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New Words (生词 Shēngcí)
Xuǎnzé Select
zhèngquè Correct
dáàn Answer
tián Fill
kòng gé Space
jiàqī Holidays
lǚyóu Travel
zhù Live, stay
lǚguǎn Hostels

suīrán... Dànshì… Although ... but ...
kòngtiáo Air Conditioning
fùjìn Nearby
dìtiě Underground Railway
dòngwùyuán Zoo
xióngmāo Panda
kěài Cute
bówùguǎn Museum

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Zázhì Magazine
Piān Measure words for Articles
Wénzhāng Article

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Answer the following questions in English:

Where was Liu Xiang born?

When he was young what did he like to do? Give 2 details.

Name two items of food that he often took to school.

What was his father’s job?

When was his talent discovered?

Why was Liu’s mother concerned about him becoming a sportman?

What does Liu like to do in his spare time? Give two details.

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New Words (生词 Shēngcí):

Àolínpǐkè Olympic
yùndònghuì Games
kuàlán Hurdle
qiǎokèlì Chocolate
sījī Drivers
Track and
tiánjìng duì field team
tóngyì Agree
pà Fear
shòushāng Injured
zuìhòu Finally,
dāyìng Promise
chúle In addition to
xùnliàn Training
kòngxián leisure time

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--2009 Reading & Responding--

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Huānyíng Welcome
jiànlì Established
kàojìn Close to
fēngjǐng Scenery
měilì Beautiful
gōnggòng qìchē Bus
dìtiě Metro
zhídá Directly go to
yóuyǒngchí Swimming Pool
wǎng qiúchǎng Tennis court
bān Class
zuìduō Most
lí Away from
hǎitān Beach
jiāotōng Transportation
fāngbiàn Easy
shèbèi Equipment

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1. How many concerts does Lang Lang give every year?

2. Where in China was he born?

3. What was his mother’s job?

4. How much did his parents pay for the piano?

5. What does Lang Lang win between the ages of 11 and 13?

6. What his influence in China? Give two details?


Chūmíng Famous
gāngqín Piano
yīnyuè jiā Musician
diànhuà Phone
gōngchéngshī Engineer
fùmǔ Parents
huā Flowers
gōngzī Wage
jiù gāngqín Old Piano

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zhōngyāng Central
yīnyuè xuéyuàn Music Institution
liánxù Continuous
huòdé Get
guójì International
dàjiǎng Awards
yóuyú As, due to
chénggōng Success
yǐnqǐ Cause
duì... Xìngqù "be interested in ..."
dàn gāngqín Play Piano
gǔdiǎn yīnyuè Classical music
zēngjiā Increase

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Answer in English:

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Diànzǐ yóujiàn Email
Shōu dào Received
Yīnwèi Because
Xiūxí Rest
Tóutòng Headache
Fāshāo Fever
Késou Cough
Kě Thirsty

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A In which city do Lele & YingYing now live?

B When exactly were they born?

C Describe Lele’s character

D Describe Yingying’s character

E What is the average life span of a wild giant panda?

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F What illness are giant pandas likely to get when the weather changes?

G What does China forbid in order to protect giant pandas?


Dà xióngmāo Panda
Xiānggǎng Hong Kong
Nánxìng Male
Nǚxìng Female
Hong Kong Ocean
Hǎiyáng gōngyuán
Park
Tóngbàn Companion
Bǐjiào Comparison
Hàixiū Shy
Ānjìng Quiet
Yěshēng Wild
Huó dào Live to
Zhúzi Bamboo
Zhuǎnbiàn Change
Róngyì Easy
Huàn gǎnmào Cold
Bǎohù Protection
Bù zhǔn not allowed
Bǔzhuō Catch
Huò Or
Mǎimài Trading

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（ADD QUESTIONS）

Nánjízhōu Antarctica
Gānzào Dry
Dà bùfèn Most
Kēxuéjiā Scientists
Túshū guǎn Library
Xìyuàn Theater
Cāntīng Restaurants
Kāichē Driving
Zuò huǒchē Train
Gōnglù Highway
Tiělù Railway
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Xiàtiān Summer

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Answer the following questions in ENGLISH

a. At the moment, which country is Yao Ming working in?

b. Where in China was he born?

c. What was his parents’ profession?

d. When he was in Kindergarten, what did he have to do when he took the

bus?

e. What happened to his career between 1998-1999?

f. How tall is he (in cm)?

g. What are his two weaknesses?

