Conversation:
Lana has many friends, and they often go out to have fun. Lana and Lucy decided to hike in the mountains on the weekend. Lana brought two friends with her.
Zhè shì Mike hé Serena, tāmen hé wǒmen yìqǐ qù páshān.…
The right answer to the quiz is C.
Translation:
Zhè shì Mike hé Serena, tāmen hé wǒmen yìqǐ qù páshān. Lana: 这 是 Mike 和 Serena，他们 和 我们 一起去 爬山。
This is Mike and Serena, and they would like to go hiking in the mountains with us.…
“不可救药 (bùkějiùyào)” literally means that someone is so sick that no medicine can bring him back to good health, to be beyond saving, or in other words, hopeless. Just like the English word “hopeless,” “不可救药 (bùkějiùyào)” has evolved to describe someone who can’t be changed in regard to some aspect of temperament, or character.…
Conversation:
Mary’s decided to show off her cooking talent for Tom, who’s arrived just in time for a proper feast.
Nǐ kě zhēn yǒu kǒu fú, zhèng hǎo pèng shàng wǒ zhège dà chú. Mary: 你可 真 有 口 福， 正 好 碰 上 我 这个 大 厨。 Shì ma?…
The right answer to the test is A.
Translation:
Nǐ kě zhēn yǒu kǒu fú, zhèng hǎo pèng shàng wǒ zhège dà chú. Mary: 你可 真 有 口 福，正 好 碰 上 我 这个 大 厨。 You really are blessed with good food; today you get me in the kitchen: a bona fide chef!…
The right answer to this question is A.
Translation:
Nǐ xǐhuan chī Zhōngguó cài háishì Yìdàlì cài? Mike: 你喜欢 吃 中国 菜 还是 意大利菜？ Which one do you prefer, Chinese dishes or Italian dishes?
Dāngrán shì Zhōngguó cài le. Lucy: 当然 是 中国 菜了。 Certainly I prefer Chinese dishes.…
Conversation:
Mike wanted to invite Lucy to have dinner with him. He didn’t know which kind of dishes Lucy liked, so he decided to ask her in advance.
Nǐ xǐhuan chī Zhōngguó cài ___ Yìdàlì cài? Mike: 你喜欢 吃 中国 菜___ 意大利菜？
Dāngrán shì Zhōngguó cài le.…
Conversation:
Lisa is shopping with her daughter Amy. In the street, they meet Lora, Lisa’s classmate. Lisa let Amy say “hello” to Lora.
Lora āyí hǎo. Amy: Lora 阿姨好。
Amy nǐhǎo. Lora: Amy 你好。
Lora āyí zhēn piàoliang. Amy: Lora 阿姨 真 漂亮。
(Xiàozhe shuō) Zhè háizǐ zuǐ zhēn tián.…
The right answer to the quiz is A.
Translation:
Lora ā yíhǎo. Amy: Lora 阿姨好。
Hello, Aunt Lora.
Amy nǐhǎo. Lora: Amy 你好。
Hello, Amy.
Lora āyí zhēn piàoliang. Amy: Lora 阿姨 真 漂亮。
Aunt Lora is so beautiful.
(Xiàozhe shuō) Zhè háizǐ zuǐ zhēn tián.…
“萌 (méng)” literarily means to sprout and is the symbol of spring. From this, the meaning of “萌 (méng)” has been extended to describe girls who are young and innocent. The term originated from the animation industry and was used as a lingua franca to refer to young, innocent and beautiful little girls.…
Conversation:
Anne and Tom walked past the cinema and saw the poster advertising the 3D-version of the movie, “Titanic.”
Tàitǎnníkèhào jìngrán chū 3D bǎn le. Anne: 泰坦尼克号 竟然 出 3D 版 了。
Shì a, nǐ cái zhīdao a. Tom: 是啊，你才 知道 啊。
In this conversation, what does “才 (cái)” mean?…
Conversation:
Lana was wearing a new dress and felt eager to tell her colleague Amy as soon as she stepped into the office:
Kànkan wǒ zhè yìshēn, gòu měi ba. Lana: 看看 我 这 一身， 够 美 吧。
(Xiàozhe shuō) Nǐ kě zhēn gòu chòuměi de.…
The right answer to this question is A.
Translation:
Tàitǎnníkèhào jìngrán chū 3D bǎn le. Anne: 泰坦尼克号 竟然 出 3D 版 了。 The movie “Titanic” is now in 3D!
Shì a, nǐ cái zhīdao a. Tom: 是啊，你才 知道 啊。 You’ve just realized this?…
The right answer to the test is C.
Translation: Kànkan wǒ zhè yìshēn, gòu měi ba. Lana: 看看 我 这 一身， 够 美 吧。 Look at me! Don’t I look beautiful in this new dress?
(Xiàozhe shuō) Nǐ kě zhēn gòu chòuměi de. Amy: （笑着 说） 你 可 真 够 臭美 的。 (Said with a smile) Come on, you’re such a show off!…
Key Learning Point:
老 (lǎo): adj. old
Several years ago, when Bill Clinton came to China and visited Shanghai, he felt uncomfortable when he was called “Grandpa Clinton” by children in a community. But when one of the children called him “Clinton,” he began to warm up.…
Conversation:
Mike, the head of the company, is confirming the time for a conference with his secretary Amy.
Zhège huìyì dìng zài shénme shíhou le? Mike: 这个 会议 定 在 什么 时候 了？
Míngtiān zǎoshang shí ____. Amy: 明天 早上 十_____。
Choose the correct word below to fill in the blank.…
The correct answer for the question is B.
Translation： Zhège huìyì dìng zài shénme shíhou le? Mike: 这个 会议 定 在 什么 时候 了？ When will the conference be held? Míngtiān zǎoshang shídiǎn (zhōng). Amy: 明天 早上 十点 (钟)。 At ten o’clock tomorrow morning.…
Conversation:
Mary just found out that Kiki is planning on getting married, so she’s telling Anna the big news. (Everyone knows how much Kiki reveled in being single.)
Kiki yào jiéhūn le, nǐ zhīdao ma? Mary: Kiki 要 结婚 了，你知道 吗？
Zěnme kěnéng?!…
The correct answer to the test is B.
Translation: Kiki yào jiéhūn le, nǐ zhīdao ma? Mary: Kiki 要 结婚 了，你 知道 吗？ Did you know that Kiki is getting married?
Zěnme kěnéng?! Anna: 怎么 可能？！ Seriously?!
Zhēnde, tā qīnkǒu gàosu wǒ de.…
Are you old enough to remember the ’80s? Crazy hairstyles and fashion often popped up throughout the world as well as a series of advancements in technology that changed the world. Those who grew up during that time can often be seen as having similar characteristics and patterns in their lives. …
