HSK 3.0 Level 2 · Lesson 17 of 18
中餐、茶和饮食印象
饮食文化
36 minute lesson · task-based course
中餐、茶和饮食印象
Share simple impressions of Chinese food and tea and compare two tastes or choices.
By the end of this lesson
- Discuss common Chinese foods and drinks and give simple impressions.
- Compare food or drink preferences politely.
- Read a short introduction to Chinese dining culture.
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.
black tea
green tea; (slang) (of a girl) seemingly innocent and charming but actually calculating and manipulative; a girl who has these qualities
milk tea
(loanword) coffee
restaurant
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
to touch briefly; to tap; to mark with a dot; to check off (on a list); to order (food etc); to select
(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")
interesting; meaningful; enjoyable
Step 4 · Sentence patterns
Build usable sentences
Study the pattern, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
最 for the superlative
S + 最 + Adj / VPUse 最 before an adjective or preference verb to express the highest degree within a group.
A 比 B + adjective
A + 比 + B + Adj (+ quantity)Use 比 to compare a quality; add a quantity or degree only when the difference is relevant.
虽然…但是…
虽然 + clause，但是 + clauseUse this pair to introduce a fact and then a contrasting result or evaluation.
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
Give a food or tea impression
A friend asks what Chinese food or tea you have tried and what you prefer.
Your task
- Name at least two foods or drinks.
- Make one 比 comparison.
- Use 最 for a strongest preference.
- Give one past-experience detail.
View a lesson model
你第一次喝中国茶是什么时候？ 去年。我先喝了绿茶，后来也喝了红茶。 你觉得哪种最好喝？ 我觉得绿茶比红茶好喝。 你对中国菜有什么印象？ 菜很多，我最喜欢鱼，也喜欢吃肉。
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 28 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 饮食文化 through the communication goal 介绍过年及传统饮食.
- Discuss common Chinese foods and drinks and give simple impressions.
- Compare food or drink preferences politely.
- Read a short introduction to Chinese dining culture.