Assignments and In-class Activities

[ISC] = Kubler, Cornelius C, Intermediate Spoken Chinese. Tuttle Publishing, 2018. ISBN: 9780804850490.

[ICSPB] = Kubler, Cornelius C. and Yang Wang, Intermediate Mandarin Chinese Speaking and Listening Practice Book. Tuttle Publishing, 2018. ISBN: 9780804850506.

[IWC] = Kubler, Cornelius C, Intermediate Written Chinese. Tuttle Publishing, 2016. ISBN: 9780804840200.

[IWCPE] = Kubler, Cornelius C. and Jerling Guo Kubler, Intermediate Written Chinese Practice Essentials. Tuttle Publishing, 2018. ISBN: 97880804850520.

SES # BEFORE-CLASS PREPARATIONS CLASS ACTIVITIES AFTER-CLASS HOMEWORKS
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No assignment

Orientation: instructors, materials, procedures, preparations

Purchase the required course materials.
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on [ISC] p. 138-143.

[ISC] Unit 15 Part 4

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] Unit 15 Part 4 Listening Comprehension Exercises (Refer to the [ICSPB] disc on the back cover page. In the CD-ROM, the question sheet is under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension”)
  2. [ICSPB] p. 208
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 15-4 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 15-4 p. 154–155. *Do work with audio files.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on sentence dictations from IWC 15-4 Reading Exercises Part A (p. 154) and a sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 15-4.

[IWC] Unit 15 Part 4;

Quiz:
  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 15-4.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheet for 15-4 on p. 49–50. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 142 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 146–153.

[ISC] Unit 16 Part 1

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] Unit 16 Part 1 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. Unit 16 Part 1 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPE] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 16-1 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 16-1 p. 162–163. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on sentence dictations from [IWC] 16-1 Reading Exercises Part A on p. 162 and a sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation [ISC] 16-1.

[IWC] Unit 16 Part 1;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence from the Basic Conversation 16-1.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 16-1 on p. 51–52. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 143 A and B
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  1. Although we skip [ISC] 16-2, do read the English context on [ISC] p. 154 so that you know the people and the occasion.
  2. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  3. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on P.159-65.

[ISC] Unit 16 Part 3

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 16-3 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 16-3 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPE] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 16-3 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 16-3 p. 176–178. *Do work with audio files.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on sentence dictations from [IWC] 16-3 Reading Exercises Part A (p. 176–177) and a sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 16-3.

[IWC] Unit 16 Part 3

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 16-3.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 16-3 on P.55–56. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] P.145 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on [ISC] p. 166–171.

[ISC] Unit 16 Part 4

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 16-4 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 16-4 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 16-4 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 16-4 p. 183–185. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on sentence dictations from [IWC] 11-4 Reading Exercises Part A on p. 183–184 and a sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation [ISC] 16-4.

[IWC] Unit 16 Part 4;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 16-4.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheet for 16-4 on P.57–58. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 146 A and B
  3. [ICSPB] p. 215
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  1. Read [ISC] p. 171–172. Focus on the Major New Grammar Patterns on p. 172 and think about where they appear contextually.
  2. Do [ICSPB] p. 215 and bring it to class.
  3. Bring any questions you have regarding [ISC] and [IWC] 15-4, 16-1, 16-3, and 16-4.
 [ISC] and [IWC] review on 15-4, 16-1, 16-3, and 16-4

No assignment
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Review all the contents of [ISC] and [IWC] 15-4, 16-1, 16-3, and 16-4. Be ready for Review Test 1.

Review Test 1: [ISC] and [IWC] 15-4, 16-1, 16-3, and 16-4

No assignment
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 174–181.

[ISC] Unit 17 Part 1

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 17-1 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 17-1 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 17-1 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 17-1 p. 195–197. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 17-1 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 17-1 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 17 Part 1;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 17-1.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 17-1 on p. 59–60. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 147 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 182–187.

[ISC] Unit 17 Part 2

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 17-2 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 17-2 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 17-2 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 17-2 p. 203–205. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 17-2 Part A on p. 201 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 17-2 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 17 Part 2;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 17-1.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 17-2 on p. 61–62. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 148 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 188–192.

