茶叶和饮茶 1

Many say Chinese tea is central to Chinese culture. Let’s just say, its very important as far as Chinese people and their culture is concerned. To many Chinese people, Chinese tea can be like wine tasting and appreciation is to people in the West. In this unit of work, you will learn how to be a tea expert! Well, at least, know more about Chinese tea.

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茶叶和饮茶 2

Key Structures Text material is taken from Hanyu

1. 不但。。。而且。。。 Not only…..but also…..

Eg. 他不但是我哥哥，而且是我的好朋友。

Activity 1. Write 5 sentences using this structure.

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2. 于是。。。就。。。 Hence (as a result)….then….

Key Structures

Eg. 他总是不学习。于是 他考不上大学 就 找工作。

Activity 2. Write 5 sentences using this structure.

NOTE ： The context must be clear when using this structure.

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茶叶和饮茶 4

Key Structures

3. 后来 OR 然后 Afterwards\then

NOTE: 后来 OR 然后 is used to link in the result or outcome of the preceding situation.

Eg. 同学们 没有做功课，后来 老师很生气。

Activity 3. Write 5 sentences using this structure.

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茶叶和饮茶 5

Key Structures

6. 先。。。再。。。 First …., then……

Structure: Person 先 Action 1 再 Action 2 。

Eg. 我 先 做功课 再 吃饭。

Activity 4. Write 5 sentences using this structure.

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茶叶和饮茶 6

Key Structures

6. 把。。。。 The “take object” particle

NOTE ： We have studied this particle before. Basically, it means take an object and “action” it.

Structure: Person 把 object + actionEg. 你 把 功课 做完。

Non 把 version of the same example: 你做完功课。

Activity 5. Write 5 sentences using this structure.

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