社区生活与地方风景
Community Living and Local Landmarks
StartDiscussing Neighborhood Environments
Lin consults Mei about the residential environment and housing choices near the school.
11 new words
蓝lánblue
天很蓝的时候，孩子们会在附近的公园里做游戏。
When the sky is blue, children play games in the nearby park.
段duànperiod or section of something continuous
这段马路附近平时很安静，很多老人喜欢在这儿走走。
This section of the road is usually very quiet, and many elderly people like to take walks here.
附近fùjìnnearby
林，你想了解学校附近的小区环境吗？
Lin, do you want to learn about the residential environment near the school?
马路mǎlùroad
这段马路附近平时很安静，很多老人喜欢在这儿走走。
This section of the road is usually very quiet, and many elderly people like to take walks here.
平时píngshíusually; normal times
这段马路附近平时很安静，很多老人喜欢在这儿走走。
This section of the road is usually very quiet, and many elderly people like to take walks here.
放学fàngxuéfinish classes; of school letting out
放学以后，附近的小孩儿会在哪儿玩游戏呢？
After school, where do nearby children play games?
游戏yóuxìgame
放学以后，附近的小孩儿会在哪儿玩游戏呢？
After school, where do nearby children play games?
老人lǎorénelderly people
这段马路附近平时很安静，很多老人喜欢在这儿走走。
This section of the road is usually very quiet, and many elderly people like to take walks here.
根据gēnjùaccording to; depend on
我想根据大家的需要，选择合适的房子。
I would like to choose a suitable house based on everyone's needs.
了解liǎojiěunderstand; know
林，你想了解学校附近的小区环境吗？
Lin, do you want to learn about the residential environment near the school?
聊liáochat
老师，您觉得我还可以跟谁聊聊附近的事？
Teacher, who else do you think I can chat with about things around here?
Listen to the conversation
Mei
林，你想了解学校附近的小区环境吗？
lín nǐ xiǎng liǎojiě xuéxiào fùjìn de xiǎoqū huánjìng ma
Lin, do you want to learn about the residential environment near the school?
Lin
对，老师。我想根据大家的需要，选择合适的房子。
duì lǎoshī wǒ xiǎng gēnjù dàjiā de xūyào xuǎnzé héshì de fángzi
Yes, Teacher. I would like to choose a suitable house based on everyone's needs.
Mei
这段马路附近平时很安静，很多老人喜欢在这儿走走。
zhè duàn mǎlù fùjìn píngshí hěn ānjìng hěn duō lǎorén xǐhuan zài zhèr zǒu zǒu
This section of the road is usually very quiet, and many elderly people like to take walks here.
Lin
听起来不错。放学以后，附近的小孩儿会在哪儿玩游戏呢？
tīng qǐ lái búcuò fàngxué yǐhòu fùjìn de xiǎoháir huì zài nǎr wán yóuxì ne
That sounds good. After school, where do nearby children play games?
Mei
天很蓝的时候，孩子们会在附近的公园里做游戏。
tiān hěn lán de shíhou háizimen huì zài fùjìn de gōngyuán lǐ zuò yóuxì
When the sky is blue, children play games in the nearby park.
Lin
那很好。老师，您觉得我还可以跟谁聊聊附近的事？
nà hěn hǎo lǎoshī nín juéde wǒ hái kěyǐ gēn shéi liáo liáo fùjìn de shì
That's great. Teacher, who else do you think I can chat with about things around here?
Mei
你可以跟这里的邻居聊聊，他们很了解这个地方。
nǐ kěyǐ gēn zhèlǐ de línjū liáo liáo tāmen hěn liǎojiě zhège dìfang
You can chat with the neighbors here, they know this place very well.
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Grammar
我想根据大家的需要，选择合适的房子。I would like to choose a suitable house based on everyone's needs.
根据+ Basis/Reason + Verb
Preposition '根据'. The preposition '根据' is a formal tool used to introduce the foundation, evidence, or reason behind a decision or action. It is essential for academic and professional Chinese, allowing speakers to cite requirements, observations, or data as the basis for their conclusions and subsequent actions.
这几年小区根据他们的需要，有了很多变化。
Zhè jǐ nián xiǎoqū gēnjù tāmen de xūyào, yǒu le hěnduō biànhuà.
In recent years, the community has had many changes based on their needs.
Which word means “elderly people”?
Exploring City History and Attractions
Lin and Bo discuss city attractions and travel recommendations for tourists.
