101。
Wi-Fi mìmǎ shì shénme? Shì yī líng yī.
What’s the Wi-Fi password? It’s "101."

Q. 有商务中心吗？ A. 有，在五楼。
Yǒu shāngwù zhōngxīn ma? Yǒu, zài wǔ lóu.
Is there a business center? Yes, it’s on the fifth floor.

Q. 咖啡馆在哪里？ A. 在底楼。
Kāfēi guǎn zài nǎlǐ? Zài dǐ lóu.
Where is the cafeteria? It’s on the ground floor.

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 Making Plans

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Lina and Jack make plans.

我们在哪里见面？ 我们在饭店见面。
Wǒmen zài nǎlǐ Wǒmen zài fàndiàn
jiànmiàn? jiànmiàn.

Translation
Where are we meeting?

We’re meeting at the restaurant.

Focus Example
我们在 见面。
. 我们在 饭店 见面。
.

Wǒmen zài ______ jiànmiàn. Wǒmen zài fàndiàn jiànmiàn.

We’re meeting at the ________ . We’re meeting at the restaurant .

Key Vocabulary

酒吧 咖啡店 电影院 商场

jiǔbā kāfēi diàn diànyǐngyuàn shāngchǎng

bar cafe movie theater shopping mall

 Making Plans With People
老板 lǎobǎn boss

同事 tóngshì coworker

朋友的朋友 péngyǒu de péngyǒu friend of a friend

邻居 línjū neighbor

队友 duìyǒu teammate

Making Plans For Meals

早午餐 zǎo wǔ cān brunch

咖啡 kāfēi coffee

晚餐 wǎncān dinner

午餐 wǔcān lunch

茶 chá tea

Phrases and Questions About Plans

Q. 你明天有什么计划吗？ A. 没有，我有空。
Nǐ míngtiān yǒu shénme jìhuà ma? Méiyǒu, wǒ yǒu kòng.
Do you have any plans tomorrow? No. I’m free.

Q. 你要一起来吗？ A. 好啊！
Nǐ yào yīqǐ lái ma? Hǎo a!
Would you like to join? I’d love to!

Q. 我们什么时候见面？ A. 我们晚上7点见。
Wǒmen shénme shíhòu jiànmiàn? Wǒmen wǎnshàng qī diǎn jiàn.
What time are we meeting? We’re meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Q. 你怎么去？ A. 我开车去。
Nǐ zěnme qù? Wǒ kāichē qù.
How are you going to go? I’m going by car.

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 Visiting a Friend at Home

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Steve visits Erica at home.

这里是客厅。
好大！
Zhèlǐ shì kètīng.
Hào dà!

Translation
Here’s the living room.

It’s so big!

Focus Example
好________！ 好 大 ！

Hǎo ________ ! Hào dà !

It’s so ________ ! It’s so big !

Key Vocabulary

干净 舒服 好 宽敞

gānjìng shūfu hǎo kuānchǎng

clean comfortable nice spacious

 Home
卫生间 wèishēngjiān bathroom

床 chuáng bed

卧室 wòshì bedroom

书架 shūjià bookshelf

椅子 yǐzi chair

壁橱 bìchú closet

餐厅 cāntīng dining room

厨房 chúfáng kitchen

沙发 shāfā sofa

桌子 zhuōzi table

Phrases and Questions About Homes

Q. 你喜欢那个沙发吗？ A. 我很喜欢！
Nǐ xǐhuan nàgè shāfā ma? Wǒ hěn xǐhuan!
Do you like that sofa? I love it!

Q. 你想去附近的咖啡店吗？ A. 我们可以就在这里放松吗？
Nǐ xiǎng qù fùjìn de kāfēi diàn ma? Wǒmen kěyǐ jiù zài zhèlǐ fàngsōng ma?
Do you want to go to a cafe nearby? Can we relax here instead?

Q. 你觉得周围环境怎么样？ A. 很安静。
Nǐ juéde zhōuwéi huánjìng zěnme yàng? Hěn ānjìng.
How do you like the neighborhood? It’s quiet.

Q. 你觉得怎么样？ A. 景观很棒。
Nǐ juéde zěnme yàng? Jǐngguān hěn bàng.
What do you think? The view is wonderful.

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 Learning to Cook

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Jack is teaching Erica how to cook.

我该先做什么？
Wǒ gāi xiān zuò 切洋葱。
shénme? Qiē yángcōng.

Translation
What should I do first?

Please chop the onion.

Focus Example
洋葱。 切 洋葱。

______ yángcōng. Qiē yángcōng.

Please ________ the onion. Please chop the onion.

