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TEACHInG PoInTER Encourage students to con- sider what regional differ- ences are noticeable in their own culture’s cuisine. NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHInG PoInTER If possible, organize a class trip to an authentic Chinese restaurant, or encourage own. Ask students to order different regional cuisines as possible. NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHInG PoInTER If possible, make and eat dumplings in class or in the school kitchen. NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHInG PoInTER Ask students if they are fa- miliar with using chopsticks and what kind of foods they associate with Chinese dishes. NatioNal StaNdardS DISCUSSIon Encourage students to bring in knowledge from other disciplines when considering the following 92

TEACHInG PoInTER Point out to students that the Text in English is not a word-for-word translation. Students should be aware of the differences in sentence structures between Chinese NatioNal StaNdardS CHECkPoInT Ask students to locate the parts of the lesson that cor- respond to the points in the What Can You Do? section. TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 1 Food 93

INTRODUCTION To introduce the lesson, ask students to brainstorm taste in their own lan- guage. How many can they come up with? NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHING POINTER through the lesson illustra- tions to get an idea of the gone through the Lesson practice reading the charac- ters directly from the illustra- tions. ONLINE LINK Find the animated lesson - lege.betterchinese.com TEACHING POINTER (STRUCTURE NOTES) to ask for an opinion of something ... to describe an exaggerated attribute to indicate desire and 94

CHECKPOINT Ask students what the Lesson Story is about. Say a few sentences from the Lesson Text and ask stu- dents to respond. Alterna- listening comprehension quiz to assess how well they prepared for the lesson. For the quiz, read a few Lesson Text phrases at a normal speed and ask students to write down the pinyin or the CHECKPOINT You may also wish to ask students reading compre- (1) (2) (3) TEACHING POINTER (VOCABULARY) Write Recognize TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 95

TEACHInG PoInTER The Lesson Text can be - cording to the sequence illustrations. Focus on part one in a class session and part two in the next class session. Break students into pairs or groups to practice reading the Lesson Text out loud. If the text, students can switch roles. Listen to students’ pronun- ciation and repeat any lines repeat them after you. Then say them at a normal speed and ask the students to repeat after you again. onLInE LInk Encourage students to build up their listening skills by of the Lesson Text. CHECkPoInT Assign roles to students and ask them to read the Lesson Text. Correct their pronunciation as to practice reading characters. 96

CHECkPoInT Ask questions in class to prompt students to respond instance, to prompt stu- dents to use , ask students can then respond . TEACHInG PoInTER Ask students if they prefer sweet, salty, bitter, sour, or them to use in their responses. onLInE LInk Download the audio mp3 college.betterchinese.com and practice the pronun- ciation of each word. Also, the Modern Chinese com- panion website and use the online Flashcards to CHECkPoInT TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 97

CHECkPoInT Remind students that they should also study all the - cabulary because they will be used in later sections. Ask questions in class to prompt students to respond with these new words as well. For instance, to prompt students to use the words of and ask students could then respond . TEACHInG PoInTER Ask students to create a restaurant menu using learned in this unit.They can partner up with a classmate then present their menus to the class. onLInE LInk 98

TEACHInG PoInTER for repeated characters with the mouth radical ( ) when reading a Chinese text. Al- though it may not always be the case that these are ono- matopoeias, students can use this knowledge to make educated guesses about characters they don’t rec- their reading comprehension. TEACHInG PoInTER at the Language notes in Unit 1, Lesson 1 for more information on names. You may want to tell students - lents of their names are if their Chinese names are not already transliterations. TEACHInG PoInTER Inform students of the Chinese name for your local town, city, area, state, etc. If the local Chinatown or Chi- nese community. Encourage students to look out for any transliterated place names on street signs, on posters, or on storefronts. NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHInG PoInTER ). Encourage students to use their knowledge of Chinese to consider why these sounds might be the way they are. TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 99

CHECkPoInT (STRUCTURE noTE 4.7) Prompt students to use example, show two students a picture of Hot and Sour Soup. one student should then ask the other and the other student can respond accordingly. TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.7) Highlight to students that in English, the question word start of the question, as in always comes at the end of a ques- tion. NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.8) - duced in Unit 3, Lesson 2 to indicate a change of state. Prompt them to use … They should then say . 100

TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.8) Remind students that … that is absent in the English statement. In English, how- (e.g., * “your Chinese is too NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.9) Compare and contrast this Structure note with Structure - ously, cannot be directly * say . Students should as in English, simply saying somewhat abrupt and could be construed as impolite. NatioNal StaNdardS TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.9) and . Should you wish, you may also inform students of the more polite phrase TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 101

CHECkPoInT (STRUCTURE noTE 4.10) Prompt students to use and For example, ask them They should then say . You may then them ask each other and questions. TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.10) Highlight to students that the pattern in can come before or after can only come at the start of a question in English. functions in the same way as - cedes the supporting reason. NatioNal StaNdardS 102

CHECkPoInT (STRUCTURE noTE 4.11) Prompt students to use - ations. For example, show students an image of a chair or a book. Students should then respond with or . TEACHInG PoInTER (STRUCTURE noTE 4.11) way to soften a statement, request, or suggestion. Contrast the use of with that of appeared in Unit 2, Lesson 2. While the former focuses on length of time, the latter relates to quantity. TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 103

TEACHInG PoInTER (PRACTICE 4.11) - plete this exercise in class or at home. CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.12) to work on this exercise. Go around and listen to their their pronunciation or gram- mar as necessary. Encour- age students to talk to each - can be corrected on their pronunciation errors. NatioNal StaNdardS 104

CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.13) to work on this exercise. Go around and listen to their their pronunciation or grammar as necessary. Encourage students to talk to each other in a normal that they can be corrected on their pronunciation errors. NatioNal StaNdardS CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.14) appropriately sized groups according to the size of the class. Go around and correcting their pronunciation or grammar as necessary. NatioNal StaNdardS CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.15) dialogues, call upon the pairs to present their dialogues to the class. TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 105

CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.16) - ing these characters either in class or at home. Blank grids can be downloaded from the Modern Chinese website. Students can also do this ex- ercise in the accompanying handed in the completed worksheets, troubleshoot students’ writing. CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.16) - dent’s work is being shown, recreate an incorrectly writ- ten character on the board. As a group, ask the class to dissect any problems they analyze proper writing tech- niques and rules. CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.16) quiz consisting of sentences using these characters. Students should write down the sentences that you read. They can also write in pinyin the characters. NatioNal StaNdardS onLInE LInk onLInE LInk (PRACTICE 4.17) (PRACTICE 4.16) Students may also use the CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.17) Writing Pad on the Modern age. Ask students to make another recording if necessary. Chinese website to practice character writing online. - 106

CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.18) exercise in class or at home. the sentences correctly and check their responses for - them type new sentences if necessary. CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.19, 4.20 & 4.21) dialogues and the passage aloud on their own or with a partner. First, ask them to read the text slowly and pay attention to their pronuncia- tion. If they can pronounce the words with accuracy, ask them to read the text again at a faster, more natural speed. Encourage students to read with the appropriate emotions and intonations. Students may record the answers to the questions in written form, responses. NatioNal StaNdardS CHECkPoInT (PRACTICE 4.21) TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 107

TEACHInG PoInTER a Chinese restaurant in the local community. Remind students to study the ‘What to Do’ and ‘What not to Do’ sections of the Cultural dining etiquette accord- ingly. In addition, encourage students to try out Chinese customs when ordering tea off the pot to indicate that it NatioNal StaNdardS DISCUSSIon Encourage students to bring in their knowledge from other disciplines when considering the following - tures similar to or different from Chinese dining etiquette? 108

TEACHInG PoInTER Point out to students that the Text in English is not a literal translation. Students should be aware of the differences in sentence structures be- tween Chinese and English. NatioNal StaNdardS CHECkPoInT Ask students to locate the parts of the lesson that cor- respond to the points in the What Can You Do? section. TEACHER’S GUIDE Unit 4 Lesson 2 Food 109

CHECkPoInT Students may either pre- pare the Act It out skit at home or, time permitting, in appropriately sized groups according to the size of the different skits to different groups. After the students and grammar usage. TEACHInG PoInTER Encourage the students to go through the list of structures carefully when 110

Communication Goals Shopping Lesson 1: Shopping Online UNIT 4 Lesson 2: Returning Merchandise





