AP Chinese FRQs

Choose ONE traditional Chinese practice related to weddings (such as symbolic use of the dragon and phoenix, the wedding banquet, special clothing, etc.). In your presentation, describe this traditional practice and explain its significance. 婚礼传统

老师好，我今天我要介绍中国婚礼中的一个传统习俗——龙凤的象征xiàngzhēng意义。在中国婚礼中，龙和凤是非常重要的象征。龙代表新郎，而凤代表新娘。龙和凤一起象征着婚姻 hūnyīn 的和谐 héxié 与平衡 pínghéng。龙是力量和好运的象征。它代表着保护和繁荣 fánróng。凤则Fèng zé象征着美丽和优雅yōuyǎ。它代表着幸福和富贵 xìngfú hé fùguì。在婚礼上，我们可以看到龙凤的图案tú'àn出现在新人的婚服上hūn fú shàng，婚礼请柬qǐngjiǎn上，以及yǐjí 婚宴hūnyàn的装饰zhuāngshì 中。这些图案tú'àn不仅美观bùjǐn měiguān，还带来了美好的祝福。总之，龙凤的象征在中国婚礼中有着重要的意义。它们代表着新人的美好未来和幸福生活。

Choose ONE ancient Chinese invention (paper making, the compass, printing, etc.). In your presentation, describe this ancient Chinese invention and explain its significance
古代四大发明

Choose ONE famous Chinese artist (Qi Baishi, Zhang Daqian, Mei Lanfang, etc.). In your presentation, describe this Chinese artist and explain his or her significance.
著名艺术家

Choose ONE Chinese technological development that has allowed people to be more efficient and environmentally friendly (such as Pinyin input on mobile phones, social-media messaging apps, high-speed trains, 微信，etc.). In your presentation, describe this development and explain its significance. 科技发展

Choose ONE Chinese practice that promotes good health (taking herbal tea, adopting a healthy diet, practicing Qi Gong or Tai Chi, Group Dance, 课间操kè jiān cāo etc.). In your presentation, describe this practice and explain its significance. 健康生活方式

Choose ONE Chinese social aspect that is associated with the rural migrant worker population (rural economy , family structure, education, etc.). In your presentation, describe this social aspect and explain its significance. 农村打工人

Choose ONE traditional Chinese holiday (Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Moon Festival, etc.). In your presentation, describe this traditional holiday and explain its significance. 传统中国节日

Choose ONE Chinese-language movie that you have seen (such as Not One Less [Yi ge dou bu neng shao], Shower [Xizao], To Live [Huozhe], Eat Drink Man Woman [Yin shi nan nü], etc.). In your presentation, describe this Chinese-language movie and explain its significance. 中国电影

Choose ONE Chinese regional cuisine (Sichuan, Shanghai, Cantonese, etc.). In your presentation, describe this regional cuisine and discuss the significance of food in Chinese culture. 地方菜系 (2013)

Choose ONE traditional Chinese concept or value (respect for elders and teachers, guanxi, saving face, modesty, social harmony, etc.). In your presentation, describe this traditional concept or value and explain its significance. 传统价值观 （2012）

Choose ONE Chinese leisure activity (martial arts, Chinese chess, karaoke, table tennis, etc.). In your presentation, describe this leisure activity and explain its significance. 娱乐活动

Choose ONE characteristic feature of the Chinese language (characters, tones, dialects, homophones, etc.). In your presentation, describe this characteristic feature of the Chinese language and explain its significance. 中国语言特色 （2015）

Choose ONE Chinese myth or legend (The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, The Story of Nian, Butterfly Lovers, Hua Mulan, etc.). In your presentation, describe this myth or legend and explain its significance.
神话传说（2016）

Choose one form of Chinese arts or crafts (e.g. brush painting 国画, musical instruments 乐器, pottery陶瓷, embroidery刺绣, 书法, 剪纸, ). In your presentation, describe this art or craft form in detail and explain its significance.
中国艺术

Auspicious Chinese symbols (peony flower, dragon, pixiu, etc) are often found in Chinese business establishments such as restaurants, markets, and shops. Choose and describe one or two of such symbols and state where they would be seen. In your presentation, explain the cultural significance of these symbols. 吉祥的象征

Choose One form of Chinese performing arts (Beijing Opera, acrobatics, martial arts, etc.) In your presentation, describe this art form in detail and explain its significance.
中国表演艺术

Choose One aspect of Chinese family relationships (husband and wife, parents and children, etc.). In your presentation, describe the relationship and discuss traditional Chinese values embodied in this relationship.
家庭关系

Choose One of the Chinese dynasties (e.g., Qin Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Qing Dynasty etc.). In your presentation, state the key facts about this dynasty and explain its significance in Chinese history.
中国的朝代

Choose One well-known Chinese historical or contemporary structure that you are familiar with (the Forbidden City, the Great wall of China, the Bird's Nest, etc.). In your presentation, describe this structure and explain its significance.

