总结过去与思考未来
Reflecting on Paths and Learning from Experience
StartDiscussing past mistakes and learning carefulness
Lin and Bo discuss asking the teacher questions near the stairs in the academic building.
11 new words
向xiàngto; toward
对，只有多向老师学习，我们才能提高水平。
Right, only by learning more from the teacher can we improve our level.
楼梯lóutīstairs
林，你刚才走上楼梯的时候，怎么看起来很害怕？
Lin, when you walked up the stairs just now, why did you look so afraid?
害怕hàipàfear; be afraid
林，你刚才走上楼梯的时候，怎么看起来很害怕？
Lin, when you walked up the stairs just now, why did you look so afraid?
生气shēngqiget angry
我刚才回答问题时觉得回答得不好，我以为老师会生气。
I felt I didn't answer the question well just now, and I thought the teacher would get angry.
常见chángjiàncommon
老师没有生气，她认为答错很常见，聪明的人也会答错。
The teacher didn't get angry; she thinks making mistakes in answers is common, and smart people can answer incorrectly too.
聪明cōngmíngsmart; clever
老师没有生气，她认为答错很常见，聪明的人也会答错。
The teacher didn't get angry; she thinks making mistakes in answers is common, and smart people can answer incorrectly too.
错cuòmistake
你觉得你答错了吗？
Do you think you answered incorrectly?
认为rènwéithink; consider
老师没有生气，她认为答错很常见，聪明的人也会答错。
The teacher didn't get angry; she thinks making mistakes in answers is common, and smart people can answer incorrectly too.
回答huídáanswer
我刚才回答问题时觉得回答得不好，我以为老师会生气。
I felt I didn't answer the question well just now, and I thought the teacher would get angry.
只有zhǐyǒuonly
对，只有多向老师学习，我们才能提高水平。
Right, only by learning more from the teacher can we improve our level.
难题nántídifficult problem
好的，我们一起努力，以后就不害怕遇到难题了。
Okay, let's work hard together, so we won't be afraid of facing difficult problems in the future.
Listen to the conversation
Bo
林，你刚才走上楼梯的时候，怎么看起来很害怕？
lín nǐ gāngcái zǒu shang lóutī de shíhou zěnme kàn qǐ lái hěn hàipà
Lin, when you walked up the stairs just now, why did you look so afraid?
Lin
我刚才回答问题时觉得回答得不好，我以为老师会生气。
wǒ gāngcái huídá wèntí shí juéde huídá de bù hǎo wǒ yǐwéi lǎoshī huì shēngqi
I felt I didn't answer the question well just now, and I thought the teacher would get angry.
Bo
老师生气了吗？你觉得你答错了吗？
lǎoshī shēngqi le ma nǐ juéde nǐ dá cuò le ma
Did the teacher get angry? Do you think you answered incorrectly?
Lin
老师没有生气，她认为答错很常见，聪明的人也会答错。
lǎoshī méiyǒu shēngqi tā rènwéi dá cuò hěn chángjiàn cōngmíng de rén yě huì dá cuò
The teacher didn't get angry; she thinks making mistakes in answers is common, and smart people can answer incorrectly too.
Bo
那挺好的！我们以后做作业一定要更小心。
nà tǐng hǎo de wǒmen yǐhòu zuò zuòyè yídìng yào gèng xiǎoxīn
That's great! We must be more careful when doing homework in the future.
Lin
对，只有多向老师学习，我们才能提高水平。
duì zhǐyǒu duō xiàng lǎoshī xuéxí wǒmen cái néng tígāo shuǐpíng
Right, only by learning more from the teacher can we improve our level.
Bo
明天考试以后，我们一起去楼梯那边的教室复习吧。
míngtiān kǎoshì yǐhòu wǒmen yìqǐ qù lóutī nàbian de jiàoshì fùxí ba
After tomorrow's exam, let's go review together in the classroom over by the stairs.
