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Learning Objectives
In this lesson, you will learn to use Chinese to
• Comment about several means of transportation;
• Explain how to travel from one station to another;
• Describe a traffic route;
• Express your gratitude after receiving a personal favor;
• Offer New Year’s wishes.
Relate and Get ready
In your own culture/community,
1. What is the most popular means of public transportation?
2. Can people hail a taxi on the street easily or do they have to call one by phone?
3. How do people express their gratitude?
4. What do people say to each other on the New Year?
5/14 Benchmark
O-1 Vocabulary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo3fcC1VMOE
开车: to drive a car
坐车: to ride a car
走路: zǒu lù vo to walk
坐火车: zuò huǒchē vo to travel by train
坐电车: zuò diàn chē vo to take a cable car, trolley bus, or tram
坐船: zuò chuán vo to travel by ship; to take a boat
骑自行车: qí zì xíng chē vo to ride a bicycle
骑摩托车: qí mó tuōchē vo to ride a motorcycle
打车/打的: dǎ chē/dǎ di vo to take a taxi
出租汽车 chū zū qì chē/出租车 chū zū chē : n taxi
坐计程车: zuò jì chéng chē vo to take a taxi (in Taiwan)
公共: gong gòng adj public
汽车: qì chē n automobile
公共汽车: gong gòng qì chē n bus
地铁: dì tiě n subway
寒假/冬假 : hán jià/dōng jià n winter vacation
暑假: shǔ jià n summer vacation
假/假的:jiǎ: adj fake
票: piào n ticket
（飞）机票: n plane ticket
(飞)机场: (fēi) jī chǎng n airport
站 : zhàn mw ( for stops of bus, train, etc.)
线 : xiàn n line
麻烦: má fan adj troublesome
送 sòng v to see off or out; to take someone somewhere
接: jiē v to pick someone up
让 : ràng v to allow or cause (somebody to do something)
花: huā v to spend
城市: chéng shì n city
特别: tè bié adv especially
高速公路: gāo sù gong lù n highway
高速: gāo sù adj high speed
公路 : gong lù n highway; public road
紧张: jĭn zhāng adj nervous, anxious
自己 : zì jĭ pr oneself
已经: yĭ jing already
不然的话(bùrándehuà): otherwise
放假fàngjià: to have a vacation
放寒假fànghánjià/放冬假fàngdōngjiǎ: to take a winter break
放暑假:fàngshǔ jià to take summer vacation
怎么办呢: zěnmebànne？: what shall we do?
Study for quiz on
1. https://quizlet.com/36234387/2-transportation-flash-cards/
2. http://quizlet.com/36234843/2-transportation-no-pinyin-flash-cards/s/
O-2 Language Notes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ableKCGVKU
怎么去 (zěnme qù) asks the means of transportation and 怎么走 (zěnme zǒu) asks the detailed route or directions.
Taxicabs are called 计程车 (jì chéng chē, metered cars) in
Taiwan but 出租(汽)车 (chūzū {qì}che), in mainland China. To take a taxi is 打车 or 打的(dǎ di).
Grammar
O-3 Topic-Comment Sentences
When a noun or noun phrase has become established as a known element in a conversation, it can occur at the beginning of the sentence as the “topic,” with the rest of the sentence functioning as a “comment” on it. This forms what is known as a “topic-comment sentence.” In such a sentence the object of the verb can be brought forward to serve as the topic of the sentence.
Translate:
1. A: I bought a pen yesterday.
B : Have you used that pen? 那支笔你用了吗？instead of 你用那支笔了吗？
2. A: Do you know where my shirt is?
B :I gave your shirt to your mother.
3. A: Do you have friends?
B : I have many friends, but none of them are here.
4. She does not want to go to New York, but her mother has already bought the airplane ticket for her.
O-4 或者 (huò zhě, or) and 还是 (háishi, or)
While both 或者 (huòzhě, or) and 还是 (háishi, or) link up two words or phrases that indicate different alternatives, the former usually appears in statements, the latter in questions.