Key Vocabulary

加 煮 烧 拌

jiā zhǔ shāo bàn

add boil cook mix

 Ingredients
黄油 huángyóu butter

油 yóu oil

胡椒 hújiāo pepper

盐 yán salt

香料 xiāngliào spice

Kitchen Utensils
刀 dāo knife

烤箱 kǎoxiāng oven

平底锅 píng dǐ guō pan

汤锅 tāng guō pot

炉灶 lúzào stove

Phrases and Questions About Cooking

Q. 你怎么做番茄汤？ A. 我做给你看。
Nǐ zěnme zuò fānqié tāng? Wǒ zuò gěi nǐ kàn.
How do you make tomato soup? I’ll show you.

Q. 接下来是什么？ A. 接下来，往锅里加一些油。
Jiē xiàlái shì shénme? Jiē xiàlái, wǎng guō lǐ jiā yīxiē yóu.
What’s next? Next, put some oil in the pan.

把香料取出来。 小心，别烧糊了。
Bǎ xiāngliào qǔ chūlái. Xiǎoxīn, bié shāo hú le.
Please take out the spices. Be careful. Please don’t burn it.

不要加太多盐。 往锅里放一些水。
Bùyào jiā tài duō yán. Wǎng guō lǐ fàng yīxiē shuǐ.
Please don’t add too much salt. Please put some water in the pot.

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 Talking About the Weather
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Main Dialogue
Emily and Tom are going hiking in the mountains.

今天天气太热了，
是吧？

Jīntiān tiānqì tài rè le, 是的！

shì ba?
Shì de!

Translation
It’s so hot today, isn’t it?

Yes, it is!

Focus Example
今天天气太 了。 今天天气太 热 了。

Jīntiān tiānqì tài ______ le. Jīntiān tiānqì tài rè le.

It’s so ________ today. It’s so hot today.

Key Vocabulary

美 冷 潮湿 糟糕

měi lěng cháoshī zāogāo

beautiful cold humid lousy
 Weather Conditions
多云 duōyún clear

有风 yǒu fēng cool

干燥 gānzào dry

寒冷 hánlěng freezing

暖和 nuǎnhuo warm

Forms of Precipitation and Related Phenomena

冰雹 bīngbáo hail

闪电 shǎndiàn lightning

雪 xuě snow

暴风雨 bàofēngyǔ storm

雷 léi thunder

Phrases and Questions About the Weather

Q. 加州也潮湿吗？ A. 不，很干燥。
Jiāzhōu yě cháoshī ma? Bù, hěn gānzào.
Is it humid in California, too? No, it’s dry.

Q. 法国冬天下雪吗？ A. 是的。
Fǎguó dōngtiān xià xuě ma? Shì de.
Does it snow in France in winter? Yes, it does.

Q. 在日本，秋天像这样冷吗？ A. 不，但是冬天很冷。
Zài Rìběn, qiūtiān xiàng zhèyàng lěng ma? Bù, dànshì dōngtiān hěn lěng.
In Japan, is it cold like this in the fall? No, but it’s cold in the winter.

Q. 明天天气怎么样？ A. 暖和又晴朗。
Míngtiān tiānqì zěnme yàng? Nuǎnhuo yòu qínglǎng.
What will the weather be like tomorrow? It will be warm and sunny.

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 Going to the Gym
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Susan and Erica are at the gym. more cheat sheets!

附近有饮水池吗？
Fùjìn yǒu yǐnshuǐ 就在那里。
chí ma? Jiù zài nàlǐ.

Translation
Is there a water fountain near here?

It's over there.

Focus Example
附近有________吗？ 附近有 饮水池 吗？

Fùjìn yǒu ________ ma? Fùjìn yǒu yǐnshuǐ chí ma?

Is there a ________ near here? Is there a water fountain near here?

Key Vocabulary

更衣室 卫生间 游泳池 自动售货机

gēngyīshì wèishēngjiān yóu yǒng chí zìdòng shòuhuò jī

changing room restroom swimming pool vending machine
 Gym Facilities
篮球场 lánqiú chǎng basketball court

运动自行车 yùndòng zìxíngchē exercise bike

桑拿 sāngná sauna

跑步机 pǎobù jī treadmill

重量器材 zhòngliàng qìcái weights

Gym Instruction
小组课程 xiǎozǔ kèchéng group class

自由搏击 zìyóu bójī kickboxing

私人训练 sīrén xùnliàn personal training

负重训练 fùzhòng xùnliàn weight training

瑜伽 yújiā yoga

Phrases and Questions About the Gym

Q. 有游泳池吗？ A. 有，在更衣室的旁边。
Yǒu yóuyǒngchí ma? Yǒu, zài gēngyīshì de pángbiān.
Is there a swimming pool? Yes, it’s by the changing rooms.

Q. 我可以参加哪些小组课程？ A. 有瑜伽和尊巴舞课。
Wǒ kěyǐ cānjiā nǎxiē xiǎozǔ kèchéng? Yǒu yújiā hé zūn bā wǔ kè.
Which group classes can I take? There are yoga and Zumba classes.

Q. 会员多少钱？ A. 每月300元。
Huìyuán duōshǎo qián? Měi yuè sānbǎi yuán.
How much is a membership? It’s 300 yuan a month.

Q. 私人训练多少钱？ A. 400元。
Sīrén xùnliàn duōshǎo qián? Sìbǎi yuán.
How much is a personal training? It’s 400 yuan.

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 Renting a Car
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Steve and Lina are renting a car. more cheat sheets!

