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Key Changes Made needs updating for true and false tooltip

  • Added translation tooltip to the “用你自己的话写这个故事” instruction in the Retell section
  • Added English translation tooltips to all questions using the vocab-tooltip class
  • Placed answer tooltips (💡) immediately after each question
  • For Multiple Choice: answer tooltip appears right after the question, before the a, b, c options, and includes both the letter and full answer text in the format “Answer: X) Full answer text”
  • Added empty rows between Multiple Choice answer pairs in the table using 
  • Applied the same tooltip structure to True/False and Retell sections

Here come the level and word count

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24hsk3w01d02/ 新年新闻报道 – New Year News Report
本课通过一则新闻报道，介绍城市居民的新年规划与执行方式，帮助学习者掌握将/会、先…再…等表达，并能用中文简单说明自己的计划与理由。

LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK3 / 650 characters

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新年新闻报道

记者走访了本市多个社区，发现今年很多人都打算做更清楚的规划。一位上班族说，他将先把每天的时间表写下来，再决定要不要减少加班。他觉得这样更有效，也能让生活更平衡。

在公园里，一位大学生表示，她今年会坚持运动。她说：“我先跑步三十分钟，再去图书馆学习。这样我精力更好，学习也不容易分心。”她还提到，朋友们会互相提醒，一起完成目标。

不少受访者认为，计划不能只写在纸上，更重要的是执行。有人建议把大目标分成小步骤：先完成最简单的一步，再慢慢增加难度。专家表示，只要方法合适，大多数人都能在新的一年看到明显的进步。

Xīnnián Xīnwén Bàodào (Pinyin)

Jìzhě zǒufǎng le běnshì duō gè shèqū, fāxiàn jīnnián hěn duō rén dōu dǎsuàn zuò gèng qīngchǔ de guīhuà. Yí wèi shàngbānzú shuō, tā jiāng xiān bǎ měitiān de shíjiānbiǎo xiě xiàlái, zài juédìng yàobúyào jiǎnshǎo jiābān. Tā juéde zhèyàng gèng yǒuxiào, yě néng ràng shēnghuó gèng pínghéng.

Zài gōngyuán lǐ, yí wèi dàxuéshēng biǎoshì, tā jīnnián huì jiānchí yùndòng. Tā shuō: “Wǒ xiān pǎobù sānshí fēnzhōng, zài qù túshūguǎn xuéxí. Zhèyàng wǒ jīnglì gèng hǎo, xuéxí yě bù róngyì fēnxīn.” Tā hái tídào, péngyǒumen huì hùxiāng tíxǐng, yìqǐ wánchéng mùbiāo.

Bù shǎo shòufǎngzhě rènwéi, jìhuà bùnéng zhǐ xiě zài zhǐ shàng, gèng zhòngyào de shì zhíxíng. Yǒurén jiànyì bǎ dà mùbiāo fēn chéng xiǎo bùzhòu: xiān wánchéng zuì jiǎndān de yí bù, zài mànmàn zēngjiā nándù. Zhuānjiā biǎoshì, zhǐyào fāngfǎ héshì, dàduōshù rén dōu néng zài xīn de yì nián kàn dào míngxiǎn de jìnbù.

New Year News Report

A reporter visited several communities in the city and found that many people plan to make clearer plans this year. One office worker said he will first write down a daily timetable, then decide whether to reduce overtime. He feels this is more effective and can make life more balanced.

In a park, a university student said she will keep exercising this year. She said, “First I run for thirty minutes, then I go to the library to study. This gives me more energy and makes it less easy to get distracted.” She also mentioned that friends will remind each other and finish goals together.

Many interviewees believe plans cannot stay only on paper; the most important part is implementation. Someone suggested breaking big goals into small steps: first complete the easiest step, then slowly increase the difficulty. An expert said that with the right method, most people can see clear progress in the new year.