Name two things which Yao Ming enjoys in his free time?


Míngxīng Star
Gōngzuò Work
Xuǎn wèi Selected
Zuì Most

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Shòu huānyíng Popular
Qiúyuán Players
Fùmǔ Parents
Zhíyè Professional
Lánqiú duì Basketball
Duìyuán Team
Yòuéryuán Kindergarten
Gōnggòng qìchē Bus
Bìxū Must
Dàrén Adults
Kāishǐ Start
Jìnrù enter
Institute of Physical
Tǐyù xuéyuàn Education
Jiùdú School
Yóuyú As
Shēntǐ Body
Shòushāng Injuries
Cānjiā Participation
Shēngāo Height
Gōngfēn Cm
Tóuqiú shoot
Rù lán Into the basket
Yǒu bāngzhù Help
Suīrán Although
Qiángzhuàng Strong
Ruòdiǎn Weakness
Jīngcháng Often
Liàn qiú practice
Yǒu kòng free
Diàndòng yóuxì Video games
Yīnyuè Music

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Answer the following questions in English

A Why is autumn the best season to visit Beijing?

B What was the Forbidden City used for in the past?

C Apart from the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, give full details of two

other attractions in Beijing

D Why has Beijing been chosen to host the 2008 Olympic Games?

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Shǒudū Capital
Shàng qiānnián Thousands
Lìshǐ History
Lǚkè Passenger
Jìjié Season
Qiūtiān Fall
Qìhòu Climate
Gānzào Dry
Wēnhé Moderate
Qìwēn Temperature
Míngshèng Attractions
Shìjiè wénmíng The world-renowned
Chángchéng Wall
Gùgōng Forbidden City
Gōngzuò Work
Jūzhù Living
Chéngwéi become
Bówùguǎn Museum
Chúle in additon to
Huáchuán Rowing
Dòngwùyuán Zoo
Cānguān Visit
Gǔchéng City
Xiàndàihuà Modernization
Dūshì City
Xuǎn wèi Selected
Àolínpǐkè Olympic
Yùndònghuì Games

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Answer the following questions in English

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Fǎngwèn Interview
Miànbāo Bread
Jī ròu Chicken
Zhū ròu Pork
Chǎomiàn Noodles
Sìhū Seems
Xiā Shrimp
Gǎn xìngqù Interested
Chǎo Fried
Qīngcài Vegetables
Hē Drink
Qìshuǐ Fizzy Drinks

:

A:
B:

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G:


Àihào Interests
Tán talk about
Zhōumò Weekend
Shàng jiē Street
Mǎi dōngxi Shopping
Juéde Feel
Zuì hǎo de Best
Yùndòng Sports
Duànliàn Exercise
Shēntǐ Body
Biǎoyǎn Performance
Zhòngyào Important
Juésè Role
Kuàilè Happy
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Yǒu kòng free time
Liànxí Exercise
Máobǐ zì Calligraphy
Kàn diànyǐng Movies
Xiǎngshòu Enjoy
Xiě xìn write letter
Huā hěnduō shíjiān Spend a lot of time
Bù xū no need
Jiāo dào xǔduō péngyǒu make many friends
Zhīshì Knowledge

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Tàikōng rén Taikongnaut
Fāshè Launch
Tàikōng chuán Spacecraft
Zài carry
Chénggōng Success
Jìnrù enter
Tàikōng Space
Rào Around
Dìqiú Earth
Quān Circle
Fāchū Issued
Gǎnjué Feel
Pāishè take photo
Zhàopiàn Photos
Quán shìjiè World
Wènhǎo greeting
Guǎnlǐ rényuán Management
Jīngcháng Often
Dé jiǎng Winners
Xià yībù Next step
Jìhuà Plan
Dēng shàng land
Yuèqiú Moon

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What he lost? Name four in English.