这个是Fort,一家美国
真是一辆好车！ 汽车公司。
Zhēnshi yī liàng Zhège shì Fort, yī jiā
hǎo chē! Měiguó qìchē gōngsī.

Translation
What a nice car!

It’s a Fort. It's an American car company.

Focus Example
这是一家________汽车公司。 这是一家 美国 汽车公司。

Zhè shì yī jiā ____ qìchē gōngsī. Zhè shì yī jiā Měiguó qìchē gōngsī.

It’s a/an ________ car company. It’s an American car company.

Key Vocabulary

法国 德国 日本 韩国

Fǎguó Déguó Rìběn Hánguó

French German Japanese Korean

 Types of Cars
小型货车 xiǎoxíng huòchē minivan

轿车 jiàochē sedan

跑车 pǎochē sports car

SUV SUV SUV

货车 huòchē truck

Car Parts
发动机 fādòngjī engine

镜子 jìngzi mirror

安全带 ānquándài seat belt

方向盘 fāngxiàngpán steering wheel

轮胎 lúntāi tire

Phrases and Questions About Renting A Car

Q. 保险多少钱？ A. 每天30元。
Bǎoxiǎn duōshǎo qián? Měi tiān sānshí yuán.
How much is the insurance? It’s 30 yuan a day.

Q. 我可以看一下您的驾照吗？ A. 当然，给你。
Wǒ kěyǐ kàn yīxià nín de jiàzhào ma? Dāngrán, gěi nǐ.
May I see your driver’s license? Sure, here you go.

Q. 你会开手动挡吗？ A. 不会。
Nǐ huì kāi shǒudòng dǎng ma? Bù huì.
Can you drive manual transmission? No, I can’t.

Q. 最近的加油站在哪里？ A. 在超市旁边。
Zuì jìn de jiāyóuzhàn zài nǎlǐ? Zài chāoshì pángbiān.
Where’s the closest gas station? It’s next to the supermarket.

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 Talking About Family
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Jack is showing Erica a picture of his family. more cheat sheets!

这是我的妹妹。
Zhè shì wǒ de 她多大了？
mèimei. Tā duōdà le?

Translation
This is my younger sister.

How old is she?

Focus Example
这是我的________。 这是我的 妹妹 。

Zhè shì wǒ de ________ . Zhè shì wǒ de mèimei .

This is my ________ . This is my younger sister .

Key Vocabulary

父亲 祖母 母亲 哥哥

fùqīn zǔmǔ mǔqīn gēge

father grandmother mother older brother
 Family Members
阿姨 āyí aunt

叔叔 shūshu uncle

女儿 nǚ'ér daughter

儿子 érzi son

父母 fùmǔ parents

Describing Siblings
中间的 zhōngjiān de middle

年龄较大的 niánlíng jiào dà de older

年龄较小的 niánlíng jiào xiǎo de younger

独生子 dúshēngzǐ only child

兄弟姐妹 xiōngdì jiěmèi sibling

Phrases and Questions About Family

Q. 你有几个兄弟姐妹？ A. 我有两个兄弟姐妹。
Nǐ yǒu jǐ gè xiōngdì jiěmèi? Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè xiōngdì jiěmèi.
How many siblings do you have? I have two siblings.

Q. 你是长子吗？ A. 不是，我是中间的孩子。
Nǐ shì zhǎngzǐ ma? Bùshì, wǒ shì zhōngjiān de háizi.
Are you the eldest child? No, I’m the middle child.

Q. 你的父母是做什么的？ A. 我的父母是医生。
Nǐ de fùmǔ shì zuò shénme de? Wǒ de fùmǔ shì yīshēng.
What do your parents do? My parents are doctors.

Q. 你的哥哥多大？ A. 他20岁。
Nǐ de gēge duōdà? Tā èrshí suì.
How old is your older brother? He’s 20 years old.

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 Going Sightseeing
Worksheet
Vocabulary
Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

农村 海滩 农场 主题公园 商场
nóngcūn hǎitān nóngchǎng zhǔtí gōngyuán shāngchǎng

Sentence Builder
Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
C
_____ ______ ______ ______ 。

去 农场 我 想
A. B. C. D.
qù nóngchǎng wǒ xiǎng

I want to go to the farm.

b) ______ ______ ______ ______？

多 游览 时间 长
A. B. C. D.
duō yóulǎn shíjiān cháng

How long is the tour?

c) ______ ______ ______？

钱 多少 这个
A. B. C.
qián duōshǎo zhège

How much is this?

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1. 我想去农村。

Wǒ xiǎng qù nóngcūn.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ .
2. 我想去城市。

Wǒ xiǎng qù chéngshì.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ .
3. 我们去海滩吧。

Wǒmen qù hǎitān ba.

_________________________________________________________________________________________ .

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

汤姆: 这个周末你想去哪里？
Tāngmǔ: nei5 gam1 go3 zau1 mut6 soeng2 heoi3 bin1?

