Chapter 10: "The Triangle Trade"

HOW TO DESCRIBE RELATIVE DISTANCES
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A + 离 + B + 远/近:  [A] is near/far from [B]
  • 电脑中心离图书馆很近 = The computer center is very near to the library

离    (lí) [verb] away from

近    (jìn) [adj] near

远    (yuǎn) [adj] far

Comparative sentences with 没有
  • A＋没有＋B＋adj = "A is NOT AS adj than B"
  • NOTE : This is the grammatically correct way to negate a 比 structure." See Level 11. Do NOT use "不."
  • Examples:
    • 1. 北京没有上海热 = Beijing is not as hot as Shanghai
    • 2. 我没有她那么喜欢刷卡 = I don't like to use credit cards as much as she does

*Comparative sentences with 不比*
A + 没有 + B + 远/近:      [A] is NOT as near/far as [B]
  • NOTE: this structure is used when comparing locations [A] and [B] to a third, implied location. The third location is usually the present position of the speaker.
  • 电脑中心没有运动场那么远 = The computer center is not as far away as the sports field
    • NOTE: i.e. in comparison to the speaker's present position

Sentences:
  • 知道，离王明的宿舍不远。
  • 电脑中心离图书馆很近，就在图书馆和学生活动中心中间。
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TRAIN: Write 3 sentences each using the following grammar structures:
  1. ​A + 离 + B + 远/近
  2. A＋没有＋B＋adj／A + 没有 + B + 远/近
  3. A＋不比＋B＋adj

TRAIN: ​translate the following sentences into Chinese:
  1. The school is far away from Shanghai.
  2. You are close to the subway station.
  3. The train station is not as far away as the airport.
  4. The Japanese restaurant is not as close as the Chinese restaurant. Let's eat Chinese food instead.
  5. Yesterday's test was not as hard as last week's test.
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 离，远，近
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: The computer center is very near the library.
  • Translate: ​The library is not far from Wang Peng's dorm.
  • Rule (in English): Contrast comparative sentences using 比 vs. 没有. Explain the differences in usage, the structure of each sentence, and give examples in context.
    • BONUS: also contrast the 不比 structure.
  • Puzzle: Rewrite the following sentence using 没有: “上海比北京热。”
  • Translate: The computer center is not as far [away] as the sports field.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 知道，运动场离王明的宿舍不远。
  • 电脑中心离图书馆很近，就在图书馆和学生活动中心中间。
  • 从这儿走，书店没有电脑中心那么远。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe how near or far one location is from another location.
  • Describe which one of two locations is closer [relative to a third location].
  • ​Describe which one of two locations is NOT closer [relative to a third location].
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 11: "Pirates of the Caribbean"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF GOING PLACES
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听说    (tīng shuō) [v] to be told; to hear of
  • 我听说宿舍在图书馆的旁边 = I'm told that the dormitory is next to the library

问路    (wèn lù) [VO] to ask directions
  • 问＝to ask, 路＝road/route

到 + Place + 去 + Action    (dào... qù...):   to go to [place] to do [action]
  • 到 = to go, 去 = to do
  • This structure is used to describe the purpose of going somewhere.
  • 我想到学校图书馆去看书    = I want to go to the school library to read books

Sentences:
  • 您好，常老师。我想去学校的电脑中心，不知道怎么去，听说就在运动场旁边。
  • 我想到学校书店去买书。
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences each using the following grammar structure:
  • 到 + Place + 去 + Action

WRITE: write a diary entry chronicling your first day as a tourist in [fill in the blank]. Specify where you went, and what you did there. Also specify how you got around.

