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A​CT TWO: RACE AGAINST TIME

 

​Chapter 5: "All the World's a Stage"

HOW TO DESCRIBE CITIES AND TOWNS
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这    this (zhè)

是    to be (shì)
  • 这是…. = This is…
  • 我是[name] = I am…. [name]

北京    Beijing (Běijīng)
  • 这是北京 = This is Beijing

纽约    New York (Niǔyuē)
  • 这是纽约 = This is New York​

Sentences:
  • 我是北京人 = I’m a Beijing person
  • 我是纽约人 = I’m a New Yorker
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SPEAK: Take turns reading the following sentence patterns:
  • 我是北京人(rén=person)。
  • A:你是纽约人吗?我是纽约人。
  • 王朋不是纽约人。
  • 李友是北京人。
  • 他不是我,我是我。
  • Brainstorm your own sentences.

​WATCH: Watch the following video of two people speaking, then write a summary of what you hear.

WRITE: Translate the following sentences: 
  • I am not a Beijing-er.
  • I am very good.
  • I am a New Yorker.
  • This is Sparta!

WRITE: Compare the following pictures:​
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 这,是,北京,纽约
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: This is New York.
  • Translate: I'm not a teacher, I'm a student.
  • Rule: (in English) Explain when to use "是" and when not to.
  • Detective (find and fix the mistakes):
    • A: 你好吗?
    • B: 我是很好!你呢?
    • A:我很好。我纽约人。​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 grammar mistake.

 

Chapter 6: "Nightmare: Beijing"

HOW TO DESCRIBE PERSONAL TITLES
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也    also (yě)

小姐    Miss (xiǎo jiě)
  • 李小姐 = Ms. Li

先生    Mr./sir (xiān sheng)
  • 王先生 = Mr. Wang

Sentences:
  • 先生,你好 = Hi, Sir
  • 小姐,你好 = Hi, M’am
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CLASS SURVEY: Say hello to everyone in the class using this pattern:
  • X先生,你好! / X小姐,你好!

SKIT: In groups, write a dialogue based on the following people meeting each other for the first time (choose one picture). Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 也,小姐,先生
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: (in English) Explain the word order of "也" and "不"; give examples.
  • Translate: I am also a student.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • A: 请问,你贵姓?
  • B: 我姓李。你呢?
  • A: 我姓王。你好,李小姐。
  • B: 你好,王先生。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Greet someone.
  • Address someone by their title.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 7: "Nightmare: New York"

HOW TO DESCRIBE WHERE WE'RE FROM
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也    also (yě)

人    person (rén)

中国    China (Zhōng guó)
  • 我是中国人 = I am a Chinese person
  • 我也是中国人 = I’m also a Chinese person

美国    America (Měi guó)
  • 我是美国人 = I am an American person
  • 我也是美国人 = I’m also from America

​Sentences
:
  • 我是韩国 (hán guó) 人 = I’m a Korean person
  • 我是墨西哥(mò xī gē) 人 = I’m a Mexican person
  • 我是哈萨克斯坦 (Hā sà kè sī tǎn) 人= I’m a Kazakhstan person
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SPEAK: ​Discuss the following questions:
  • ​你是中国人吗?你是美国人吗?他/她呢?
  • George Washington是美国人吗?Thomas Jefferson也是美国人吗?你呢?
​
SPEAK: Take turns reading the following sentence patterns. Make sure to fill in the blanks:
  • 王先生是中国人。
  • 王先生是北京人,李先生也是北京人。
  • 李小姐是美国人。
  • 王朋是北京人。
  • 李友是纽约人。
  • A:我是____人,你呢?B:我也是____人。
  • Brainstorm your own sentences.

WRITE: Write a paragraph describing the students and teachers in the class. Include their names (given + surname) and country of origin.

SKIT: In groups, write a dialogue based on the following people meeting each other for the first time (choose one picture). Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
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Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 也,人,中国,美国
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • A: 你好!
  • B: 你好!
  • A: 请问,你贵姓?
  • B: 我姓李。你呢?
  • A: 我姓王。李小姐,你是中国人吗?
  • B: 是,我是中国人。你呢?
  • A: 我是美国人。 
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask if someone is a Chinese or American person.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 8: "Nightmare: Stevenson"

HOW TO DESCRIBE OCCUPATIONS
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也    also (yě)

老师    teacher (lǎoshī)
  • 我是老师 = I am a teacher
  • 我是熊老师 = I am Teacher Xiong

学生    student (xué shēng)
  • 我是学生 = I am a student
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SPEAK: Discuss the following questions:
  • 你是老师吗?你是学生吗?
  • 他/她/X 是老师吗?是学生吗?
  • 你喜欢X老师吗?你不喜欢X老师吗?

SPEAK: ​Take turns reading the following sentence patterns. Make sure to fill in the blanks:
  • A:王先生是老师吗?B:王先生是老师。
  • 李友不是老师,是____。
  • 我也是中国学生。

CLASS SURVEY: Interview all your teacher and fellow students using this pattern:
  • X老师,你好!你是老师吗?我是学生。  
  • X,你好!你是学生吗?我也是学生。

WRITE: Write a paragraph identifying all your teachers and the fellow students that you take class with.