LESSON TEXT LESSON TEXT 4.1 Shopping Online Xiang'an is looking to buy a new digital camera for his food blog. He discusses with Dadong and Zhongping the pros and cons of buying a camera online. 118

Language Tips to share and introduce delicious food with others. In the Lesson Text, Xiang’an uses a , alternatively called word “blog.” In Taiwan, the terms to a blog. Example: In the Lesson Text, when Xiang’an is shopping for a camera at an electronics store, he uses to indicate that he has taken a liking to a black and white camera that he sees. The word , the phrase means “to take a liking to somebody or something.” Example: The boss likes that he works hard and likes his kindheartedness; he plans to offer him this job opportunity. Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 119

VOCABULARY LESSON VOCABULARY 4.1 Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion CaTegory 1. consistently, up to now, all 2. adv along 3. delicious food 4. n to take a photograph; 5. photography 6. vo, n blog n v to share n cuisine culture, food culture n cuisine, food 7. n digital camera n, adj numeral; digital n camera 8. n price 9. 10. v to be inferior to, not as good 11. as 12. 13. adj to be worth the price 14. 15. cj and, besides, moreover 16. 17. v to discount 18. 19. v to remind, to warn 20. n, vo shopping; to go shopping 21. n complaint 120 n style, type n website adj free of charge, free, gratis vo to deliver goods n goods n famous brand n product

LESSON VOCABULARY 4.1 (continued) Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion CaTegory 22. guarantee period, n warranty period to repair v 23. n coupon adj preferential, favorable n ticket, coupon 24. prep both . . . and . . . 25. 26. n appearance 27. n giant panda REQUIRED VOCABULARY 4.1 adj foreign 28. 29. n original price 30. n tax n quality Idiomatic Expression means “you get what you pay for.” Example: You get what you pay for. Although the electric appliances sold at the department store are expensive, their quality is guaranteed. Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 121

LANGUAGE NOTES Shopping Promotions Discounts Discounts are expressed with a number + or be purchased for 90 percent of its regular price, or at a 10 percent discount. In contrast to how discounts are typically represented in Western cultures, the lower the number, the greater the discount. Examples: 7 = 30% off 2.5 / = 75% off Other terms commonly associated with shopping promotions involve bargaining. There are various ways to ask, “Is there is the discount, you can ask Promotions The following are common terms related to promotions: Promotions Terms Pinyin Meaning half price special price ( : special) free of charge offer good as long as item is in stock buy one, get one free 300 100 buy 300, receive 100 store credits : throwing away or giving something up) blowout sale ( : to jump off a building, indicating a price that jumps from high to low) to cut the price ( : to cut) Special Sales Terms Pinyin Meaning grand opening anniversary sale closing sale 122

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.1 Use A B to indicate A is not as good as B The expression A + + B + Adjective indicates that A is more (adjective) than B. The phrase () expresses the opposite, meaning that A is not as good as B. Unlike , A B can either be used with an STRUCTURE NOTES adjective, indicating that A is not as good as B in some respect, or it can be used with no adjective, simply mean- ing that A is not as good as B in general. A + + B (+ Adjective) From the Lesson Text: Store prices usually aren’t as good as online prices. Other examples: My Chinese is not as good as hers. Living in the dorm isn’t as comfortable as living at home. Practice: Rewrite the following sentences using . Example: ________________________________________________________________ 1. ________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________ 5. Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 123

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.2 Use to mean “also” to connect words or clauses in formal contexts While is the most common conjunction used in casual contexts, it is not considered very formal. ( ) is a more formal word that joins words or phrases together. Unlike , which is used to join nouns and other short elements, is usually used to join longer phrases as well as introduce clauses, similar to the English expressions “as well as” or “and furthermore.” Clause, + + Clause From the Lesson Text: Store prices usually aren’t as good as online prices. Furthermore, online sites often have sales promotions. Other examples: He wants me to go to America with him, but I He is a very considerate person am afraid of riding on planes. Furthermore, I and extremely easy to get along don’t know how to speak English. with. Practice: Combine the two sentences together using . Example: 1. _____________________________________________________________ 2. 37 _____________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________ 124