[ISC] Unit 17 Part 3

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 17-3 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 17-3 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 17-3 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 17-3 p. 210–212. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 17-3 Part A on p. 201 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 17-3 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 17 Part 3;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 17-3.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 17-3 on p. 63–64. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 149 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 193–197.

[ISC] Unit 17 Part 4

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 17-4 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 17-4 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 17-4 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 17-4 p. 217–219. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 17-4 Part A on p. 215 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 17-4 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 17 Part 4;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 17-4.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 17-4 on p. 65–66. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 150 A and B
  3. [ICSPB] p. 216
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  1. Read [ISC] p. 197–198. Focus on the Major New Grammar Patterns on p. 198 and think about where they appear contextually.
  2. Do [ICSPB] p. 216 and bring it to class.
  3. Bring any questions you have regarding [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 17.
 Review [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 17 No assignment
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Follow the guidelines of Oral Report. We look forward to your performance.

 Oral Report

No assignment
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Review all the contents of [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 17. Be ready for Review Test 2.

Review Test 2: [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 17.

No assignment
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 200–204.

[ISC] Unit 18 Part 1

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 18-1 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 18-1 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 18-1 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 18-1 p. 224–229. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 一 and 三. What do you learn from the story 孔融让梨?
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 18-1 Part A on p. 224 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 18-1 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 18 Part 1;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 18-1.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 18-1 on p. 67–68. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 151 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 205–211.

[IWC] Unit 18 Part 2

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 18-2 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 18-2 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 18-2 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 18-2 p. 232–233. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 18-2 Part A on p. 232 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 18-2 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 18 Part 2;

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 18-2.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 18-2 on p. 69–70. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 151 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 212–219.

[IWC] Unit 18 Part 3

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 18-3 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 18-3 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 18-3 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 18-3 p. 238–234. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 一 and 三.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 18-3 Part A on p. 238 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 18-3 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 18 Part 3

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 18-3.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 18-3 on p. 71–72. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 153 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 220–225.

[IWC] Unit 18 Part 4

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 18-4 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 18-4 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 18-4 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 18-4 p. 245–247. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 18-4 Part A on p. 245 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 18-4 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 18 Part 4

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 18-4.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 18-4 on p. 73–74. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 154 A and B
  3. [ICSPB] p. 217
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  1. Read [ISC] p. 225–226. Focus on the Major New Grammar Patterns on p. 226 and think about where they appear contextually.
  2. Do [ICSPB] p. 217 and bring it to class.
  3. Bring any questions you have regarding [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 18.

Review [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 18

No assignment
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Review all the contents of ISC and IWC Unit 18. Be ready for Review Test 3.

Review Test 3: [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 18

No assignment
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 228–233.

[ISC] Unit 19 Part 1

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 19-1 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 19-1 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 19-1 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 19-1 p. 256–258. *Do work with audio files.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 19-1 Part A on p. 254 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 19-1 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 19 Part 1

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 19-1.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 19-1 on p. 75–76. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 155 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 234–238.

[ISC] Unit 19 Part 2

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 19-2 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 19-2 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 19-2 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 19-2 p. 263–265. *Do work with audio files. For Conversations, focus on 一, 三 and 五. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 19-2 Part A on p. 261 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 19-2 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 19 Part 2

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 19-2.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 19-2 on p. 77–78. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] p. 156 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 239–243.

[ISC] Unit 19 Part 3

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 19-3 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 19-3 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 19-3 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 19-3 p. 271–273. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 一 and 三.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 19-3 Part A on p. 271–273 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 19-3 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 19 Part 3

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 19-3.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 19-3 on P.79–80. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] P.157 A and B
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversation in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 244–248.

[ISC] Unit 19 Part 4

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [ISC] 19-4 Listening Comprehension Exercises
  2. [ISC] 19-4 Translation Exercises

Both the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Listening Comprehension and the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages” and the audio recordings are under “Unit 5 Audio Listening Comprehension.”
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  1. Read the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 19-4 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the TRADITIONAL CHARACTER version of the Reading Exercises for [ISC] 19-4 p. 279–281. *Do work with audio files. For Narratives, focus on 二.
  3. Prepare for a quiz on the new characters introduced in [IWC] 19-4 Part A on p. 277 and a sentence dictation from [ISC] 19-4 Basic Conversation.

