Course in Modern Mandarin Chinese

86 Routledge Course in Modern Mandarin Chinese Level 1

5. How much does it cost? (Use and Structure notes 6.4, 6.5, 6.6)

You will hear a question about the price of an object, followed by the price. You will reply
to the question by stating the price of one object, as in the example.

Example:

You will hear: 一 zhC bH duDshao qián？(liFng máo qián)

You will say: 一 zhC bH liFng máo qián。

You will hear the correct response: 一 zhC bH liFng máo qián。

(a) ( b) (c) (d) (e)

6. ZGnme mài? How is it sold? (Use and Structure notes 6.4, 6.6, 6.8, 6.9)

You will hear a question followed by a price. You will answer the question stating the
price for one item, as in the example. Be sure to use the correct classifiers in your
responses!

Example:

You will hear: QiAnbH zGnme mài？(四 máo)

You will say: 四 máo 一 zhC。

You will hear the correct response: 四 máo 一 zhC。

(a) ( b) (c) (d) (e)

7. Which is more expensive? (Use and Structure note 6.6)

You will hear two items and their prices. State which is more expensive, as in the
example.

Example:

You will hear: Dìtú 五 kuài。ShIujC 九 kuài。

You will say: ShIujC guì。

You will hear the correct response: ShIujC guì。

(a) ( b) (c) (d) (e)

8. Which is cheaper? (Use and Structure note 6.6)

You will hear two items and their prices. State which is cheaper, as in the example.

Example:

You will hear: Dìtú 五 kuài。QiAnbH 四 kuài。

You will say: QiAnbH piányi。

You will hear the correct response: QiAnbH piányi。

(a) ( b) (c) (d) (e)