苏珊: 我想去城市。我们可以游览博物馆。
Sū shān: Wǒ xiǎng qù chéngshì. Wǒmen kěyǐ yóulǎn bówùguǎn.

汤姆: 游览多长时间？
Tāngmǔ: Yóulǎn duō cháng shíjiān?

苏珊: 两个小时。
Sū shān: Liǎng gè xiǎoshí.

汤姆: 好的！
Tāngmǔ: Hǎo de!

1. Where does Susan want to go this weekend? 2. Where is the tour?

A the mountains A the museum
B the city B the theme park
C the countryside C the beach

3. How long is the tour?

A one hour
B two hours
C three hours

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Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) 这个 周末 哪里 ？
Zhège zhōumò nǎlǐ?

想 你 去
xiǎng nǐ qù

Where do you want to go this weekend?

。
b) 想
xiǎng

海滩 我 去
hǎitān wǒ qù

I want to go to the beach.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank:

农场 海滩 商场 农村 主题公园
nóngchǎng hǎitān shāngchǎng nóngcūn zhǔtí gōngyuán
去远足 去逛街 游览 拍照 看演出
qù yuǎnzú qù guàngjiē yóulǎn pāizhào kàn yǎnchū
钥匙链 磁铁 零钱包 海报
yàoshi liàn cítiě língqián bāo hǎibào

1. 这个周末你想去哪里？

Zhège zhōumò nǐ xiǎng qù nǎlǐ?

_________________________________________________________________________________________ .

2. 这个周末你想做什么？

Zhège zhōumò nǐ xiǎng zuò shénme?

_________________________________________________________________________________________ .

3. 你想买什么度假纪念品？

Nǐ xiǎng mǎi shénme dùjià jìniànpǐn?

_________________________________________________________________________________________ .
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 Going to a Restaurant
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

牛肉 鱼 意大利面 今日特餐 鸡
niúròu yú Yìdàlì miàn jīnrì tè cān jī

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
B
______ ______ ______ ______?

纯素的 这 是 吗
A. B. C. D.
chún sù de zhè shì ma

Is this vegan?

b) _______ ______ ______ ______。

鸡 想 我 吃
A. B. C. D.
jī xiǎng wǒ chī

I'll have the chicken.

c) ______ ______。

买 单
A. B.
mǎi dān

I'd like the check, please.

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 我想吃鱼。

Wǒ xiǎng chī yú.

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2. 我想要这个鸡。

Wǒ xiǎng yào zhège jī.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 我要试试这个牛肉。

Wǒ yào shìshi zhège niúròu.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

奥斯卡： 你想吃什么？
Àosīkǎ: Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme?

汤姆： 我想吃意大利面。是素的吗？
Tāngmǔ: Wǒ xiǎng chī Yìdàlì miàn. Shì sù de ma?

奥斯卡： 是的。我想试试今日特餐。
Àosīkǎ: Shì de. Wǒ xiǎng shìshi jīnrì tè cān.

汤姆： 今日特餐是什么？
Tāngmǔ: Jīnrì tè cān shì shénme?

奥斯卡： 是牛肉。
Àosīkǎ: Shì niúròu.

1. What does Oscar want to eat? 2. Is today’s special vegetarian?

A the fish A Yes, it is.
B today’s special B No, it isn’t.
C the pasta

3. What is today’s special?

A the pasta
B chicken
C beef

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) 想 ？
xiǎng ?

什么 吃 你
shénme chī nǐ

What do you want to eat?

。
b) 想 吃
xiǎng chī .

鸡 我
jī wǒ

I'll have the chicken.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

鸡 鱼 意大利面 沙拉 三明治

jī yú Yìdàlì miàn shālā sānmíngzhì

咖啡 茶 水 汽水 果汁

kāfēi chá shuǐ qìshuǐ guǒzhī

1. 你想吃什么？

Nǐ xiǎng chī shénme?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

2. 你想喝什么？

Nǐ xiǎng hē shénme?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

3. 你是素食者吗？

Nǐ shì sùshí zhě ma?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
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 Giving Directions
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

人行横道线 停车标志 转角处 红绿灯 路口

rénxínghéngdào xiàn tíngchē biāozhì zhuǎnjiǎo chù hónglǜdēng lù kǒu

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
C
______ ______ _____?

哪里 在 车站
A. B. C.
nǎlǐ zài chēzhàn

Where's the station?

b) ______ ______ _____.

这 电影院 在
A. B. C.
zhè diànyǐngyuàn zài

The movie theater is here.

c)
______ ______ ______ ______?

哪里 在 取款机 最近的
A. B. C. D.
nǎlǐ zài qǔkuǎn jī zuìjìn de

Where's the nearest ATM?

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 在停车标志右转。

Zài tíngchē biāozhì yòu zhuǎn.

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2. 博物馆怎么走？

Bówùguǎn zěnme zǒu?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 到路口直走。

Dào lùkǒu zhí zǒu.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

艾米丽: 最近的取款机在哪里？
Àimǐlì: Zuìjìn de qǔkuǎn jī zài nǎlǐ?

