Answers: 1. B 2. C
From the text, we can see that because the Chinese people sending apples on Christmas Eve to wish others safe, and 苹 (píng) and 平 (píng) sounds the same, so Christmas Eve is also called 平安夜 (píng’ānyè).
Answer: C Analysis: 提亲 (Tíqīn): propose marriage.
哭嫁 (Kū jià): Bridal Laments.
闪婚 (Shǎnhūn): lightning marriage.
The term “闪婚 (Shǎnhūn) lightning marriage” originated in the early 21st century, and it describes a marriage in which the couple has married after knowing each other for less …
Every culture has their own wedding traditions. In the USA it’s not uncommon for the bride to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Similarly, in China there are superstitious and ritualistic practices unique to each region’s culture. Instead of blue, for …
Answer: A Analysis: The correct structure is “Somebody + 花 (huā) + 冤枉钱 (yuānwang qián)”, so, the answer is A.
Have you ever purchased something spontaneously and then the next day had buyer’s remorse? You are not alone. Many times we are either stressed and want to feel better with a shopping spree or overspend on a brand name just for the sake of having …
Lucy: Nǐ tōngguò shèn me fāngshì xuéxí pīnyīn ne? Lucy: 你通过什么方式学习拼音呢？ Lucy: How do you learn Pinyin?
Denny: Wǒ yòng zhèngyīn wànlǐ háng xuéxí pīnyīn. Denny: 我用正音万里行学习拼音。 Denny: I use the Zhengyin miles to learn Pinyin.
Lucy: Tā shì shénme ne? Lucy: …
Let’s face it: The Internet has changed everything. And, “everything” includes Mandarin Chinese language learning! Years ago, the classroom and textbooks were the only resources available to begin learning Chinese. However, with recent online resources emerging, learning Mandarin Chinese is easier and more accessible than …
In English it is common to compare someone running away quickly to a cloud of dust. In Chinese, there’s a similar slang word– “一溜烟 (yí liù yān),” which can be used instead. This word is fast as lightning, leaves smoke trails, and is its own …
Answer: B Analysis: Tīngshuō xiàozhǎng lái le, Jim yíliùyān jiù pǎo le. 听 说 校 长 来了，Jim一溜烟 就 跑 了。 Hearing the headmaster coming, Jim ran away swiftly.
There is one thing that almost all Mandarin Chinese language students here in China have in common: we don’t have our own personal cars. Owing a car in China and being licensed to drive is a complicated and expensive process.
Plus, the public transportation such …
Please put the sentences in the correct order: 1. 还可以治疗感冒
2. 经常吃苹果不但可以减肥
3. 你知道苹果对人有什么好处吗
A. 1-3-2 B. 3-1-2 C. 3-2-1 D. 1-2-3
…Answer: C
Nǐ zhīdào píngguǒ duì rén yǒu shénme hǎochù ma? 3. 你 知道 苹果 对 人 有 什么 好处 吗？ Do you know what the benefits of apples to people are?
Jīngcháng chī píngguǒ búdàn kěyǐ jiǎnféi, 2. 经常 吃 苹果 不但 可以 …
Presents, cakes, candles, and maybe a bowl of noodles?
1. A: Lìli, nǐ shénme shíhou guò shēngrì? B: Liù yuè shíbā hào. What will probably happen on June 18th this year? Please choose the best answer. A. Lili will give birth …
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Happy Birthday!” …
I just love everything Apple makes. I guess I’m an Apple fan. Are you a fan of some sort?
1. A: The match between the U.S. and the Spain was very close at the end. Emma, nǐ juéde ne? B: Wǒ …
1.C 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.A <<Back to “Video Lesson: I’m an Apple Fan!” …
You got a Valentine’s Day gift, and you are pleasantly surprised. How do you describe your feeling at that very moment? In fact, you can use one of the most basic sentence patterns to do so: Subject+hěn+adjective. Watch Video Answers …
As everyone knows Father’s Day is almost here. On Father’s Day many people make a special effort for their fathers or father figures. For some people this means a visit to their fathers. While for most others it means getting their Dads a gift such …
