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Modern Chinese (Simplified Characters) [sampler pack]

Modern Chinese (Simplified Characters) [sampler pack]

TEACHInG PoInTER
Encourage students to con-
sider what regional differ-
ences are noticeable in their
own culture’s cuisine.

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHInG PoInTER
If possible, organize a class
trip to an authentic Chinese
restaurant, or encourage
own. Ask students to order

different regional cuisines as
possible.

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHInG PoInTER
If possible, make and eat
dumplings in class or in the
school kitchen.

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHInG PoInTER
Ask students if they are fa-
miliar with using chopsticks
and what kind of foods
they associate with Chinese
dishes.

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DISCUSSIon
Encourage students to bring in knowledge from other disciplines when considering the following

92

TEACHInG PoInTER
Point out to students that
the Text in English is not a
word-for-word translation.
Students should be aware of
the differences in sentence
structures between Chinese

NatioNal StaNdardS

CHECkPoInT
Ask students to locate the
parts of the lesson that cor-
respond to the points in the
What Can You Do? section.

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 1 Food 93

INTRODUCTION
To introduce the lesson,
ask students to brainstorm

taste in their own lan-
guage. How many can
they come up with?

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHING POINTER

through the lesson illustra-
tions to get an idea of the

gone through the Lesson

practice reading the charac-
ters directly from the illustra-
tions.

ONLINE LINK
Find the animated lesson

-
lege.betterchinese.com

TEACHING POINTER (STRUCTURE NOTES)

to ask for an opinion of something
... to describe an exaggerated attribute
to indicate desire

and

94

CHECKPOINT
Ask students what the
Lesson Story is about. Say
a few sentences from the
Lesson Text and ask stu-
dents to respond. Alterna-

listening comprehension
quiz to assess how well they
prepared for the lesson. For
the quiz, read a few Lesson
Text phrases at a normal
speed and ask students to
write down the pinyin or the

CHECKPOINT
You may also wish to ask
students reading compre-

(1)

(2)
(3)

TEACHING POINTER (VOCABULARY) Write
Recognize

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 95

TEACHInG PoInTER
The Lesson Text can be

-
cording to the sequence

illustrations. Focus on part
one in a class session and
part two in the next class
session.

Break students into pairs or
groups to practice reading
the Lesson Text out loud. If

the text, students can
switch roles.

Listen to students’ pronun-
ciation and repeat any lines

repeat them after you. Then
say them at a normal speed
and ask the students to
repeat after you again.

onLInE LInk
Encourage students to build
up their listening skills by

of the Lesson Text.

CHECkPoInT
Assign roles to students and ask them to read the Lesson Text. Correct their pronunciation as

to practice reading characters.

96

CHECkPoInT
Ask questions in class to
prompt students to respond

instance, to prompt stu-
dents to use , ask

students
can then respond

.

TEACHInG PoInTER
Ask students if they prefer
sweet, salty, bitter, sour, or

them to use in their
responses.

onLInE LInk
Download the audio mp3

college.betterchinese.com

and practice the pronun-
ciation of each word. Also,

the Modern Chinese com-
panion website and use
the online Flashcards to

CHECkPoInT

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 97

CHECkPoInT
Remind students that they
should also study all the

-
cabulary because they will
be used in later sections.
Ask questions in class to
prompt students to respond
with these new words as
well. For instance, to prompt
students to use the words

of and ask

students

could then respond .

TEACHInG PoInTER
Ask students to create a
restaurant menu using

learned in this unit.They can
partner up with a classmate

then present their menus to
the class.

onLInE LInk

98

TEACHInG PoInTER

for repeated characters with
the mouth radical ( ) when
reading a Chinese text. Al-
though it may not always be
the case that these are ono-
matopoeias, students can
use this knowledge to make
educated guesses about
characters they don’t rec-

their reading comprehension.

