Lesson 10 · School Preparations and Upcoming Exams

准备开学与准备考试

School Preparations and Upcoming Exams

4 dialogues14 new words

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Preparing School Supplies

In the bedroom, Lin and Bo are preparing items for the new school term.

6 new words

开学kāixué(of a school) begin

快要开学了，你准备好了吗？

School is about to start, are you ready?

门méndoor

门后面的桌子上有笔吗？

Are there pens on the table behind the door?

后面hòumiànback

门后面的桌子上有笔吗？

Are there pens on the table behind the door?

笔bǐpen; pencil

我准备好了，但是找不到笔。

I am ready, but I cannot find a pen.

帮bānghelp

你还要我帮你找什么？

What else do you want me to help you find?

快要kuàiyàoon the verge of; about to

快要开学了，你准备好了吗？

School is about to start, are you ready?

Listen to the conversation

Lin

快要开学了，你准备好了吗？

kuàiyào kāixué le nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo le ma

School is about to start, are you ready?

我准备好了，但是找不到笔。

wǒ zhǔnbèi hǎo le dànshì zhǎo bú dào bǐ

I am ready, but I cannot find a pen.

Lin

门后面的桌子上有笔吗？

mén hòumiàn de zhuōzi shang yǒu bǐ ma

Are there pens on the table behind the door?

门后面那个桌子上有很多笔。

mén hòumiàn nàge zhuōzi shang yǒu hěn duō bǐ

On that table behind the door, there are many pens.

Lin

你还要我帮你找什么？

nǐ hái yào wǒ bāng nǐ zhǎo shénme

What else do you want me to help you find?

你能帮我拿一下书包吗？

nǐ néng bāng wǒ ná yíxià shūbāo ma

Can you help me get my schoolbag?

Lin

给，这个新书包真好看。

gěi zhège xīn shūbāo zhēn hǎokàn

Here, this new schoolbag looks really nice.

谢谢，我现在都准备好了。

xièxie wǒ xiànzài dōu zhǔnbèi hǎo le

Thanks, I am all ready now.

Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.

Grammar

Subject +(Subject-Predicate Phrase)

Sentences with a Subject-Predicate Phrase as the Predicate. A subject-predicate phrase functioning as a predicate provides a sophisticated method for describing a subject's specific characteristics or related circumstances. This structure is essential for articulating complex ideas where the focus is on a specific aspect or part of the primary subject with pedagogical clarity.

我的书包你看见了吗？

Wǒ de shūbāo nǐ kànjiàn le ma?

My schoolbag, have you seen it?

Which word means “help”?

Reviewing for the Exam

In the bedroom, Lin and Bo discuss reviewing vocabulary and mistaken questions.

7 new words

考试kǎoshìtake an examination; examination

快要考试了，你想看词还是看题？

The exam is coming up, do you want to review words or practice questions?

词cíword

快要考试了，你想看词还是看题？

The exam is coming up, do you want to review words or practice questions?

本子běnzinotebook

我想看本子上写错的题。

I want to look at the wrong questions written in my notebook.

错cuòwrong; mistaken

我想看本子上写错的题。

I want to look at the wrong questions written in my notebook.

题tíquestion; problem

快要考试了，你想看词还是看题？

The exam is coming up, do you want to review words or practice questions?

还是háishior

快要考试了，你想看词还是看题？

The exam is coming up, do you want to review words or practice questions?

考kǎotake an examination

快要考试了，你想看词还是看题？

The exam is coming up, do you want to review words or practice questions?

Listen to the conversation

Lin

快要考试了，你想看词还是看题？

kuàiyào kǎoshì le nǐ xiǎng kàn cí háishi kàn tí

The exam is coming up, do you want to review words or practice questions?

我想看本子上写错的题。

wǒ xiǎng kàn běnzi shang xiě cuò de tí

I want to look at the wrong questions written in my notebook.

Lin

那我现在考考你，好吗？

nà wǒ xiànzài kǎo kǎo nǐ hǎo ma

Then how about I quiz you now?

好的，你想考我哪个题？

hǎo de nǐ xiǎng kǎo wǒ nǎge tí

Okay, which question do you want to test me on?

Lin

我考你本子上写错的那个题。

wǒ kǎo nǐ běnzi shang xiě cuò de nàge tí

I will test you on that question you got wrong in your notebook.

