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  • 3 去商店购物的一天

    Li Hua goes shopping. He visits a store, asks prices, buys items, and learns how to talk about shopping and money in Chinese.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: A2 / ~600 Chinese characters

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    去商店购物的一天

    今天,李华 商店 购物

    他走进一家 商店 到很多商品

    李华问店员: 多少钱店员 回答: “这个比较 , 那个便宜。”

    李华决定 买一个便宜因为喜欢看书。

    最后,他付钱 店员然后 出了商店

    Going to the Store

    Today, Li Hua wants to go shopping. He walks into a store and sees many products.

    He asks the clerk: “How much is this?” The clerk answers: “This one is expensive, that one is cheap.”

    Li Hua decides to buy a cheap book because he likes reading.

    Finally, he pays the clerk and then leaves the store.

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    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    商店shāngdiànstore/shop
    购物gòuwùshopping
    多少钱duōshǎo qiánhow much
    店员diànyuánclerk
    比较bǐjiàorelatively
    便宜piányicheap
    guìexpensive
    付钱fù qiánpay money
    shūbook
    喜欢xǐhuānlike

    Grammar

    1. 想 + 动词
    Expresses desire / intention.
    Example: 想去商店。

    2. 决定 + 动词
    Used to express decision.
    Example: 决定买书。

    3. 比较 + 形容词
    Used to compare items.
    Example: 比较便宜。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    一分钱一分货yī fēn qián yī fēn huòyou get what you pay for
    货比三家huò bǐ sān jiācompare goods in three stores (shop around)

    Cultural Insights

    • Shopping is common in daily Chinese life; bargaining is sometimes practiced in markets but not in modern stores.
    • Books and small items are often popular first purchases for students.

    Questions

    1. 李华今天去哪里? (答案)
    2. 他问店员什么? (答案)
    3. 李华买了什么? (答案)
    4. 他为什么买这本书? (答案)
    5. 购物后李华做什么? (答案)

    Multiple Choice

    1. 李华买的东西便宜还是贵?
      (答案)
      a) 便宜
      b) 贵
      c) 一样
    2. “比较贵”意思是?
      (答案)
      a) very cheap
      b) relatively expensive
      c) extremely cheap

    True / False

    1. 李华没有买书 (答案)
    2. 店员说书比较贵 (答案)

    Retell the Story

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  • 2 – 在学校的一天:学习与朋友


    SUMMARY (25 words):
    A student spends a full school day attending classes, studying with classmates, and learning that cooperation and focus help him improve every day.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: A2 / ~600 Chinese characters / ~500 English words

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    在学校的一天

    李华 学校 上课 每天 他都 认真

    早上 , 他 英语课 然后 数学课

    老师 的时候, 李华 认真

    下课 以后, 他 跟 朋友 一起 复习 互相 帮助

    觉得 学校 学习 知识 合作

    One Day at School

    Li Hua studies at school every day. He is very serious and listens carefully in class.

    In the morning, he first has English class and then math class. The teacher explains the lessons clearly.

    After class, Li Hua reviews with his friends and helps each other.

    He feels that studying at school is not only about knowledge, but also about cooperation.

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    HanziPinyinEnglish
    学校xuéxiàoschool
    上课shàngkèattend class
    老师lǎoshīteacher
    下课xiàkèafter class
    复习fùxíreview
    帮助bāngzhùhelp

    1. 在 + 地点
    Example: 在学校学习。

    2. 先…然后…
    Example: 先上英语课,然后上数学课。

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    互相帮助hùxiāng bāngzhùhelp each other
    认真学习rènzhēn xuéxístudy seriously
    • Students often review together after class.
    • Teachers play a central role in classroom life.
    1. 李华在哪里学习?(答案)
    2. 他先上什么课?(答案)
    3. 下课以后他做什么?(答案)
    1. 他跟谁复习?
      (答案)
      a) 老师
      b) 朋友
      c) 家人
    1. 李华不认真学习 (答案)
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  • 4 空闲时间的一天:爱好与放松

    A student talks about his free time, hobbies, and how relaxing activities like reading and sports help him feel happy and balanced.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: A2 / ~600 Chinese characters

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    空闲时间的一天

    李华 空闲时间 的时候, 常常 自己 喜欢事情

    喜欢 看书, 也 喜欢 运动有时候, 他 公园 跑步

    看书 的时候, 他 感觉 安静运动 以后, 他 觉得 身体 舒服

    李华 认为学习放松 重要

    A Day of Free Time

    When Li Hua has free time, he often does things he likes. He enjoys reading and exercising.