TEACHInG PoInTER

at the Language notes in
Unit 1, Lesson 1 for more
information on names. You
may want to tell students

-
lents of their names are if
their Chinese names are not
already transliterations.

TEACHInG PoInTER
Inform students of the
Chinese name for your local
town, city, area, state, etc. If

the local Chinatown or Chi-
nese community. Encourage
students to look out for any
transliterated place names
on street signs, on posters,
or on storefronts.

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHInG PoInTER

). Encourage students to use their knowledge
of Chinese to consider why these sounds might be the way they are.

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 99

CHECkPoInT
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.7)
Prompt students to use

example, show two students
a picture of Hot and Sour
Soup. one student should
then ask the other

and the
other student can respond
accordingly.

TEACHInG PoInTER
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.7)
Highlight to students that in
English, the question word

start of the question, as in

always
comes at the end of a ques-
tion.

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.8)
-

duced in Unit 3, Lesson 2 to indicate a change of state. Prompt them to use …
They should then say

.

100

TEACHInG PoInTER
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.8)
Remind students that …
that is absent in the English

statement. In English, how-

(e.g., * “your Chinese is too

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHInG PoInTER
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.9)
Compare and contrast this
Structure note with Structure

-
ously, cannot be directly

*
say . Students should
as in English, simply saying
somewhat abrupt and could
be construed as impolite.

NatioNal StaNdardS

TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.9)

and . Should you wish, you may also inform students of

the more polite phrase

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 101

CHECkPoInT
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.10)
Prompt students to use

and
For example, ask them

They
should then say

. You may then
them ask each other
and questions.

TEACHInG PoInTER
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.10)
Highlight to students that
the pattern in

can come before or after
can only come at the start of
a question in English.
functions in the same way as

-
cedes the supporting reason.

NatioNal StaNdardS

102

CHECkPoInT
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.11)
Prompt students to use

-
ations. For example, show
students an image of a chair
or a book. Students should
then respond with
or .

TEACHInG PoInTER
(STRUCTURE noTE 4.11)
way to soften a statement,
request, or suggestion.
Contrast the use of
with that of
appeared in Unit 2, Lesson
2. While the former focuses
on length of time, the latter
relates to quantity.

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 103

TEACHInG PoInTER
(PRACTICE 4.11)

-
plete this exercise in class or
at home.

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.12)
to work on this exercise. Go
around and listen to their
their pronunciation or gram-
mar as necessary. Encour-
age students to talk to each

-
can be corrected on their
pronunciation errors.

NatioNal StaNdardS

104

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.13)
to work on this exercise. Go
around and listen to their
their pronunciation or
grammar as necessary.
Encourage students to talk
to each other in a normal
that they can be corrected
on their pronunciation errors.

NatioNal StaNdardS

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.14)
appropriately sized groups
according to the size of
the class. Go around and
correcting their pronunciation
or grammar as necessary.

NatioNal StaNdardS

CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.15)
dialogues, call upon the pairs to present their dialogues to the class.

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 105

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.16)

-
ing these characters either in
class or at home. Blank grids
can be downloaded from the
Modern Chinese website.
Students can also do this ex-
ercise in the accompanying

handed in the completed
worksheets, troubleshoot
students’ writing.

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.16)

-
dent’s work is being shown,
recreate an incorrectly writ-
ten character on the board.
As a group, ask the class to
dissect any problems they

analyze proper writing tech-
niques and rules.

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.16)

quiz consisting of sentences
using these characters.
Students should write down
the sentences that you read.
They can also write in pinyin

the characters.

NatioNal StaNdardS

onLInE LInk onLInE LInk (PRACTICE 4.17)
(PRACTICE 4.16)
Students may also use the CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.17)
Writing Pad on the Modern age. Ask students to make another recording if necessary.
Chinese website to practice
character writing online.

-

106

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.18)

exercise in class or at home.

the sentences correctly and
check their responses for

-

them type new sentences if
necessary.