Lin
好的，我们一起努力，以后就不害怕遇到难题了。
hǎo de wǒmen yìqǐ nǔlì yǐhòu jiù bú hàipà yùdào nántí le
Okay, let's work hard together, so we won't be afraid of facing difficult problems in the future.
Tap a marked word for its meaning. Tap a line to see the English.
Grammar
对，只有多向老师学习，我们才能提高水平。Right, only by learning more from the teacher can we improve our level.
向+ Pronoun/Noun + Verb
Preposition '向'. The preposition '向' is an essential tool for indicating the direction of movement or the specific target of an interpersonal action. It is frequently used in pedagogical contexts to describe learning from others, moving toward a goal, or addressing a specific audience with clarity and precision.
以后我要多向认真的人学习。
Yǐhòu wǒ yào duō xiàng rènzhēn de rén xuéxí.
From now on, I will learn more from people who are careful.
Which word means “mistake”?
Exploring study interests at the library
Lin and Bo discuss their study interests and plans near the entrance of a campus reading room.
6 new words
到处dàochùeverywhere
博，图书馆这间屋子到处都是人，我们换个地方看书吧？
Bo, this room in the library has people everywhere. Shall we find another place to read?
继续jìxùgo on; continue
我看过一些，有几本写得很好，可你不是更想继续出国读书吗？
I've read a few, and some are written very well, but aren't you more interested in continuing to study abroad?
同意tóngyìagree (with/to)
你爸爸妈妈同意你的选择吗？
Do your parents agree with your choice?
可kěbut
我看过一些，有几本写得很好，可你不是更想继续出国读书吗？
I've read a few, and some are written very well, but aren't you more interested in continuing to study abroad?
屋子wūziroom
博，图书馆这间屋子到处都是人，我们换个地方看书吧？
Bo, this room in the library has people everywhere. Shall we find another place to read?
有关yǒuguānabout; have to do with
好啊，我想要找一些有关毕业以后工作的书，你看过吗？
Sure, I want to find some books related to jobs after graduation. Have you read any?
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Lin
博，图书馆这间屋子到处都是人，我们换个地方看书吧？
bó túshūguǎn zhè jiān wūzi dàochù dōu shì rén wǒmen huàn gè dìfang kàn shū ba
Bo, this room in the library has people everywhere. Shall we find another place to read?
Bo
好啊，我想要找一些有关毕业以后工作的书，你看过吗？
hǎo a wǒ xiǎng yào zhǎo yìxiē yǒuguān bìyè yǐhòu gōngzuò de shū nǐ kàn guo ma
Sure, I want to find some books related to jobs after graduation. Have you read any?
Lin
我看过一些，有几本写得很好，可你不是更想继续出国读书吗？
wǒ kàn guo yìxiē yǒu jǐ běn xiě de hěn hǎo kě nǐ bú shì gèng xiǎng jìxù chūguó dúshū ma
I've read a few, and some are written very well, but aren't you more interested in continuing to study abroad?
Bo
我以前想去，可我现在觉得留在中国工作也很有意思。
wǒ yǐqián xiǎng qù kě wǒ xiànzài juéde liú zài Zhōngguó gōngzuò yě hěn yǒu yìsi
I wanted to go before, but now I feel working in China is also very interesting.
Lin
你爸爸妈妈同意你的选择吗？你今天必须做决定了吗？
nǐ bàba māma tóngyì nǐ de xuǎnzé ma nǐ jīntiān bìxū zuò juédìng le ma
Do your parents agree with your choice? Do you have to make a decision today?
Bo
他们同意我的选择。我们换个安静的地方看书，一会儿再继续聊吧。
tāmen tóngyì wǒ de xuǎnzé wǒmen huàn gè ānjìng de dìfang kàn shū yíhuìr zài jìxù liáo ba
They agree with my choice. Let's find a quiet place to read, and we can continue chatting in a bit.
Grammar
我看过一些，有几本写得很好，可你不是更想继续出国读书吗？I've read a few, and some are written very well, but aren't you more interested in continuing to study abroad?
