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    • Level 31: Chinese Holidays >
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A​CT THREE: AUCTION OF AGES

 

Chapter 9: "Broke!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT SUMMER CLASSES, JOBS, AND INTERNSHIPS
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暑期班    (shǔ qī bān) summer class    

实习    (shí xí) to intern, to practice; field work    

打工    (dǎ gōng) to work (do manual labor for a living); a part time job; to moonlight    

公司    (gōng sī) company    

我们的同学,有的去暑期班学习,有的去公司实习,有的回家打工    【Our classmates, some go to summer class to learn, some go to companies to do an internship , some return home to work】

Sentences:
  • 我们的同学,有的去暑期班学习,有的去公司实习,有的回家打工。
  • 好几家航空公司都有航班。
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SPEAK: talk about summer classes, jobs, and internships. What are you interested in doing for summer vacation?

WRITE: write a letter to your parents at home, telling them what your plans are for summer vacation. Also tell them what your classmates are planning on doing.
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 暑期班,实习,打工,公司
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我们的同学,有的去暑期班学习,有的去公司实习,有的回家打工。
  • 好几家公司都有航班。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about hypothetical summer plans, including summer classes, jobs, and internships.​
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 10: "To Buy Freedom"

HOW TO USE BIGGER NUMBERS UP TO 1 BILLION
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千    (qiān) thousand    

万    (wàn) ten thousand    

十万    (shí wàn) one hundred thousand

一百万    (yì bǎi wàn) one million

一千万    (yì qiān wàn) ten million

亿    (yì) one hundred million

十亿    (shí yì) one billion

Sentences:
  • 中国国际航空公司,一千五,直飞。
  • 《十万个冷笑话》是我最喜欢的漫画。
  • 我有一百万日元。
  • 一千万人算什么?好少!
  • 什么?十亿元人民币?贵得不得了!
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SPEAK: pretend you are billionaires. Talk about recent purchases you've made, using bigger numbers up to 1 billion.

WRITE: write a letter of complaint to an airline company. You are outraged at how expensive their plane tickets are. Be specific about the outrageous costs of the tickets!

WRITE: write the following random list of numbers (1000-100,000) in Chinese.

WRITE: write the following random list of numbers (100,000-1,000,000,000) in Chinese.
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 一千,一万,十万,一百万,一千万,亿,十亿
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Puzzle: list all the numbers in order from 1 to 1 billion [factors of ten].
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我找到了一个航班,一千五,直飞。
  • 《十万个为什么》是我最喜欢的书。
  • 我有一百万日元。
  • 一千万人算什么?好少!
  • 什么?十亿元人民币?贵得不得了!
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Discuss the cost of a hypothetical travel trip.
    Discuss the most expensive purchases or expenses that you might have.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 11: "Final Destination"

HOW TO COMPARE AIRLINES AND FLIGHTS
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航空    aviation (háng kōng)    
  • 航空公司    airline [aviation company]    

家    (jiā) measure word for companies
  • 一家航空公司    one airline company

中国航空公司    (zhōng gúo háng kōng gōng sī) Air China [abbreviation: 国航]

西北航空公司    (xī běi háng kōng gōng sī) Northwest Airlines    

A比B+adj+#+MW+noun:"comparatives with numbers" [A is more ADJ by # than B]
  • 西北只比国航便宜四十几块钱    Northwest (Airlines) is only cheaper by forty something dollars than Air China

Sentences:
  • 好几家航空公司都有航班。
  • 中国国际航空公司,一千五,直飞。
  • 西北航空公司正在打折,差不多一千四百六十,可是要转机。
  • 西北只比国航便宜四十几块钱,我还是买国航吧。
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure:​​​
  • A比B+adj+#+MW+noun

SPEAK: talk about the differing costs of flights by 中国国际航空公司 vs. flights by 西北航空公司. Be specific and use the "A比B+adj+#+MW+noun" construction.

RESEARCH: you are deciding between flying with 中国国际航空公司 or 西北航空公司. Compare the cost of each airline's tickets using the "A比B+adj+#+MW+noun" grammar construction. Then make a decision about which airline to use.
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Go on www.ctrip.com (Chinese version) and do the following:
    1. 你要到中国去旅游。选 (xuǎn=to choose) 两个城市。再选日期。
    2. 请查:最贵的机票。
      1. 多少钱?(write out the Chinese numbers)
      2. 单程票还是往返票?
      3. 直飞还是转机?
      4. 哪家公司?
      5. 为什么这么贵?
    3. 请查:最便宜的机票。
      1. 多少钱?(write out the Chinese numbers)
      2. 单程票还是往返票?
      3. 直飞还是转机?
      4. 哪家公司?
      5. 为什么这么便宜?
    4. 请查:火车票。选一张火车票。
      1. 多少钱?(write out the Chinese numbers)
      2. 单程票还是往返票?
      3. 火车票贵还是机票贵?为什么?
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 航空公司,家,西北(航空公司),国航
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Northwest [Airlines] is only about $40 cheaper than China Airlines.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 好几家航空公司都有航班。
  • 中国国际航空公司,一千五,直飞。
  • 西北航空公司差不多一千四百六十,可是要转机。
  • 西北只比国航便宜四十几块钱,我还是买国航吧。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: look up airline tickets on www.ctrip.com.
  • Pick between cities of your choice.
  • Compare different airline companies.
  • Compare the cost of different flights.
  • Decide which flight to book, and why.
  • 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):
  • ​Take the "Level 19 Miniboss #3: 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:
    • Talk about your hypothetical or ideal summer plans (including internships, jobs, and summer classes).
    • ​Look up airline tickets between cities of your choice on www.ctrip.com.​​​
      • Compare the cost of different flights and/or airline companies.
      • Explain why this is the most suitable ticket for your needs.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

BONUS CHALLENGES:
  • ​GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all mastery challenges—zero mistakes!
  • ​GRAVITY: Play Level 19: Act 3 Gravity to 150,000 points or a #1 score.
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  • 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
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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
      • L15 Projects
    • Level 16: Dating >
      • L16 Act 1
      • L16 Act 2
      • L16 Boss Fights
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
      • L17 Act 1
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      • L17 Act 3
      • L17 Boss Fights
      • L17 Projects
    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
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      • L18 Act 3
      • L18 Boss Fights
      • L18 Projects
    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
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      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
      • L19 Boss Fights
      • L19 Projects
    • Level 20: At the Airport >
      • L20 Act 1
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      • L20 Boss Fights
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  • 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