Chinese Language Quest
  • About
  • Book 1
    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
      • L0 Act 1
      • L0 Act 2
      • L0 Act 3
      • L0 Boss Fights
      • L0 Projects
    • 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
      • L3 Act 2
      • 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
      • L5 Act 2
      • L5 Act 3
      • L5 Boss Fights
      • L5 Projects
    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
      • L6 Act 1
      • L6 Act 2
      • L6 Act 3
      • L6 Boss Fights
      • L6 Projects
    • Level 7: Studying Chinese >
      • L7 Act 1
      • L7 Act 2
      • L7 Act 3
      • L7 Boss Fights
      • L7 Projects
    • Level 8: School Life >
      • L8 Act 1
      • L8 Act 2
      • L8 Act 3
      • L8 Boss Fights
      • L8 Projects
    • Level 9: Shopping >
      • L9 Act 1
      • L9 Act 2
      • L9 Act 3
      • L9 Act 4
      • L9 Boss Fights
      • L9 Projects
    • Level 10: Transportation >
      • L10 Act 1
      • L10 Act 2
      • L10 Act 3
      • L10 Boss Fights
      • L10 Projects
  • Book 2
    • Level 11: Weather >
      • L11 Act 1
      • L11 Act 2
      • L11 Boss Fights
      • L11 Projects
    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
      • L12 Act 2
      • L12 Act 3
      • L12 Boss Fights
      • L12 Projects
    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
      • L13 Act 2
      • L13 Act 3
      • L13 Boss Fights
      • L13 Projects
    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
      • L14 Act 1
      • L14 Act 2
      • L14 Act 3
      • L14: Boss Fights
      • L14 Projects
    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
      • L15 Act 1
      • L15 Act 2
      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Act 4
      • L15 Boss Fights
      • L15 Projects
    • Level 16: Dating >
      • L16 Act 1
      • L16 Act 2
      • L16 Boss Fights
      • L16 Projects
    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
      • L17 Act 1
      • L17 Act 2
      • L17 Act 3
      • L17 Boss Fights
      • L17 Projects
    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
      • L18 Act 2
      • L18 Act 3
      • L18 Boss Fights
      • L18 Projects
    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
      • L19 Act 2
      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
      • L19 Boss Fights
      • L19 Projects
    • Level 20: At the Airport >
      • L20 Act 1
      • L20 Act 2
      • L20 Boss Fights
      • L20 Projects
  • Book 3
    • Level 21: Starting School >
      • L21 Act 1
      • L21 Act 2
      • L21 Boss Fights
      • L21 Projects
    • 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
      • L27 Act 2
      • 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
      • L29 Act 2
      • 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
    • The Coronavirus
    • Identity
  • AP Exam
    • 听:Listening >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
    • 读:Reading >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
    • 说:Speaking >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
    • 写:Writing >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
  • Resources
    • Class Activities and Games
    • Discovery Quests
    • Online Resources

A​CT ONE: THE BEGINNING OF THE END


 

​​Chapter 1: "Beijing Dream Vacation"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT WILD PARTIES
Preview
Lesson
Practice
Mastery
Preview
夜里    (yè li) at night
  • 昨天晚上我吃了几口蛋糕,夜里肚子就疼起来了,今天早上上了好几次厕所。

厕所    (cè suǒ) restroom
  • 昨天晚上我吃了几口蛋糕,夜里肚子就疼起来了,今天早上上了好几次厕所。

冰箱    (bīng xiāng) refrigerator
  • 蛋糕放在冰箱里了。​​
Lesson
element_settings.Image_30621876.default
Click for the STORY QUEST
Picture
Click for the LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
SPEAK: role-play two friends who both attended a wild party over the weekend. Try to piece together the events of the night, even though there are many things you don't remember. 

WRITE:
write a letter of apology to your parents for a wild party you threw in their house while they were away. Explain how it all spiraled out of control, and why you are now running away from home.
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 夜里,厕所,冰箱
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 昨天晚上我吃了几口蛋糕,夜里很不舒服,今天早上一直在厕所里。
  • 蛋糕放在冰箱里了。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about parties and when to have them.
  • Talk about going to the toilet.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 2: "Ouch, It Hurts!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT STOMACH PAINS
Preview
Lesson
Practice
Mastery
Preview
肚子    (dù zi) belly
  • 医生,我肚子疼死了。

疼死    (téng sǐ) really painful [lit. "hurt to death"]
  • 医生,我肚子疼死了。

疼    (téng) to hurt, pain
  • 医生,我肚子疼死了。

...死(了)    complement indicates an extreme degree [usually used after a negative adjective]
  • adj + 死了
  • more extreme than “非常” , “那么” , and “极”
  • usually has a negative connotation, but can also be used in certain contexts to express extreme happiness.
  • 打针疼死了。= It’s extremely painful to get a shot.
  • 我饿死了。= I’m starving.
  • 今天热死了。= It’s awfully hot today.
  • 知道了这件事,他高兴死了。= Learning about this, he was extremely happy. [positive connotation]​
Lesson
element_settings.Image_30621876.default
Click for the STORY QUEST
Picture
Click for the LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure: 
  • adj + 死了

​SPEAK:
talk about stomach pains. What causes your stomach to hurt? Use "adj + 死了" as many times as you can.

