​Chapter 5: "Lords of Finance"

HOW TO SEARCH FOR AN APARTMENT TO RENT
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租    (zū) to rent

出租    (chū zū) to rent [out]; rented

报纸    (bào zhǐ) newspaper; newsprint

广告    (guǎng gào) to advertise; a commercial; advertisement

Sentences:
  • 我想租房。学校的宿舍的房间太小了。
  • A：喂，请问你们是不是有公寓出租？
  • B：有啊，一房一厅，非常干净，还带家具。
  • 刚才他在报纸上看到了一个广告，说学校附近有一套公寓出租，离学校很近，走路只要五分钟，很方便。
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WRITE: translate the following sentences:
  • I need to rent out a room in my house to make money.
  • Yes, I am renting out this apartment. Did you see my advertisement in the newspaper?
  • Wang Peng will rent an apartment near his school. He found it through an ad in the newspaper.

​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue about a husband and wife who are searching for a new apartment to rent. Brainstorm how you will go about the search: where will you look? What are your requirements? Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!

WRITE: write a story based on the following picture:
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 租，出租，报纸，广告
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • ​A：我找房子找了两个月了，但是还没有找到合适的公寓。
  • B：你想租什么样的公寓？我在报纸上看到很多出租公寓的广告！
  • A：真的！能不能给我看一看？
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Searching for an apartment to rent.
  • Describe an advertisement.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 6: "Among the Mountains"

HOW TO WEIGH THE SUITABILITY OF AN APARTMENT
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可能    (kě néng) maybe; possible [mw/adj]

A对B有兴趣    A has interest toward B

A对B没有兴趣        A has no interest in B

另外    (lìng wài) in addition; besides; furthermore [conjunction]

Sentences:
  • 王朋觉得这套公寓可能对他很合适。
  • 李友从小对科学有兴趣。
  • A：另外，我们公寓不准养宠物。
  • B：没关系，我对养宠物没有兴趣，什么宠物都不养。
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TRAIN: fill in the blanks:
  • ​我很不喜欢花。我对花____兴趣。
  • 你每天下课以后要去跳舞？那我知道你对跳舞____兴趣！
  • 你可能不懂。我不喜欢看书。我对看书____兴趣。
  • 她对学中文____兴趣。她觉得大家都得学中文。

READ: Read the advertisements in Integrated Chinese Lesson 17. Discuss which apartment you like better, and why?

​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue on the following prompt. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • One friend has found a potential new apartment.
  • The other friend hates it!
  • Weigh the pros and cons​ of each viewpoint.

WRITE: Write a dialogue giving a yes/no verdict on the apartment pictured below:
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 可能，对...有兴趣，另外
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: I have no interest in raising pets.
  • Translate: Furthermore, no pets are allowed [to be raised] in our apartments. [另外]
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 王朋觉得这套公寓可能对他很合适。
  • 李友从小就对英文有兴趣。
  • A: 另外，我们公寓不准(zhǔn=to allow)养宠物(yáng chǒng wù=to raise pets)。
  • B：没关系，我对养宠物没有兴趣，什么宠物都不养。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Weigh the suitability of the following apartments and explain why.
  • Express interest in an apartment.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 7: "Shadow of Evening"

HOW TO DESCRIBE THE SURROUNDINGS OF AN APARTMENT
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附近    (fù jìn) (in the) vicinity; nearby; neighboring; next to

连    (lián) even

sub+连+obj+都/也+verb:    sentence pattern used as an intensifier of the action

这个地方连一个人都没有    in this location there's not even one person

走路    (zǒu lù) to walk; to go on foot

分钟    (fēn zhōng) minute

Sentences:
  • 刚才他在报纸上看到了一个广告，说学校附近有一套公寓出租，离学校很近，走路只要五分钟，很方便。
  • 他觉得宿舍太吵，睡不好觉，房间太小，连电脑都放不下，再说也没有地方可以做饭，很不方便，所以准备下个学期搬出去住。
  • 这个地方连一个人都没有。
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure:​
  • sub+连+obj+都/也+verb​

