Chinese Language Quest
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A​CT ONE: A PARTY GONE...MURDEROUS!

 

​Chapter 1: "The Car is Waiting, Mr. Holmes!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT PICKING PEOPLE UP
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住    (zhù) to live; to dwell; to stay

楼    (lóu) house with more than 1 story

接    (jiē) to receive; to meet or welcome sb; to catch

死    (sǐ) to die

Sentences:
  • 你住的地方离小音家很远。
  • 我六点半在楼下等你。
  • 我开车来接你,我们一起去吧。
  • 王朋死了!
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SPEAK: role-play between two friends going to another friend's house together. Discuss the details of the carpool.

WRITE: write a short story about a father who is supposed to pick up his daughter from her friend's house. Unfortunately, things go awry...
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 住,楼,接,死
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你住的地方离小音家很远。
  • 我六点半在楼下等你。
  • 我开车来接你,我们一起去吧。
  • 王朋死了!
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about picking people up.
  • Offer someone a ride and arrange a time and place to meet.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 2: "Death in the Family"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT PARTIES
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舞会    (wǔ huì) dance; ball; party

王红    (Wáng Hóng) Wang Hong (a personal name)

表姐    (biǎo jiě) older female cousin via female line

海伦    (Hǎi Lún) Helen

杀    (shā) to kill

Sentences:
  • 今天高小音过生日,晚上我们在她家开舞会,你能去吗?
  • 小音的表姐,白英爱,你妹妹王红...
  • 王朋,李友,来,我给你们介绍一下,这是我表姐海伦。
  • 谁杀了王朋?
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SPEAK: role-play between two friends at a dramatic party. Gossip about the drama.

WRITE: write a letter of invitation to your upcoming party.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 舞会,王红,表姐,海伦,杀
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 今天高小音过生日,晚上我们在她家开舞会,你能去吗?
  • 王红是王朋的妹妹。
  • 王朋,李友,来,我给你们介绍一下,这是我表姐海伦。
  • 谁杀了王朋?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about parties, including birthday parties.
  • Ask a friend to go to a party with you.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 3: "Whodunit?"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT GOOD AND BAD STUDENTS
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汤姆    (Tāng Mǔ) Tom

中学    (zhōng xué) middle school

暑期班    (shǔ qī bān) summer time class

爱    (ài) to love; affection; to be fond of; to like


Sentences:
  • 王朋,李友,来,我给你们介绍一下,这是我表姐海伦,这是她的儿子汤梅。
  • 听说还有小音的中学同学。
  • 我的中文是在暑期班学的。
  • 小音爱吃中国菜。
Lesson
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​SPEAK: reminisce about your middle school days. Were you a good or bad student? Did you ever have to take summer time class?

WRITE: write a short story about Tom, the very bad student who, however, still loves to learn...
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 汤姆,中学,暑期班,爱
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 王朋,李友,来,我给你们介绍一下,这是我表姐海伦,这是她的儿子汤梅。
  • 听说还有小音的中学同学。
  • 我在暑期班学中文。
  • 小音爱吃中国菜。​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about good and bad students.
  • Talk about summer classes.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

​Chapter 4: "First Clue: Suspicious Gifts"

HOW TO SEND GIFTS
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送    (sòng) to give (a present)

礼物    (lǐ wù) gift; present

本    (běn) classifier for books, periodicals, files, etc.

蛋糕    (dàn gāo) cake


Sentences:
  • 你要送给小音什么生日礼物?
  • 我买了一本书送给她。
  • 我送我的表姐一个生日蛋糕。
  • 等等白英爱吧。她最爱吃蛋糕。
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​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue about two friends going to a birthday party. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • Talk about who's going to the party.
  • Talk about the gifts.
  • Talk about carpool logistics.

WRITE: write a birthday card to accompany the gift(s) you got for your good friend.
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 送,礼物,本,蛋糕
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: You're going to give Little Yin what birthday present?
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你要送给小音什么生日礼物?
  • 我买了一本书送给她。
  • 我送我的表姐一个生日蛋糕。
  • 等等白英爱吧。她最爱吃蛋糕。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about how to send suitable gifts.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

 MINIBOSS #1: ACT 1 REVIEW

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Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar):
  • ​Take the "Level 14 Miniboss #1: Vocab/Grammar Quiz."
    • There are two versions, one for Handwriting and one for Definition.
  • TARGET: see rubric.
​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • Perform the following role-play:
    • Talk about parties.
    • Offer someone a ride to a party; arrange a time and place to meet.
    • Talk about what gifts to bring to the party and why.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

BONUS CHALLENGES:
  • ​GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all mastery challenges—zero mistakes!
  • ​GRAVITY: Play Level 14: Act 1 Gravity to 150,000 points or a #1 score.
 
© 2019 Hugo Xiong. hugo@chineselanguagequest.com
  • About
  • Book 1
    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
      • L0 Act 1
      • L0 Act 2
      • L0 Act 3
      • L0 Boss Fights
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    • Level 1: Greetings >
      • L1 Act 1
      • L1 Act 2
      • L1 Boss Fights
      • L1 Projects
    • Level 2: Family >
      • L2 Act 1
      • L2 Act 2
      • L2 Act 3
      • L2 Boss Fights
      • L2 Projects
    • Level 3: Dates and Time >
      • L3 Act 1
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      • L3 Act 3
      • L3 Act 4
      • L3 Boss Fights
      • L3 Projects
    • Level 4: Hobbies >
      • L4 Act 1
      • L4 Act 2
      • L4 Boss Fights
      • L4 Projects
    • Level 5: Visiting Friends >
      • L5 Act 1
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      • L5 Act 3
      • L5 Boss Fights
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    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
      • L6 Act 1
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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 >
      • L11 Act 1
      • L11 Act 2
      • L11 Boss Fights
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    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
      • L12 Act 2
      • L12 Act 3
      • L12 Boss Fights
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    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
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      • L13 Act 3
      • L13 Boss Fights
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    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
      • L14 Act 1
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      • L14 Act 3
      • L14: Boss Fights
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    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
      • L15 Act 1
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      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Act 4
      • L15 Boss Fights
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    • Level 16: Dating >
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      • L16 Boss Fights
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
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    • Level 18: Sports >
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    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
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      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
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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
      • L22 Projects
    • Level 23: At the Restaurant >
      • L23 Act 1
      • L23 Act 2
      • 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
      • L28 Act 2
      • 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
      • L30 Act 2
      • 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
      • L32 Act 2
      • L32 Act 3
      • L32 Act 4
      • L32 Boss Fights
      • L32 Projects
    • Level 33: A Trip to Yunnan >
      • L33 Act 1
      • L33 Act 2
      • 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
      • L36 Projects
    • Level 37: Wealth Management >
      • L37 Act 1
      • L37 Act 2
      • L37 Act 3
      • L37 Boss Fights
      • L37 Projects
  • Special Units
    • Distance Learning
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