Chinese: Interpretive Listening & Reading Flashcards

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?

Answer: A signal malfunction

信号故障 means 'signal malfunction/failure,' which is stated as the cause of the delay.

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?

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).

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?

Answer: A refund

退款 (tuìkuǎn) directly means 'refund,' which is what the customer is demanding.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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?

Answer: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

The passage states 产于浙江省杭州, meaning it is produced in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province.

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?

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.