[IWC] Unit 19 Part 4

Quiz:

  1. Sentence dictations from Part A.
  2. A sentence dictation from the Basic Conversation 19-4.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 19-4 on P.81–82. Write either simplified or traditional characters. DO NOT mix both.
  2. [IWCPE] P.158 A and B
  3. [ICSPB] p. 218
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  1. Read [ISC] p. 248–249. Focus on the Major New Grammar Patterns on p. 249 and think about where they appear contextually.
  2. Do [ICSPB] p. 218 and bring it to class.
  3. Bring any questions you have regarding [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 19.

Review [ISC] Unit 19

No assignment
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Review all the contents of ISC and IWC Unit 19. Be ready for Review Test 4.

Review Test 4: [ISC] and [IWC] Unit 19
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversations of [ISC] 20-1 and 20-2 in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 252–260.

[ISC] Unit 20 Part 1 and Unit 20 Part 2

*Final Presentation Script Due

Hand in the following homework in next class: [ISC] 20-1 and 20-2 Translation Exercises.

*You don't need to do the Listening Comprehension Exercises.

The Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 20-1 and 20-2 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters of [IWC] 20-1 and 20-2 (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the following Reading Exercises:
    • [IWC] 20-1 on p. 286–288.
    • [IWC] Unit A Sentences: all
    • [IWC] Unit C Narratives: all
    • [IWC] 20-2 on p.294–295
    • [IWC] Unit A Sentences: all
    • [IWC] Unit C Narratives: 一
  3. Prepare for a quiz on sentence dictations from the Basic Conversations of [ISC] 20-1 and 20-2.

[IWC] Unit 20 Part 1 and Unit 20 Part 2

Quiz: Sentence dictations from the Basic Conversations of 20-1 and 20-2.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] p.159 Part B only
  2. [IWCPE] p.160 Part B only
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  1. View the video of the Basic Conversations of [ISC] 20-3 and 20-4 in the DVD and drill intensively with the audio disc.
  2. Be familiar with all the Basic Conversation, Vocabulary, Supplementary Vocabulary, and the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on p. 261–269.

[ISC] Unit 20 Part 3 and Unit 20 Part 4

Hand in the following homework in next class: [ISC] 20-3 and 20-4 Translation Exercises.

*You don't need to do the Listening Comprehension Exercises.

The Translation Exercises are in the [ICSPB] CD-ROM. The question sheets for the Translation Exercises are under “Exercise pages.”
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  1. Read the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the Basic Conversation of [ISC] 20-3 and 20-4 in the accompanying DVD. You are required to be able to read all the characters.
  2. Memorize the new characters of [IWC] 20-3 and 20-4 (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through the SIMPLIFIED CHARACTER version of the following Reading Exercises:
    • [IWC] 20-3 on p. 300–301.
    • [IWC] Unit A Sentences: all
    • [IWC] Unit C Narratives: 三
    • [IWC] 20-4 on p.307–309
    • [IWC] Unit A Sentences: all
    • [IWC] Unit C Narratives: 一
  3. Prepare for a quiz on sentence dictations from the Basic Conversations of [ISC] 20-3 and 20-4.

[IWC] Unit 20 Part 3 and Unit 20 Part 4

Quiz: Sentence dictations from the Basic Conversations of 20-3 and 20-4.

Hand in the following homework in next class:

  1. [IWCPE] p.161 Part B only
  2. [IWCPE] p.162 Part B only
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Final Presentation: Individual Session I: No regular class! Come to your individual session. Work on your Final Presentation.
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Final Presentation: Individual Session II: No regular class! Come to your individual session. Work on your Final Presentation.
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Wrap up: 我们学的中文
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Final Presentation: We look forward to your Final Presentation as a nice conclusion of the semester.

如果今年你要毕业了，恭喜恭喜！ 其他的学生们，暑假愉快，好好休息！/如果今年你要畢業了，恭喜恭喜！其他的學生們，暑假愉快，好好休息！