    Sometimes he goes to the park to run. When he reads, he feels calm. After exercising, his body feels comfortable.

    Li Hua thinks that both studying and relaxing are very important.

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    HanziPinyinEnglish
    空闲时间kōngxián shíjiānfree time
    喜欢xǐhuanlike
    常常chángchángoften
    运动yùndòngexercise
    公园gōngyuánpark
    舒服shūfucomfortable

    1. 喜欢 + 动词 / 名词
    Example: 喜欢看书。

    2. 常常 / 有时候
    Used to talk about frequency.

    3. 会 (result)
    Example: 运动以后会很舒服。

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    放松一下fàngsōng yíxiàrelax a bit
    身体健康shēntǐ jiànkānghealthy body
    • Many people exercise in parks in China.
    • Reading is a popular hobby for relaxation.
    1. 李华空闲时间做什么?(答案)
    2. 他喜欢什么爱好?(答案)
    3. 运动以后感觉怎么样?(答案)
    1. 他有时候去哪里?
      (答案)
      a) 学校
      b) 公园
      c) 商店
    1. 李华不喜欢运动 (答案)
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  • 5 在家的一天:家庭生活

    A student describes time at home with family, helping parents, sharing meals, and understanding the importance of care and responsibility.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: A2 / ~600 Chinese characters

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    在家的一天

    李华 在家 的时候, 常常 家人 在一起

    早上, 他 妈妈 家务比如 扫地

    中午全家 一起 吃饭聊天感觉 温暖

    晚上, 他 爸爸 电话为了 关心 他。

    One Day at Home

    When Li Hua is at home, he often spends time with his family.

    In the morning, he helps his mother with housework, such as sweeping the floor.

    At noon, the whole family eats together and talks. It feels warm and comfortable.

    In the evening, Li Hua calls his father to show care.

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    HanziPinyinEnglish
    家人jiārénfamily
    家务jiāwùhousework
    一起yìqǐtogether
    温暖wēnnuǎnwarm
    关心guānxīncare about

    1. 跟 + 人
    Example: 跟家人在一起。

    2. 给 + 人 + 动作
    Example: 给爸爸打电话。

    3. 为了 + 目的
    Example: 为了关心他。

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    一家人yì jiā rénone family
    关心别人guānxīn biéréncare for others
    • Family meals are important in Chinese culture.
    • Helping parents is seen as responsibility.
    1. 李华在家跟谁在一起?(答案)
    2. 他早上帮妈妈做什么?(答案)
    3. 中午全家做什么?(答案)
    1. 晚上他给谁打电话?
      (答案)
      a) 爸爸
      b) 老师
      c) 同学
    1. 李华不帮家人 (答案)
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  • 6 – 周末的一天:城市里的生活

    A student spends his weekend exploring the city, visiting shops and parks, and learning how relaxing activities help him enjoy urban life.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: A2 / ~600 Chinese characters

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    周末的一天

    周末李华 上课可以 放松

    早上, 他 出门 市中心 看看

    街上 很多 。 有的 比较 , 有的 比较 便宜

    中午, 他 餐厅 吃饭 自己 喜欢

    下午, 他 公园 长椅上, 觉得 生活 美好

    A Weekend Day

    On the weekend, Li Hua does not have classes and can relax.

    In the morning, he wants to go out and visit the city center. He walks along the streets and sees many shops. Some are expensive, and some are cheaper.

    At noon, he eats at a restaurant and orders food he likes.