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.3 B expresses the same Use A B as a formal way to express “both A and B” ( ) is a conjunction generally used in more formal contexts, such as writing. A meaning as A B, meaning having both A attribute and B attribute. Subject + + Adjective / Verb Phrase + + Adjective / Verb Phrase From the Lesson Text: Xiang’an found a site selling new camera models, with discounts and free shipping. Other examples: The teacher’s son is both clever Everyone says that he both respects his elders and cute. and looks after the younger generation — he’s a very well-mannered person. Practice: Create complete sentences using and the information provided. Example: _______________________________________________________________ 1. _______________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________ 4. _______________________________________________________________ 5. Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 125

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.4 , etc., or negative, such as or . Use to emphasize superlatives The pattern + Adjective + in some attribute. The attribute can be either good, such as , + Adjective + From the Lesson Text: Xiang’an believes this is his ideal camera. Other examples: Little kids wearing this kind of clothing are the cutest. I think participating in events on environmental protection is most interesting. Practice: Express the following statements in Chinese by applying the structure and using the information provided below. Example: This is the best way to write emails. 1. Taking this road to school is the fastest. _______________________________________________________________ 2. Being able to be with family during the Spring Festival is the best. _______________________________________________________________ 3. The girl wearing the pink skirt is the cutest. _______________________________________________________________ 4. Taking a nap on a rainy day is the most comfortable thing. _______________________________________________________________ 5. It is most common for him to catch a cold in the summer. _______________________________________________________________ 126

PRACTICE Paired Activity: Discuss the following questions based on the Lesson Text. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class. 1. 2. 3. 4.2 Paired Activity: Xiang’an would also like to buy a new computer for school and for blogging. Working with a classmate, use the word bank to compare the options below and help Xiang’an make a decision. Example: R7 BC9 12 16 10 3866 4199 2299 100 1 50 2 Notes: n. screen size n. inch Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 127

4.3 Paired Activity: Based on your discussion in Practice Exercise 4.2 in the previous page, the next step is helping Xiang’an decide where to purchase the computer. Below are the differences between purchasing at a store and on a website. Discuss where Xiang’an should purchase the computer and why. 300 300 1 2 50 200 1 1 Individual Activity: Think about your own experience and preferences when buying a computer. Describe why these factors are important to you. Group Activity: Find an item that your group would like to sell. Write a description of the product and the terms of sale. 128

4.6 Stroke Order Radical lid food knock rock wood eight hand hand yawn stand knife shell slice lid without Unit 4 Lesson 1 online Shopping 129

Online chat: Working with a classmate, discuss whether you prefer shopping online or in a store. Provide reasons to support your preferences. Read the passage and answer the following questions. 3. Describe a similar problem you or someone you know has had in the past. 7 12 Notes: n. store 4000 - 8500 celebration 2000 - 8000 8000 3000 - 8000 1500 150 v. to thank v. to support 1 adj. complete Read the advertisement and answer the following questions. 130

CULTURAL SPOTLIGHT Neighborhood Boutiques in China As China modernizes, a new homegrown design aesthetic can be found as a generation begins to explore the possibilities within Chinese design. Not only can this new, distinctive Chinese look be found in hip T-shirts and other fashionable trends, it can also be found in neighborhoods in the major cities of China. Tianzifang ( Nestled within an old Shikumen neighborhood in the French Concession quarter of Shanghai is Tianzifang, an area that contains art studios, international restaurants, and craft stores. The area was slated for destruction, until an outcry led to its preservation and its new life as a major destination for both visitors and residents alike. A major part of Tianzifang’s appeal lies in the residents themselves, who continue to lead a traditional Shanghainese lifestyle amongst the new restaurants and stores that have sprung up. 798 The popular artist district of 798 in Beijing was once home to several military factory complexes. After the factories became obsolete and vacant, they were discovered by Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts as a potential workshop space. Artists started trickling in, attracted to both cheap rent and the large, empty spaces. 798 now boasts a thriving art scene with museums, galleries, bookstores, boutiques, and nightclubs that attract young Beijingers, artists, and visitors. However, with old political slogans preserved in the spaces, its former past as a factory complex can still be seen. Nanluoguxiang ( : Nán Located in the historic hutongs of old online Shopping 131 Beijing in the Drum and Bell Tower district, the narrow alleyway of Nanluoguxiang is one of the epicenters of a hip and modern Chinese youth culture that is simultaneously international yet distinctly Chinese. Vintage shops, cafes, bars, and boutiques line the streets, selling everything from traditional folk art with a modern twist to quirky shops specializing in designer matchboxes. Many of China’s up-and-coming designers make their home here, catering to a generation of young Chinese that is developing its own aesthetic tastes. Unit 4 Lesson 1