不是+ ... +吗?
Rhetorical Question '不是...吗?'. The rhetorical question '不是...吗?' is a powerful linguistic tool used to emphasize a fact, express surprise, or confirm information. Although negative in form, it carries a strong affirmative meaning, making it essential for persuasive speech and expressing firm viewpoints in Mandarin discourse.
你不是喜欢玩电脑吗？
Nǐ búshì xǐhuan wán diànnǎo ma?
Don't you like playing on the computer?
Fill the gap博，图书馆这间____到处都是人，我们换个地方看书吧？Bo, this room in the library has people everywhere. Shall we find another place to read?
Considering study abroad options in major cities
Lin and Bo discuss information about study abroad options in an outdoor campus seating area.
8 new words
关机guānjīturn off (mobile phone)
我想看看你查的信息，可你的手机怎么关机了？
I'd like to take a look at the information you found, but why is your phone turned off?
前天qiántiānthe day before yesterday
博，你前天查的那些出国留学的国家，信息查得怎么样了？
Bo, how did your search go for the countries to study abroad that you looked up the day before yesterday?
留学liúxuéstudy abroad
博，你前天查的那些出国留学的国家，信息查得怎么样了？
Bo, how did your search go for the countries to study abroad that you looked up the day before yesterday?
国家guójiācountry
博，你前天查的那些出国留学的国家，信息查得怎么样了？
Bo, how did your search go for the countries to study abroad that you looked up the day before yesterday?
比如bǐrúfor example; such as
我查了几个国家，比如法国，查到的信息很有用。
I checked a few countries, for example France, and the information I found was very useful.
查chálook up; consult
博，你前天查的那些出国留学的国家，信息查得怎么样了？
Bo, how did your search go for the countries to study abroad that you looked up the day before yesterday?
有用yǒuyònguseful
我查了几个国家，比如法国，查到的信息很有用。
I checked a few countries, for example France, and the information I found was very useful.
方向fāngxiàngdirection
可以，多了解不同国家很重要，这能帮我们选好方向。
Sure, learning more about different countries is very important, as it helps us choose a direction.
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Lin
博，你前天查的那些出国留学的国家，信息查得怎么样了？
bó nǐ qiántiān chá de nàxiē chūguó liúxué de guójiā xìn xī chá de zěnmeyàng le
Bo, how did your search go for the countries to study abroad that you looked up the day before yesterday?
Bo
我查了几个国家，比如法国，查到的信息很有用。
wǒ chá le jǐ gè guójiā bǐrú Fǎguó chá dào de xìn xī hěn yǒuyòng
I checked a few countries, for example France, and the information I found was very useful.
Lin
我想看看你查的信息，可你的手机怎么关机了？
wǒ xiǎng kàn kàn nǐ chá de xìn xī kě nǐ de shǒujī zěnme guānjī le
I'd like to take a look at the information you found, but why is your phone turned off?
Bo
我刚才看书时关机了。我们能继续上网查吗？
wǒ gāngcái kàn shū shí guānjī le wǒmen néng jìxù shàngwǎng chá ma
I turned it off while reading just now. Can we continue searching online?
Lin
可以，多了解不同国家很重要，这能帮我们选好方向。
kěyǐ duō liǎojiě bùtóng guójiā hěn zhòngyào zhè néng bāng wǒmen xuǎn hǎo fāngxiàng
Sure, learning more about different countries is very important, as it helps us choose a direction.
Bo
对，只有有了清楚的方向，我们才能做更好的决定。
duì zhǐyǒu yǒu le qīngchu de fāngxiàng wǒmen cái néng zuò gèng hǎo de juédìng
Right, only with a clear direction can we make better decisions.
Lin
那我们现在就去图书馆，继续查一些学校吧。
nà wǒmen xiànzài jiù qù túshūguǎn jìxù chá yìxiē xuéxiào ba
Then let's go to the library right now and continue looking up some schools.