    In the afternoon, he goes to the park, sits on a bench, watches people, and feels that life is very beautiful.

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    HanziPinyinEnglish
    周末zhōumòweekend
    市中心shìzhōngxīncity center
    比较bǐjiàorelatively
    餐厅cāntīngrestaurant
    长椅chángyǐbench
    美好měihǎobeautiful

    1. 想 + 动词
    Example: 想出门。

    2. 可以 + 动词
    Example: 可以放松。

    3. 比较 + 形容词
    Example: 比较便宜。

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    看看走走kànkan zǒuzǒulook around
    生活美好shēnghuó měihǎolife is beautiful
    • Weekends are popular times to visit city centers.
    • Parks are important spaces for relaxation.
    1. 周末李华上课吗?(答案)
    2. 他早上想去哪里?(答案)
    3. 下午他在哪里?(答案)
    1. 中午他做什么?
      (答案)
      a) 学习
      b) 吃饭
      c) 工作
    1. 李华周末很忙 (答案)
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  • 7 – 一周的总结:学习与成长


    A student reflects on his week, what he learned, and how daily effort helps him feel more confident and motivated.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: A2 / ~600 Chinese characters

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    一周的总结

    这一周李华 学到很多 东西

    觉得 学习 有时 , 但 只要 努力 可以 进步

    每一天经验 变得 越来越 自信

    李华 希望 下一周 可以

    Weekly Reflection

    This week, Li Hua learned many things.

    He feels that studying is sometimes difficult, but as long as he works hard, he can improve.

    Every day’s experience makes him more and more confident.

    Li Hua hopes he can learn even better next week.

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    HanziPinyinEnglish
    学到xué dàolearn
    经验jīngyànexperience
    进步jìnbùimprove
    自信zìxìnconfident
    希望xīwànghope

    1. 觉得 + 句子
    Example: 觉得学习很重要。

    2. 越来越 + 形容词
    Example: 越来越自信。

    3. 只要…就…
    Example: 只要努力,就会进步。

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    每天进步měi tiān jìnbùimprove every day
    越来越好yuè lái yuè hǎobetter and better
    • Weekly reflection is common in Chinese schools.
    • Effort is often emphasized over talent.
    1. 这一周李华学到什么?(答案)
    2. 学习有时候怎么样?(答案)
    3. 什么让他越来越自信?(答案)
    1. 李华希望下一周怎么样?
      (答案)
      a) 少学习
      b) 学得更好
      c) 不学习
    1. 李华觉得努力没有用 (答案)
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  • 1 城市中的一天:李华的日常生活

    A young student spends a normal city day studying, commuting, eating with classmates, and learning that daily effort and routine are important for the future.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: A2 / ~600 Chinese characters / ~500 English words

    城市中的一天

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    城市中的一天

    李华 是一个 年轻 学生 。 他 住在 城市 里, 每天 生活 , 但也 有意思

    早上 , 他 七点 起床 洗脸 刷牙 以后, 他 简单 早饭 , 比如 面包 牛奶

    然后, 他 公共汽车 学校 。 在 路上 , 他 手机 音乐

    中午 , 他 跟 同学 一起 饭, 聊天 感觉 开心

    晚上 , 他 回到 作业 复习 今天 学的 内容 。 他 知道 每一天 努力 重要

    One Day in the City

    Li Hua is a young student who lives in the city. His life is busy but interesting. Every day he studies, travels, and learns from small experiences.

    In the morning, he gets up at seven o’clock. After washing his face and brushing his teeth, he eats a simple breakfast, such as bread and milk.

    Then he takes the bus to school. On the way, he looks at his phone and listens to music.

    At noon, he eats with his classmates. They talk and feel very happy.

    In the evening, he returns home, does his homework, and reviews what he learned. He knows daily effort is important.