Pinyin TEXT IN PINYIN & ENGLISH 132 English Xiang’an has always enjoyed the culinary arts, photography, and blogging. Recently, he has been thinking about using his blog to introduce Chinese cuisine to his friends. This way, he can provide others with the opportunity to understand Chinese cuisine and culture. Xiang’an plans to buy a more professional digital camera to take pictures. Dadong recommends that Xiang’an buy the camera online because the store prices usually aren’t as good as online prices. Furthermore, online sites often have sales promotions. Zhongping reminds Xiang’an to pay attention to Internet safety and tells him that he has seen a lot of complaints in the news about making purchases online. Xiang’an found a site selling new camera models, with discounts and free shipping, but they do not offer a warranty. He decides that before making an online purchase, he will do some comparison shopping at a local store. Zhongping accompanied Xiang’an to an electronics store, where there were a lot of brand-name cameras at discounted prices. The products come with a one-year warranty and there is also a coupon for items purchased through the store’s online site. In the end, Xiang’an decided on a black and white camera that was both cheap and user-friendly. Zhongping said the camera’s color scheme and shape reminded him of a panda. Xiang’an believes this is his ideal camera, because this way he can call his blog site “The Western Panda Touring China”!

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LESSON TEXT LESSON TEXT 4.2 Returning Merchandise Zhou Xin and Mali attempt to return a heater to a small shop where it was recently purchased. but are unsuccessful after learning about the store’s return policy. The two go to a larger store in search of another heater. 136

Language Tips In the Lesson Text, the return policy uses to state that a receipt must be presented to make an exchange. precedes the main verb to express that an action is required. When is normally used as an adjective, indicating that something is necessary or essential. Examples: Each student must bring his/her own textbook. Towels and toothpaste are essential articles for daily use. Both and mean “price.” However, is more formal and primarily used in writing, as in the Lesson Text “ ” from Modern Chinese Textbook Vol. 2A, Unit 4, Lesson 1, while Lesson Text when Mali asks Zhou Xin, “ is more often used in speech, as in this ” Examples: When shopping, don’t only look at the price; you should also pay attention to the return policy. I don’t think all the prices at small stores are necessarily cheaper than the ones at large stores. Unit 4 Lesson 2 Returning Merchandise 137

VOCABULARY LESSON VOCABULARY 4.2 Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion CaTegory 1. (used for appliances, instruments, 2. mw etc.) 3. heater 4. n v can’t be used vo to return merchandise/goods v to return 5. n receipt 6. 7. v to be sorry, to be apologetic 8. 9. n merchandise, goods, commodity 10. 11. adj clear 12. 13. n market 14. 15. v to think/believe that 16. 17. n towel 18. 19. n toothpaste 20. 21. n daily necessities 22. 23. n, v guarantee, warranty; to 24. guarantee; to warrant 138 n department store adv as a matter of fact, actually prep no matter . . .all, regardless of . . . all n policy, conditions n notice v to sell v to exchange v to show n packaging n, v damage; to damage adj broken

REQUIRED VOCABULARY 4.2 Simplified TradiTional pinyin Word definiTion CaTegory 25. vo to pay money 26. 27. n brand 28. n part 29. adj all n customer ONLINE RESOURCES Visit http://college.betterchinese.com for more vocabulary on different types of daily necessities. Idiomatic Expression means “to compare the price of an item at three different stores.” It is also often used in a longer expression: to take a loss), which means it does not hurt to shop around in order to make a decision you will not regret. It describes a situation where people compare a certain item in various stores before purchasing the one that best meets their needs and expectations. Example: If you want to save money, you should shop around before making a purchase in order to get the best one! Unit 4 Lesson 2 Returning Merchandise 139