CHECkPoInT
(PRACTICE 4.19, 4.20 &
4.21)

dialogues and the passage
aloud on their own or with
a partner. First, ask them to
read the text slowly and pay
attention to their pronuncia-
tion. If they can pronounce
the words with accuracy,
ask them to read the text
again at a faster, more
natural speed. Encourage
students to read with the
appropriate emotions and
intonations. Students may
record the answers to the
questions in written form,

responses.

NatioNal StaNdardS

CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.21)

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 107

TEACHInG PoInTER

a Chinese restaurant in the
local community. Remind
students to study the ‘What
to Do’ and ‘What not to
Do’ sections of the Cultural

dining etiquette accord-
ingly. In addition, encourage
students to try out Chinese
customs when ordering tea

off the pot to indicate that it

NatioNal StaNdardS

DISCUSSIon
Encourage students to bring in their knowledge from other disciplines when considering the following

-

tures similar to or different from Chinese dining etiquette?

108

TEACHInG PoInTER
Point out to students that the
Text in English is not a literal
translation. Students should
be aware of the differences
in sentence structures be-
tween Chinese and English.

NatioNal StaNdardS

CHECkPoInT
Ask students to locate the
parts of the lesson that cor-
respond to the points in the
What Can You Do? section.

TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 109

CHECkPoInT
Students may either pre-
pare the Act It out skit at
home or, time permitting, in
appropriately sized groups
according to the size of the
different skits to different
groups. After the students
and grammar usage.

TEACHInG PoInTER
Encourage the students
to go through the list of
structures carefully when

110

Communication Goals Shopping

Lesson 1: Shopping Online UNIT 4

Lesson 2: Returning Merchandise





LESSON TEXT

LESSON TEXT 4.1
Shopping Online

Xiang'an is looking to buy a new digital camera for his food blog. He discusses with Dadong and Zhongping the pros
and cons of buying a camera online.

118

Language Tips to share and introduce delicious food with others.

In the Lesson Text, Xiang’an uses a
, alternatively called

word “blog.” In Taiwan, the terms
to a blog.

Example:

In the Lesson Text, when Xiang’an is shopping for a camera at an electronics store, he

uses to indicate that he has taken a liking to a black and white camera that he sees.

The word , the phrase

means “to take a liking to somebody or something.”

Example:

The boss likes that he works hard and likes his kindheartedness; he plans to offer him
this job opportunity.

Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 119

VOCABULARY

LESSON VOCABULARY 4.1

Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion
CaTegory
1. consistently, up to now, all
2. adv along
3. delicious food
4. n to take a photograph;
5. photography
6. vo, n blog

n

v to share

n cuisine culture, food culture

n cuisine, food

7. n digital camera

n, adj numeral; digital

n camera

8. n price
9.
10. v to be inferior to, not as good
11. as
12.
13. adj to be worth the price
14.
15. cj and, besides, moreover
16.
17. v to discount
18.
19. v to remind, to warn

20. n, vo shopping; to go shopping
21.
n complaint
120
n style, type

n website

adj free of charge, free, gratis

vo to deliver goods

n goods

n famous brand

n product

LESSON VOCABULARY 4.1 (continued)

Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion
CaTegory
22. guarantee period,
n warranty period
to repair
v

23. n coupon

adj preferential, favorable

n ticket, coupon

24. prep both . . . and . . .
25.
26. n appearance
27.
n giant panda
REQUIRED VOCABULARY 4.1
adj foreign
28.
29. n original price
30. n tax
n quality

Idiomatic Expression

means “you get
what you pay for.”

Example:

You get what you pay for. Although the electric appliances sold at
the department store are expensive, their quality is guaranteed.

Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 121

LANGUAGE NOTES

Shopping Promotions

Discounts
Discounts are expressed with a number + or
be purchased for 90 percent of its regular price, or at a 10 percent discount. In contrast to how discounts are typically
represented in Western cultures, the lower the number, the greater the discount.