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    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    城市chéngshìcity
    生活shēnghuólife
    起床qǐchuángget up
    早饭zǎofànbreakfast
    公共汽车gōnggòng qìchēbus
    学校xuéxiàoschool
    同学tóngxuéclassmate
    聊天liáotiānchat
    作业zuòyèhomework
    重要zhòngyàoimportant

    Grammar

    1. Verb + 以后 (after doing something)
    Used to show sequence.
    Example: 起床以后,他吃早饭。

    2. 跟 + 人 + 一起 (do something with someone)
    Shows doing an action together.
    Example: 跟同学一起吃饭。

    3. 每 + Time
    Used to show routine.
    Example: 每一天都很重要。

    Idiomatic Expressions

    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    一步一步yí bù yí bùstep by step
    每天měi tiānevery day
    一起吃饭yìqǐ chī fàneat together
    努力学习nǔlì xuéxístudy hard
    回到家huí dào jiāreturn home

    Cultural Insights

    • Many students commute by bus in Chinese cities.
    • Eating lunch with classmates is common and social.
    • Evenings are often used for homework and review.

    10 Questions

    1. 李华是谁? (答案)
    2. 他住在哪里? (答案)
    3. 他几点起床? (答案)
    4. 他早饭吃什么? (答案)
    5. 他怎么去学校? (答案)
    6. 中午他跟谁吃饭? (答案)
    7. 他们中午做什么? (答案)
    8. 晚上他在哪里? (答案)
    9. 晚上他做什么? (答案)
    10. 他觉得什么很重要? (答案)

    Multiple Choice

    1. 李华早上做什么?
      (答案)
      a) 起床吃早饭
      b) 看电影
      c) 睡觉
    2. 他中午感觉怎么样?
      (答案)
      a) 很累
      b) 很开心
      c) 很生气

    True or False

    1. 李华住在农村 (答案)
    2. 他晚上复习学习内容 (答案)

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写李华的一天。

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  • 红包的故事 – Red Envelopes

    A B1 story about Chinese New Year: a family gives red envelopes, shares meals, and celebrates traditions that strengthen bonds.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK 4 / ~520 characters

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    红包的故事

    春节 到了 林梅 和哥哥妹妹 一起准备 妈妈 : “ 今晚 半夜 我们 放鞭炮 给孩子们发红包 。”

    林梅 记得小时候 爷爷奶奶 总是 给她红包 红包里 有小钱 她觉得很兴奋 现在 她长大了 能给别人发红包

    除夕夜, 全家 吃团圆饭 桌子上 有饺子和牛肉 吃完 爸爸 发了红包 。 林梅 弟弟 开心地大喊 : “ 我得了两百块 !”

    第二天早上, 清早 他们 去爷爷家 拜年 爷爷 下了大红包 。 林梅 小孩子们 戴红包 大家都很高兴

    林梅 : “ 红包 不只 是钱 更是 希望和祝福 。” 今年 她决定 多给一点 客厅里 满是笑声

    The Story of Red Envelopes

    Spring Festival arrived. Lin Mei prepares with her older brother and younger sister. Mom says: “Tonight at midnight, we set off firecrackers and give red envelopes to the children.”

    Lin Mei remembers her childhood, when grandpa and grandma always gave her red envelopes. There was pocket money inside, and she felt excited. Now that she has grown up, she can give them to others too.

    On New Year’s Eve, the whole family eats the reunion dinner. There are dumplings and beef on the table. After eating, dad distributes the red envelopes. Lin Mei’s little brother shouts happily: “I got 200 yuan!”

    The next morning early, they go to grandpa’s house to pay New Year visits. Grandpa gives big red envelopes. Lin Mei helps the little kids put them on. Everyone is very happy.

    Lin Mei thinks: “Red envelopes are not just money, but more like hopes and blessings.” This year she decides to give more. The living room is full of laughter.

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    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    春节ChūnjiéSpring Festival
    红包hóngbāored envelope
    团圆饭tuányuán fànreunion dinner
    拜年bàiniánpay New Year visit
    鞭炮biānpàofirecrackers
    祝福zhùfúblessing
    兴奋xīngfènexcited
    长大zhǎngdàgrow up
    笑声xiàoshēnglaughter
    准备zhǔnbèiprepare

    Grammar

    1. 不只…更是 (not only…but even more)
    This structure emphasizes something is more than expected. Places contrast between two ideas.
    Example from story: 红包不只是钱,更是希望和祝福 (Red envelopes not only money, but even more hope and blessings).

