HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 6 of 18
饮食习惯和餐厅交流
饮食
36 minute lesson · task-based course
饮食习惯和餐厅交流
Talk about drinks, food choices, dining habits and simple restaurant decisions.
By the end of this lesson
- Discuss food and drink preferences, eating habits and restaurants.
- Choose between menu options and evaluate a meal.
- Read simple menu and dining information.
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.
to touch briefly; to tap; to mark with a dot; to check off (on a list); to order (food etc); to select
restaurant
black tea
(loanword) coffee
green tea; (slang) (of a girl) seemingly innocent and charming but actually calculating and manipulative; a girl who has these qualities
milk tea
meat; flesh; pulp (of a fruit)
fish (CL:條|条[tiao2],尾[wei3]); used in the names of various aquatic animals that are not fish (including abalone 鮑魚|鲍鱼[bao4 yu2], alligators and crocodiles 鱷魚|鳄鱼[e4 yu2] and octopi 章魚|章鱼[zhang1 yu2]); surname Yu
interesting; meaningful; enjoyable
(before an adjective or verb) to the highest degree; (the) most ...; -est; (after 之[zhi1]) best or most extreme example (e.g. 世界之最[shi4 jie4 zhi1 zui4] "the greatest in the world")
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
还是 in alternatives
A 还是 B？Use 还是 between alternatives in a question when the listener should choose one.
Choice questions with 还是
... A 还是 B？Use 还是 in a question to present two or more choices to the listener.
或者 vs 还是
statement: A 或者 B / question: A 还是 B？Use 或者 for alternatives in a statement and 还是 for alternatives in a direct question.
最 for the superlative
S + 最 + Adj / VPUse 最 before an adjective or preference verb to express the highest degree within a group.
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.
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 are ordering food and drinks for yourself and a friend.
Your task
- Choose between two drinks or foods.
- Order at least two items.
- Give one preference or evaluation.
- Ask for the total or another practical detail.
View a lesson model
你想喝红茶还是绿茶？ 我想喝绿茶。朋友要一杯奶茶。 吃的想点什么？ 来一份鱼，再来一点肉。 这家饭馆的鱼很不错。 你们最受欢迎的是什么？
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 24 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 饮食 through the communication goal 问答日常饮食.
- Discuss food and drink preferences, eating habits and restaurants.
- Choose between menu options and evaluate a meal.
- Read simple menu and dining information.