Examples: 7 = 30% off 2.5 / = 75% off

Other terms commonly associated with shopping promotions involve bargaining. There are various ways to ask, “Is there

is the discount, you can ask

Promotions
The following are common terms related to promotions:

Promotions Terms Pinyin Meaning
half price
special price ( : special)
free of charge
offer good as long as item is in stock

buy one, get one free

300 100 buy 300, receive 100 store credits

: throwing away or giving something up)
blowout sale ( : to jump off a building, indicating a
price that jumps from high to low)
to cut the price ( : to cut)

Special Sales Terms Pinyin Meaning
grand opening
anniversary sale
closing sale

122

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.1

Use A B to indicate A is not as good as B

The expression A + + B + Adjective indicates that A is more (adjective) than B. The phrase ()

expresses the opposite, meaning that A is not as good as B. Unlike , A B can either be used with an STRUCTURE NOTES

adjective, indicating that A is not as good as B in some respect, or it can be used with no adjective, simply mean-

ing that A is not as good as B in general.

A + + B (+ Adjective)

From the Lesson Text:

Store prices usually aren’t as good as online prices.

Other examples:

My Chinese is not as good as hers. Living in the dorm isn’t as comfortable
as living at home.

Practice: Rewrite the following sentences using .

Example: ________________________________________________________________
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5.

Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 123

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.2

Use to mean “also” to connect words or clauses in formal contexts

While is the most common conjunction used in casual contexts, it is not considered very formal.

( ) is a more formal word that joins words or phrases together. Unlike , which is used to join nouns

and other short elements, is usually used to join longer phrases as well as introduce clauses, similar to

the English expressions “as well as” or “and furthermore.”

Clause, + + Clause

From the Lesson Text:

Store prices usually aren’t as good as online prices. Furthermore, online sites
often have sales promotions.

Other examples:

He wants me to go to America with him, but I
He is a very considerate person am afraid of riding on planes. Furthermore, I
and extremely easy to get along don’t know how to speak English.
with.

Practice: Combine the two sentences together using .

Example:

1.
_____________________________________________________________

2. 37

_____________________________________________________________
3.

_____________________________________________________________

124

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.3 B expresses the same
Use A B as a formal way to express “both A and B”

( ) is a conjunction generally used in more formal contexts, such as writing. A
meaning as A B, meaning having both A attribute and B attribute.

Subject + + Adjective / Verb Phrase + + Adjective / Verb Phrase

From the Lesson Text:

Xiang’an found a site selling new camera models, with discounts and free shipping.

Other examples:

The teacher’s son is both clever Everyone says that he both respects his elders

and cute. and looks after the younger generation — he’s

a very well-mannered person.

Practice: Create complete sentences using and the information provided.

Example: _______________________________________________________________
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5.

Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 125

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.4 , etc., or negative, such as or .
Use to emphasize superlatives

The pattern + Adjective +

in some attribute. The attribute can be either good, such as ,

+ Adjective +

From the Lesson Text:

Xiang’an believes this is his ideal camera.

Other examples:

Little kids wearing this kind of clothing are the cutest.

I think participating in events on environmental protection is most interesting.

Practice: Express the following statements in Chinese by applying the structure

and using the information provided below.

Example: This is the best way to write emails.

1. Taking this road to school is the fastest.

_______________________________________________________________
2. Being able to be with family during the Spring Festival is the best.

_______________________________________________________________
3. The girl wearing the pink skirt is the cutest.

_______________________________________________________________
4. Taking a nap on a rainy day is the most comfortable thing.

_______________________________________________________________
5. It is most common for him to catch a cold in the summer.

_______________________________________________________________

126

PRACTICE

Paired Activity: Discuss the following questions based on the Lesson Text. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class.

1.
2.
3.

4.2

Paired Activity: Xiang’an would also like to buy a new computer for school and for blogging. Working with a classmate,

use the word bank to compare the options below and help Xiang’an make a decision.