SPEAK: discuss what you like and dislike about the surroundings of where you live.
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 附近，连...都/也...，走路，分钟
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: How could you forget even to take your medicine?
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 刚才他在报纸上看到了一个广告，说学校附近有一套公寓出租，离学校很近，走路只要五分钟，很方便。
  • 这个地方连一个人都没有。
  • 他觉得房间太小，连电脑都放不下，再说也没有地方可以做饭，很不方便，所以准备下个学期搬出去住。
  • TARGET: no more than 2 mistakes, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe the surroundings of the following apartments.
  • Describe an extreme aspect of these apartments [using intensifiers].
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 8: "Burnished Throne"

HOW TO DESCRIBE THE COMFORT LEVEL OF AN APARTMENT
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吵    (chǎo) to quarrel; to make a noise; to disturb by making a noise

干净    (gān jìng) clean; neat; tidy

安静    (ān jìng) quiet; peaceful; calm

verb+不下+#+ noun:     a location or container does not have the capacity to hold something

这套公寓连电脑都放不下        in this apartment can't even put down a computer

Sentences:
  • 他觉得宿舍太吵，睡不好觉，房间太小，连电脑都放不下，再说也没有地方可以做饭，很不方便，所以准备下个学期搬出去住。
  • 一般的人吃不下三碗水饺。
  • A：喂，请问你们是不是有公寓出租？
  • B：有啊，一房一厅，非常干净，还带家具。
  • A：你们那里安静不安静？
  • B：非常安静。
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structures:
  • ​verb+不下+#+ noun
  • ​verb+得下+#+ noun

SPEAK: Describe the worst apartment you can think of. Use the picture below for reference.
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 吵，干净，安静，...不下
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: The room is too small, *even* a computer does not fit [i.e. "cannot be put down"].
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 他觉得宿舍太吵，睡不好觉，房间太小，连电脑都放不下，再说也没有地方可以做饭，所以准备下个学期搬出去住。
  • 一般的人吃不下三碗水饺。
  • A：喂，请问你们是不是有公寓出租？
  • B：有啊，一房一厅，非常干净，还带家具。
  • A：你们那里安静不安静？
  • B：非常安静。
  • TARGET: no more than 2 mistakes, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe the comfort level of your living quarters. 
  • Describe the size and space of the following apartment.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

​Chapter 9: "Mao Mao's Choice"

HOW TO EXPLAIN THE RULES OF AN APARTMENT
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做饭    (zuò fàn) to prepare a meal; to cook

准    (zhǔn) to allow; to grant; in accordance with; in the light of

养    (yǎng) to raise (animals); to bring up (children); to keep (pets)

宠物    (chǒng wù) house pet

我们公寓不准养宠物        our apartment doesn't allow the raising of pets

Sentences:
  • 他觉得宿舍太吵，睡不好觉，房间太小，连电脑都放不下，再说也没有地方可以做饭，很不方便，所以准备下个学期搬出去住。
  • A：另外，我们公寓不准养宠物。
  • B：没关系，我对养宠物没有兴趣，什么宠物都不养。
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​​SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue between a landlord and a new tenant, discussing the rules of the apartment. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!

WRITE: write a simplified list of rules for an apartment you're renting; be creative!
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READ: read the text below and answer the following questions:

​1) What is the purpose of the text?
2) Where is the place located? What are its surroundings like? How to get there?
3) What are some special features of the place?

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​因为自己养狗，更知道狗狗们的需要。KM宠物酒店将为来此寄养的狗狗们打造一个温馨舒适的寄养、玩耍环境，狗舍内带有空调、地暖，狗舍外配备大草坪、各种玩具，确保狗狗每日的运动量及保持心情愉快。
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  • 超豪华宠物单间公寓
  • 纯天然户外草坪
  • 专人24小时照顾陪伴
  • 附加宠物照片写真
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​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 做饭，准，养，宠物
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • A：我们公寓不准养宠物。
  • B：没关系，我对养宠物没有兴趣，什么宠物都不养。
  • A：很好。另外，没有厨房，所以不能做饭。
  • B：没关系，我对做饭也没有兴趣，什么饭都不做。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • ​Talk about apartment, house, or dorms rules.
  • Talk about raising pets.
  • 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): ​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • Perform the following conversation tasks:
    • Talk about looking for an apartment to rent.
    • Talk about your interest or disinterest in the apartment.
    • Weigh the suitability of the apartment (including its surroundings, rules, comfort level, and size).
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

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