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Xiōngdì jiěmèi Brothers and sisters
kēmù Subject
yǒu kòng Free time
jiānglái Future
chǒngwù Pets
dúshēngnǚ Only child
xīwàng Hope
chéngwéi Become
zuòjiā Writer

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Cold Fever Teeth Ache Thorethroat cough
Feet injury stomach ache
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Biàntiáo Notes
gǎnmào Cold
fāshāo Fever
yáchǐ Teeth
téng Pain
hóulóng Throat
fāyán Inflammation
késou Cough
bìxū Must
xiūxí Rest
tī Kick
zúqiú Football
jiǎo Feet
shòushāng Injured
wèi Stomach
yuánliàng Forgive

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1:30 -2:00
2:00 -3:00
3:30 -3:50
3:50 -4:00
4:00 -4:30
4:30 -5:00

How to cook Chinese food
How to care for their children
International News
Local News
Sports News
Weather Forecast

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。

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Huā Spent time, money
gǎi Correct
quán jiā Whole Family
dào guò Been to
zhōumò Weekend
shí When…..
yǒushí Sometimes
shēnghuó Life
gōngchéngshī Engineer
gōngchǎng Factory
zuòyè Homework
yīnyuè huì Concert
gōngzī Wage
lǚyóu Travel

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Fēicháng Very
Shòu huānyíng Popular
Xiǎoshuō Fiction
Fānyì Translate
Yǔyán Language
Zuòzhě Author
Yuán shì Originally
Yīshēng Doctors
Kāishǐ Start
Wèile For
Zhuānxīn Concentrate
Juédìng Decision
Tuìxiū Retirement
Wánchéng Achieve
Zìzhuàn shì Autobiographical
Xùshù Narrative
Niánqīng shí Young
Dúshū Reading
Qíngxíng situation
Hūnyīn Marriage
Shībài Failure
Tèbié Special
Zhǐchū Pointed out that the
Zhàngfū Husband
Líhūn Divorce
Zhǔyào Main
Yuányīn Reason
Yīnwèi Because
Háizi Child
Fùmǔ Parents

Huózhe
Alive
Yuànyì Willing

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What’s is the weather?

Middle .

North .

South .

East .

West .


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Tiānqì Weather
yùbào Forecast
qíng Clear
duōyún Cloudy
guā Scratch
wù Fog

adevertiments’s contents:

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Guǎnggào Advertising
yīngwǔ Parrot
chūshòu For Sale
yíshī Lost
gǒu Dog
māo Cat
hùzhào Passport
jīnyú Goldfish

Sidewalk
Crossroads
Do not turn left
Do not turn right
No cycling
No Parking

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Shízìlù kǒu Crossroads
qǐng wù zuǒ zhuǎn Do not turn left
qǐng wù yòu zhuǎn Do not turn right
bù zhǔn tíngchē No Parking
bù zhǔn qí chē No cycling
rénxíngdào Sidewalk

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43




Zhēng Look for
bǐyǒu Pen pal
tán dào Talk about
xiānggǎng Hong Kong
dànshì But
zìjǐ Own
gōngzuò Work
lǚxíng Travel
péngyǒu Friends
jiārén Family
tóngxué Schoolmates
jiārén Family
zhù dì dìfāng Place to live
xuéxiào Schools
gōngzuò Work
yùndòng Sports
kēmù Subject
àihào Hobby
xiě xìn Write Letter
chǒngwù Pets
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Do not fire mountain
Do not turn the radio too loud
Walking to school
Save paper
Turning off lights

Matching:

45




Bǎohù Protection
huánjìng Environment
wù Do not
shōuyīnjī Radio
zǒulù Walk
jiéshěng Save
guān dēng Turn off the lights

6.