Example: R7 BC9

12 16 10
3866 4199 2299

100 1 50
2

Notes:

n. screen size n. inch

Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 127

4.3

Paired Activity: Based on your discussion in Practice Exercise 4.2 in the previous page, the next step is helping

Xiang’an decide where to purchase the computer. Below are the differences between purchasing at a store and on a

website. Discuss where Xiang’an should purchase the computer and why.

300 300
1 2

50 200
1

1

Individual Activity: Think about your own experience and preferences when buying a computer. Describe why these
factors are important to you.

Group Activity: Find an item that your group would like to sell. Write a description of the product and the terms of sale.

128

4.6 Stroke Order
Radical

lid
food

knock

rock
wood
eight
hand
hand

yawn

stand
knife
shell

slice

lid
without

Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 129

Online chat: Working with a classmate, discuss whether you prefer shopping online or in a store. Provide reasons to
support your preferences.

Read the passage and answer the following questions.
3. Describe a similar problem you or someone you know has had in the past.

7 12 Notes: n. store
4000 - 8500 celebration
2000 - 8000
8000
3000 - 8000

1500 150 v. to thank
v. to support
1 adj. complete

Read the advertisement and answer the following questions.

130

CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT

Neighborhood Boutiques in China

As China modernizes, a new homegrown design aesthetic can be found as a generation begins to explore the possibilities
within Chinese design. Not only can this new, distinctive Chinese look be found in hip T-shirts and other fashionable
trends, it can also be found in neighborhoods in the major cities of China.

Tianzifang (
Nestled within an old Shikumen neighborhood
in the French Concession quarter of Shanghai
is Tianzifang, an area that contains art studios,
international restaurants, and craft stores. The area
was slated for destruction, until an outcry led to its
preservation and its new life as a major destination
for both visitors and residents alike. A major part of
Tianzifang’s appeal lies in the residents themselves,
who continue to lead a traditional Shanghainese
lifestyle amongst the new restaurants and stores
that have sprung up.

798
The popular artist district of 798 in Beijing was
once home to several military factory complexes.
After the factories became obsolete and vacant,
they were discovered by Beijing’s Central
Academy of Fine Arts as a potential workshop
space. Artists started trickling in, attracted to
both cheap rent and the large, empty spaces. 798
now boasts a thriving art scene with museums,
galleries, bookstores, boutiques, and nightclubs
that attract young Beijingers, artists, and visitors.
However, with old political slogans preserved in
the spaces, its former past as a factory complex
can still be seen.

Nanluoguxiang ( : Nán

Located in the historic hutongs of old online Shopping 131
Beijing in the Drum and Bell Tower district,
the narrow alleyway of Nanluoguxiang is
one of the epicenters of a hip and modern
Chinese youth culture that is simultaneously
international yet distinctly Chinese. Vintage
shops, cafes, bars, and boutiques line the
streets, selling everything from traditional
folk art with a modern twist to quirky shops
specializing in designer matchboxes. Many
of China’s up-and-coming designers make
their home here, catering to a generation of
young Chinese that is developing its own
aesthetic tastes.

Unit 4 Lesson 1

Pinyin TEXT IN PINYIN & ENGLISH

132 English

Xiang’an has always enjoyed the culinary arts,
photography, and blogging. Recently, he has been
thinking about using his blog to introduce Chinese
cuisine to his friends. This way, he can provide others
with the opportunity to understand Chinese cuisine and
culture.

Xiang’an plans to buy a more professional digital
camera to take pictures. Dadong recommends that
Xiang’an buy the camera online because the store prices
usually aren’t as good as online prices. Furthermore,
online sites often have sales promotions. Zhongping
reminds Xiang’an to pay attention to Internet safety
and tells him that he has seen a lot of complaints in the
news about making purchases online. Xiang’an found a
site selling new camera models, with discounts and free
shipping, but they do not offer a warranty. He decides
that before making an online purchase, he will do some
comparison shopping at a local store.