    2. Verb + 完 + 后 (after finishing verb)
    Shows sequence after completing an action. Common for daily routines.
    Example from story: 吃完后 (after finishing eating), 爸爸发了红包 (dad distributed red envelopes).

    3. 总是 (always tend to)
    Indicates habitual past actions. Stronger than simple “always”.
    Example from story: 爷爷奶奶总是给她红包 (Grandpa and grandma always gave her red envelopes).

    Idiomatic Expressions

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    满是笑声mǎn shì xiàoshēngfull of laughter
    团圆饭tuányuán fànreunion dinner
    拜年bàiniánpay New Year respects
    长大了zhǎngdà legrown up

    Cultural Insights

    • Red envelopes (hóngbāo) symbolize good luck and are given to children during Chinese New Year.
    • Reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve unites families with symbolic foods like dumplings.
    • Firecrackers drive away bad spirits; now often replaced by safer fireworks displays.
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    10 Questions

    1. 春节什么时候发红包? (答案)
    2. 林梅小时候谁给她红包? (答案)
    3. 除夕夜全家吃什么? (答案)
    4. 弟弟得了多少钱? (答案)
    5. 第二天去哪里拜年? (答案)
    6. 林梅帮谁戴红包? (答案)
    7. 红包代表什么? (答案)
    8. 今年林梅怎么做? (答案)
    9. 客厅里有什么? (答案)
    10. 林梅现在能做什么? (答案)

    Multiple Choice

    1. 谁发了第一批红包? (答案)
      a) 爸爸
      b) 爷爷
      c) 林梅
    2. 红包不只是什么? (答案)
      a) 祝福
      b) 希望
      c) 钱
    3. 林梅记得谁给红包? (答案)
      a) 爷爷奶奶
      b) 爸爸妈妈
      c) 哥哥妹妹

    True or False

    1. 林梅小时候不喜欢红包。 (答案)
    2. 全家吃团圆饭。 (答案)
    3. 弟弟不高兴。 (答案)
    4. 红包代表祝福。 (答案)

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。用B1水平词汇和句子。

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  • Travel by Train to Shanghai and Fly Back – 坐火车去上海,坐飞机回来

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    A story of a trip: train from Beijing to Shanghai sees countryside, visits Bund, eats dumplings, then quick flight home from Pudong.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK 3 / ~450 characters

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    坐火车去上海,坐飞机回来

    下个星期 决定 上海 旅游 我要 高速火车

    第一天早上七点, 北京南站 买了 上车 火车 速度很快 四个半小时 就到了 上海虹桥

    火车上 听音乐 看窗外 有农村和城市 中途 我吃了 便当盒饭 汤很热 很好吃

    上海 以后, 我住在 酒店 。 第一天, 我去 外滩 看夜景 大楼很高 光很亮 。 第二天, 吃小笼包 饺子

    第三天, 打车 去浦东机场 过了安检 上飞机 飞机飞得很稳 两个多小时 回到北京 这次旅行很愉快

    Travel by Train to Shanghai and Fly Back

    Next week, I decide to go traveling to Shanghai. I want to take the high-speed train.

    The first morning at seven, I arrive at Beijing South Station. I buy the ticket and board the train. The train’s speed is very fast. In four and a half hours, I arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao.

    On the train, I listen to music and look out the window. There are villages and cities. Midway, I eat a boxed meal. The soup is very hot and delicious.

    After arriving in Shanghai, I stay in a hotel. The first day, I go to the Bund to see the night view. The buildings are very tall and the lights very bright. The second day, I eat xiaolongbao and dumplings.

    The third day, I take a taxi to Pudong Airport. After passing security, I board the plane. The plane flies very steadily. In a bit more than two hours, I return to Beijing. This trip is very pleasant.