​​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue between two gossipy neighbors. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • Make up rumors about what your other neighbors are getting up to, and why...
  • Ex: "我听说她到商店去买衣服。"
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 听说，问路，到...去...
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: I'd like to go to the school bookstore to buy books.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 您好，常老师。我想去学校的电脑中心，不知道怎么去，听说就在运动场旁边。
  • 我想到学校书店去买书。
  • 请问，我想问路。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask politely for directions.
  • Explain why you are going somewhere.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.​

Chapter 12: "At World’s End"

HOW TO DESCRIBE PASSING A LOCATION
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一直    (yì zhí) [adv] straight; always
  • 从这儿一直往南开 = from here drive toward the south straight ("drive straight south")

过 [verb]    (guò) to pass [a location]
  • 过＋＃＋MW＋object
  • used to describe physically passing a location
  • often used when giving directions
  • Examples:
    • 过三个路口 = Pass three intersections
    • 过一个宿舍 = Pass one dormitory
    • 过两个教室 = Pass two classrooms
    • 过三个红绿灯 = Pass three traffic lights

路口    (lù kǒu) intersection
  • literally "the mouth of the road" [think of a crossroads]

Sentences:
  • 你从这儿一直往南开，过三个路口，往西一拐就到了。
  • 那你一直往前开，过三个红绿灯，往右一拐就到了。
  • 过了三个路口 = After three blocks
  • 不对，不对。你看，这个路口只能往左拐，不能往右拐。
  • 那就是下一个路口。往右拐，再往前开。
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SPEAK: give each other directions to different places. Describe how to pass a specific location.

MAP STUDY: find a map of a city with streets. Write a set of directions between two different locations in the city that includes passing multiple intersections.
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 一直，过 [verb]，路口
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule (in English): Describe the TWO different uses of 过. Give examples of each in context.
  • Translate:  Pass three intersections/blocks.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 那你一直往前开，过三个红绿灯，往右一拐。
  • 不对，不对。你看，这个路口只能往左拐，不能往右拐。
  • 那就是下一个路口。往右拐，再往前开。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: using a map, give detailed directions from one place to another place.
  • Explain what specific directions to go in.
  • Explain when and how to turn.
  • Explain passing intersections, buildings, and/or traffic lights.
  • Connect your directions smoothly with appropriate transitions.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 13: "Showdown! Battle of Tears and Blood!"

HOW TO DESCRIBE ARRIVING AT A DESTINATION
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一...就...    (yī... jiù...):  as soon as... then...
  • structure: "一 + action verb, 就 + action verb"
  • the first action verb is immediately followed by another action verb
  • NOTE: 一 and 就 are both adverbs.
  • Examples:
    • 我一回家就睡觉 = As soon as I go home, I sleep
    • 往左一拐就到了 = as soon as you turn to the left, you'll be there

到了    (dào le):   arrived [at a place]

[往右]一拐就到了    As soon as you turn [right], you will have arrived

NOTE: the following structures are optional:
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**Reduplication of Verbs**

**Result Complements (Review)**
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Sentences:
  • 你从这儿一直往南开，过三个路口，往西一拐就到了
  • 那你一直往前开，过三个红绿灯，往右一拐就到了。
  • 到了，到了，你看见了吗？前面有很多中国字。
  • 那不是中国字，那是日文，我们到了小东京了。
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TRAIN: translate the following directions into Chinese:
  1. Where is the sports field? It's next to the library. Make a right turn and you're there.
  2. Just pass three traffic lights, and you're there.
  3. I heard Little Tokyo is behind Chinatown. Cross the intersection and you're there.

WRITE: in a group, work out detailed directions to locations on campus. Connect multi-step directions smoothly with appropriate transitions and write them down.
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 一...就...，到了
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: As soon as you turn west, then you'll be there [arrived].
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你从这儿一直往南开，过三个路口，往西一拐就到了。
  • 到了，到了，你看见了吗？前面有很多中国字。
  • 那不是中国字，那是日文，我们到了小东京了。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Explain when and how to turn [using 一...就...].
  • Explain when you arrive at a destination.
  • Connect your directions smoothly with appropriate transitions.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 MINIBOSS #3: ACT 3 REVIEW

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Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar): ​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • Perform the following conversation tasks:
    • Describe the relative distances between THREE different locations.
    • Give detailed directions from one location to another location: 
      • Explain when and how to move in a specific direction.
      • Explain passing intersections, buildings, and/or traffic lights.
      • Explain when you arrive at a destination.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

BONUS CHALLENGES:
  • ​GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all mastery challenges—zero mistakes!