Zhongping accompanied Xiang’an to an electronics
store, where there were a lot of brand-name cameras at
discounted prices. The products come with a one-year
warranty and there is also a coupon for items purchased
through the store’s online site. In the end, Xiang’an
decided on a black and white camera that was both
cheap and user-friendly. Zhongping said the camera’s
color scheme and shape reminded him of a panda.
Xiang’an believes this is his ideal camera, because
this way he can call his blog site “The Western Panda
Touring China”!

What Can You Do?

inTerpreTive

in-store.

inTerperSonal
preSenTaTional

Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 133





LESSON TEXT

LESSON TEXT 4.2
Returning Merchandise

Zhou Xin and Mali attempt to return a heater to a small shop where it was recently purchased. but are unsuccessful after
learning about the store’s return policy. The two go to a larger store in search of another heater.

136

Language Tips

In the Lesson Text, the return policy uses to state that a receipt must be presented to

make an exchange. precedes the main verb to express that an action is required. When

is normally used as an adjective, indicating that something is necessary or essential.

Examples:

Each student must bring his/her own textbook.
Towels and toothpaste are essential articles for daily use.

Both and mean “price.” However, is more formal and primarily used in
writing, as in the Lesson Text “ ” from Modern Chinese
Textbook Vol. 2A, Unit 4, Lesson 1, while
Lesson Text when Mali asks Zhou Xin, “ is more often used in speech, as in this


Examples:

When shopping, don’t only look at the price; you should also pay attention to the return
policy.

I don’t think all the prices at small stores are necessarily cheaper than the ones at large
stores.

Unit 4 Lesson 2 Returning Merchandise 137

VOCABULARY

LESSON VOCABULARY 4.2

Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion
CaTegory
1. (used for appliances, instruments,
2. mw etc.)
3. heater
4. n

v can’t be used

vo to return merchandise/goods

v to return

5. n receipt
6.
7. v to be sorry, to be apologetic
8.
9. n merchandise, goods, commodity
10.
11. adj clear
12.
13. n market
14.
15. v to think/believe that
16.
17. n towel
18.
19. n toothpaste
20.
21. n daily necessities
22.
23. n, v guarantee, warranty; to
24. guarantee; to warrant

138 n department store

adv as a matter of fact, actually

prep no matter . . .all, regardless of . . . all

n policy, conditions

n notice

v to sell

v to exchange

v to show

n packaging

n, v damage; to damage

adj broken

REQUIRED VOCABULARY 4.2

Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion

CaTegory

25. vo to pay money
26.
27. n brand
28. n part
29.
adj all

n customer

ONLINE RESOURCES

Visit http://college.betterchinese.com for more vocabulary on different types of daily necessities.

Idiomatic Expression

means “to compare the price of an
item at three different stores.” It is also often used
in a longer expression:
to take a loss), which means it does not hurt to
shop around in order to make a decision you will not regret. It describes
a situation where people compare a certain item in various stores before
purchasing the one that best meets their needs and expectations.

Example:

If you want to save money, you should shop around before making a
purchase in order to get the best one!

Unit 4 Lesson 2 Returning Merchandise 139

LANGUAGE NOTES

Reading a Return Policy

Returns can be tricky, as Mali and Zhou Xin discovered in this chapter. Many smaller stores and markets in China do not
allow customers to return or exchange a purchase.

Here is what a typical return policy might look like:

The following terms are commonly used in return and exchange policies:

Chinese Pinyin Meaning Chinese Pinyin Meaning
Time-related Terms
unconditional; without Other terms associated with returns and exchanges:
Verbs exceptions
within must not; may not; not
to exceed be allowed
after purchase
must
to remove the seal; to
open accessory; attachment;
guarantee, warranty component
a guarantee to keep
something in working receipt
condition
to return merchandise/ guarantee; to guarantee
goods
to show commodity, goods
to exchange
damage; to damage

packaging

return notice

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STRUCTURE NOTE 4.5

Use / to express ability or inability to complete certain actions

In compounds containing resultative complements, such as , and may be inserted between the

verb and the complement to indicate that the result can or cannot be achieved. For example, means STRUCTURE NOTES

phrases and can appear following many verbs, including , , , and . In these contexts, Verb +

means to be able to successfully complete that action, and Verb + means unable to do so.