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    Vocabulary

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    决定juédìngdecide
    旅游lǚyóutravel/tour
    高速火车gāosù huǒchēhigh-speed train
    速度sùdùspeed
    中途zhōngtúmidway
    便当盒饭biàndāng héfànboxed meal
    酒店jiǔdiànhotel
    外滩Wàitānthe Bund
    夜景yèjǐngnight view
    小笼包xiǎolóngbāoxiaolongbao

    Grammar

    1. Verb + 了 (change of state/completion)
    “了” after verb shows action completed or change. Often with time words.
    Examples: 买了票 (bought ticket); 就到了 (then arrived).

    2. Time word + 以后 (after)
    “以后” means after an event or time. Shows sequence.
    Example: 到上海以后 (after arriving Shanghai).

    3. 的很 + adjective (very)
    Use 很 before adjectives for emphasis, common pattern.
    Examples: 速度很快 (speed very fast); 很好吃 (very delicious).

    Idiomatic Expressions

    HanziPinyinEnglish
    很愉快hěn yōumòvery pleasant
    看夜景kàn yèjǐngsee night view
    两个多小时liǎng gè duō xiǎoshía bit more than two hours

    Cultural Insights

    • China’s high-speed trains connect Beijing-Shanghai quickly and comfortably.
    • The Bund in Shanghai offers famous skyline views at night.
    • Xiaolongbao is a popular Shanghai snack, juicy steamed buns.
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    10 Questions

    1. 我什么时候去上海? (答案)
    2. 火车从哪里开? (答案)
    3. 火车要多久? (答案)
    4. 火车上做什么? (答案)
    5. 到上海住哪里? (答案)
    6. 第一天看什么? (答案)
    7. 第二天吃什么? (答案)
    8. 回程怎么去机场? (答案)
    9. 飞机多久到北京? (答案)
    10. 这次旅行怎么样? (答案)

    Multiple Choice

    1. 火车到哪里? (答案)
      a) 上海虹桥
      b) 浦东机场
      c) 北京站
    2. 第一天去哪里? (答案)
      a) 机场
      b) 外滩
      c) 火车站
    3. 火车上吃什么? (答案)
      a) 饺子
      b) 小笼包
      c) 盒饭

    True or False

    1. 飞机比火车慢。 (答案)
    2. 外滩有夜景。 (答案)
    3. 火车五个小时。 (答案)
    4. 旅行很愉快。 (答案)

    Retell the Story

    用你自己的话写这个故事。用HSK3词汇。

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  • CN – To Shanghai by train, back by plane

    坐火车去上海,坐飞机回家

    A simple travel story about going to Shanghai by train and flying back home, for learners who want to practice travel words in Chinese.

    LEVEL/WORDCOUNT: HSK 2 / ~260 characters

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    坐火车去上海,坐飞机回家

    李明 想去 上海 旅游。 他决定 坐火车 去, 坐飞机 回家。

    早上,他 来到 火车站。 火车站里人很多, 非常 热闹。 他找到自己的 漂亮 车票, 经过 安检,走进 站台

    火车来了,车门打开。 他上车,找到 座位 ,把 行李 放在上面。 火车 慢慢地 开走了。

    车外的 风景 一直在 变化 。 有时候是 农田 ,有时候是 高楼 。 李明听 音乐 ,也跟 旁边 的人 聊天 ,一路上 感觉 很放松。

    几个小时以后,火车到 上海火车站 。 他 走出 车站, 感到 上海又大又 现代 。 他 打车 酒店 安排 好房间。

    在上海的 几天 里,李明 参观 博物馆 ,在 黄浦江 旁边 散步,晚上 灯光。 他觉得上海的 夜景 精彩 极了。

    最后一天,他要 返回 家。 这一次,他去 机场 ,准备 登机 。 机场也很 热闹 ,有很多 旅客

    登机口 ,他 等待 上飞机。 很快, 飞机 起飞, 停在 云上。 从 窗户 看下去,城市变得很小。

    李明 比较 喜欢 火车,觉得火车 舒服 ,可以看 清楚 外面的 自然 。 但是,飞机 省时间 ,很 快速

    他觉得 “ 走马观花 ” 坐飞机 看城市, “ 细细品尝 ” 坐火车 看 旅途 ,都是很好的 体验

    回到家以后,李明 照片 给朋友, 共享 这次 特别 的 旅行。 他已经 打算 ,下次 还要 坐火车 去 其他 城市。

    Taking the Train to Shanghai and Flying Back Home

    Li Ming wants to travel to Shanghai. He decides to go there by train and fly back home.

