PMC Advanced #50: 周末在乡下

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Designed for HSK 4–5 learners.

Looking for an easier version? Check out the HSK 2–3-4 lesson here!

You’ve already put in the work.

The years of studying Mandarin, memorizing characters, and reviewing grammar rules. The hours spent on apps, textbooks, and courses.

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• Listening comprehension worksheets such as this one – with slow & natural-speed audio, transcripts, translations, and quizzes.

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So here’s what’s in store for today when you start your free trial:

• Natural Speed Audio: Listen to the mini-podcast as it’s naturally spoken to see how much you understand.

• Slow Speed Audio: Listen carefully to each phrase, perfect for breaking down tougher parts.

• Chinese Transcript: Match what you heard with the transcript to see how you did.

• Pinyin Transcript: Sharpen your pronunciation as you follow along.

• Translation: Understand every detail of the podcast.

• HSK Comprehension Test: Test your understanding with multiple-choice questions, just like on the HSK!

• Questions Corrections: Check how well you did on the test.

• Grammar Points: Unpack the structure and usage of the key grammatical elements.

• Vocabulary List: Expand your Mandarin vocabulary with key terms from today’s lesson.

🎧 Listen, Test, Learn, and Speak

Start by hitting play on the recording.

1️⃣ Step 1: Listen

First, you’ll hear it at normal speed, and then again at a slower pace.

Try listening to the normal speed a few times. Don’t worry if you don’t catch everything right away, you’ll start to pick up more and more words each time.

If some parts are still tricky, that’s totally okay! The slower version will help you hear those details more clearly.

Just by giving it a try, you’re already improving your listening skills, so keep going, you’re doing great!

🎯 Step 2: HSK Comprehension Test

Now it’s time to see how much you understood! Try the multiple-choice questions, they’re designed just like HSK questions, so you’re getting real practice here. Every question is a step closer to HSK success!

3️⃣ Step 3: Review, Learn, and Dig Into Grammar

Now, take a look at the transcription, translation, and vocabulary list. Don’t rush through. If you spot any unfamiliar words, this is your moment to learn them.

Also, check out the grammar explanations. They’ll help you understand how the sentences work and give you new ways to use Chinese in your own conversations.

4️⃣ Step 4: Read It Out Loud

To wrap things up, try reading the transcript out loud (without the pinyin). It’s not just about getting the sounds right, it’s about making those new words stick in your memory and building confidence in your pronunciation.

🎯 HSK Comprehension Test

1. 我为什么可以在周五准备教学材料？

   1. 因为我周五不上班。

   2. 因为我周五在家工作。

   3. 因为我周五去乡下教书。

   4. 因为我星期四晚上坐火车回家。

2. 我为什么要去乡下？

   1. 因为我喜欢奶牛。

   2. 因为我想远离繁忙的城市。

   3. 因为我的父母叫我回家。

   4. 因为乡下的食物很好吃。

3. 昨天下午我做了什么运动？

   1. 游泳。

   2. 骑自行车。

   3. 跑步。

   4. 打篮球。

4. 在小路旁边，我发现了什么？

   1. 一只小鸟在唱歌。

   2. 一些深红色的花。

   3. 一些美丽的贝壳。

   4. 一只可爱的狗。

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