AP Chinese Chinese: Interpretive Listening & Reading 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In an AP Chinese listening passage about a train announcement, the conductor says '本次列车因信号故障，晚点约二十分钟。' What is the main reason given for the delay?
- Track maintenance work
- A signal malfunction (Correct answer)
- Bad weather conditions
- Passenger emergency
Correct answer: A signal malfunction
信号故障 means 'signal malfunction/failure,' which is stated as the cause of the delay.
Question 2: A reading passage describes a Chinese university student's schedule: '她早上八点上课，下午两点图书馆自习，晚上参加社团活动。' Which activity happens in the afternoon?
- Attending class
- Club activities
- Self-study at the library (Correct answer)
- Eating dinner with friends
Correct answer: Self-study at the library
下午两点图书馆自习 means she studies independently at the library at 2 PM (afternoon).
Question 3: In a listening dialogue, a customer complains '这件衬衫洗了一次就缩水了，我要求退款。' What is the customer requesting?
- An exchange for a larger size
- A refund (Correct answer)
- Store credit
- Free dry cleaning
Correct answer: A refund
退款 (tuìkuǎn) directly means 'refund,' which is what the customer is demanding.
Question 4: A Chinese cultural passage explains that 春节 is characterized by family reunions, fireworks, and giving 红包. What does 红包 refer to in this context?
- Red lanterns hung for decoration
- Red envelopes containing money as gifts (Correct answer)
- Special holiday greeting cards
- Traditional red clothing worn during the festival
Correct answer: Red envelopes containing money as gifts
红包 (hóngbāo) literally means 'red envelope' and refers to the tradition of giving monetary gifts in red envelopes during Spring Festival.
Question 5: In a listening segment, a weather forecast says '明天北京地区有大雨，市民出行请注意安全。' What advice is given to Beijing residents?
- Stay indoors all day
- Bring umbrellas and drive carefully
- Pay attention to safety when traveling (Correct answer)
- Avoid using public transportation
Correct answer: Pay attention to safety when traveling
注意安全 means 'pay attention to safety,' which is the specific advice given for travel the next day.
Question 6: A reading passage about Chinese tea culture states '龙井茶产于浙江省杭州，以其清香著称。' Where is Longjing tea produced?
- Fujian Province
- Yunnan Province
- Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province (Correct answer)
- Sichuan Province
Correct answer: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
The passage states 产于浙江省杭州, meaning it is produced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.
Question 7: In a listening conversation, a student says '我这次考试没考好，但我下次一定会努力准备的。' What can be inferred about the student's attitude?
- She is giving up on the subject
- She is frustrated and blaming the teacher
- She is determined to prepare better next time (Correct answer)
- She is satisfied with her performance
Correct answer: She is determined to prepare better next time
下次一定会努力准备 ('will definitely work hard to prepare next time') shows determination to improve.
AP Chinese Chinese: Interpretive Listening & Reading 2
In an AP Chinese listening passage about a train announcement, the conductor says '本次列车因信号故障，晚点约二十分钟。' What is the main reason given for the delay?