Integrated Chinese is the leading introductory Chinese textbook at colleges and universities around the world. The Level 1 Part 2 Textbook meets the needs of today’s students with communicative and interactive exercises, a full-color design, up-to-date vocabulary, extensive cultural coverage, a diverse cast of characters, and a realistic storyline linking all the dialogues and readings.
The Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2 Textbook covers the second semester of study at the college level. It systematically introduces over 350 essential vocabulary words. Key grammatical structures are presented through clear and jargon-free explanations. Interactive activities for practicing interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive language skills are incorporated throughout. Learners build real-life communicative skills as they discuss everyday topics and learn useful sentence structure. A wealth of realia and authentic materials build proficiency in using the Chinese language in real-life situations. A cumulative review unit after every five lessons serves as a periodic progress check.
Contents
Lesson 11: Talking about the Weather
Learning Objectives
Relate and Get Ready
Dialogue I: Tomorrow’s Weather Will Be Even Better!
Language Notes
Vocabulary
Grammar
1 Comparative Sentences with 比 (bǐ) (I)
2 The Particle 了 (le) (III): 了 as a Sentence-Final Particle SAMPLE
3 The Modal Verb 会 (huì, will) (II)
4 Adj+(一)点儿 ({yì} diǎnr)
Language Practice
Dialogue II: The Weather Here Is Awful!
Language Notes
Vocabulary
Grammar
5 The Adverb 又 (yòu, again)
6 Adj/ V + 是 (shì) + Adj / V, + 可是/但是... (kěshì/dànshì...)
Language Practice
How About You?
Culture Highlights
English Text
Progress Checklist
Lesson 12: Dining
Learning Objectives
Relate and Get ReadyDialogue I: Dining Out.
Language Notes.
Vocabulary
Grammar
1 一...也/都...不/没... (yì...yě/dōu...bù/méi)
2 Adverb 多/少 (duō/shǎo) + V
3 刚 (gāng) vs. 刚才 (gāngcái)
4 Resultative Complements (I)
5 好 (hǎo) as a Resultative Complement
Language Practice.Dialogue II: Eating in a Cafeteria
Language Notes
Vocabulary
Grammar
6 Reduplication of Adjectives
7 The Verb 来 (lái)
Language Practice
How About You?
Culture Highlights
English Text
Progress Checklist
Lesson 13: Asking Directions 63
Learning Objectives
Relate and Get Ready DialogueI:WhereAreYouOffTo?
Language Notes.
Vocabulary .
Grammar
1 Direction and Location Words
Lesson 14: Birthday Party
Lesson 15: Seeing a Doctor
Lesson 16: Dating
Lesson 17: Renting an Apartment
Lesson 18 :Sports
Lesson 19: Travel
Lesson 20: At the Airport.
Indexes and Appendix
Vocabulary Index (Chinese–English)
Vocabulary Index (English–Chinese)
Vocabulary by Grammar Category and by Lesson
Appendix: Alternate Characters (Texts in Traditional Form)