HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 2 of 18
说清事情怎么发生
事件信息
42 minute lesson · task-based course
说清事情怎么发生
Explain what happened, why it happened and what changed, using time, cause and sequence clearly.
By the end of this lesson
- Ask who, when, where, how and why an event happened.
- Describe event sequence, change and current state.
- Read short event notices and identify key details.
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.
next in sequence; second; the second (day, time etc)
from; through; via; (bound form) to follow; (bound form) to obey
but; yet; however; still; merely; only; just
but; however
(in the) past; former; previous; to go over; to pass by; (verb suffix)
surname Guo; to cross; to go over
(after a suppositional clause) in that case; then; (after a clause of action) as soon as; immediately after; (same as 就是[jiu4 shi4]) merely; nothing else but; simply; just; precisely; exactly
to begin; to start; beginning; start
might (happen); possible; probable
nearly at the point of (doing sth); about to (do sth)
o'clock; time; when
affair; matter; thing; business
although; even though (often used correlatively with 可是[ke3 shi4] or 但是[dan4 shi4] etc)
therefore; as a result; so
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.
可能 for possibility
S + 可能 + VPUse 可能 before a verb phrase when something may happen or may be true.
Asking why
为什么 + VP？Put 为什么 before the action or situation you want an explanation for.
Time adverbs with 时
按时 / 当时 / 平时 / 及时 / 暂时 + VPThese fixed time expressions describe whether something is on time, at that time, usually, in time or temporary.
从 for a starting point
从 + place/time + VPUse 从 to introduce where or when an action starts.
因为 as a cause
因为 + reason，...Use 因为 to introduce the reason for a situation or decision.
Basic conjunctions
但是 / 还 / 还是 / 或者 / 所以 / 要不然 / 因为 / 如果Use these conjunctions to connect contrast, addition, alternatives, cause-result and conditions across clauses.
是…的 for past details
S + 是 + time/place/manner + V + 的Use 是…的 to emphasize a detail such as when, where or how a completed action happened.
因为…所以…
因为 + reason，所以 + resultUse 因为 to state the cause and 所以 to introduce the resulting situation or decision.
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
Explain an unexpected event
You were late or missed an activity. Explain what happened, why, when and what you will do next time.
Your task
- State the event and time.
- Give a reason with 因为 or 为什么 context.
- Describe one change or result.
- Use at least four Level 2 lesson words.
View a lesson model
你昨天为什么没来？ 因为路上出了点事情，我来晚了。 事情已经解决了吗？ 已经好了，但是我当时很着急。 你几点到公司的？ 我九点半才到。
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 30 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 事件信息 through the communication goal 问答事件情况.
- Ask who, when, where, how and why an event happened.
- Describe event sequence, change and current state.
- Read short event notices and identify key details.