1. A: 你今天晚上做什么？
B : 听音乐或者看电影。
3. A: 你周末想看电影还是跳舞？
B : 看电影或者跳舞都行。
4. A: 你喜欢什么颜色的鞋？黑色的还是咖啡色的？
B : 黑色的或者咖啡色的我都不喜欢，我喜欢白的。
5. 明天你去开会或者他去开会都可以。
O-5 .先…再… (xiān...zài..., first..., then...)
Sometimes 再 (zài) indicates a sequence of actions rather than a repetition. 先看电影再吃饭 (first go to the movie, then eat) means 看电影以后吃饭 (eat after seeing the movie).
Translate:
1. A: When are you going to call Mom?
B: I’ll call after class.
2. I’d like to play ball and then go to the library.
3. My little brother often does his homework first and then chats online.
As adverbs, 先 (xiān) and 再 (zài) must come immediately before a verb. They cannot be placed in front of the subject.
小王先买东西再吃晚饭。 (Little Wang will shop first before having dinner.)
(4a) *先小王买东西再吃晚饭。is incorrect.
O-6 还是…（吧）(háishi…{ba}, had better)
The structure 还是…（吧）(háishi…{ba}, had better) can be used to signify making a selection after considering two or more options. Sometimes in making such a decision one is forced to give up one’s preference.
1. A: What do you think we should watch tomorrow, a movie or a ball game?
B: Let’s see a movie.)
2. A: There is a problem with my car. What shall we do?
B : Let’s not go to the concert then. We’d better stay home and watch TV.
1. Study for quiz on next double day: 为准备小考复习
1. http://quizlet.com/36234387/2-transportation-flash-card
2. http://quizlet.com/36234843/2-transportation-no-pinyin-flash-cards/s/
5/16
1. quiz
2. O-7 Reading Practice 翻译
A. 李友，下个礼拜我们放寒假，你打算回家吗？
B. 对，我打算 回老家看看父fu母mu（爸爸妈妈）。
A.飞机票你已经都买了吗？
B.我已经都买了。是二十一号的。
A.飞机是几点的？
B.晚上八点的。
A.你准备怎么去机场？
B.我打算坐公共汽车或者坐地铁。你知道怎么走吗？
A.你先坐一路汽车，坐三站下车，然后换地铁。先坐红线，再换绿线，最后换蓝线。
B.不行，不行，太麻烦了。我还是打车吧。
A.，我开车送你去吧！不然的话坐出租汽车太贵了。
B.那就太谢谢你啦（la)！。
A.不用客气。你回来的时候，只要你给我打个电话，我就去机场接你。
Language Practice
O-8 Topic-Comment Sentence
A brings up a piece of new information. That piece of information then becomes known/old information, or the topic of B’s response. Let’s practice.
EX:
A: 你喜欢我的 这件衣服吗？
B: 这件衣服我不喜欢。
O-9 Finish the sentences:
1. A: 你会不会上网？ 1. B:
2. A: 你复习课文了吗？ 2. B:
3. A: 你现在想不想 喝咖啡？ 3. B:
4. A: 你认识白英爱吗？ 4. B:
O-10 或者 vs.还是
Practice with a partner how to offer choices and how to be diplomatic or accommodating when answering.
Example: 今天晚上做什么 听音乐/看电视
→ A: 我们今天晚上做什么？听音乐还是看电视？
B : 听音乐或者 看电视都行。
1. 明天下午做什么 去打球/去跳舞 →
2. 明天晚上做什么 去商店买东西/去朋友家聊天儿 →
3. 这个周末怎么去机场 坐地铁/打车 →
4. 喝什么茶 中国茶/英国茶 →
5. 买什么颜色的车 蓝的/黑的 →
O-11 先…再…
Let’s practice how to place two actions in order.
→ 我先吃早饭， 再去图书馆学习。
1. first review for quiz, then watch an Indian movie
2. first go to Hawaii, then go to California
3. first practice speaking, then practice reading
4. first go to Math class, then go to Social Study class.