苏珊: 步行五分钟左右。直走，在红绿灯左转。你会
看到一个电影院。取款机在电影院的后面。
Bùxíng wǔ fēnzhōng zuǒyòu. Zhí zǒu, zài hónglǜdēng zuǒ zhuǎn. Nǐ huì kàn
Sūshān:
dào yīgè diànyǐngyuàn. Qǔkuǎn jī zài diànyǐngyuàn de hòumiàn.

艾米丽: 太好了！谢谢！
Àimǐlì: Tài hǎo le! Xièxie!

1. Where does Emily want to go? 2. Where is the ATM?

A the movie theater A across from the movie theater
B the ATM B in front of the movie theater
C the traffic light C behind the movie theater

3. What should Emily do at the traffic light?

A turn left
B turn right
C go straight

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

？
a) 站 走
zhàn zǒu ?

怎么 公交车
zěnme gōngjiāo chē

Which way is the bus stop?

。
b) 在 右
zài yòu .

标志 转 停车
biāozhì zhuǎn tíngchē

Turn right at the stop sign.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

右 左 直 路口
yòu zuǒ zhí lù kǒu

红绿灯 人行横道线 转角处 街道

hónglǜdēng rénxínghéngdào xiàn zhuǎnjiǎo chù jiēdào

旁边 后面 前面 穿过
pángbiān hòumiàn qiánmiàn chuānguò

1. 从你家到最近的公交车站怎么走？
Cóng nǐ jiā dào zuìjìn de gōngjiāo chē zhàn zěnme zǒu?

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 Going to the Movies
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

票 爆米花 糖果 汽水 瓶装水
piào bàomǐhuā tángguǒ qìshuǐ píngzhuāng shuǐ

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
C
______ ______ ______ ______ ______.

要 一 我 汽水 瓶
A. B. C. D. E.
yào yī wǒ qìshuǐ píng

I'll have a soda.

b)
______ ______ ______?

饮水机 哪里 在
A. B. C.
yǐnshuǐ jī nǎlǐ zài

Where is the drinking fountain?

c) ______ ______ ______ ______ ______?

时长 是 多 电影 久
A. B. C. D. E.
shícháng shì duō diànyǐng jiǔ

How long is the movie?

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 我要一些糖果。

Wǒ yào yīxiē tángguǒ.

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2. 我要一瓶水。

Wǒ yào yī píng shuǐ.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 电影什么时候开始？

Diànyǐng shénme shíhòu kāishǐ?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

艾米丽： 你要什么？
Àimǐlì: Nǐ yào shénme?

杰克： 我要一些爆米花。
Jiékè: Wǒ yào yīxiē bàomǐhuā.ß

艾米丽： 麻烦两份爆米花。
Àimǐlì: Máfan liǎng fèn bàomǐhuā.

员工： 好的，要饮料吗？
Yuángōng: Hǎo de, yào yǐnliào ma?

杰克： 我要一瓶汽水。
Jiékè: Wǒ yào yī píng qìshuǐ.

艾米丽： 我要一瓶水，还要一些糖果！
Àimǐlì: Wǒ yào yī píng shuǐ, hái yào yīxiē tángguǒ!

1. What would Jack like? 2. What would Emily like?

A a bottle of water A popcorn
B popcorn B candy
C candy C popcorn and candy

3. Does Emily want a soda or a bottle of water?

A soda
B a bottle of water

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) 你 ？
Nǐ ?

什么 要
shénme yào

What would you like?

b) 我 瓶 。
Wǒ píng .

要 水 一
yào shuǐ yī

I'll have a bottle of water.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

爆米花 汽水 糖果 水 冰淇淋

bàomǐhuā qìshuǐ tángguǒ shuǐ bīngqílín

1. 你喜欢什么电影零食？

Nǐ xǐhuan shénme diànyǐng língshí?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. 你喜欢带字幕的电影帮助你学语言吗？如果是的话，为什么？

Nǐ xǐhuan dài zìmù de diànyǐng bāngzhù nǐ xué yǔyán ma? Rúguǒ shì de huà, wèishénme?

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3. 你喜欢看电影预告片吗？为什么？

Nǐ xǐhuan kàn diànyǐng yùgào piān ma? Wèishénme?

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 Getting Sick
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

头 脖子 喉咙 背 胃
tóu bózi hóulóng bèi wèi

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
B
______ ______ ______.

不 我 舒服
A. B. C.
bù wǒ shūfu

I don't feel good.

b) ______ ______ ______ ______.

看 需要 医生 我
A. B. C. D.
kàn xūyào yīshēng wǒ

I need to see a doctor.

c) _______ ______ ______.

喉咙 我 痛
A. B. C.
hóulóng wǒ tòng

I have a sore throat.

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 我发烧了。

Wǒ fāshāo le.

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2. 我头疼。

Wǒ tóuténg.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 我背疼。

Wǒ bèi téng.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

史蒂夫： 怎么了？
Shǐdìfū: Zěnme le?

