HSK 3.0 Level 3 · Lesson 17 of 22
地方环境和环境保护
环境
50 minute lesson · task-based course
地方环境和环境保护
Describe a local environmental problem, explain why it matters and propose realistic protection actions using location, cause, purpose and condition language.
By the end of this lesson
- Describe a place’s location, environmental condition and everyday environmental-protection actions.
- Explain why an environmental action matters and give a simple suggestion.
- Read and write short environment-related texts using cause, purpose and condition patterns.
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.
afterwards; later; newly arrived
environment; circumstances; surroundings
almost; nearly; practically
quarter (hour); moment; to carve
in front of; facing; (in the) presence (of)
used in 南無|南无[na1 mo2]; Taiwan pr. [na2]; south
then; after that; afterwards
sound; voice
market; city; municipality (administrative unit)
west; the West; abbr. for Spain 西班牙[Xi1 ban1 ya2]
housing estate; community; neighborhood; (telecommunications) cell
to be careful; to take care
apart from; other than; except for
according to; in accordance with; to shine
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.
Prepositions introducing a target
为 / 向 / 关于 + targetUse these prepositions to introduce the person, matter or topic that an action is directed toward.
Prepositions for purpose or cause
为了 / 为 + purpose + VPUse 为了 or 为 to introduce the purpose or reason for an action.
根据 for a basis
根据 + information / rule，…Use 根据 to state the information, evidence or rule on which a decision is based.
Common clause connectors
如果…就…；只要…就…；不但…而且…；可是；然后Use these connectors to build cause-condition, progression, contrast and sequence across clauses.
Fixed HSK 3 frames
除了…以外…还/也/都…；对…来说；越…越…；在…以后…Use these fixed frames as complete chunks to express addition, perspective, changing degree, time and other common relations.
Progression with 不但…而且
不但 + clause 1，而且 + clause 2Use this pair when the second point adds a stronger or additional point to the first.
Purpose clauses with 为了
为了 + purpose，actionPut 为了 and the intended goal before the action taken to achieve it.
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
Propose a local environmental action
People in your area notice an environmental problem near a river, street or residential area. Describe what happened, explain why it matters and propose practical actions.
Your task
- Identify the place and the environmental problem.
- Explain one cause, change or effect on local life.
- Give at least two realistic protection actions.
- Use at least five Lesson 17 words and include a purpose or condition pattern.
View a lesson model
最近城市北边的河又有问题，大家都开始关注水的情况。 我也听说了。除了河边，城市东边几个地方也发生过垃圾太多的问题。 这个城市发展越来越快，环境问题是不是也会更多？ 不一定。只要大家关注安全和环境，就能少发生一些问题。 我们能做什么？天气热的话，很多人都去河边。 可以先减少一次性用品，也提醒大家不要把垃圾留在地上。
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 55 non-space characters.
Complete all three self-checks.
Learning goals
What this lesson helps you do
This lesson develops 环境 through the communication goal 介绍某个地方的环境和环保.
- Describe a place’s location, environmental condition and everyday environmental-protection actions.
- Explain why an environmental action matters and give a simple suggestion.
- Read and write short environment-related texts using cause, purpose and condition patterns.