6 new words
可是kěshìbut; yet
可是，这里的景点太多了，我们今天能看完吗？
But there are so many scenic spots here, can we finish seeing them today?
以上yǐshàngmore than; over
我听说，这里的历史有五百年以上，外地游客都很喜欢来。
I heard that the history here is over five hundred years, and tourists from other places really like to come here.
有名yǒumíngfamous; well-known
我们可以一个一个地看这些有名的景点。
We can visit these famous scenic spots one by one.
景点jǐngdiǎnscenic spot
我们可以一个一个地看这些有名的景点。
We can visit these famous scenic spots one by one.
游客yóukètourist
我听说，这里的历史有五百年以上，外地游客都很喜欢来。
I heard that the history here is over five hundred years, and tourists from other places really like to come here.
外地wàidìother place
我听说，这里的历史有五百年以上，外地游客都很喜欢来。
I heard that the history here is over five hundred years, and tourists from other places really like to come here.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
博，你了解这个城市的历史吗？
bó nǐ liǎojiě zhège chéngshì de lìshǐ ma
Bo, do you know much about the history of this city?
Bo
我了解一点儿。我们可以一个一个地看这些有名的景点。
wǒ liǎojiě yìdiǎnr wǒmen kěyǐ yí gè yí gè de kàn zhèxiē yǒumíng de jǐngdiǎn
I know a little. We can visit these famous scenic spots one by one.
Lin
我听说，这里的历史有五百年以上，外地游客都很喜欢来。
wǒ tīngshuō zhèlǐ de lìshǐ yǒu wǔ bǎi nián yǐshàng wàidì yóukè dōu hěn xǐhuan lái
I heard that the history here is over five hundred years, and tourists from other places really like to come here.
Bo
对，很多外地游客都想来这儿走走，了解这里的历史。
duì hěn duō wàidì yóukè dōu xiǎng lái zhèr zǒu zǒu liǎojiě zhèlǐ de lìshǐ
Yes, many out-of-town tourists want to walk around here to learn about its history.
Lin
可是，这里的景点太多了，我们今天能看完吗？
kěshì zhèlǐ de jǐngdiǎn tài duō le wǒmen jīntiān néng kàn wán ma
But there are so many scenic spots here, can we finish seeing them today?
Bo
一天看完不容易，我们可以先选两个地方，跟那儿的人聊聊。
yì tiān kàn wán bù róngyì wǒmen kěyǐ xiān xuǎn liǎng gè dìfang gēn nàr de rén liáo liáo
It's not easy to see them all in one day; we can choose two places first and chat with the people there.
Lin
这个主意好，我们可以一步一步地了解这个地方。
zhège zhǔyi hǎo wǒmen kěyǐ yí bù yí bù de liǎojiě zhège dìfang
That's a good idea, we can get to know this place step by step.
Grammar
我们可以一个一个地看这些有名的景点。We can visit these famous scenic spots one by one.
Numeral+MW + Numeral+MW +(地)+ Verb
Reduplication of Numeral-Measure Word Phrases. Reduplication of numeral-measure word phrases like '一点儿一点儿' or '一天一天' adds a layer of descriptive vividness to Mandarin. This pattern indicates that an action occurs gradually or in a specific sequence, making it vital for narrating progress, growth, and step-by-step processes with clarity.
我得一点儿一点儿给您讲。
Wǒ děi yìdiǎnr yìdiǎnr gěi nín jiǎng.
I have to explain it to you little by little.
Fill the gap我们可以一个一个地看这些有名的____。We can visit these famous scenic spots one by one.
The Cultural Importance of Rivers
Lin and Bo chat at home about the role of the big river in local life.
4 new words
河hériver
博，在你看来，这条大河对附近的人重要吗？
Bo, in your view, is this big river important to the people nearby?
关系guānxìrelationship
在我看来，这条河跟人们的生活有很大的关系。
In my view, this river has a big connection to people's lives.
养yǎngraise; keep
我听说河里的水可以用来养鱼，是真的吗？
I heard the water in the river can be used to raise fish, is that true?
草地cǎodìmeadow; grass
是的，大家不但用河水养鱼，还在河边的草地上养羊。
Yes, people not only use the river water to raise fish, but also raise sheep on the grass by the river.
Listen to the conversation
Lin
博，在你看来，这条大河对附近的人重要吗？
bó zài nǐ kànlái zhè tiáo dà hé duì fùjìn de rén zhòngyào ma
Bo, in your view, is this big river important to the people nearby?
