Answer B A
Analysis:
Pí tè de huà yǐnqǐle jīliè de tǎolùn.
皮特 的 话 引起了 激烈 的 讨论。
Peter’s words sparked a heated discussion.
Lǎoshī, wǒ xiǎng gēn nín shāng liáng yīxià, míngtiān kěyǐ shàngkè ma?
老师， 我 想 跟 您 商量 一下， 明天 可以 上课 吗？
Teacher, I’d like to discuss with you, can we have class tomorrow?
Shāng liáng (商量): typically involves collaborative decision-making or consensus-building, often in informal or personal settings. It is commonly used in contexts like negotiation, consultation, or seeking mutual understanding.
Tǎo lùn (讨论): is a broader term encompassing any kind of discussion or debate, whether it leads to a specific outcome or not. It is a more general term for discussion or debate, used when people gather to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic. This term is also commonly used in academic or professional settings.
Example:
Shāng liáng (商量)
Wǒmen shāng liáng yīxià zhōngwǔ chī shénme ba!
我们 商量 一下 中午 吃 什么 吧！
Let’s discuss what to have for lunch!
Zhè jiàn shìqing méiyǒu shāng liáng de yúdì.
这 件 事情 没有 商量 的 余地。
There’s no room for negotiation on this matter.
Tāmen shāng liáng le hěnjiǔ, zuìzhōng juédìng yīqǐ qù lǚxíng.
他们 商量 了 很久， 最终 决定 一起 去 旅行。
They discussed for a long time and ultimately decided to go on a trip together.
Tǎo lùn (讨论)
Wǒ xiǎng jiārù zhè ge tǎolùn zǔ.
我 想 加入 这个 讨论组。
I’d like to join this discussion group.
Tàilè zhèng hé péngyǒu tǎolùn jīnwǎn de diànyǐng.
泰勒 正 和 朋友 讨论 今晚 的 电影。
Taylor is discussing tonight’s movie with friends.
Shìqing hái méi juédìng, míngtiān wǒmen jìxù tǎolùn.
事情 还 没 决定， 明天 我们 继续 讨论。
The matter hasn’t been decided yet; we’ll continue the discussion tomorrow.