汤姆： 我不舒服。
Tāngmǔ: Wǒ bù shūfu.

史蒂夫： 你有什么症状？
Shǐdìfū: Nǐ yǒu shénme zhèngzhuàng?

汤姆： 我发烧了，还有喉咙痛。
Tāngmǔ: Wǒ fāshāo le, hái yǒu hóulóng tòng.

史蒂夫： 哎呀！我觉得你得了流感。
Shǐdìfū: Āiya! Wǒ juéde nǐ déle liúgǎn.

汤姆： 我需要看医生。
Tāngmǔ: Wǒ xūyào kàn yīshēng.

1. What are Tom’s symptoms? 2. What does Tom think he should do?
A a headache and a sore throat A See a doctor.
B a sore throat and a fever B Nothing. He’s fine.
C a fever and a headache C Go home.

3. What sickness does Tom have?

A a cold
B a stomachache
C the flu

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) ？
?

了 怎么
le zěnme

What's the matter?

b) 感冒 。
gǎnmào .

了 我
le wǒ

I have a cold.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

过敏 发烧 流感
guòmǐn fāshāo liúgǎn

咳嗽 喉咙痛 去看医生
késòu hóulóng tòng qù kàn yīshēng

呆在家里 吃药 喝茶
dāi zài jiālǐ chī yào hē chá

1. 回忆一次你生病的时候。
你有什么症状？

Huíyì yīcì nǐ shēngbìng de shíhou. Nǐ yǒu shénme zhèngzhuàng?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

2. 你做了什么？

Nǐ zuòle shénme?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

3. 你发烧了吗？

Nǐ fāshāo le ma?

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 Renting an Apartment
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

客厅 阳台 厨房 卧室 卫生间
kètīng yángtái chúfáng wòshì wèishēngjiān

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
B
______ ______ .

厨房 有
A. chúfáng B. yǒu

There's a kitchen.

b)
______ ______ ______ ?

多少 是 房租
A. duōshǎo B. shì C. fángzū

How much is the rent?

c)
______ ______ ______ ?

阳台 有 吗
A. yángtái B. yǒu C. ma

Is there a balcony?

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 有两个卧室。

Yǒu liǎng gè wòshì.

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2. 有一个卫生间。

Yǒu yīgè wèishēngjiān.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 这个公寓在三楼。

Zhège gōngyù zài sān lóu.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

杰克： 有几个卧室？
Jiékè: Yǒu jǐ gè wòshì?

艾米丽: 有两个卧室。
Àimǐlì: Yǒu liǎng gè wòshì.

杰克： 有厨房吗？
Jiékè: Yǒu chúfáng ma?

艾米丽: 有的，有一个很大的厨房！
Àimǐlì: Yǒu de, yǒu yīgè hěn dà de chúfáng!

杰克： 太好了！房租是多少？
Jiékè: Tài hǎo le! Fángzū shì duōshǎo?

艾米丽: 5000元一个月。
Àimǐlì: Wǔqiān yuán yīgè yuè.

1. How many bedrooms are there? 2. How much is the rent?

A one A 5,000 CNY per week
B two B 5,000 CNY per month
C three C 5,000 CNY per year

3. Is there a kitchen?
A Yes, there is a big kitchen.
B Yes, there is a small kitchen.
C No, there isn’t a kitchen.

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Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) 几 ？
jǐ ?

卧室 有 个
wòshì yǒu gè

How many bedrooms are there?

b) 有 卧室 大的 。
Yǒu wòshì dà de .

三个 一个 和 客厅
sān gè yīgè hé kètīng

There are three bedrooms and a big living room.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

厨房 客厅 餐厅 卫生间 阳台

chúfáng kètīng cāntīng wèishēngjiān yángtái

1. 你住在独栋房子还是公寓里？

Nǐ zhù zài dú dòng fángzi háishì gōngyù lǐ?

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2. 有几个卧室？

Yǒu jǐ gè wòshì?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. 有什么其他房间？

Yǒu shénme qítā fángjiān?

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 Using Transportation
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

飞机 公交车 地铁 出租车 火车
fēijī gōngjiāo chē dìtiě chūzūchē huǒchē

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
C
______ ______ ______ ?

去 博物馆 怎么
A. B. C.
qù bówùguǎn zěnme

How do you get to the museum?

b)
______ ______ ______ 。

出租车 去 坐
A. B. C.
chūzūchē qù zuò

You go by taxi.

c)
______ ______ ______ !

车 请 停
A. B. C.
chē qǐng tíng

Stop the bus, please!

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 坐地铁去。

Zuò dìtiě qù.

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2. 坐飞机去。

Zuò fēijī qù.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 火车票多少钱？

Huǒchē piào duōshǎo qián?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

史蒂夫： 我们怎么去电影院？
Shǐdìfū: Wǒmen zěnme qù diànyǐngyuàn?

艾瑞卡： 我们应该坐公交车去。
Àiruìkǎ: Wǒmen yīnggāi zuò gōngjiāo chē qù.

