校园活动与准备
Campus Activities and Preparation
StartAssisting with Library Books
In the cafeteria, Lin and Bo discuss returning and borrowing books at the library.
8 new words
词典cídiǎndictionary
那你需要的汉语词典借到了吗？
Did you get the Chinese dictionary you needed then?
最好zuìhǎohad better
那你最好过几天再去看看，可能过几天就还回来了。
Then you had better check again in a few days; it might be returned in a few days.
节jiémeasure word for periods of class
你上一节课后去图书馆借书了吗？
Did you go to the library to borrow books after the last class?
图书馆túshūguǎnlibrary
你上一节课后去图书馆借书了吗？
Did you go to the library to borrow books after the last class?
被bèiused to indicate the passive voice
我去了，我想借一本写名人故事的书，但是那本书被别人借走了。
I went. I wanted to borrow a book about famous people's stories, but that book was borrowed by someone else.
名人míngréncelebrity
我去了，我想借一本写名人故事的书，但是那本书被别人借走了。
I went. I wanted to borrow a book about famous people's stories, but that book was borrowed by someone else.
故事gùshistory
我去了，我想借一本写名人故事的书，但是那本书被别人借走了。
I went. I wanted to borrow a book about famous people's stories, but that book was borrowed by someone else.
一块儿yíkuàirtogether
好的，那我们下一节课后一块儿去吧。
Okay, let's go together after our next class.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
你上一节课后去图书馆借书了吗？
nǐ shang yì jié kè hòu qù túshūguǎn jiè shū le ma
Did you go to the library to borrow books after the last class?
Bo
我去了，我想借一本写名人故事的书，但是那本书被别人借走了。
wǒ qù le wǒ xiǎng jiè yì běn xiě míngrén gùshi de shū dànshì nà běn shū bèi biérén jiè zǒu le
I went. I wanted to borrow a book about famous people's stories, but that book was borrowed by someone else.
Lin
那你需要的汉语词典借到了吗？
nà nǐ xūyào de Hànyǔ cídiǎn jiè dào le ma
Did you get the Chinese dictionary you needed then?
Bo
也没有，那本词典也被别的同学借走了。
yě méiyǒu nà běn cídiǎn yě bèi biéde tóngxué jiè zǒu le
No, that dictionary was also borrowed by another student.
Lin
那你最好过几天再去看看，可能过几天就还回来了。
nà nǐ zuìhǎo guo jǐ tiān zài qù kàn kàn kěnéng guo jǐ tiān jiù hái huílái le
Then you had better check again in a few days; it might be returned in a few days.
Bo
好的，那我们下一节课后一块儿去吧。
hǎo de nà wǒmen xià yì jié kè hòu yíkuàir qù ba
Okay, let's go together after our next class.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
我去了，我想借一本写名人故事的书，但是那本书被别人借走了。I went. I wanted to borrow a book about famous people's stories, but that book was borrowed by someone else.
Subject +被+(Object)+ Verb + Other Elements
Passive Sentences '被'. The '被' sentence is the primary structure for expressing the passive voice in Mandarin. It shifts the focus to the person or thing affected by an action. Mastering this structure is vital for articulating accidents, unexpected changes, and formal descriptions where the agent of the action is secondary.
这本书被别人借走了。
Zhè běn shū bèi biérén jiè zǒu le.
This book was borrowed by someone else.
Which word means “used to indicate the passive voice”?
Planning Afternoon Activities
On campus grounds, Lin and Bo plan their afternoon activities and find a misplaced item.
4 new words
然后ránhòuthen
我想先去图书馆看报纸，然后再读电子书。
I want to go to the library to read newspapers first, and then read e-books.
报纸bàozhǐnewspaper
我想先去图书馆看报纸，然后再读电子书。
I want to go to the library to read newspapers first, and then read e-books.
忘记wàngjìforget
坏了，我的书包不见了，我忘记放在哪儿了。
Oh no, my schoolbag is missing, I forgot where I put it.
电子书diànzǐshūe-book
我想先去图书馆看报纸，然后再读电子书。
I want to go to the library to read newspapers first, and then read e-books.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
今天下午你打算去哪里做作业？
jīntiān xiàwǔ nǐ dǎsuàn qù nǎlǐ zuò zuòyè
Where do you plan to go do homework this afternoon?