5. first take subway, then take a cab
5/15
O-12 还是…吧 (hái shi…ba) (Choose any 2)
With a partner, practice persuading each other to accept an alternative.
Example: 听音乐 复习生词和语法→
A: 我们听音乐，好吗？ → B: 我们还是复习生词和语法吧。
1. 坐地铁去机场 开车 →
2. 坐公共汽车去 买东西 打车 →
3. 刷卡 别用信用卡 →
4. 买黑色的衬衫 买红色的 →
5. 学中文专业 学电脑专业 →
5/16
1. quiz
O-13. Type up one of the following instructions in Chinese:
1. Xiaoming's Antie's House: first, Take a public bus Rte 6, get off at the last stop, then take the subway – the Red Line. Get off after 5 stops.
2. Mary’s house: Take Bus #5. Get off after 4 stops. Then change to the subway. Take the Green Line first and then switch to the Red Line. Get off after 6 stops.
3. Mark’s school: Take Bus # 29. Get off after 6 stops. Then switch to the subway. Take the Red Line first and then switch to the Blue Line. Get off after 3 stops
4. You make up one
O-14 Translate:
An Email: Thanking Someone for a Ride
电子邮件
Date: 2008年12月20日
From: 李友
To: 王朋
Subject: 谢谢!
王朋：
谢谢你那天开车送我到机场。不过，让你花那么多时间，真不好意思。我这几天每天都开车出去看老朋友。这个城市的人开车开得特别快。我在高速公路上开车，真有点儿紧张。可是这儿没有公共汽车，也没有地铁，只能自己开车, 很不方便。
有空儿的话打我的手机或者给我发短信, 我
想跟你聊天儿。
新年快要到了，祝你新年快乐！
李友
4. O-15 Language Note
1. The Chinese word for email, 电子邮件 (diàn zĬ yóu jiàn), literally means electronic mail. It is sometimes abbreviated as 电邮 (diàn yóu). More informal Chinese terms for email include 伊妹儿 (yī mèi ér) and 伊媚儿 (y ī mèi ér); both are facetious transliterations of “email.”
Grammar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrXkRtLHGHg
O-16 每…都… (měi...dōu..., every)
In a sentence that contains the term 每 (every), usually 都 (all) has to be inserted further along in the sentence, immediately in front of the verb.
Translate:
1. He studies the lessons in advance every night.
2. I come to every class.
3. I know everyone here.
4. Every one of Teacher Chang’s characters looks nice.
O-17 (快) 要…了 (kuài yào…le, soon it will......)
The 快要…了 (yào…le) structure indicates the imminence of an anticipated action or situation. It also appears in the form of 快要……了 (kuài yào…le).
Translate:
1. New Year is around the corner. Let’s write to Mom and Dad.
2. It’ll be winter break soon. What do you want to do?
3. The movie is going to start soon. Did you get the tickets?
4. The exam is coming. We have to study for it.
Language Practice
O-18. 每/所有的…都 (every/all of the......)
Look at the words given, and tell each other how predictable Little Bai is.
Example:
晚上 复习生词语法 → 小白每天晚上都复习生词语法。
1. every morning, take a bath →
2. all of the shirts are white →
3. all of the pants are size 32 →
4. every weekend, go to store to buy stuff →
5. every winter break, fly to Europe to have a vacation →
O-19 Translate and answer the question in Chinese:
Is your partner a good driver? Find out!
你会开车吗？
你每天都开车吗？
你开车开得快不快？
在高速公路上开车让你紧张吗？
If the means of transportation of your choice is not listed above, ask your teacher and make a note here:
都 vs 所有的/每......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xlVko7GoA4&t=5s
都 and 所有的 both mean "all, all of the......". However, you can only use 都 before verbs
and adjectives; you can only use 所有的 before nouns.