好的，我已经准备好了。

hǎo de wǒ yǐjīng zhǔnbèi hǎo le

Okay, I am ready now.

Grammar

快要考试了，你想看词还是看题？The exam is coming up, do you want to review words or practice questions?

(是)A还是B?

Alternative Questions. The conjunction '还是' is the standard tool for forming alternative questions, presenting a choice between two or more possibilities. It is fundamental for making decisions, expressing preferences, and conducting inquiries where a specific selection is expected from the listener.

是您准备考试还是我准备考试？

Shì nín zhǔnbèi kǎoshì háishi wǒ zhǔnbèi kǎoshì?

Are you preparing for the exam or am I?

Fill the gap我想看____上写错的题。I want to look at the wrong questions written in my notebook.

Discussing Exam Expectations at Home

In the living room, Lin and Bo chat with their teacher about the upcoming exam.

Listen to the conversation

Lin

老师，我们快要考试了。

lǎoshī wǒmen kuàiyào kǎoshì le

Teacher, our exam is coming up soon.

Mei

你们准备得怎么样了？

nǐmen zhǔnbèi de zěnmeyàng le

How is your preparation going?

我看了一些错题，准备得不错。

wǒ kàn le yìxiē cuò tí zhǔnbèi de búcuò

I looked over some incorrect questions, and preparations are going well.

Mei

你们做题经常错吗？

nǐmen zuò tí jīngcháng cuò ma

Do you often get questions wrong when doing practice?

我今天只错了一个题。

wǒ jīntiān zhī cuò le yí gè tí

Today I only got one question wrong.

Lin

我也只错了一个题。

wǒ yě zhī cuò le yí gè tí

I also only got one question wrong.

Mei

你们错得少，一定能考好。

nǐmen cuò de shǎo yí dìng néng kǎo hǎo

You made very few mistakes, so you will definitely do well on the test.

Lin

谢谢老师，我们会好好准备的。

xièxie lǎoshī wǒmen huì hǎo hǎo zhǔnbèi de

Thank you, Teacher, we will prepare well.

Grammar

老师，我们快要考试了。Teacher, our exam is coming up soon.

要/快/快要/就要+ Verb +了

Fixed Pattern '要/快/快要/就要......了'. The patterns '要/快/快要/就要...了' are critical for expressing that an event is about to happen in the immediate future. These structures provide a sense of urgency or anticipation, making them essential for describing transitions, upcoming deadlines, and imminent environmental changes.

饭菜快要做好了。

Fàncài kuàiyào zuòhǎo le.

The food is almost ready.

Diary Entry on Family Preparations

Lin writes in a diary in the bedroom, recording family preparations for school and exams.

1 new word

笑xiàosmile; laugh

他高兴地笑了。

He smiled happily.

Listen to the conversation

Lin

快要开学了，博在自己的房间里找笔和本子。我去帮他找，门后面有很多笔。他高兴地笑了。明天我们都要考试，他问我想考词还是考题。我觉得他写错的题不多，明天一定能考好。

kuàiyào kāixué le bó zài zìjǐ de fángjiān lǐ zhǎo bǐ hé běnzi wǒ qù bāng tā zhǎo mén hòumiàn yǒu hěn duō bǐ tā gāoxìng de xiào le míngtiān wǒmen dōu yào kǎoshì tā wèn wǒ xiǎng kǎo cí háishi kǎo tí wǒ juéde tā xiě cuò de tí bù duō míngtiān yí dìng néng kǎo hǎo

School is starting soon, and Bo is looking for pens and notebooks in his room. I went to help him search, and there were many pens behind the door. He smiled happily. Tomorrow we both have an exam, and he asked whether I want to quiz vocabulary or questions. I think he didn't make many mistakes on the questions, so he will definitely do well tomorrow.

Which word means “smile”?

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考 from 考试 · take an examination; examination

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8 questions · about 4 minutes

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School Preparations and Upcoming Exams

1Preparing School Supplies

6 new wordsTest yourselfFlashcards

Grammar

2Reviewing for the Exam

7 new wordsTest yourselfFlashcards

Grammar

3Discussing Exam Expectations at Home

Grammar

4Diary Entry on Family Preparations

1 new wordTest yourselfFlashcards

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Practice

Finish

Preparing School Supplies

6 new words

Reviewing for the Exam

7 new words

Discussing Exam Expectations at Home

Diary Entry on Family Preparations

1 new word