史蒂夫： 我可以在公交车上买票吗？
Shǐdìfū: Wǒ kěyǐ zài gōngjiāo chē shàng mǎi piào ma?

艾瑞卡： 可以。
Àiruìkǎ: Kěyǐ.

史蒂夫： 太好了！我有10块钱。
Shǐdìfū: Tài hǎo le! Wǒ yǒu shí kuài qián.

艾瑞卡： 哦不！司机不找零。
Àiruìkǎ: Ó bù! Sījī bù zhǎo líng.

1. How should they go to the movie theater? 2. Does Steve get any change?
A on foot A Yes.
B by subway B No.
C by bus C The bus doesn’t come.

3. Does Steve have the bus ticket already?

A Yes.
B No.
C Not sure from this dialogue.

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) ？

饭店 去 怎么
fàndiàn qù zěnme

How do you get to the restaurant?

b) 。

去 坐 公交车
qù zuò gōngjiāo chē

You go by bus.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

公交车 出租车 火车 地铁 汽车

gōngjiāo chē chūzūchē huǒchē dìtiě qìchē

1. 你怎么去上学或上班？

Nǐ zěnme qù shàngxué huò shàngbān?

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2. 你喜欢什么交通方式？

Nǐ xǐhuan shénme jiāotōng fāngshì?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. 你有公交车票或火车票吗？

Nǐ yǒu gōngjiāo chē piào huò huǒchē piào ma?

___________________________________________________________________________________________
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 Going to the Airport
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

出发大厅 安检处 行李领取处 到达大厅 登机口

chūfā dàtīng ānjiǎn chù xínglǐ lǐngqǔ chù dàodá dàtīng dēng jī kǒu

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
B
______ ______ ______ .

登机口 请 前往
A. B. C.
dēng jī kǒu qǐng qiánwǎng

Please proceed to the gate.

b)
______ ______.

准时 航班
A. B.
zhǔnshí hángbān

The flight is on time.

c)
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.

想要 我 的 窗 靠 座位
A. B. C. D. E. F.
xiǎngyào wǒ de chuāng kào zuòwèi

I'd like a window seat, please.

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 我会在到达大厅见你。
Wǒ huì zài dàodá dàtīng jiàn nǐ.

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2. 请前往行李领取处。
Qǐng qiánwǎng xínglǐ lǐngqǔ chù.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 我要托运一件行李。
Wǒ yào tuōyùn yī jiàn xínglǐ.

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Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

丽娜： 你带登机牌了吗？
Lìnà: Nǐ dài dēng jī pái le ma?

苏珊： 带了，在这。
Sūshān: Dài le, zài zhè.

丽娜： 你的航班什么时候登机？
Lìnà: Nǐ de hángbān shénme shíhòu dēng jī?

苏珊： 这个航班会在5A登机口早上10点登机。
Sūshān: Zhège hángbān huì zài 5A dēng jī kǒu zǎoshang 10 diǎn dēng jī.

丽娜： 去登机口！已经开始登机了！
Lìnà: Qù dēng jī kǒu! Yǐjīng kāishǐ dēng jī le!

1. What does Susan have? 2. What information does Lina ask for?
A Her identification. A The boarding time.
B Her boarding pass. B The boarding gate.
C Her checked bag. C The flight number.

3. Is Susan at the gate?

A Yes, she is.
B No, she isn’t.

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) 应该 你 ？
yīnggāi nǐ ?

在 见 哪里 我
zài jiàn nǎlǐ wǒ

Where should I meet you?

。
b) 前往 大厅
qiánwǎng dàtīng .

请 到达
qǐng dàodá

Please go to the arrivals lounge.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

行李领取处 到达大厅 值机柜台 登机口 出发大厅 安检处

xínglǐ lǐngqǔ chù dàodá dàtīng zhí jī guìtái dēng jī kǒu chūfā dàtīng ānjiǎn chù

Q. 在机场你需要去哪些地方？
Zài jīchǎng nǐ xūyào qù nǎxiē dìfang?

1. 首先，
Shǒuxiān,

2. 其次，
Qícì,

3. 然后，
Ránhòu,

4. 接下来，
Jiē xiàlái,

5. 下飞机后，
Xià fēijī hòu,

6. 最后，
Zuìhòu,

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 Making Movies
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

服装设计师 演员 编剧 导演 摄影师
fúzhuāng shèjì shī yǎnyuán biānjù dǎoyǎn shèyǐng shī

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
E
______ ______ ______ ______ ______?

最喜欢的 谁 导演 是 你
A. B. C. D. E.
zuì xǐhuan de shéi dǎoyǎn shì nǐ

Who is your favorite director?

b)
______ ______ ______ ______.

想 演员 我 做
A. B. C. D.
xiǎng yǎnyuán wǒ zuò

I want to be an actor.

c)
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______?

谁 这部 是 电影 的 导演
A. B. C. D. E. F.
shéi zhè bù shì diànyǐng de dǎoyǎn

Who directed this movie?