Bo
我想先去图书馆看报纸，然后再读电子书。
wǒ xiǎng xiān qù túshūguǎn kàn bàozhǐ ránhòu zài dú diànzǐshū
I want to go to the library to read newspapers first, and then read e-books.
Lin
我们一块儿去吧，我也想去图书馆看报纸。
wǒmen yíkuàir qù ba wǒ yě xiǎng qù túshūguǎn kàn bàozhǐ
Let's go together, I also want to go to the library to read newspapers.
Bo
坏了，我的书包不见了，我忘记放在哪儿了。
huài le wǒ de shūbāo bújiàn le wǒ wàngjì fàng zài nǎr le
Oh no, my schoolbag is missing, I forgot where I put it.
Lin
别急，刚才你的书包被同学拿去教室了。
bié jí gāngcái nǐ de shūbāo bèi tóngxué ná qù jiàoshì le
Don't worry, just now your schoolbag was taken to the classroom by a classmate.
Bo
太好了！我以为我忘记带了呢。
tài hǎo le wǒ yǐwéi wǒ wàngjì dài le ne
Great! I thought I forgot to bring it.
Lin
我们先去教室拿书包，然后再去图书馆吧。
wǒmen xiān qù jiàoshì ná shūbāo ránhòu zài qù túshūguǎn ba
Let's go to the classroom to get your schoolbag first, and then go to the library.
Bo
好的，我们现在就去教室。
hǎo de wǒmen xiànzài jiù qù jiàoshì
Okay, let's go to the classroom right now.
Grammar
我想先去图书馆看报纸，然后再读电子书。I want to go to the library to read newspapers first, and then read e-books.
先+ Action A,(再/然后)+ Action B
Successive Complex Sentence '先...，再/然后...'. This successive complex sentence structure is essential for detailing processes and schedules. '先' marks the initial step, while '再' or '然后' introduces subsequent actions. It provides a logical framework for giving instructions, explaining daily routines, and planning events with pedagogical clarity.
我要先去图书馆借书，然后去游泳。
Wǒ yào xiān qù túshūguǎn jiè shū, ránhòu qù yóuyǒng.
I need to go to the library to borrow books first, then go swimming.
Fill the gap我想先去图书馆看报纸，然后再读____。I want to go to the library to read newspapers first, and then read e-books.
Encouragement for Performance
In the cafeteria, Lin feels nervous about an upcoming performance, and Bo offers encouragement.
8 new words
女生nǚshēnggirl student
可这次只有我一个女生表演，如果唱得不好怎么办？
But this time I am the only girl performing, what if I don't sing well?
表演biǎoyǎnperform
下节课后要在校长面前表演节目，我有些害怕。
I have to perform a program in front of the principal after the next class, and I am a bit scared.
节目jiémùprogram
下节课后要在校长面前表演节目，我有些害怕。
I have to perform a program in front of the principal after the next class, and I am a bit scared.
怎么办zěnme bànwhat to do
可这次只有我一个女生表演，如果唱得不好怎么办？
But this time I am the only girl performing, what if I don't sing well?
校长xiàozhǎngprincipal; headmaster
下节课后要在校长面前表演节目，我有些害怕。
I have to perform a program in front of the principal after the next class, and I am a bit scared.
面前miànqiánpresence; in front of
下节课后要在校长面前表演节目，我有些害怕。
I have to perform a program in front of the principal after the next class, and I am a bit scared.
有些yǒuxiēsomewhat; rather
下节课后要在校长面前表演节目，我有些害怕。
I have to perform a program in front of the principal after the next class, and I am a bit scared.
相信xiāngxìnbelieve
大家都很相信你，你唱得非常好。
Everyone believes in you, and you sing very well.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
下节课后要在校长面前表演节目，我有些害怕。
xià jié kè hòu yào zài xiàozhǎng miànqián biǎoyǎn jiémù wǒ yǒuxiē hàipà
I have to perform a program in front of the principal after the next class, and I am a bit scared.
Bo
怕什么啊！大家都很相信你，你唱得非常好。
pà shénme a dàjiā dōu hěn xiāngxìn nǐ nǐ chàng de fēicháng hǎo
What are you afraid of! Everyone believes in you, and you sing very well.
Lin
可这次只有我一个女生表演，如果唱得不好怎么办？
kě zhè cì zhǐyǒu wǒ yí gè nǚshēng biǎoyǎn rúguǒ chàng de bù hǎo zěnme bàn
But this time I am the only girl performing, what if I don't sing well?