​SKIT: In groups, write a dialogue based on the following people meeting each other for the first time (choose one picture). Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
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DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 也,老师,学生
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • A: 我是老师,你呢?
  • B: 我不是老师,我是学生。
  • C: 我也是老师。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask if someone is a teacher or student.​
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 9: "The Master"

HOW TO SAY GOODBYE
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谢谢    thanks (xiè xie)

再见    goodbye (zài jiàn)
  • literally, "see you again."
  • 再见 is considered a formal farewell in modern Chinese, used in polite situations or with strangers.
  • A more common way of saying goodbye casually is "拜拜 (bāi bāi = bye [English loanword])"
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SPEAK: Role-play a conversation between 王朋 and 李友 as they greet each other and then say goodbye.

WRITE: Think about who in the world you should thank. Write a sentence of thanks to each person.

LISTEN: Listen to the "谢谢你!" song.

READ: ​Read this business card and answer the following questions:
  • 1) What is the person's surname? His given name?
  • 2) This person is most likely what nationality?
  • 3) This person is most likely what occupation?
​美国夏威夷大学东亚语文系学生 
王 中 生 
TEL: 八 一 七 九 六 五 四 
FAX : 三 二 五 六 四 七 一 ​
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 谢谢,再见
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Thank someone.
  • Say goodbye.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

 MINIBOSS #2: ACT 2 REVIEW

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Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
​Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar):
  • ​Take the "Level 1 Miniboss #2: Vocab/Grammar Quiz."
    • There are two versions, one for Handwriting and one for Definition.
  • TARGET: see rubric.
​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • ​Perform the following conversation tasks:
    • ​​Address someone by their title.
    • Ask if someone is a teacher or student.​
    • Ask if someone is a Chinese or American person.
    • Ask if someone is from Beijing or New York. 
    • Say goodbye.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

BONUS CHALLENGES:
  • ​GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all mastery challenges—zero mistakes!
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    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
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    • Level 7: Studying Chinese >
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    • Level 8: School Life >
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    • Level 9: Shopping >
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    • Level 10: Transportation >
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  • Book 2
    • Level 11: Weather >
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    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
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    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
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    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
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      • L14: Boss Fights
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    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
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      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Act 4
      • L15 Boss Fights
      • L15 Projects
    • Level 16: Dating >
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
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    • Level 18: Sports >
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    • Level 19: Travel >
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    • Level 20: At the Airport >
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  • Book 3
    • Level 21: Starting School >
      • L21 Act 1
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      • L21 Boss Fights
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    • Level 22: Dorm Life >
      • L22 Act 1
      • L22 Act 2
      • L22 Boss Fights
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    • Level 23: At the Restaurant >
      • L23 Act 1
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      • L23 Act 3
      • L23 Boss Fights
      • L23 Projects
    • Level 24: Buying Things >
      • L24 Act 1
      • L24 Act 2
      • L24 Boss Fights
      • L24 Projects
    • Level 25: Choosing Classes >
      • L25 Act 1
      • L25 Act 2
      • L25 Act 3
      • L25 Boss Fights
      • L25 Projects
    • Level 26: Romance >
      • L26 Act 1
      • L26 Act 2
      • L26 Act 3
      • L26 Boss Fights
      • L26 Projects
    • Level 27: Computers and the Internet >
      • L27 Act 1
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      • L27 Act 3
      • L27 Boss Fights
      • L27 Projects
    • Level 28: Working >
      • L28 Act 1
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      • L28 Act 3
      • L28 Boss Fights
      • L28 Projects
    • Level 29: Education >
      • L29 Act 1
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      • L29 Act 3
      • L29 Boss Fights
      • L29 Projects
    • Level 30: Chinese Geography >
      • L30 Act 1
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      • L30 Act 3
      • L30 Act 4
      • L30 Act 5
      • L30 Boss Fights
      • L30 Projects
  • Book 4
    • Level 31: Chinese Holidays >
      • L31 Act 1
      • L31 Act 2
      • L31 Act 3
      • L31 Act 4
      • L31 Boss Fights
      • L31 Projects
    • Level 32: Changes in China >
      • L32 Act 1
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      • L32 Act 3
      • L32 Act 4
      • L32 Boss Fights
      • L32 Projects
    • Level 33: A Trip to Yunnan >
      • L33 Act 1
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      • L33 Act 3
      • L33 Boss Fights
      • L33 Projects
    • Level 34: Lifestyle and Health >
      • L34 Act 1
      • L34 Act 2
      • L34 Act 3
      • L34 Boss Fights
      • L34 Projects
    • Level 35: Gender Equality >
      • L35 Act 1
      • L35 Act 2
      • L35 Act 3
      • L35 Boss Fights
      • L35 Projects
    • Level 36: Environmental Protection >
      • L36 Act 1
      • L36 Act 2
      • L36 Act 3
      • L36 Act 4
      • L36 Boss Fights
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    • Level 37: Wealth Management >
      • L37 Act 1
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      • L37 Act 3
      • L37 Boss Fights
      • L37 Projects
  • Special Units
    • Distance Learning
    • The Coronavirus
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    • 读:Reading >
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    • 说:Speaking >
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