Do you like to sing while taking a shower? Do you like to drink beer while chatting with your friends? Learn expressing two actions being taken by a person or a group of people at the same time in this lesson.
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Answer: 1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B Analysis:
俄罗斯 (Éluósī): Russia, the white in the banner represents the snow-capped mountains throughout the year, the blue symbolizes Russia’s rich natural resources, and the red symbolizes the long history of Russia and its contribution to human civilization.…
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Will He Come?” …
If you have one million dollars, what will you do?
1. A: Lisa, Ted huì lái nǐ de party ma? B: Tā huì lái. Which of the following statements is correct according to the dialogue? Please choose the correct answer. A. Ted will not come to the party. B.…
Answer: B Analysis: 点球 (Diǎnqiú) = penalty.
扣篮 (Kòulán) = slam dunk.
头球 (Tóuqiú) = header.
Choices A and C both used in every football game, while choice B, “扣篮 (kòulán) slam dunk” is a basketball term. So, answer B will not be used at the World Cup, but you will certainly hear it in the NBA Finals!…
Since 1930, football (or “soccer”) fans around the world have gathered to watch the “FIFA World Cup” every four years. The 2018 World Cup is being held for the first time in Russia. While there are no major changes to the rules of the game, there are some ways that technology is changing the way the game is managed, viewed and organized.…
Answer: C Analysis: 猫咪寄养 (Māomī jìyǎng): Foster cats.
云养猫 (Yún yǎng māo): Cyber cat petting.
买狗粮 (Mǎi gǒu liáng): Buying dog food.
The choice A and B both belong to the cat economy, while choice C, “买狗粮 (Mǎi gǒu liáng)” means buy food for dogs. So, answer C is the only one that doesn’t fit with cat culture.…
What’s the trendiest thing you can think of? Add a cat and you’ve got a recipe for success. Cats are taking over everything from cafes to the Internet and it doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. Let’s take a look at China’s cat culture and why this beloved animal is trending.…
Answer: C Analysis: 老师 (Lǎoshī): teacher
房子 (Fángzi): house
代购 (Dàigòu): overseas personal shopper
Ann: Wǒ xiǎng gěi wǒ nǚ’ér mǎi guówài de nǎifěn, nǐ zhīdào nǎlǐ néng mǎi dào ma? Ann: 我 想 给 我 女儿 买 国 外 的 奶 粉，你知 道 哪里 能 买 到 吗？ Ann: I want to buy a foreign nutritional formula for my daughter.…
Life in China is different in so many ways from life in America. One of the most noticeable differences is the goods available for purchase in the shops and supermarkets. For my foreign classmates and myself, finding our everyday goods such as deodorant, maple syrup and DVDs can be an impossible challenge.…
To be, or not to be, that is the question…
1. A: Lǐ Lán, wǔfàn nǐ xiǎng chī shénme? B: … What does Li Lan want to eat for lunch? A. Hànbǎo huòzhě pīsà. B. Hànbǎo le pīsà. C. Hànbǎo háishì pīsà.…
1. A 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: The Difference Between ‘Huòzhě’ and ‘Háishì’.” …
Answer: C Analysis: A. 吃饭 (Chīfàn): eating
B. 房间乱 (Fángjiān luàn): chaotic room
C. 时尚 (Shíshàng): stylish
D. 不守时 (Bù shǒushí): unpunctual
Women who have “女子力 (nǚzǐlì) women power” have good living habits. They will organize their room efficiently, enjoy their signature dish, follow trends and be punctual about dating.…
It’s an exciting time to be in China! The country is changing each year. The role of women in China is evolving and females are gaining skills and qualities that were not common in the past. In many of my Mandarin Chinese classes here in Beijing, we discuss what it means to be a woman now and how gender roles are changing.…
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Let Me Tweet First!” …
Are you the kind of person who likes doing things strictly in order?
1. A: Ellie, hurry up! The stores will be closed soon! B: The stores are usually open until 9 o’clock in the evening. Bié dānxīn! Wǒmen xiān chīfàn ba. …
Answer: B Analysis: 信用卡 (Xìnyòng kǎ) : n. credit card. 二维码 (Èrwéimǎ) : n. QR code. 现金 (Xiànjīn) : n. cash. Unlike ordinary supermarkets, it operates 24 hours and there are no cashiers in the store. The “二维码 (Èwéimǎ) QR code” is at the front of the store.…
Just like shared bicycles, the moment that it was introduced, “unmanned retail” brought us one step closer to the future. It embraces the ”new retail” strategy where big data technology connects and optimizes offline outlets and online stores to enhance customer experiences. All of these new industries have greatly facilitated our lives and have saved countless people’s time and energy.…
Answer: C Analysis: Amy: Jīntiān shì liù yuè shíqī rì, nǐ mǎi lǐwù gěi nǐ bàba le ma? Amy: 今 天 是 6 月 17 日，你买礼物 给 你 爸爸 了 吗？ Amy: It’s June 17th. Do you buy any presents for your Dad?
Bob: Wèishénme yào mǎi lǐwù ne?…
Did you know we celebrate Father’s Day in China too? This holiday is one of my favorites because I love to give my dad the best gifts possible, as a token of gratitude for all he has done for my life. Many Chinese children do the same for their dads.…