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


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


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Shōu Income
bìxū Must
bìyè Graduation
chú…wài In addition to ...
guǎngdōng huà Cantonese
huò Or
pǔtōnghuà Mandarin
měi zhōu Every Week
shòu huò Sales
jīngyàn Experience
zhòngyào Important
tígōng Provide
xùnliàn Training
zhùsù Accommodation
shōurù Income
rènhé Any
zīgé Qualification
shēnqǐng Application
dǒng Understand
xūyào Need
zhǎo Find
zhù dì dìfāng Place to live
xiūxí Rest
gōngzī Wage

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Shèngdàn jié Christmas
shēngrì Birthday
hūnlǐ Wedding
Chinese New
chūnjié Year

49



hǎixiān Seafood
kǎoyā Roast duck
mǐfàn Rice
miàntiáo Noodles
tāng Soup
niúròu Beef

shǒutí diànhuà Mobile phones
cháng kù Trousers
lǐngdài Tie
gāngbǐ Pen
zhàoxiàngjī Camera
jiákè shān Jacket

50




Qìngzhù Celebrate
jiào Order
Dish
cài
hǎixiān Seafood
kǎoyā Roast duck
chǎo Fry
qīngcài Vegetables
bù shǎo Not little (Many)
lǐngdài Tie
shǒutí diànhuà Mobile phones
hé Together
sòng Send
zhàoxiàngjī Camera
shèngdàn jié Christmas
shēngrì Birthday
hūnlǐ Wedding
Chinese New
chūnjié Year
mǐfàn Rice
miàntiáo Noodles
tāng Soup
niúròu Beef
cháng kù Trousers
gāngbǐ Pen
jiákè shān Jacket

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Matching:

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Shēngcí
Guǒzhī Juice
dǎ diànhuà Call
chuān Wear
cháng kù Trousers
cānjiā Participate
wǎnhuì Evening party
jiē Pick Up
jiè gěi Lend
yīngbàng Pound
jiǎng Speak
wán Finished
gōngkè Homework
zài Again
kāi Open
yínháng Bank
kāishuǐ Boiling water

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9

54



Shēngcí
Yóuyǒng duì Swimming Team
duìyuán Team member
zhī yī One of …
bìxū Must
zuò gōng chē Bus
shì zhōngxīn Downtown
jiāwù Housework
dànshì But

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A What is Tan Yuanyuan’s special achievement?

B Why is she called ‘YuanYuan’?

C Why was her father against her going to the Dance Schoool?

D How did her parents finally decide to let her enter the Dance School?

E While at boarding school, how often did she return home?

F Apart from China, in which other country did she study?

Guójì International
Bālěi Ballet
Xīnxīng New star
Mùqián Currently
Zhǔyào Main
Wéi yī Only
Zuì niánqīng Youngest
Dúwǔ Solo dancing
Yǎnyuán. Actor
Lantern
Yuánxiāo jié Festival
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Wǔdǎo Dance
Zhāoshēng Admissions
Shēnqǐng Application
Jiēshòu Accepted
Qǐchū Initially
Fǎnduì Against
Rènwéi think so
Zhíyè Professional
Shēngmìng Life
Duǎn Short
Bù róngyì Is not easy to
Kǎo shàng Admitted
Kěxí Unfortunately
Zuìhòu finally
Juédìng Decision
Diū toss
Yìngbì Coins
Ruòshì If
Cháo shàng Upward
Mìngyùn Fate

Jìnxiū
Education
Huòdé Get
Jīnpái jiǎng Golden Medal

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Bag
Cake
Leather shoes
Sweater
Watches
Books,
dictionaries

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Shēngcí
dàngāo Cake
máoyī Sweater
pí xié Leather shoes
shǒubiǎo Watches
shǒutí dài Bag
Shū, zìdiǎn Books, dictionaries