LANGUAGE NOTES Reading a Return Policy Returns can be tricky, as Mali and Zhou Xin discovered in this chapter. Many smaller stores and markets in China do not allow customers to return or exchange a purchase. Here is what a typical return policy might look like: The following terms are commonly used in return and exchange policies: Chinese Pinyin Meaning Chinese Pinyin Meaning Time-related Terms unconditional; without Other terms associated with returns and exchanges: Verbs exceptions within must not; may not; not to exceed be allowed after purchase must to remove the seal; to open accessory; attachment; guarantee, warranty component a guarantee to keep something in working receipt condition to return merchandise/ guarantee; to guarantee goods to show commodity, goods to exchange damage; to damage packaging return notice 140

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.5 Use / to express ability or inability to complete certain actions In compounds containing resultative complements, such as , and may be inserted between the verb and the complement to indicate that the result can or cannot be achieved. For example, means STRUCTURE NOTES phrases and can appear following many verbs, including , , , and . In these contexts, Verb + means to be able to successfully complete that action, and Verb + means unable to do so. For resultative compounds, to ask a question about whether the subject is able to successfully complete this action, be used: Verb- -Result + Verb- -Result, as in, “ ?” Verb + + (+ Object) From the Lesson Text: I only used this heater twice and it’s broken now. Other examples: There is so much food, can you really eat He is too busy, so he can’t go to your birthday party. Practice: Answer the following questions using or and the words provided. Example: 1. ________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________________________ Unit 4 Lesson 2 Returning Merchandise 141

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.6 Use to describe categories using comparisons +A+ / +B expresses the meaning, “Bs that are similar to A,” or “those kind of Bs that are like A.” As in the Lesson Text, A can be a list of items, or just a single item. + Noun Phrase + / + Noun Phrase From the Lesson Text: I think that it’s a better deal to buy daily necessities like towels and toothpaste at smaller stores. Other examples: I like people who are lively and When you are sick, can you do sports cheerful like she is. Practice: Change the following sentences into Chinese by applying the structure and using the information provided below. Example: I think home appliances like air-conditioning and washing machines should be provided with the apartments people rent. 1. I like to go to the student store to buy some things like pens, notebooks, and so on. ______________________________________________________________ 2. I like traditional festivals like the Spring Festival. ______________________________________________________________ 3. He likes to visit places like hutongs. ______________________________________________________________ 4. She thinks that having more good food such as green vegetables is very healthy. ______________________________________________________________ 5. I like to take pictures in places like gardens. ______________________________________________________________ 142

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.7 Use to say “actually” ( ) is similar to “actually,” and introduces information that is contrary to what was said before. the speaker cannot think of what to say, much like speakers use “actually” in English. + Sentences From the Lesson Text: policy. Other Examples: A lot of people think Chinese is He may look very young, but he actually hard to learn, but actually you learn has many years of work experience. Chinese well by practicing. Practice: Change the following sentences by using . Example: 1. ________________________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________________________ Unit 4 Lesson 2 Returning Merchandise 143

STRUCTURE NOTE 4.8 Use / to express that something does not matter In the sentence pattern “It doesn’t matter whether he wants to go or not, I will still go,” there are two key parts: the condition that doesn’t matter, and the result that will still take place. To express this in Chinese, use ( ) to introduce the condition clause, and place or following the subject in the result clause to indicate “still.” The like . In English, the word “if” can be used instead of “whether,” as in “it doesn’t matter if you believe me or not.” In Chinese, however, , .” + Condition Clause + , + Subject + + Verb Phrase From the Lesson Text: Actually, no matter what I buy, I should be sure to take a look at the return policy. Other Examples: No matter what the occasion, he is No matter where she is traveling, she always extremely polite. always sends postcards to her friends. Practice: Rewrite the following sentences using . Example: 1. ______________________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________________ 3. ______________________________________________________________ 4. ______________________________________________________________ 5. ______________________________________________________________ 144

PRACTICE Paired Activity: Discuss the following questions based on the Lesson Text. Be prepared to share your thoughts with the class. 1. 2. 3. 4.11 Individual Activity: Learning from Mali and Zhou Xin’s experiences in this lesson, make sure you understand a store’s return policy before making a purchase. Look at the signs below illustrating the return policy and describe each condition next to its respective sign. Example: XX Unit 4 Lesson 2 Returning Merchandise 145