我们都学习中文。
张教授的学生们都很聪明。
所有的/每个老师都给很多的作业。
所有的/每个教室都不干净。
O-20 An Email
Look at the English Text and type in Chinese then email it to 王老师：
Date: December 20, 2008
From: Li You
To: Wang Peng
Subject: Thank you
Wang Peng:
Thank you for driving me to the airport the other day. But I feel very bad for taking up so much of your time. The past few days I’ve been going out by car to see old friends. People in this city drive very fast. I am really nervous driving on the highway. But there is no buses or subway here. I have to drive. It’s very inconvenient.
When you have time, please call my cell phone or send me a text message. I’d like to chat with you.
New Year is almost here. Happy New Year!
Li You
2. Speaking Test Practice
2. O-22
A Review of Functional Expressions from Lessons 6–10
After gauging your progress and before moving on to the next phase, let’s take a break and see how some of the functional expressions that you have encountered really work!
I. 喂 (wéi, hello) [on the telephone] (Lesson 6)
This is how one starts a conversation on the telephone. Translate it into Chinese:
1. A: Hello! May I ask who’s calling?
B: This is Wang Peng. Is Li You there, please?
A: Yes. Wait a moment. I’ll go get her.
2. A: Hello! Whom would you like to speak to?
B: I’d like to speak to Little Li.
A: This is she. Who is this?
B: This is Teacher Chang.
3. A: Is Little Wang there, please?
B: Yes, he is. Who is this, please?
A: This is Little Li.
B: OK. Wait for a second, please.
O-23
II. 没问题 (méi wèn tí, no problem) (Lesson 6)
You say this to put someone at ease that you will agree to do something that you’ve been asked to do, or you can say this to assure someone that there is no need to worry.
Translate:
1.Would you help me practice Chinese this evening?
No problem. See you this evening.
2. Can you find me a girlfriend? No problem.
3. A: Do you have time this afternoon to help me prepare for my test? Never mind if you are busy.
B: Don’t worry, I have time.
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III. Expressing and acknowledging gratitude
Translate:
1. A: Little Li, the call is for you.
B: Thanks!
A: You’re welcome.
2. A: Please have some tea, Little Gao.
B: Thanks a lot.
A: No need to thank [me].
3. A: Miss Wang, this is your cola.
B: Thanks!
A: It’s no big deal.
4. A: Dr. Bai, your book.
B: Thanks.
A: No need to thank [me].
O-25
IV. 哪里，哪里 (nǎli, nǎli, you flatter me) or 是吗？(shì ma, Is that so?)
When receiving a compliment, the Chinese often respond modestly that they are unworthy of the praise by using 哪里or 是吗 . But now some people will say 谢谢instead.
Translate:
1. A: You look very pretty today.
B: 哪里，哪里。 (You flatter me.)
2. A: You write Chinese characters beautifully.
B: (I wish that were true. My writing is not good.)
3. A: You speak Chinese really well!
B: (Is that right? I don’t think I speak very well.)
O-26
V. 就是它吧/就是他/她了( Let’s go with that)
(Lesson 9)
When you’re finally making your choice, you can say 就是它吧 (Jiù shì tā ba) or 就是 他/她了meaning “let’s go with that” or “we’ll go with him/her”.
Translate:
1. A: Sir, do you know which pair you’d like?
B: I think I’ll take that.
2. A: Teacher Wang, Little Li is not a very good ball player. Why don’t you find someone else to practice with?
B: We’ll have to go with him. The others are all busy.
10/6
O-27
VI. You can use 祝 (zhù) to offer good wishes. (Lesson 10)
1. 祝你新年快乐！ (I wish you a happy New Year!)
2. 祝你生日快乐！ (Happy Birthday to you!)
3. 祝你考试考得好！ (I wish you success on the exam!)
4. 祝寒假快乐！ (Have a happy winter break!)
5. 祝感恩节快乐！ (Happy Thanksgiving!)
6. 祝你春节快乐！ (Happy Chinese New Year!)
7. 祝你一路平安！ (Have a safe trip!)
8. 祝你旅途愉快！ (Bon voyage!)