Write down the starting time:
Art
Computer
English
Mathematics
Rest
Self-study
Sports

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Shēngcí
Shíjiān Time
biǎo Table
jié Session
yīngwén English
shùxué Mathematics
xiūxí Rest
diànnǎo Computer
zìxiū Self-study
guò Over , after
měishù Art
tài Too (much)
zuìhòu Finally,
tǐyù Sports

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Shēngcí
Self Zìwǒ
Introduction jièshào
Call jiào
Study niàn
Year niánjí
Reading dú
Walk zǒulù
Lively huópō
Outward wàixiàng
Join jiārù
Chorus héchàng tuán
Fill tiánxiě
Form biǎogé
Address zhùzhǐ
Sur Name xìng
Given Name míng
Age niánlíng
Schools xuéxiào
How to go to
school zěnyàng shàngxué
Personality gèxìng
Interest xìngqù

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Two sheep graze in the mountains
At the beach
Climbing Cave
Taking pictures for Lions
Watching Dolphin performance

Shēngcí

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Lǚyóu Travel
zhàopiàn Photos
hǎitún Dolphin
biǎoyǎn Performance
tì For
shīzi Lion
pāizhào Photograph
pá Climb
dòng Cave

12:30-1:30
1.30-2:00
2:00-2:30
2:30-3:25
3:25-3:30

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Shēngcí

Jiémù Program
juésài Final
duì Team
duì verse, to, against
rúhé How to
kǎtōng Cartoon
shíjiān Time
xiǎotíqín Violin
dúzòu Solo
qìxiàng Weather
yùbào Forecast
diànshìjù TV opera
shíshì Current events
bàogào Report
wǔdǎo Dance
biǎoyǎn Performance
zěnyàng How to
zhōngguó cài Chinese dish
shénme shíhou When
pēngrèn Cooking
tǐyù Sports
xīnwén News

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Do not drink alcohol
Do not smoke
Drink plenty of water
Eat less fried stuff
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Exercise

Shēngcí

Bǎochí To maintain
jiànkāng Health
yóu Oil
zhà Fry
chōu yān Smoking
shūcài Vegetables
hē Drink
jiǔ Wine
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Chéngshì City
Wèiyú located
Gǔchéng historical city
Fāzhǎn Development
Gōngyè Industry

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Jiāotōng Traffic
Fāngbiàn Easy
Lúnchuán ship
Dàodá arrive
Dà duōshù Most
Chūwài go out
Piányi Cheap
Shūshì Comfort
Gōngyù Apartments

Shēngcí

Dìlǐ Geography
tèzhēng Features
wèizhì Location
xiūxián Leisure
yúlè Entertainment
jiāotōng gōngjù Transport
lúnchuán Steamship
běnwén This article
zuòzhě Author
biéshù Villa
lóufáng Building
jiǔdiàn Hotels

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71



Shēngcí

Wèilái Future
Jìhuà Plan
Tán talk about
Xīwàng Hope
Dāng work as
Fēixíngyuán Pilot
Zhuànqián Money
Zhòngyào Important
Jiātíng Family
Zuǒyòu around
Jiéhūn Marriage
Liú zài Stay
Kuàilè Happy
Jiātíng zhǔfù Housewives
Yòuzhìyuán Kindergarten
Lǐxiǎng Ideal
Fùqīn Father
Yǐngxiǎng Impact
Tǔmù gōngchéngshī, Civil Engineer
Xiū lù Road
Zào qiáo Bridge
Dòngwùyuán Zoo
Guǎnlǐ yuán Administrator

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73



Answer the following questions in English.

a. what two awards did Ang Lee’s ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Win?

b. Where was he born?

c. What did he do during the six years after leaving drama school?

d. What job did his wife do?

e. Why does he like to make movies?