    In the morning, he comes to the train station. There are many people and it is very lively. He finds his nice ticket, goes through security, and walks to the platform.

    The train comes and the doors open. He gets on, finds his seat, and puts his luggage above it. The train starts to move slowly.

    The scenery outside the train keeps changing. Sometimes there are fields, and sometimes there are tall buildings. Li Ming listens to music and also chats with the person next to him, feeling relaxed all the way.

    After a few hours, the train arrives at Shanghai Railway Station. He walks out of the station and feels that Shanghai is big and modern. He takes a taxi to the hotel and arranges his room.

    During the few days in Shanghai, Li Ming visits museums, walks by the Huangpu River, and enjoys the lights in the evening. He thinks Shanghai’s night view is really wonderful.

    On the last day, he needs to return home. This time, he goes to the airport and gets ready to board the plane. The airport is also busy, with many travelers.

    At the boarding gate, he waits to get on the plane. Soon, the plane takes off and stays above the clouds. Looking down from the window, the city becomes very small.

    Li Ming likes trains more, because trains are comfortable and he can clearly see nature outside. But planes save time and are very fast.

    He feels that flying over a city is like “looking quickly at the flowers from a running horse”, and taking the train is like “slowly tasting” the journey. Both are very good experiences.

    After coming home, Li Ming sends photos to his friends and shares this special trip. He has already planned to take the train to other cities next time.

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    Vocabulary

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    HanziPinyinEnglish
    火车站huǒchēzhàntrain station
    站台zhàntáiplatform
    座位zuòwèiseat
    行李xínglǐluggage
    机场jīchǎngairport
    登机口dēngjīkǒuboarding gate
    旅客lǚkètraveler, passenger
    夜景yèjǐngnight view
    旅途lǚtújourney
    体验tǐyànexperience

    Grammar

    Completed action with 了
    “了” is used after a verb to show the action is finished, for example: 到上海火车站了 (arrived at Shanghai Railway Station).[6]

    Result and feeling with 觉得
    “觉得” introduces a personal feeling or opinion, for example: 他觉得火车很舒服 (he feels the train is very comfortable).[6]

    Idiomatic Expressions

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    MandarinPinyinEnglish
    走马观花zǒu mǎ guān huāto glance quickly at things without seeing details
    细细品尝xìxì pǐnchángto taste or experience something slowly and carefully

    Cultural Insights

    • High-speed trains and airports in big cities like Shanghai are very busy, especially during holidays.
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    • Many travelers like to enjoy the night view along the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
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    • Train travel in China is popular because it is comfortable and lets people see the changing scenery.
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    10 Questions

    1. 李明为什么去上海? (答案)
    2. 他怎么去上海? (答案)
    3. 他在哪里找到自己的车票? (答案)
    4. 火车外面的风景怎么样? (答案)
    5. 他在上海住在哪里? (答案)
    6. 他在上海晚上做什么? (答案)
    7. 他最后一天怎么回家? (答案)
    8. 机场里人多不多? (答案)
    9. 李明比较喜欢什么交通工具? (答案)
    10. 回家以后,他做了什么? (答案)

    Multiple Choice

    1. 李明去上海的第一种交通工具是什么? (答案)
      a) 火车
      b) 飞机
      c) 公交车
    2. 他在哪里看到很多旅客? (答案)
      a) 公园
      b) 酒店
      c) 机场

    True or False

    1. 李明只坐了火车,没有坐飞机。 (答案)
    2. 他觉得火车很舒服,可以看到外面的自然。 (答案)

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