WRITE: write a note to your teacher explaining why you were unable to come to school yesterday (excruciating stomach pain).
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 肚子,疼,...死(了)
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Doctor, my stomachache is killing me!
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 医生,我肚子疼死了。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Complain about intense stomach pains.​
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 3: "Emergency"

HOW TO SEE THE DOCTOR
Preview
Lesson
Practice
Mastery
Preview
看病    (kàn bìng) to see a doctor; [of a doctor] to see a patient
  • 病人去医院看病。

医院    (yī yuàn) hospital
  • 病人去医院看病。

赶快    (gǎnkuài) at once; immediately [adv]
  • 那你也得赶快去看医生。要不然病会越来越重。

要不然    (yào bù rán) otherwise; or else [conj]
  • structure: phrase 1 [command/urging], + 要不然 + phrase 2 [negative consequence of not acting]
  • 那你也得赶快去看医生。要不然病会越来越重。
  • 你要说你的名字,要不然我怎么能记得[jì de]住你呢?(Say your name, otherwise how would I remember you?)
  • 快点吧,要不然你今天一定会迟到[chí dào]。(You must hurry up, or you'll be late today.)​​
Lesson
element_settings.Image_30621876.default
Click for the STORY QUEST
Picture
Click for the LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following combined structure:​
  • 赶快...,要不然...

​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue on the following prompt. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • One person is feeling extremely unwell.
  • The person's friends want to convince him to go see a doctor, but he doesn't want to!

WRITE: write a story about a person who hates going to see the doctor. Unfortunately, one sunny day, s/he wakes up with unbearable stomach pain...
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 看病,医院,赶快,要不然
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: You need to go see the doctor immediately. Otherwise, the illness will not get better.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 去医院看病。
  • 那你也得赶快去看医生。要不然病不会好。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about going to see the doctor.
  • Urge others to see a doctor when they are not feeling well.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

​Chapter 4: "The Doctor Will See You Now"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT EXAMINATIONS
Preview
Lesson
Practice
Mastery
Preview
检查    (jiǎn chá) to examine
  • 你躺下。先检查一下。

躺下    (tǎng xia) to lie down
  • 你躺下。先检查一下。

吃坏    (chī huài) to get sick because of bad food
  • 你吃蛋糕把肚子吃坏了。
Lesson
element_settings.Image_30621876.default
Click for the STORY QUEST
Picture
Click for the LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
​​WRITE: write a list of instructions for how to examine a patient for food poisoning.

SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue about an uncooperative patient and a mean doctor. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 检查,躺下,吃坏
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你躺下。先检查一下。​
  • 你吃蛋糕...肚子吃坏了。
  • TARGET: no mistakes, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following role-play:​
  • PATIENT:
    • Complain about intense stomach pains.
    • Ask the doctor to examine you.​
  • DOCTOR:
    • Ask to examine the patient.
    • Ask the patient to lie down.
    • Diagnose the patient's illness.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

 MINIBOSS #1: ACT 1 REVIEW

Picture
Pika, Pika! Can you beat me?
Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar):
  • ​Take the "Level 15 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:
    • Complain about intense stomach pains.
    • Urge your friend to see a doctor immediately.
    • Explain the importance of getting treatment. 
    • Ask the doctor to examine you; get examined.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

BONUS CHALLENGES:
  • ​GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all mastery challenges—zero mistakes!
  • ​GRAVITY: Play Level 15: 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
      • L0 Projects
    • 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
      • L3 Act 2
      • 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
      • L5 Act 2
      • L5 Act 3
      • L5 Boss Fights
      • L5 Projects
    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
      • L6 Act 1
      • L6 Act 2
      • L6 Act 3
      • L6 Boss Fights
      • L6 Projects
    • Level 7: Studying Chinese >
      • L7 Act 1
      • L7 Act 2
      • L7 Act 3
      • L7 Boss Fights
      • L7 Projects
    • Level 8: School Life >
      • L8 Act 1
      • L8 Act 2
      • L8 Act 3
      • L8 Boss Fights
      • L8 Projects
    • Level 9: Shopping >
      • L9 Act 1
      • L9 Act 2
      • L9 Act 3
      • L9 Act 4
      • L9 Boss Fights
      • L9 Projects
    • Level 10: Transportation >
      • L10 Act 1
      • L10 Act 2
      • L10 Act 3
      • L10 Boss Fights
      • L10 Projects
  • Book 2
    • Level 11: Weather >
      • L11 Act 1
      • L11 Act 2
      • L11 Boss Fights
      • L11 Projects
    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
      • L12 Act 2
      • L12 Act 3
      • L12 Boss Fights
      • L12 Projects
    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
      • L13 Act 2
      • L13 Act 3
      • L13 Boss Fights
      • L13 Projects
    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
      • L14 Act 1
      • L14 Act 2
      • L14 Act 3
      • L14: Boss Fights
      • L14 Projects
    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
      • L15 Act 1
      • L15 Act 2
      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Act 4
      • L15 Boss Fights
      • L15 Projects
    • Level 16: Dating >
      • L16 Act 1
      • L16 Act 2
      • L16 Boss Fights
      • L16 Projects
    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
      • L17 Act 1
      • L17 Act 2
      • L17 Act 3
      • L17 Boss Fights
      • L17 Projects
    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
      • L18 Act 2
      • L18 Act 3
      • L18 Boss Fights
      • L18 Projects
    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
      • L19 Act 2
      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
      • L19 Boss Fights
      • L19 Projects
    • Level 20: At the Airport >
      • L20 Act 1
      • L20 Act 2
      • L20 Boss Fights
      • L20 Projects
  • Book 3
    • Level 21: Starting School >
      • L21 Act 1
      • L21 Act 2
      • L21 Boss Fights
      • L21 Projects
    • 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
      • L27 Act 2
      • 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
      • L29 Act 2
      • 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
    • The Coronavirus
    • Identity
  • AP Exam
    • 听:Listening >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
    • 读:Reading >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
    • 说:Speaking >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
    • 写:Writing >
      • Vocab and Grammar
      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
  • Resources
    • Class Activities and Games
    • Discovery Quests
    • Online Resources