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Mùqián Currently
Dǎoyǎn Director
Zuìjìn Recent
Pāi make movie
Huòdé Get
Zuì jiā Best
Wàiyǔ Language
Táiwān Taiwan
Zhǔ fàn Cooking
Dài háizi look after Kids
Xiě jùběn Writing script
Wàichū go out
Kēxué Science
Yán jiù gōngzuò Research
Hángyè Industry
Xīyǐn Attract
Fēngfù enrich
Gǎnqíng shēnghuó Emotional life
Tígōng Provide
Yúlè Fun
Yīzhí always

For self-entertainment and
Zì yú yú rén
entertain the people

75




Phone
Restaurants
Ticket Counter
Toilet
Waiting room

Shēngcí

Biāozhì Logo
Cèsuǒ Toilet
Hòuchē shì Waiting room
Diànhuà Phone
Cāntīng Restaurants
Shòupiào chù Ticket
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Banana
Chicken
Chinese cabbage
Eggs
Milk

77



What’s is the weather in these cities? Answer in English.

Shang Hai .

Nan Jing .

Guang Zhou .

Shang Hai .

78



Matching:

Shēngcí

Jiātíng Family

jiéhūn Married

páshān Climb

pāi Take photo
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Assembly

Go Home

Free Activities

Ride Bicycle

Picnic

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Shēngcí

Jiāoyóu outing
Huǒchē zhàn train Station
Jíhé assembly
Mùdì de Destinations
Yěcān Picnic
Qí Ride
Zìxíngchē bicycle
Zìyóu Freedom
Huódòng Activities
Huò Or
Sànbù Walking
Huí jiā Go Home

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82



Shēngcí

Qián jǐ tiān A few days ago

jūrán Unexpectedly

shǒu qiānshǒu Hand in hand

kū Cry

gāi Should

yīnwèi Because

zuìjìn Recently

fāxiàn Found

gǎndào Feel

yīncǐ Therefore,

xiě xìn Write

xiàng To

ài shàng le fall in love

jīngyà Surprised

qiúzhù Ask for Help

tǎoyàn Hate

hàoqí Curious

fǎngwèn Visit

83



Do not litter
Empty Bottle Recycling
Plant Trees
Save water
Turning off lights

Matching:

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85



Shēngcí

Shǔjià Summer Holiday

Zhuàn qǔ Earn

Língyòng qián Pocket money

Gōngsī Company

Jiēdài yuán Receptionist

Bìxū Must

Guìtái Counter

Jiē diànhuà To answer the phone

Dǎzì Typing

Shōu xìn recive letters

Zhěnglǐ arrange

Wénjiàn File

Wǔcān Lunch

Gōngzī Wage

Xīnkǔ Hard

Kūzào Boring

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87



Shēngcí

Qǐchuáng Get up
fàngxué School
jiéshù End
bānjí Class
dàyuē About
duō gè More
dào To
zuǒyòu About， around
yǐhòu After
yībān General
huā Spent time, money
xiǎoshí Hours
jiātíng zuòyè Homework
zhǐ Only
xū need
yībàn Half
zuò gōngkè Do homework
liú Stay
xiūxí Rest
bǐjiào Comparably
nán Difficult
yī bèi Double
rénshù Person Number
kètáng Classroom

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Shēngcí

Jǐ wèi Several
zhōng wǔ Form 5
tánlùn Talk
duì On
zhìfú Uniform
kànfǎ Opnion, view
rènwéi Think so, consider
yīnggāi Should
děi Have to
wàichū Out
tào Sets
guì Expensive
hǎochù Benefits
jiātíng bèijǐng Family Background
dāndiào Monotonous
biànhuà Change
tiánxiě Fill
yuányīn Reason
zànchéng In favor
fǎnduì Against

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Wēiruǎn gōngsī Microsoft
Chuàngbàn rén Founder
Juédìng Decision/ decide
Juān chū Donate
Dà bùfèn Most
Cáichǎn Property
Zuòwéi As
Císhàn Charity

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