HSK 3.0 Level 1 · Lesson 15 of 15
中国人喜欢吃什么
饮食文化
23 minute lesson · task-based course
中国人喜欢吃什么
Talk about traditional Chinese food and drink
By the end of this lesson
- Ask about common Chinese foods and drinks.
- Express likes about baozi, dumplings, noodles and tea.
- Read a simple menu.
Step 2 · Listening
Listen before reading
First listen for the situation and repeated words. Do not try to translate every sentence.
First play
Identify who is speaking and the main purpose of the exchange.
Second play
Listen for names, times, places, quantities or other task information.
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Lesson vocabulary
Learn the word, then read it again in a sentence or mini-scene from this lesson. A vocabulary card by itself does not count as taught course language.
China
to eat
to drink
steamed bun
dumpling
noodles
tea
cooked rice
dish; vegetable
delicious
like
restaurant
some
to love; to be fond of; to like; affection; to be inclined (to do sth); to tend to (happen)
all; both; entirely; (used for emphasis) even; already
few; less; to lack
half
(there are) some (who are...); some (exist)
some; somewhat; rather; a bit
Vocabulary in context
These short sentences and mini-scenes make the lesson's additional words usable instead of leaving them as isolated cards.
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
Scope with 都
plural subject + 都 + predicateUse 都 to say that all members share the predicate.
Demonstratives
这 / 那 + measure word + nounUse demonstratives before a measure word and noun.
Parallel clauses with 也 and 还
并列复句：……，也……；……，还……Two related clauses can be joined by meaning, often using 也 or 还 in the second clause.
Step 5 · Dialogue
Read and replay the exchange
Follow each line with pinyin above the Chinese text. Use the sentence button to isolate one line.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Order a simple meal
You and a friend are in a Chinese restaurant. Decide what to eat and drink, then place a simple order together.
Your task
- Say what you 想吃 and ask your friend 你呢？
- Order at least two foods using 要 or 一些.
- Choose a drink such as 茶 or 水.
- Use one lesson pattern with 都 or a 这 / 那 phrase.
View a lesson model
我们今天去饭店吃中国菜吧。 好啊。你想吃什么？ 我想吃饺子，你呢？ 我想吃面条儿。这里的包子也很好吃。 那我们要一些包子，再要一些米饭和菜。 好。你喝茶还是喝水？
This is a model built from the lesson dialogue. Adapt the information instead of copying it.
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson pattern is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 22 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson focuses on 问答中国传统饮食 and gives you a clear communication goal before you move into extra practice.
- Ask about common Chinese foods and drinks.
- Express likes about baozi, dumplings, noodles and tea.
- Read a simple menu.