Grammar
对，只有有了清楚的方向，我们才能做更好的决定。Right, only with a clear direction can we make better decisions.
Clause 1,更+ Clause 2
Progressive Complex Sentence '..., 更...'. The progressive adverb '更' is used in complex sentences to indicate that the second clause represents a deeper level of meaning, a higher degree, or a more significant point than the first. It is vital for building logical arguments and highlighting the most important aspects of a situation.
我还没想好学什么，更还没想好去哪个国家。
Wǒ hái méi xiǎng hǎo xué shénme, gèng hái méi xiǎng hǎo qù nǎge guójiā.
I haven't decided what to study yet, let alone which country to go to.
Which word means “look up”?
Written reflection on choosing a future path after graduation
A written reflection on future choices and self-reflection after graduation.
2 new words
容易róngyìeasy
小博真正喜爱的是画画，也认为画画很容易让他开心。
Xiao Bo truly loves painting and thinks it easily makes him happy.
真正zhēnzhèngreally; indeed
小博真正喜爱的是画画，也认为画画很容易让他开心。
Xiao Bo truly loves painting and thinks it easily makes him happy.
Listen to the text
上周，小博告诉我他快毕业了，却还没有决定以后的方向。我陪他上楼梯去向梅老师请教。他说自己想继续学习，可是还没想好学什么，更没想好去哪个国家。梅老师说，这样的难题不是很常见吗？小博真正喜爱的是画画，也认为画画很容易让他开心。只有认真了解自己的兴趣，才会选到合适的方向。回家时，他说愿意再想一想，脸上没有以前那么害怕了。
Shàngzhōu, Xiǎo Bó gàosu wǒ tā kuài bìyè le, què huán méiyǒu juédìng yǐhòu de fāngxiàng. Wǒ péi tā shàng lóutī qùxiàng Méi lǎoshī qǐngjiāo. Tā shuō zìjǐ xiǎng jìxù xuéxí, kěshì huán méixiǎng hǎoxué shénme, gèng méixiǎng hǎo qù nǎge guójiā. Méi lǎoshī shuō, zhèyàng de nántí búshì hěn chángjiàn ma ? Xiǎo Bó zhēnzhèng xǐ'ài de shì huàhuà, yě rènwéi huàhuà hěn róngyì ràng tā kāixīn. Zhǐyǒu rènzhēn liǎojiě zìjǐ de xìngqù, cái huì xuǎndào héshì de fāngxiàng. Huíjiā shí, tā shuō yuànyì zài xiǎngyìxiǎng, liǎnshàng méiyǒu yǐqián nàme hàipà le.
Last week, Xiao Bo told me he would soon graduate but had not decided on his future direction. I went upstairs with him to ask Teacher Mei for advice. He said he wanted to continue studying, but had not decided what to study, let alone which country to go to. Teacher Mei said, isn't this kind of difficult problem very common? Xiao Bo truly loves painting and thinks it easily makes him happy. Only by carefully understanding his interests can he choose a suitable direction. On the way home, he said he was willing to think about it again and looked less afraid than before.
Grammar
只有认真了解自己的兴趣，才会选到合适的方向。Only by carefully understanding his interests can he choose a suitable direction.
只有+ Condition,才+ Result
Conditional Complex Sentence '只有..., 才...'. The '只有...，才...' structure is a definitive conditional conjunction that identifies the single, necessary condition required to achieve a specific result. Mastering this pattern is crucial for expressing requirements, articulating success strategies, and providing authoritative advice in professional and academic settings.
只有想清楚自己真正喜欢什么，才能做出最合适的选择。
Zhǐyǒu xiǎng qīngchu zìjǐ zhēnzhèng xǐhuan shénme, cái néng zuòchū zuì héshì de xuǎnzé.
Only by figuring out what you truly enjoy can you make the best decision.
Fill the gap小博____喜爱的是画画，也认为画画很容易让他开心。Xiao Bo truly loves painting and thinks it easily makes him happy.
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向 xiàng · to; toward
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