Chinese Language Quest
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    • Level 21: Starting School >
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    • Level 31: Chinese Holidays >
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    • Level 32: Changes in China >
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A​CT ONE: MYSTERIOUS CALL

 

​Chapter 1: "A Dark and Stormy Night"

HOW TO DESCRIBE A PHONE CALL
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A给B打电话        sub A gives sub B a phone call
  • 李友给常老师打电话。
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。

给            (gěi) [prep]; to, for

打电话        (dǎ diàn huà) [vo]; to make a telephone call
  • 打=verb,电话=object
  • 李友给常老师打电话。
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。

电话        (diàn huà) [n]; telephone
  • 李友给常老师打电话。
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。​
  • "手机" = shǒu jǐ = cell phone​
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Chapter 1 Practice:​
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 1​
  2. Pair Practice: Talk about a phone call that is due to take place.
  3. Write a text to your friend asking why they called you earlier.
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 给,打电话
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: Describe the word order of "target" prepositions in a Chinese sentence.
  • Translate: He gave me a call.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 李友给老师打电话。
  • 我常常给朋友打电话,可是不喜欢给妈妈爸爸打电话。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe making a phone call.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 2: "Nemesis"

HOW TO ANSWER A PHONE CALL
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喂            (wèi) [interj]; Hello!, Hey!
  • Used when talking on the telephone, especially when answering a phone call.
  • 喂?= Hello?

在吗?        (zài ma) [v]; Are you there/present?
  • 在=verb=to be present, to be at (a place)
    • NOT used as preposition here
  • 喂,请问,常老师在吗?
    
我就是        I am precisely (that)
  • 就 (jiù) [adv] = precisely, exactly
  • Q: 喂,请问,王朋在吗?A:我就是。您是哪位?​

您是哪位?    Who are you?
  • 您 (nín) [pr]; You (polite/formal)
    • as opposed to “informal” 你 nǐ
  • 哪位 (nǎ wèi) [qpr+m]; which person
  • Q: 喂,请问,王朋在吗?A:我就是。您是哪位?​​

有事儿吗?    (yǒu shì er ma?) Is something the matter?
  • 李友,有事儿吗?
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Chapter 2 Practice:​
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 2​
  2. Pair Practice: Take turns prank calling each other.
  3. Write a dialogue for a mysterious phone call that is received one dark and stormy night...
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 喂,在吗?,我就是,你是哪位?,有事儿吗?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 喂,请问,老师在吗?
  • Q: 喂,请问,王朋在吗?A:我就是。您是哪位?
  • 李友,有事儿吗?
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: role-play the following conversation:
  • PERSON #1:
    • Make a phone call.
    • Introduce yourself and ask for a specific person.
  • PERSON #2:
    • Answer a phone call.
    • Ask about the purpose of the call.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 3: "Cry for Help"

HOW TO REQUEST HELP
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​得+verb        (děi) [adv]; must, to have to
  • 好啊,但是你得请我喝咖啡。

帮            (bāng) [v]; to help
  • 王朋,我下个星期要考中文,你帮我准备一下,跟我练习说中文,好吗?

回来        (huí lai) [vc]; to come back
  • 我回来以后给你打电话。​
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Chapter 3 Practice:
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 3​
  2. Pair Practice: Role play two friends. Both of you need help from each other. Ask each other for favors. 
  3. Write a letter to a friend requesting their urgent help.
  4. Write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure(s):​​ 得+verb 
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 得[adverb],帮,回来
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Okay, but you must take me out for coffee.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 好啊,但是你得请我喝咖啡。
  • 王朋,你能帮帮我吗?
  • 我不想给你打电话。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Request help.
  • Tell someone to do something.
  • Ask someone to return your call.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.​

 

​Chapter 4: "World's Finest"

HOW TO MEET SOMEONE
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A跟B见面        sub A with sub B meets
  • 那我什么时候跟你见面?

跟            (gēn) [prep]; with

见面        (jiàn miàn) [vo]; to meet up; to meet with
  • 见=to meet,面=face to face

啊            (a) [p]; a sentence-final particle of exclamation
  • 好啊,但是你得请我喝咖啡。

但是        (dàn shì) [conj]; but
  • 好啊,但是你得请我喝咖啡。 ​​​
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Chapter 4 Practice:
  1. TEACHING SLIDES: Chapter 4​
  2. Pair Practice: Gossip about two classmates who were spotted together in an interesting location.
  3. Write a flirtatious text conversation between two people who are trying to schedule a first date.
  4. Write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure(s): A跟B+verb,但是
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 跟,见面,啊,但是
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: So when can I meet with you?
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 那我什么时候跟你见面?
  • 好啊,但是你得请我喝咖啡。 ​​​
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Ask to meet someone at a specific time and place.
  • 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 6 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:
    • THE CALLER:
      • Make a phone call; ask for a specific person.
      • Request help from the other person.
      • Arrange to meet at a specific time and time.
    • THE RECEIVER:
      • Answer a phone call; ask the purpose of the call.
      • Give the Caller advice.
      • Arrange to meet at a specific time and time.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 in ALL categories.

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  • ​GODLIKE: Achieve a 100% score on all mastery challenges—zero mistakes!
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  • About
  • Book 1
    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
      • L0 Act 1
      • L0 Act 2
      • L0 Act 3
      • L0 Boss Fights
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    • 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
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    • 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
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      • 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
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    • Level 12: Dining >
      • L12 Act 1
      • L12 Act 2
      • L12 Act 3
      • L12 Boss Fights
      • L12 Projects
    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
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      • L13 Act 3
      • L13 Boss Fights
      • L13 Projects
    • 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
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    • Level 16: Dating >
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      • L16 Boss Fights
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    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
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      • L17 Act 3
      • L17 Boss Fights
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    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
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      • L18 Act 3
      • L18 Boss Fights
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    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
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      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
      • L19 Boss Fights
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    • 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 >
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      • Practice Questions
      • Test Strategies
  • Resources
    • Class Activities and Games
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