Help

How to Use the Audio

The audio is designed to help you improve your Mandarin Chinese listening skills and pronunciation. You can use it in two ways:

  • Before reading: Listen to understand rhythm, intonation, and natural speech.
  • After reading: Listen again to compare pronunciation and improve fluency.
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Vocabulary

Characters Pinyin English
走访zǒufǎngto interview; to visit
社区shèqūcommunity
打算dǎsuànto plan; to intend
规划guīhuàplanning
减少jiǎnshǎoto reduce
有效yǒuxiàoeffective
平衡pínghéngbalance
分心fēnxīnto be distracted
提醒tíxǐngto remind
执行zhíxíngto implement

Grammar

将 (formal future)
“将” is used for a more definite or formal plan in the future, often in news or written style. It sounds more planned than “will” in casual speech and is useful when describing decisions. In this story it appears in a clear action plan. For example: 他将先把每天的时间表写下来，再决定要不要减少加班。

Examples:
他将先把每天的时间表写下来。
他将先…再…

先…再… (sequence)
This pattern shows the order of two actions: do action A first, then action B. It helps make plans sound clear and logical. In daily speech it often appears with routines and schedules. In the story, it highlights a method for studying and exercising. For example: 我先跑步三十分钟，再去图书馆学习。

Examples:
我先跑步三十分钟，再去图书馆学习。
先完成最简单的一步，再慢慢增加难度。
先…再…

Idiomatic Expressions

  • 有条理
    This describes doing things in a clear order and in an organized way. It is often used to praise someone’s planning or thinking style. In this story, it matches the idea of writing a timetable and following steps. Example: 他的规划很有条理。
  • 有效率
    This describes working or studying with good efficiency and little waste of time. It is common in school and workplace settings. In the story, people want methods that make life more efficient. Example: 这样更有效。
  • 互相
    This means “each other,” often used for friends, classmates, or colleagues helping one another. It suggests cooperation and shared responsibility. In the story, friends remind each other to keep goals. Example: 朋友们互相提醒。
  • 明显的进步
    This refers to progress that can be clearly seen or felt. It is common when talking about learning, fitness, or work performance. In the story, an expert says people can see clear improvement. Example: 看到明显的进步。
  • 分成
    This means to divide something into parts, often used for tasks, money, or goals. It helps explain step-by-step planning and makes big goals easier. In the story, big goals are divided into small steps. Example: 把大目标分成小步骤。

Cultural Insights

  • Goal-setting after 春节
    Many people in China talk about goals right after Chinese New Year, because it represents a fresh start. New plans are often connected to health, study, and work. Friends may support each other through messages and group chats. This social support makes “keeping promises” feel more public and more motivating.
  • Community life and interviews
    News reports often mention 社区 because community centers organize activities like fitness, study rooms, and volunteering. Interviewing people in parks and neighborhoods is a common reporting style. It makes the story feel realistic and relatable. It also reflects the importance of local public spaces in everyday life.
  • Study culture and libraries
    Libraries and self-study rooms are popular places for students in many Chinese cities. Going to the library is often seen as a “serious” habit, and many students make schedules around it. The pattern “先…再…” matches this time-management mindset. It shows how planning language fits daily routines.
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10 Questions

  1. 记者走访了什么地方？ (答案)
  2. 今年很多人打算做什么？ (答案)
  3. 上班族先做什么？ (答案)
  4. 他再决定什么？ (答案)
  5. 大学生今年会做什么？ (答案)
  6. 她先跑步多久？ (答案)
  7. 跑步后她去哪儿？ (答案)
  8. 朋友们会做什么？ (答案)
  9. 计划最重要的是什么？ (答案)
  10. 专家说人们可以看到什么？ (答案)

Multiple Choice

  1. 上班族先做什么？ (答案)
    a) 去公园
    b) 写时间表
    c) 先加班
  2. 大学生跑步后去哪儿？ (答案)
    a) 图书馆
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