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 >
      • L2 Act 1
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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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      • L5 Act 3
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    • Level 6: Making Appointments >
      • L6 Act 1
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      • L6 Act 3
      • L6 Boss Fights
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    • Level 7: Studying Chinese >
      • L7 Act 1
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      • L7 Act 3
      • L7 Boss Fights
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    • Level 8: School Life >
      • L8 Act 1
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      • L8 Act 3
      • L8 Boss Fights
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    • Level 9: Shopping >
      • L9 Act 1
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      • L9 Act 3
      • L9 Act 4
      • L9 Boss Fights
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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
      • 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
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    • 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 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
      • L17 Act 2
      • L17 Act 3
      • L17 Boss Fights
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    • Level 18: Sports >
      • L18 Act 1
      • L18 Act 2
      • L18 Act 3
      • L18 Boss Fights
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    • 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
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  • Resources
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A​CT ONE: MANSION OF MYSTERY

 

​Chapter 1: "Oasis"

HOW TO DESCRIBE BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF SOMETHING
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累    (lèi) tired

知道    (zhī dào) to know

那儿    (nàr) there

正在    (zhèng zài) in the middle of doing something [adverb]


Sentences:
  • 今天我很忙,很累。
  • 到那儿的时候,他正在做功课。
  • 高文中告诉我明天要考试,我说我已经知道了。
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SKIT: in groups, write a dialogue on the following prompt. Memorize your skit and perform in front of the class!
  • A mother calls her child, a student.
  • The student is in the middle of studying and doesn’t want to be disturbed. 

​WRITE:
write a story based on the following picture, using the words in Chapter 1: 
Picture
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 累,知道,那儿,正在
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: When (I) got there, she was doing her homework.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 今天我很忙,很累。
  • 到那儿的时候,他正在做功课。
  • 高文中说我明天要考试,我说我知道了。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe if you are in the middle of doing something.
  • Describe the circumstances of an event.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 2: "Inn at the Crossroads"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT LOCATIONS IN A SCHOOL
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教室    (jiào shì) classroom

餐厅    (cān tīng) dining room, cafeteria

宿舍    (sù shè) dormitory

除了...以外,sub+还...    (chú le ... yǐ wài) in addition to; besides

除了教室以外,学校还有餐厅。    In addition to classrooms, the school also has a cafeteria.


Sentences:
  • 我九点到教室去上课。
  • 七点半我去白英爱的宿舍跟她聊天儿。
  • 我这个学期很忙,除了专业课以外,还得学中文。
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TRAIN: write 3 sentences using the following grammar structure:​
  • 除了...以外,sub+还/也...  

SPEAK: with a partner, talk about different locations in your school.

WRITE:
write a a paragraph your typical daily routine at school.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 教室,餐厅,宿舍,[除了...以外,还/也...]
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Besides my major courses, I also must take Chinese.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

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 locations in a school.
  • Describe the circumstances of an event in further detail.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 3: "Diary of a Young Girl"

HOW TO WRITE DIARIES AND LETTERS
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篇    (piān) measure word (essay, articles, etc.)

日记    (rì jì) diary

一篇日记    one diary (entry)

封    (fēng) measure word for letters

信    (xìn) letter

一封信    one letter

告诉    (gào su) to tell [somebody]


Sentences:
  • 李友的一篇日记
  • 一封信
  • 高文中给我打了一个电话,告诉我明天要考试,我说我已经知道了。
Lesson
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SPEAK: Talk about writing diaries and letters. Do you write letters? Do you have a diary? Why or why not?

WRITE: write a a short diary entry, following the appropriate format.

WRITE: write a short letter, following the appropriate format.
Mastery
​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 篇,日记,封,信 ,告诉
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 李友的一篇日记
  • 一封信
  • 高文中给我打了一个电话,告诉我明天要考试,我说我知道了。
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Describe writing diaries and letters.
  • TARGET: at least a 3 on ALL tasks.

 

Chapter 4: "Her Tragic Past!"

HOW TO TALK ABOUT THE PRESSURES OF COLLEGE CLASSES
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专业    (zhuān yè) major (in college); specialty

学期    (xué qī) school term; semester/quarter

event+以前    (yǐ qián) before [EVENT]

event+以后    (yǐ hòu) after [EVENT]

第X节(课)    X [class] period

一篇新课文    one new lesson text


Sentences:
  • 第一节课是中文,[…] 还给了我们一篇新课文。
  • 第二节课是电脑课,很难。
  • 我这个学期很忙,除了专业课以外,还得学中文。
  • 早上七点半起床,洗了澡以后就吃早饭。
  • 睡觉以前,高文中给我打了一个电话...
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SPEAK: talk about the pressures of college classes, using the words in Chapter 4.

WRITE: write a short story based on the following picture:
Picture
Mastery
​​DICTATION: write the Chinese characters, English definition, and pinyin (including tones):
  • 专业,学期,以前,以后,节(课) 
  • TARGET: no more than 1 mistake, including tones.

GRAMMAR: complete the following exercises:
  • Translate: Before sleeping, Gao Wen Zhong gave me a phone call.
  • Translate: (Right) after taking a shower, I had breakfast.
  • TARGET: no mistakes.

READING: read aloud the following sentences:
  • 第一节课是中文,[…] 还给了我们一篇新课文。
  • 第二节课是电脑课,很难。
  • 我这个学期很忙,除了专业课以外,还得学中文。
  • 早上七点半起床,洗了澡以后就吃早饭。
  • 睡觉以前,高文中给我打了一个电话...
  • TARGET: no more than 2 mistakes, including tones.
​
​SPEAKING: perform the following conversation tasks:
  • Talk about the pressures of college classes.
  • Narrate a sequence of events in order. 
  • 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 8 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 conversation tasks:
    • Describe if you are in the middle of doing something.
    • Talk about locations in a school.
    • Describe writing diaries and letters.
    • Talk about attending college (your major, classes, etc.)
  • 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 Act 4
      • 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
    • 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