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 我想做服装设计师。
Wǒ xiǎng zuò fúzhuāng shèjì shī.

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2. 她正在学习成为演员。
Tā zhèngzài xuéxí chéngwéi yǎnyuán.

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3. 我想做编剧。
Wǒ xiǎng zuò biānjù.

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Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

Dānjìng: 你想拍电影吗？
Danjing: Nǐ xiǎng pāi diànyǐng ma?

Zhènxuān: 想，我想做摄影师。
Zhenxuan: Xiǎng, wǒ xiǎng zuò shèyǐng shī.

Dānjìng: 很酷。我想做演员。
Danjing: Hěn kù. Wǒ xiǎng zuò yǎnyuán.

Zhènxuān: 可是，丹静，你不会演戏！
Zhenxuan: Kěshì, Dānjìng, nǐ bù huì yǎnxì!

1. Do Danjing and Zhenxuan want to make movies? 2. What does Zhenxuan want to be?
A Yes, Danjing wants to make movies. A a director
B Yes, Zhenxuan wants to make movies. B a cinematographer
C Yes, both Danjing and Zhenxuan want to make C an actor
movies.

3. Why can’t Danjing be an actress?

A She can’t act.
B She can’t make music.
C She can’t write.

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) 想 工作 ？
xiǎng gōngzuò

做 什么 你
zuò shénme nǐ

What do you want to be?

b) 做 。
zuò

我 编剧 想
wǒ biānjù xiǎng

I want to be a screenwriter.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

演员 导演 摄影师 编剧 服装设计师

yǎnyuán dǎoyǎn shèyǐng shī biānjù fúzhuāng shèjì shī

1. 你最喜欢的导演是谁？

Nǐ zuì xǐhuan de dǎoyǎn shì shéi?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

2. 你最喜欢的演员是谁？

Nǐ zuì xǐhuan de yǎnyuán shì shéi?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

3. 你想拍电影吗？你想做什么？

Nǐ xiǎng pāi diànyǐng ma? Nǐ xiǎng zuò shénme?

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 Going to the Mountains
Worksheet
Vocabulary

Match the words with the pictures below. One is done for you.

步道 湖 营地 瀑布 野餐区
bùdào hú yíngdì pùbù yěcān qū

Sentence Builder

Complete the sentences below with the words in boxes. The first one is done for you.

a)
B
______ ______ ______ ______ ?

远 营地 多 有
A. B. C. D.
yuǎn yíngdì duō yǒu

How far is the campsite?

b)
______ ______ ______ ______ ?

生火 我们 吗 可以
A. B. C. D.
shēnghuǒ wǒmen ma kěyǐ

May we make a fire?

c)
______ ______ ______ ______ 。

垃圾 把 好 收拾
A. B. C. D.
lājī bǎ hǎo shōushí

Pack out your garbage.

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Translate the following sentences to English.

1. 湖有多远？
Hú yǒu duō yuǎn?

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2. 从这里步行20分钟。
Cóng zhèlǐ bùxíng èrshí fēnzhōng.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. 我想烤棉花糖。
Wǒ xiǎng kǎo miánhuā táng.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Reading
Read the dialogue and circle the best answers to the questions below.

杰克: 营地有多远？
Jiékè: Yíngdì yǒu duō yuǎn?

艾米丽: 从这里步行一小时。
Àimǐlì: Cóng zhèlǐ bùxíng yī xiǎoshí.

杰克: 我们可以在那里生火吗？
Jiékè: Wǒmen kěyǐ zài nàlǐ shēnghuǒ ma?

艾米丽: 明火是禁止的，但是我们可以用炉灶煮饭。
Àimǐlì: Mínghuǒ shì jìnzhǐ de, dànshì wǒmen kěyǐ yòng lúzào zhǔ fàn.

杰克: 哦，太糟了！我本来想烤棉花糖。
Jiékè: O, tài zāo le! Wǒ běnlái xiǎng kǎo miánhuā táng.

1. Where are Jack and Emily going? 2. Are open fires allowed?
to the waterfall A Yes, they are.
to the lake B No, they are not.
to the campsite

3. How far is it?

A a half-hour walk
B an hour walk
C an hour and a half walk

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 Writing Practice
Complete the dialogue below with the words in boxes.

a) 有 ？
yǒu

远 野餐 多 区
yuǎn yěcān duō qū

How far is the picnic area?

b) 从 这里 。
Cóng zhèlǐ

10 步行 分钟
shí bùxíng fēnzhōng

It's a 10 minute walk from here.

Answer the questions below. Use the words in the word bank or write your own free response.
Word Bank

徒步旅行 攀岩 游泳 钓鱼 观鸟

túbù lǚxíng pānyán yóuyǒng diàoyú guān niǎo

1. 你喜欢什么户外活动？

Nǐ xǐhuān shénme hùwài huódòng?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

2. 你喜欢去山上吗？

Nǐ xǐhuān qù shānshàng ma?

___________________________________________________________________________________________

3. 你多久会去一次山上？

Nǐ duōjiǔ huì qù yīcì shānshàng?

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