Bo
担心什么！这个节目你练习了很多次，大家都会喜欢。
dānxīn shénme zhège jiémù nǐ liànxí le hěn duō cì dàjiā dōu huì xǐhuan
What are you worried about! You have practiced this program many times, everyone will like it.
Lin
听你这么说，我现在没那么害怕了。
tīng nǐ zhème shuō wǒ xiànzài méi nàme hàipà le
Hearing you say that, I am not so scared now.
Bo
相信你自己，你在校长面前一定会表演得很好。
xiāngxìn nǐ zìjǐ nǐ zài xiàozhǎng miànqián yídìng huì biǎoyǎn de hěn hǎo
Believe in yourself, you will definitely perform very well in front of the principal.
Grammar
怕什么啊！What are you afraid of!
Verb/Adjective +什么+(啊)
Fixed Pattern '×什么(啊)'. The 'Verb/Adj + 什么(啊)' pattern is a common rhetorical tool used to dismiss concerns, refute assumptions, or provide reassurance. It conveys an authoritative yet colloquial tone, making it essential for natural interactions where one needs to downplay a difficulty or reassure a peer.
紧张什么啊，你要相信自己。
Jǐnzhāng shénme a, nǐ yào xiāngxìn zìjǐ.
What's there to be nervous about? Believe in yourself.
Which word means “presence”?
Reflections on Celebration
Bo reflects in a personal diary on participating in the campus celebration.
7 new words
新年xīnniánNew Year
去年新年，学校的每个班级都准备了节目。
Last New Year, every class at school prepared a programme.
班级bānjíclass; grade
去年新年，学校的每个班级都准备了节目。
Last New Year, every class at school prepared a programme.
跳tiàojump; dance
留学生先表演舞蹈，然后和大家一块儿跳。
The international students performed a dance first, then danced together with everyone.
留学生liúxuéshēnginternational student
留学生先表演舞蹈，然后和大家一块儿跳。
The international students performed a dance first, then danced together with everyone.
最后zuìhòuat the end; final
最后校长走到大家面前，也被同学请到前面跳了起来。
Finally, the principal came in front of everyone and was also invited by the students to dance.
网站wǎngzhànwebsite
晚会结束后，我把视频放到网站上，想回家以后再看一遍。
After the party ended, I put the video on the website and wanted to watch it again after going home.
视频shìpínvideo
晚会结束后，我把视频放到网站上，想回家以后再看一遍。
After the party ended, I put the video on the website and wanted to watch it again after going home.
Listen to the text
去年新年，学校的每个班级都准备了节目。下午我们先去图书馆还词典，然后到学校参加晚会。开始时，我有些害怕，因为我的歌被老师选中了。留学生先表演舞蹈，然后和大家一块儿跳。最后校长走到大家面前，也被同学请到前面跳了起来。晚会结束后，我把视频放到网站上，想回家以后再看一遍。
Qùnián xīnnián, xuéxiào de měigè bānjí dōu zhǔnbèi le jiémù. Xiàwǔ wǒmen xiān qù túshūguǎn huán cídiǎn, ránhòu dào xuéxiào cānjiā wǎnhuì. Kāishǐ shí, wǒ yǒuxiē hàipà, yīnwèi wǒ de gē bèi lǎoshī xuǎnzhōng le. Liúxuéshēng xiān biǎoyǎn wǔdǎo, ránhòu hé dàjiā yíkuàir tiào. Zuìhòu xiàozhǎng zǒu dào dàjiā miànqián, yě bèi tóngxué qǐng dào qiánmiàn tiào le qǐlái. Wǎnhuì jiéshù hòu, wǒ bǎ shìpín fàngdào wǎngzhàn shàng, xiǎng huíjiā yǐhòu zài kànyíbiàn.
Last New Year, every class at school prepared a programme. In the afternoon, we first returned dictionaries to the library and then went to the school evening party. At the beginning, I was a little afraid because the teacher had chosen my song. The international students performed a dance first, then danced together with everyone. Finally, the principal came in front of everyone and was also invited by the students to dance. After the party ended, I put the video on the website and wanted to watch it again after going home.
Fill the gap晚会结束后，我把____放到网站上，想回家以后再看一遍。After the party ended, I put the video on the website and wanted to watch it again after going home.
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