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Mandarin Chinese Hacks: How to Study for the AP Chinese Exam

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Quite often, I receive messages from parents outside China who would like some guidance and suggestions on how to motivate their children to learn Mandarin Chinese and what goals to set. While standardized tests may only motivate some students, I do find that the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam is an excellent way to cap off a teenager’s Mandarin language progress and also save money and time on college classes, since it gives students a head-start at university.…

Answer to Test Yourself with This Sample AP Chinese Test

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Answer: D

Nǐ shì cóng nǎr lái de? 你 是   从  哪儿 来 的？ Where are you from?

Wǒ shì cóng měiguó niǔyuē lái de. Nǐ ne? 我   是  从        美国      纽约  来 的。你呢？ I am from New York, USA. What about you?

According to the conversation, you would expect to answer the question by saying “I’m from…” but the test isn’t that straightforward.…

AP Sample Test Answer: What is Your Nationality?

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你是哪国人？means: What is your nationality? A. “我是美国人 (wǒ shì měiguórén)” in this conversation means “I am an American” or “I come from America.”

B. “我学习汉语 (wǒ xuéxí hànyǔ)” means “I learn Chinese.”

“汉语(hànyǔ)” is also known as “Mandarin” in many Chinese conversations.

C. “我住在英国 (wǒ zhù zài yīngguó)” means “I live in Britain.”
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AP Chinese Test: Birthday Gift

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AP Chinese Sample Test Question:

Choose the one of the following answers that continues or completes the conversation in a logical and culturally appropriate manner.

Tom: 这是我送你的生日礼物，喜欢吗？

Mary: _____________________

A. 我要去参加朋友的生日！

B. 我很喜欢，谢谢！

C. 对不起，我不知道你过生日！

D. 这是谁送的礼物？

See Answer…

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