Bo
在我看来，这条河跟人们的生活有很大的关系。
zài wǒ kànlái zhè tiáo hé gēn rénmen de shēnghuó yǒu hěn dà de guānxì
In my view, this river has a big connection to people's lives.
Lin
我听说河里的水可以用来养鱼，是真的吗？
wǒ tīngshuō hé lǐ de shuǐ kěyǐ yòng lái yǎng yú shì zhēn de ma
I heard the water in the river can be used to raise fish, is that true?
Bo
是的，大家不但用河水养鱼，还在河边的草地上养羊。
shì de dàjiā búdàn yòng hé shuǐ yǎng yú hái zài hé bian de cǎodì shang yǎng yáng
Yes, people not only use the river water to raise fish, but also raise sheep on the grass by the river.
Lin
可是，如果天气太干了，河里的水会不会变少？
kěshì rúguǒ tiānqì tài gàn le hé lǐ de shuǐ huì bú huì biàn shǎo
But if the weather gets too dry, will the river water decrease?
Bo
会的，所以大家经常在一起聊怎么让这条河变好。
huì de suǒyǐ dàjiā jīngcháng zài yìqǐ liáo zěnme ràng zhè tiáo hé biàn hǎo
Yes, so people often chat together about how to make this river better.
Lin
明白了，让河水变好跟每个人的生活都有关系。
míngbai le ràng hé shuǐ biàn hǎo gēn měi gè rén de shēnghuó dōu yǒuguān xì
I see, making the river better is related to everyone's life.
Grammar
博，在你看来，这条大河对附近的人重要吗？Bo, in your view, is this big river important to the people nearby?
在+ Person/Group +看来
Set Phrase '在...看来'. The fixed phrase '在...看来' is an essential pedagogical structure for introducing personal or collective perspectives. It effectively frames a statement as a subjective opinion or an authoritative evaluation, allowing for nuanced discussions on culture, society, and personal preferences in Mandarin.
在我们中国人看来，黄河像妈妈一样。
Zài wǒmen Zhōngguórén kànlái, Huánghé xiàng māma yíyàng.
In the view of us Chinese, the Yellow River is like a mother.
Which word means “meadow”?
Childhood Memories of Nature
This is a diary entry about childhood memories and favorite natural places.
3 new words
西北xīběinorthwest
去年春天，天气很好，我和梅老师去城市西北的公园看花。
Last spring, the weather was fine, and Teacher Mei and I went to see flowers in a park northwest of the city.
经过jīngguòpass by; through
我们坐车经过一段马路时，遇见小博在草地上画画。
While we were driving along a section of road, we met Xiao Bo drawing on the grass.
遇见yùjiànmeet
我们坐车经过一段马路时，遇见小博在草地上画画。
While we were driving along a section of road, we met Xiao Bo drawing on the grass.
Listen to the text
去年春天，天气很好，我和梅老师去城市西北的公园看花。我们坐车经过一段马路时，遇见小博在草地上画画。他带我们到一条小路和一个公园里的小湖边，根据他爷爷的话，这里以前是很有名的景点。小博一棵一棵地介绍湖边的树和花。我们走了两三个小时，才回家。在我看来，这个安静的地方比热闹的商店更舒服。
Qùnián chūntiān, tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒhéméi lǎoshī qù chéngshì xīběi de gōngyuán kànhuā. Wǒmen zuòchē jīngguò yíduàn mǎlù shí, yùjiàn Xiǎo Bó zài cǎodì shàng huàhuà. Tā dài wǒmen dào yì tiáo xiǎolù hé yí gè gōngyuán lǐ de xiǎo húbian, gēnjù tā yéye dehuà, zhèlǐ yǐqián shì hěn yǒumíng de jǐngdiǎn. Xiǎo Bó yìkē yìkē de jièshào húbian de shù hé huā. Wǒmen zǒu le liǎngsān gè xiǎoshí, cái huíjiā. Zàiwǒkànlái, zhège ānjìng de dìfang bǐ rènào de shāngdiàn gèng shūfu.
Last spring, the weather was fine, and Teacher Mei and I went to see flowers in a park northwest of the city. While we were driving along a section of road, we met Xiao Bo drawing on the grass. He took us to a small lake and said that, according to his grandfather, it used to be a famous scenic place. Xiao Bo introduced the trees and flowers by the lake one by one. We walked for two or three hours before going home. In my view, this quiet place was more comfortable than busy shops.
Fill the gap我们坐车____一段马路时，遇见小博在草地上画画。While we were driving along a section of road, we met Xiao Bo drawing on the grass.
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蓝 lán · blue
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