9. 祝你周末愉快！ (Have a nice weekend!)
Chinese Holidays:
春节:(chūnjié) Chinese New Year (lit. Spring Festival)
元旦/新年: (yuándàn)(xīnnián)New Year (Jan. 1st)
中秋节: (zhōngqiūjié) Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival
国庆节/十一: (guóqìngjié)(shíyī)（short for 十月一日) Nation Founding Day (equivalent to 4th of July)
儿童节/六一:(értóngjié)(liùyī) （short for 六月一日) Childeren's Day
劳动节/五一:(láodòngjié)(wǔyī) (short for 五月一日)Labor Day
American Holidays:
圣诞节: (shèngdànjié) Christmas
感恩节: (gǎnēnjiē) Thanksgiving
独立节: (dúlìjiē) Independence Day
复活节: (fùhuójié) Easter
犹太节: (yóutàijié) Jewish holidays
万圣节: (wànshèngjiē) Halloween
情人节: (qíngrénjié) Valentine's Day
母亲节: (mǔqīnjié) Mother's Day
父亲节: (fùqīnjié) Father's Day
劳动节: (láodòngjié) Labor Day
马丁路德金纪念日: (mǎdīnglùdéjīnjìniànrì) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
总统节: (zǒngtǒngjié) President's Day
阵亡将士纪念日:(zhènwángjiàngshìjìniànrì) Memorial Day
哥伦布尔日: (gēlúnbùěrrì) Columbus Day
退伍军人节: (tuìwǔjūnrénjié) Veterans Day
Our host asks people "What's your favorite holiday?" and "Why?"
Learn special holidays in China
Make sentences like "It is suitable for going out and traveling."
Lesson 44 What did you do for Mid-Autumn Festival? (Part 1)
Our host ask our guest "What did you do for Mid-Autumn's festival"
Learn vocabularies like "reunion meal", "moon cake"
Make sentences like "I mainly only eat them for the holiday."
Our host continue to ask our guest "What did you do for Mid-Autumn's festival"
Learn vocabularies like "filling/stuffing"
Make sentences like "Mid-Autumn Festival is a holiday for getting the whole family together."
10/6
O-28
Writing/Speaking Test
Write/Type about your winter/summer vacation plan. You must use the expressions marked in red in the vocabulary list but not limited to it. You also need to use conjunctions and any grammar element that we learned in this chapter. You must have at least 100 words.
O-29 Culture Highlights
1. Many taxi drivers in China, especially those in Beijing, are known to be very outgoing and talkative. If you go to China and your taxi driver happens to be a chatty one, it may be a good opportunity for you to learn about ordinary Chinese people’s lives and their opinions on current affairs.
2. In China, the railroad system has long constituted the principal means of travel and of transport in general. However, in recent years both the highway system and airline travel have expanded very rapidly. China now ranks second only to the United States in total miles of roadway in the highway system.
3. Chinese New Year, also known as 春节 (Chunjié, Spring Festival), is the most important annual holiday in Chinese communities. It is determined by the lunar calendar and usually falls in late January or early February on the international solar calendar. However, nowadays the January 1 international New Year is also recognized. The most common New Year greetings are 新年好 (xīnnián hǎo) and 新年快乐(xīnnián kuàilè), which can be used for both New Years, but for the Chinese New Year many people prefer the traditional greeting: 恭喜发财 (gōngxĭ fā cái). The phrase, which literally means “Congratulations and may you make a fortune,” can be translated as “May you be happy and prosperous!”
Progress Checklist
Before proceeding to next Lesson, be sure you can complete the following tasks in Chinese:
I am able to—
ü Speak about all common means of transportation;
ü Discuss the most/least convenient way to get to a destination;
ü Say if someone’s driving makes me nervous;
ü Thank someone for a favor;
ü Extend New Year’s greetings, both orally and in writing.
http://goo.gl/forms/5hCYhZAVsz
Please review the lesson if any of these tasks seem difficult.