Chinese Language Quest
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    • Level 0: Introduction to Chinese >
      • L0 Act 1
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    • Level 1: Greetings >
      • L1 Act 1
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    • Level 2: Family >
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    • Level 3: Dates and Time >
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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 >
      • L6 Act 1
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    • Level 7: Studying Chinese >
      • L7 Act 1
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      • L7 Act 3
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    • Level 8: School Life >
      • L8 Act 1
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    • Level 9: Shopping >
      • L9 Act 1
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    • Level 10: Transportation >
      • L10 Act 1
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      • L10 Act 3
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  • Book 2
    • Level 11: Weather >
      • L11 Act 1
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      • L11 Boss Fights
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    • 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
      • L14 Act 2
      • L14 Act 3
      • L14: Boss Fights
      • L14 Projects
    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
      • L15 Act 1
      • L15 Act 2
      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Boss Fights
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    • Level 16: Dating >
      • L16 Act 1
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      • 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
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    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
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      • L18 Act 3
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    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
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      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
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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
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      • Vocab and Grammar
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A​CT THREE: THE GOBLET OF FIRE

 

​Chapter 9: "The Second Test: Retake"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT STUDY HABITS
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平常    (píng cháng) usually
  • 白英爱,你平常来得很早,今天怎么这么晚?

这么    (zhè me) so; this [late, etc] (adv)
  • 白英爱,你平常来得很早,今天怎么这么晚?

早    (zǎo) early
  • 白英爱,你平常来得很早,今天怎么这么晚?

晚    (wǎn) late
  • 我昨天预习中文,早上四点才睡觉,你也睡得很晚吗?

习惯 (xí guàn) habit
  • 王朋的学习习惯太好了。
Lesson
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Click: Chapter 9 STORY QUEST
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Click: Chapter 9 LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
WRITE: write a story of the study habits of these students based on the picture:
READ: the text below and answer the following questions:​ What is the main subject of this text?
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Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 平常,这么,早,晚,习惯
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • ​他平常很晚才睡觉。
  • 你平常很早来学校,今天怎么九点才来?
  • 怎么这么晚做功课?这是不好的学习习惯!
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • ​Talk about good study habits (including your own).
  • Talk about bad study habits (including your own).
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 10: "The Third Test"

HOW TO WRITE CHINESE CHARACTERS
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写汉子 = Write Chinese characters
  • 我们要多练习写汉字。

枝    (zhī) Measure word [long, thin, inflexible, objects such as pens, rifles, etc.]

笔    (bǐ) Pen

一枝笔    one [rod of] pen

张    (zhāng) Measure word (flat object, paper, pictures, etc.)

纸    (zhǐ) Paper

一张纸    one [piece of] paper

Sentences:
  • 好,给我一枝笔,一张纸。
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Click: Chapter 10 STORY QUEST
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Click: Chapter 1 LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
SPEAK: talk about the tools you need to handwrite Chinese characters. Do you find it easy or difficult?

WRITE: write a paragraph comparing handwriting Chinese characters and typing Chinese characters on a computer/phone. Refer to the picture below.
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Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 写汉字,一枝笔,一张纸
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 你们这儿可以刷卡吗?
  • 对不起,我们不收信用卡。
  • 我找您九块六毛三。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about writing Chinese characters. 
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 11: "The Third Test: Retake"

HOW TO COMPARE PROMPTNESS AND TARDINESS
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早上    (zǎo shang) morning
  • 我昨天预习中文,早上四点才睡觉,你也睡得很晚吗?

下午    (xià wǔ) afternoon
  • 明天下午才开始上课。

晚上    (wǎn shang) evening
  • 但是她的朋友昨天晚上帮她学习了。

就 vs. 才    [Both are adverbs. 就 is used to describe promptness while 才 is used to describe tardiness.]
  • A:我昨天预习中文,早上四点才睡觉,你也睡得很晚吗?
  • B:我昨天十点就睡了。因为王朋帮我练习中文,所以我功课做得很快。
Lesson
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Click: Chapter 11 STORY QUEST
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Click: Chapter 11 LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
TRAIN: ​write 3 sentences each using the following grammar structures:
  1. 才 [tardiness]
  2. 就 [promptness]

SPEAK: discuss changes in your daily routine. Are you more prompt than usual, or tardier than usual?
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 早上,下午,晚上,就 vs. 才
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Rule: explain the differences between the adverbs "就" vs. "才". Describe the structure. Give examples of each in use.
  • Translate: Yesterday I didn't go to bed until four o'clock in the morning. Did you go to bed very late too?
  • Translate: ​Yesterday i went to bed promptly at ten.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • A: 我昨天预习中文,早上四点才睡觉,你也睡得很晚吗?
  • B: 我昨天十点就睡了。
  • 明天下午才开始上课。
  • 但是她的朋友昨天晚上帮她学习了。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about unexpectedly prompt actions.
  • Talk about unexpectedly late actions.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 12: "Defense Against the Dark Arts"

HOW TO DISCUSS THE BENEFITS OF LEARNING CHINESE
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酷    (kù) cool [i.e. hip]
  • 他是一个男的,很帅,很酷,叫王朋。

新    (xīn) new
  • 我喜欢学新生词。

懂    (dǒng) To understand
  • 第七课的语法很容易,我都懂,可是生词太多,汉子也有一点儿难。
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Click: Chapter 12 STORY QUEST
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Click: Chapter 1 LEARNING SLIDES
Practice
SPEAK: discuss the benefits of learning Chinese. Talk about objective reasons, but also personal reasons.

WRITE: write a a story based on the image below, using the words in Chapter 12.
Picture
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 酷,新,懂
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • A: 学中文真酷。我很喜欢学中文。
  • B: 你也喜欢学新生词吗?
  • A: 喜欢!我真喜欢学语法因为很容易懂。
  • B: 学中文真是好事!
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about the benefits of learning Chinese.
  • 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 7 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 the benefits of learning Chinese.
    • Talk about writing Chinese characters. ​
    • Talk about good and bad study habits.
    • Compare promptness and tardiness [using 就 and 才].
  • 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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  • 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
      • L12 Projects
    • Level 13: Asking Directions >
      • L13 Act 1
      • L13 Act 2
      • L13 Act 3
      • L13 Boss Fights
      • L13 Projects
    • Level 14: Birthday Party >
      • L14 Act 1
      • L14 Act 2
      • L14 Act 3
      • L14: Boss Fights
      • L14 Projects
    • Level 15: Seeing a Doctor >
      • L15 Act 1
      • L15 Act 2
      • L15 Act 3
      • L15 Boss Fights
      • L15 Projects
    • Level 16: Dating >
      • L16 Act 1
      • L16 Act 2
      • L16 Boss Fights
      • L16 Projects
    • Level 17: Renting an Apartment >
      • L17 Act 1
      • L17 Act 2
      • L17 Act 3
      • L17 Boss Fights
      • L17 Projects
    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
      • L18 Act 2
      • L18 Act 3
      • L18 Boss Fights
      • L18 Projects
    • Level 19: Travel >
      • L19 Act 1
      • L19 Act 2
      • L19 Act 3
      • L19 Act 4
      • L19 Boss Fights
      • L19 Projects
    • Level 20: At the Airport >
      • L20 Act 1
      • L20 Act 2
      • L20 Boss Fights
      • L20 Projects
  • 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
  • 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