Lesson 11 Chinese listening test (Part 1 and 2)

Workbook dialogue: Why is Gao Wenzhong here?

To buy ice skates.

Workbook dialogue: Can Gao Wenzhong skate?

No.

Workbook dialogue: Who loves to skate?

Bai Yingai

Workbook dialogue: Who skates better, Bai Yingai or Wang Peng?

Wang Peng skates even better than Bai Yingao.

Workbook dialogue: Where did Bai Yin and Wang Peng go ice skating?

In the park.

Workbook dialogue: Why didn't they invite Li You and Gao Wenzhong to go skating?

Because neither of them can skate.

Workbook dialogue: What do Li You and the other person want Bai Yin and Wang Peng to do?

Teach them how to skate.

Workbook dialogue: When do they plan to go to the park?

Tomorrow.

Dialogue I: What is the weather like today compared to yesterday?

Today's weather is better than yesterday's.

Dialogue I: What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

Tomorrow's weather will be even better than today; it won't snow and will be a bit warmer.

Dialogue I: Who did you ask to go ice skating?

Bai Ying'ai.

Dialogue I: Where did Bai Ying'ai fly to?

New York.

Dialogue I: What should you do tomorrow if you can't go ice skating?

Watch a DVD at home.

Lesson rejoiner (Dialogue 1)

D

(D2) Workbook Dialogue - Where will the person go back to if it rains again tomorrow?

NYC

(D2) Workbook Dialogue - Why does the friend suggest not going to NYC tmr?

Because they will watch DVDs with them

(D2) Workbook Dialogue - Which DVDs does the friend suggest watching?

One about singing and dancing (singing in the rain). However, when the friend hears this, they think it's raining again.

Lesson rejoiner (Dialogue 2)

D (2)

Workbook dialogue (2) : Why is Person A surprised that Bai Yingai isn't having fun in NYC?

shes online and not out and about

Workbook dialogue (2): Why is Bai Yingai online?

The weather is terrible. Not only did it rain yesterday, but also today.

Workbook dialogue (2): Due to the bad weather in NYC Person A suggest..?

The weather here is great this weekend. come back as soon as you can

Workbook dialogue (2): What does Bai Yingai say to Person A when the suggest coming back this weekend?

It's going to be warmer in New York this weekend. Next week I have an interview. I can't come back just yet.

Workbook dialogue (2): Where did Person A find a job and what are his reasons for asking Bai Yingai to come with him?

In California, it's not cold in the winter or hot in the summer. Spring and fall are even more comfortable.

Workbook dialogue (2): What does Bai Yingai say to California?

California is great, but I like New York more.