Chapter 14: "The Promised Land"

HOW TO CELEBRATE WITH YOUR FAMILY
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小区    (xiǎo qū) residential complex; neighborhood
  • ​NOTE: A 小区 is a planned and, almost always, gated urban residential community that incorporates various convenience facilities such as grocery stores and beauty salons. Residents have to pay a maintenance fee. Upscale 小区 have a clubhouse complete with a restaurant and a fitness center.
  • 他们住的小区环境很好。The surroundings of their residential subdivision [gated community] are very nice.

舅舅    (jiù jiu) mother's brother

舅妈    (jiù mā) mother's brother's wife
  • 雪梅的舅舅是律师，舅妈是大学教授。

**Old Family Words (BONUS WORDS)** 
​爷爷，奶奶，外婆，外公，叔叔，阿姨
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FAMILY RESEARCH: check out this cool tool for Chinese family terms. Enter your relationship with a relative and find out what the Chinese word for that person is! ​

SPEAK: exchange stories about how each of your families celebrates holidays. What is the purpose of gathering together as a family during this time?

WRITE: write a story based on the following image:
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DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 小区，舅舅，舅妈
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 雪梅的舅舅是律师，舅妈是大学教授。他们把时间都放在自己的事业上，不想要孩子，生活在二人世界里。
  • 他们住的小区很好，房子是一套三房两厅两卫的公寓，家具都很新、很漂亮，每个房间都很干净，住起来很舒服。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe Lin Xue Mei's family based on the reading above.
  • Talk about how families celebrate major holidays, including your own family.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 15: "Stations of the Cross"

HOW TO PUT ON A SUCCESSFUL EVENT
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气氛    (qì fēn) atmosphere; ambiance [abstract noun]
  • 在家里吃才好呢，有家庭气氛！

热闹    (rè nao) lively; bustling with noise and excitement [adj]
  • 谢谢！谢谢！··· 外边怎么这么热闹？  

环境    (huán jìng) environment; surroundings; circumstances [n]
  • 他们住的小区环境很好，房子是一套三房两厅两卫的公寓，家具都很新、很漂亮，每个房间都很干净，住起来很舒服。

浪费    (làng fèi) to waste; to squander [v]
  • 为什么？那不是浪费吗？［剩下一些鱼］
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SPEAK: brainstorm ideas together for a fun school event. Describe what it will be like.

WRITE: write an article describing top 10 tips for putting on a successful event.
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DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 气氛，热闹，环境，浪费
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 他们住的小区环境很好，房子是一套三房两厅两卫的公寓，家具都很新、很漂亮，每个房间都很干净，住起来很舒服。
  • 在家里吃才好呢，有家庭气氛！
  • 谢谢！谢谢！··· 外边怎么这么热闹？    
  • 为什么剩下一些鱼？那不是很浪费吗？
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe the characteristics of a successful party, event or activity.
  • Brainstorm ideas for an appropriate Chinese New Year activity at your school.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 16: "The Passion of Mao Mao"

HOW TO PROPOSE A TOAST
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干杯    (gān bēi) to drink a toast; to propose a toast; cheers! [VO]
  • 为你们在新的一年里找工作顺利、学习进步干杯！    
  • 为舅舅、舅妈的事业成功干杯！    
  • 为舅舅、舅妈的身体健康干杯！

举    (jǔ) to lift; to raise    

以    (yǐ) with; to use [preposition]

代    (dài) to replace; to substitute

以+A+代+B    (yǐ... dài) with A replace B
  • 大家都不喝酒，来，我们以茶代酒，举起杯来，欢迎你们来北京！

为...    (wèi) for; to [preposition]
  • "为＋noun phrase＋verb"＝"FOR＋[some thing]＋[do an action]"
  • NOTE 1: This structure expresses the idea that that you are doing something FOR a certain person, organization, or thing.
  • NOTE 2: Don't confuse with the single preposition "为... with the "为了..." structure. They are different structures.
  • > 为人民服务。＝Serve [for] the people.
  • > 她为美国政府工作。＝ She works for the United States government.
  • > 为...干杯！= To drink a toast for... [X person or event]!
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SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue between people at a holiday dinner. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • One person loves to drink.
  • One person doesn't drink at all.
  • Take turns proposing a toast (with the appropriate kind of drink)!

WRITE: write a story based on the image below:
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​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 干杯，举，以茶代酒，为
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Everybody doesn't drink alcohol, let's use tea to replace alcohol, raise your cups!
  • Translate: For [a wish of] academic progress in the new year, [let's] drink a toast!
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 大家都不喝酒，来，我们以茶代酒，举起杯来，欢迎你们来北京！
  • 为你们在新的一年里找工作顺利，干杯！    
  • 为舅舅、舅妈干杯！
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Propose a toast.
  • Talk about substituting one thing for another, and why.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

Chapter 17: "Should Not Perish, But Have…"

HOW TO MAKE NEW YEAR'S WISHES
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恭喜发财    (gōng xǐ fā cái): "Happy Chinese New Year!"
  • NOTE: this expression literally means "'wish you great fortune." However, it's almost always used in the context of wishing someone a Happy Chinese New Year.
  • > 恭喜＝congratulations [phrase]; to congratulate [v]
  • > 发财＝to get rich; to make a fortune
  • 舅舅、舅妈过年好！恭喜发财！

事业成功    (shì yè chéng gōng) success at work
  • 成功    (chéng gōng) [v] to succeed; [adj] successful
  • 为舅舅、舅妈的事业成功干杯！

工作顺利    (gōng zuò shùn lì) work goes smoothly
  • 为你们在新的一年里找工作顺利、学习进步干杯！    

学习进步    (xué xí jìn bù) make academic progress
  • 进步    (jìn bù) = to make progress [v]; progress

身体健康    (shēn tǐ jiàn kāng) good health [lit. "healthy body"]
  • 为舅舅、舅妈的身体健康干杯！

*BONUS WORDS*:
*学业有成*        (xué yè yǒu chéng) success at school
*万事如意*        (wàn shì rú yì) ten thousand things go as planned
*心想事成*        (xīn xiǎng shì chéng) success at whatever your heart desires
*财源广进*        (cái yuán guǎng jìn) fortune flows in
*恭贺新禧*        (gōng hè xīn xǐ) Happy New Year
  • NOTE: this is just a fancy way of saying 新年快乐 or 恭喜发财 ​
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WRITE: write an article ranking the top 10 Chinese New Year's wishes.

SKIT: in a group, write a dialogue between people at a holiday dinner. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • One person is a student hoping to get good grades. She doesn't drink.
  • One person is a married relative looking for a better job. He loves to drink.
  • One person is an elderly relative in poor health.
  • Take turns proposing an appropriate toast!
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DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 恭喜发财，事业成功，工作顺利，学习进步，身体健康
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 舅舅、舅妈过年好！恭喜发财！    
  • 为舅舅、舅妈的事业成功干杯！    
  • 为舅舅、舅妈的身体健康干杯！
  • 为你们在新的一年里找工作顺利、学习进步干杯！    
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
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​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Propose a New Year's toast.
  • Express New Year’s wishes to another person for: fortune, job success, academic success, and health.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 MINIBOSS #4: ACT 4 REVIEW

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Mastery Challenge 1 (Vocabulary and Grammar): ​
​Mastery Challenge 2 (Speaking):
  • Perform the following role-play just before Chinese New Year:
    • ​Brainstorm an appropriate Chinese New Year activity at your school.
    • Describe the characteristics of a successful party, event or activity.
    • Talk about how families typically celebrate Chinese New Year.
    • Propose a New Year's toast.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.
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