Choose ONE Chinese celebrity (Yao Ming, Michelle Kwan, Yo-yo Ma, Jackie Chan, etc.) In your presentation, describe this celebrity and explain his or her significance

Choose one story of Chinese idiom "成语故事" (成语故事 such as "守株待兔", "画龙点睛", "自相矛盾", "亡羊补牢", "拔苗助长", "南辕北辙", 望梅止渴", 买椟还珠", 夜郎自大", "滥竽充数") etc. In your presentation, describe the original story of the expression, with the expression means, and give an example to explain how the expression is used.

Please describe the culinary diversity in China in terms of the various food styles and geographic regions. Choose one specific culinary style, and talk about its popular dishes, commonly used ingredients, and unique cooking techniques.

Choose one of your favorite Chinese writers, ancient or contemporary. In your presentation, describe this writer's background, name one of his/her most famous works and introduce its form and content, and explain the writer's significance in the history of Chinese literature.

There are many famous landmarks in mainland China and in Taiwan. Choose one (The Great Wall, Emperor Qin Shihuang's Tomb, Sun Moon Lake, etc.) to present. In your presentation, describe this landmark and explain its significance.

Chinese is a unique language. Choose one characteristic of Chinese characters to present. In your presentation, describe why this aspect of Chinese characters is significant

There are many social customs. Choose one aspect (being a guest in someone's home, the use of address terms, small talk, etc.). In your presentation, describe this social custom and give your own opinion on it.

In China, different colors may be associated with different things or events. In your presentation, choose one color (white, red for good luck, black, yellow for the emperor, gold for wealth, etc,), describe what the color represents, and introduce related idioms, proverbs, and symbolism.
颜色的象征意义

The average Chinese family has experienced many changes from traditional to modern lifestyles. In your presentation, choose one family issue (family planning, nuclear families, single-parent families, adopted children, etc.), describe this issue and the changes that led to it, and explain how you feel about this topic.

There are 56 ethnic groups in China, each of which has developed individual customs. Choose one of these groups, and make a presentation about how these people live. If possible, tell a related story.

There are many taboo topics in Chinese social rites. Choose one aspects ( color, entertaining guests, private matters, etc) , describe this taboo and give your own opinion on it.

Ancient Chinese architecture established a unique system with highly developed styles. Choose one aspect to present, give a brief history and geography of the architectural work, describe its characteristics. If you have been to the place, please talk about your own experience.

Bicycles, as well as motorcycles , are very important for many people in their daily lives. Choose one aspect of this topic to present. You may also introduce the transportation system in your city. In your presentation, discuss why these vehicles are important to people, the pros and cons of them.

Choose ONE aspect of Chinese student life (such as school schedule, attending after-school programs, wearing school uniforms, etc.) In your presentation, describe this aspect of Chinese student life and explain its significance.

老师好，我今天要介绍中国学生穿校服的情况。在中国，学生们从小学到高中都要穿校服。校服通常包括上衣、外套、裤子 pants 或裙子 dress。不同学校的校服样式和颜色yàngshì不同，但都是为学生设计shèjì的，既方便又舒适 jì fāngbiàn yòu shūshì。穿校服有几个好处。首先，校服让学生感觉是学校的一部分，增强了zēngqiángle集体感 jítǐgǎn。其次，校服促进平等cùjìn píngděng，因为大家穿得一样，不会因为衣服不同而有压力yǒu yālì。另外，校服可以帮助维护wéihù学校的纪律 xuéxiào de jìlǜ,，让学生专注于学习zhuānzhù yú xuéxí，不被衣着分散注意力fēnsàn zhùyì lì.。最后，穿校服还很方便，不用每天早上花时间想穿什么。总之，穿校服在中国学生的生活中非常重要，帮助他们感到归属感和平等感guīshǔ gǎn hé píngděng gǎn，维护学校纪律wéihù xuéxiào jìlǜ,，并且 bìngqiě很方便。

Choose ONE Chinese historical figure (such as Confucius, Qin Shihuang, Deng Xiaoping, etc.) In your presentation, describe this historical figure and explain his or her significance.

Choose ONE example of Chinese literature (such as Three Kingdoms [San guo yan yi], Dream of the Red Mansion [Hong lou meng], Journey to the West [Xi you ji], etc.) Describe the example and explain its significance.

Choose ONE object that has symbolic meaning in Chinese culture (such as tanyuan, longevity peach [shoutao], mandarin ducks [yuanyang], etc.) Describe this object and explain its significance

Choose ONE Chinese person who has made an important contribution to the modern Chinese society (Lang Ping, Jet Li, Lang Lang, etc). Describe this person and explain their significance

Choose ONE chinese story that is associated with a traditional holiday (Chang’e, Qu Yuan, Chinese Valentine [Qi Xi], etc). Describe the story and explain its significance

Choose ONE animal that has special meaning in Chinese culture (such as pandas, dragons, tigers, etc.). In your presentation, describe this animal and explain its significance.

Choose ONE physical exercise that is typical in Chinese culture (such as playing table tennis [ping pong], playing badminton, jumping rope, etc.). In your presentation, describe this physical exercise and explain its significance.

Choose ONE use of the smart phone that is unique in the Chinese society (such as communicating via WeChat, sending red pockets [hongbao], sending Lunar New Year wishes via phone, etc.). In your presentation, describe this use of the smart phone and explain its significance.