Lesson 1 Workbook 313Focus on structure
1. When I first arrived (Use and Structure note 16.3)
Xiao Gao is reflecting upon her year of study in China. She has written the first part of each
sentence in Chinese. Complete her sentences in Chinese and then translate her entire
sentences into English.
a. 剛來中國的時候 I was not used to eating Chinese food.
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b. 剛來的時候 I couldn’t use chopsticks well. (I used chopsticks poorly)
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c. 剛來中國的時候 I spoke Chinese very slowly.
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- After I return home (Use and Structure note 14.3)
Xiao Gao is making plans for her return to France. She has written the first part of each
sentence in Chinese. Complete her sentences in Chinese and then translate her entire sen
tences into English.
a. 回法國以後 I’ll eat French food with my parents.
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b. 回法國以後 I will invite my Chinese teacher to dinner.
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c. 回法國以後 I will phone my friends.
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- Before I visit Xiao Xie’s house (Use and Structure note 15.9)
Xiao Gao is making a list of the things she has to do before she visits Xiao Xie’s house
tonight. She has written the first part of each sentence in Chinese. Complete her sentences
in Chinese and then translate her entire sentences into English.
a. 去小謝家以前 I have to buy some fruit to give to his parents.
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