Time is of the essence! It’s always important to know when and what time, whether in past, present or future tense. In today’s lesson, Ellie teaches you the basic structure of asking this.
1. A: Ellie, I’m moving to my new apartment. Nǐ kěyǐ bāng wǒ ma?
B: Méi wèntí! Shénme shíhou?
What does Ellie mean? Please choose the best answer.
A. She wants to know when she needs to help.
B. She wants to know why she needs to help.
C. She can help any time.
2. A: Nín hǎo, qǐng wèn nín yào qù nǎr?
B: Wǒ yào yì zhāng qù Xiàmén de jīpiào.
A: Hǎo de. Qǐng wèn nín zhǔnbèi shénme shíhou zǒu?
Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? Please choose the best answer.
A. The receptionist wants to know why the customer wants to go to Xiamen.
B. The receptionist knew when the customer’s leaving for Xiamen.
C. The receptionist didn’t know when the customer’s leaving for Xiamen.
3. A: Yoga is really helping me get in shape fast! Ellie, nǐ yě lái zuò ba!
B: Hǎo a, wǒmen yìqǐ qù! Nǐ píngshí shénme shíhou qù zuò yújiā?
Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? Please choose the best answer.
A. Ellie knows when her friend goes to do Yoga.
B. Ellie doesn’t know when her friend goes to do Yoga.
C. Ellie wants to know where her friend goes to do Yoga.
4. A: Ellie, Chen Wei asked me to marry him, and I said yes!
B: Gōngxǐ nǐ a! …
What is Max most likely going to say? Please choose the best answer.
A. Nǐmen jiéhūn shénme shíhou?
B. Nǐmen shénme shíhou jiéhūn?
C. Nǐmen shíhou shénme jiéhūn?
5. A: Ellie, it’s been a while since we got together last time. Zhèi zhōumò wǒmen yìqǐ chīfàn ba!
B: Xiǎoměi, nǐ bù zhīdào ma? Wǒ xiànzài zài Měiguó!
A: Á?…
What is Xiaomei most likely going to say? Please choose the best answer.
A. Zhè shì shénme shíshou de shìr?
B. Zhè shénme shíshou shì de shìr?
C. Zhè de shìr shì shénme shíshou?
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