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ACT ONE: THE MARTIAN ​CHRONICLES

 

​Chapter 1: "Let's Go to Mars!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT GOING PLACES
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想 (xiǎng)    to want to
  • NOTE: "想", "觉得", and "喜欢" are all used differently.
    • 想 = to want to, to have a desire to [do something]
    • 觉得 = to feel that [i.e. to give your opinion about]
    • 喜欢 = to like, to be fond of

去    (qù) to go

所以    (suǒ yǐ) so, therefore

因为...所以...    (yīn wèi... suǒ yǐ...) because... therefore...

Sentences:
  • 这个周末你想做什么?想不想去打球?
  • 那我们去看球,怎么样?... 算了,我去找别人。
  • 那我们今天晚上去看一个外国电影,怎么样?我请客。    
  • 因为昨天你请我吃饭,所以今天我请你看电视。
  • A:那你这个周末想做什么?B:我只想吃饭,睡觉。
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SPEAK: talk about places you want to go, and why. 

WRITE: translate the following sentences into Chinese:
  1. I want to go to your house.
  2. Because her family has twenty people, therefore she doesn't want to go to her house.
  3. What time do you want to go?​
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 想,去,因为...所以...
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: (in English) Explain the differences between "想" and "喜欢". Give examples.
  • Translate: What would you like to do?
  • Translate: Because yesterday you invited me to eat food, so today I invite you to watch a movie.
  • TARGET: no more than 1 grammar mistake.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你想做什么?想不想去...?
  • 我们去你家,怎么样?  
  • 因为昨天你请我吃饭,所以今天我请你吃饭。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about going places.
  • Talk about desires and plans.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 2: "Hey, What Could Go Wrong?"

HOW TO INQUIRE ABOUT PROBLEMS
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对    (duì) right; correct

对不对?(duì bú duì?) right or not?

昨天    (zuó tiān) yesterday

今天    (jīn tiān) today

明天    (míng tiān) tomorrow

​那    (nà) in that case; then
  • NOTE: this is different from the "那 [that]" meaning we learned in Level 2. "那 [in that case]" is used to connect different sentences.
  • 那我们去看电影,怎么样?= In that case, let's go to see a movie. How’s that?

Sentences:
  • 你也喜欢看书,对不对?
  • 对,有的时候也喜欢看书。
  • 因为昨天你请我吃饭,所以今天我请你看电视。
  • 那你也请王朋,李友,好吗?
  • 那我们明天去看球,怎么样?
  • 那你这个周末想做什么?
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SPEAK: you both feel blue. Ask each other what's wrong, and try to cheer each other up.

WRITE: write a series of text messages between two friends, setting up a time to meet to talk about personal problems.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 对,昨天,今天,明天,那
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: You like to read, right? [A不A]
  • Translate: Do you like to watch movies? [A不A]
  • Rule: (in English) Explain the differences between the two different grammatical uses of "那." Give examples.
  • Translate: In that case, let's go see a movie. How that's?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 grammar mistake.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你也喜欢吃中国菜,对不对?
  • 因为昨天你请我吃饭,所以今天我请你吃饭。
  • 那你也请王朋,李友,好吗?
  • 那我们明天去,怎么样?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Inquire about problems.
  • Talk about desires and plans.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 3: "The Only Man On Mars (1)"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT ACTIVITIES (1)
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Verb Objects
  • Many words in Chinese are "verb-object" compounds. For many purposes they are treated as a single word, but in fact the verb and object are different, and they can be separated or detached.
  • A verb object does not take an additional object. Attributive elements like adjectives or numbers must be inserted between the verb and the object.
  • Examples:
    • 睡觉 > 睡一个好觉
    • 唱歌 > 唱英文歌
    • 跳舞 > 跳中国舞

看    (kàn) to watch; to look; to read
  • verb objects: 看电视 = to watch TV // 看电影 = to watch movies // 看书 = to read books

电视    (diàn shì) television, TV
  • 我喜欢打球,看电视。你呢?

电影    (diàn yǐng) movie
  • 那我们今天晚上去看一个外国电影,怎么样?我请客。

书    (shū) book
  • 你也喜欢看书,对不对?

​睡觉    (shuì jiào) to sleep [verb object]
  • lit. "to sleep a nap"
  • 我只想吃饭,睡觉。
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SPEAK: talk about activities you like and dislike. Give reasons.

WRITE: write an advertisement, seeking a friend who shares the same interests as you.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 看,电视,电影,书,睡觉
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: (in English) Explain the concept of a "verb object" and why it's important. Give examples of verb objects.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我喜欢看电视。你呢?
  • 你也喜欢看书,对不对?
  • A:你喜欢不喜欢看电视?B:喜欢。
  • 那我们今天晚上去看一个电影,怎么样?
  • 我只想吃饭,睡觉。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about activities that you like and dislike. Explain why.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 4: "The Only Man On Mars (2)"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT ACTIVITIES (2)
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打球    (dǎ qiú) to play ball [verb object]

唱歌    (chàng gē) to sing a song [verb object]

跳舞    (tiào wǔ) to jump a dance [i.e. to dance]
  • lit. "to jump a dance" [verb object]

听    (tīng) to listen

音乐    (yīn yuè) music
  • 听音乐 = to listen to music [verb object]

Sentences:
  • 我喜欢打球,看电视。你呢?
  • 我喜欢唱歌,跳舞,还喜欢听音乐。你也喜欢看书,对不对?
  • 对,有的时候也喜欢看书。
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SPEAK: talk about activities you like and dislike. Give reasons.

WRITE: create a poster for an upcoming club fair. Include descriptions and photos of each club's activities.
Mastery
DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 打球,唱歌,跳舞,听音乐
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 我喜欢打球,看电视。你呢?
  • 我喜欢唱歌,跳舞,还喜欢听音乐。你也喜欢看书,对不对?
  • 对,也喜欢看书。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about activities that you like and dislike. Explain why.
  • 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 4 Miniboss #1: Vocab/Grammar Quiz."
    • Note: 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 going places.
    • Talk about your desires and plans.
    • Inquire about problems.
    • Talk about the activities that you like and dislike. Explain why.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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  • Book 1
    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
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    • Level 1: Greetings >
      • L1 Act 1
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      • L1 Boss Fights
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    • Level 2: Family >
      • L2 Act 1
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      • L2 Boss Fights
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    • Level 3: Dates and Time >
      • L3 Act 1
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      • L3 Act 4
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    • Level 4: Hobbies >
      • L4 Act 1
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    • Level 5: Visiting Friends >
      • L5 Act 1
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    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
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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 >
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    • Level 12: Dining >
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    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
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    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
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    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
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    • Level 16: Dating >
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
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    • Level 18: Sports >
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    • Level 19: Travel >
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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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    • Level 22: Dorm Life >
      • L22 Act 1
      • L22 Act 2
      • L22 Boss Fights
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    • 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
      • 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
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  • AP Exam
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