For resultative compounds, to ask a question about whether the subject is able to successfully complete

this action,

be used: Verb- -Result + Verb- -Result, as in, “ ?”

Verb + + (+ Object)

From the Lesson Text:

I only used this heater twice and it’s broken now.

Other examples:

There is so much food, can you really eat
He is too busy, so he can’t go to your

birthday party.

Practice: Answer the following questions using or and the words provided.

Example:

1.
________________________________________________________________

2.
________________________________________________________________

3.
________________________________________________________________

4.
________________________________________________________________

5.
________________________________________________________________

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STRUCTURE NOTE 4.6

Use to describe categories using comparisons

+A+ / +B expresses the meaning, “Bs that are similar to A,” or “those kind of Bs that are like

A.” As in the Lesson Text, A can be a list of items, or just a single item.

+ Noun Phrase + / + Noun Phrase

From the Lesson Text:

I think that it’s a better deal to buy daily necessities like towels and toothpaste at
smaller stores.

Other examples:

I like people who are lively and When you are sick, can you do sports
cheerful like she is.

Practice: Change the following sentences into Chinese by applying the structure

and using the information provided below.

Example: I think home appliances like air-conditioning and washing machines should be
provided with the apartments people rent.

1. I like to go to the student store to buy some things like pens, notebooks, and so on.
______________________________________________________________

2. I like traditional festivals like the Spring Festival.
______________________________________________________________

3. He likes to visit places like hutongs.
______________________________________________________________

4. She thinks that having more good food such as green vegetables is very healthy.
______________________________________________________________

5. I like to take pictures in places like gardens.
______________________________________________________________

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STRUCTURE NOTE 4.7
Use to say “actually”

( ) is similar to “actually,” and introduces information that is contrary to what was said before.

the speaker cannot think of what to say, much like speakers use “actually” in English.

+ Sentences

From the Lesson Text:

policy.

Other Examples:

A lot of people think Chinese is He may look very young, but he actually
hard to learn, but actually you learn has many years of work experience.
Chinese well by practicing.

Practice: Change the following sentences by using .

Example:

1.
________________________________________________________________

2.

________________________________________________________________
3.

________________________________________________________________

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STRUCTURE NOTE 4.8
Use / to express that something does not matter

In the sentence pattern “It doesn’t matter whether he wants to go or not, I will still go,” there are two key parts: the

condition that doesn’t matter, and the result that will still take place. To express this in Chinese, use ( ) to

introduce the condition clause, and place or following the subject in the result clause to indicate “still.” The

like . In English, the word “if” can be used instead of “whether,” as in “it doesn’t matter if you believe me or

not.” In Chinese, however, ,

.”

+ Condition Clause + , + Subject + + Verb Phrase

From the Lesson Text:

Actually, no matter what I buy, I should be sure to take a look at the return
policy.

Other Examples:

No matter what the occasion, he is No matter where she is traveling, she

always extremely polite. always sends postcards to her friends.

Practice: Rewrite the following sentences using .

Example:

1.
______________________________________________________________

2.
______________________________________________________________

3.
______________________________________________________________

4.
______________________________________________________________

5.
______________________________________________________________

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PRACTICE

Paired Activity: Discuss the following questions based on the Lesson Text. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class.

1.
2.
3.

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Individual Activity: Learning from Mali and Zhou Xin’s experiences in this lesson, make sure you understand a
store’s return policy before making a purchase. Look at the signs below illustrating the return policy and describe each
condition next to its respective sign.

Example:

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