Comparing A and B
A 比 B + 形容词Use this structure to compare two things or matters. Place the 形容词 (adjective) after B. For example: faster, taller.
我的成绩比他的高。
My grades are higher than his.
她学习比我快。
She studies faster than I do.
Lesson 2: Preparing for the exam
学校Learn how to use 比 and 要 through the topic of school and studying.
12 words2 grammar points1 dialogues~12 min
Vocabulary12 words
高Adjective
- 1.tall; high
- 2.Gao (a surname)
Examples
他很高。
He is very tall.
我姓高。
My surname is Gao.
考试Noun
- exam; testAs a verb: to take an exam.
Examples
明天有考试。
There is an exam tomorrow.
课本Noun
- textbook
Examples
我的课本在桌子上。
My textbook is on the table.
快Adjective
- 1.fast; quick
- 2.happy; pleased
- 3.soon; about to
Examples
他跑得很快。
He runs very fast.
我很快就要回家了。
I will be going home soon.
拿Verb
- 1.to take, to hold, to grasp
- 2.to use, by means of
Examples
请拿这个。
Please take this.
我拿笔写字。
I hold a pen to write.
同学Noun
- 1.classmatealso used as a polite form of address for schoolmates
- 2.schoolmate, fellow student
Examples
他是我的同学。
He is my classmate.
同学们好！
Hello, classmates!
学习Verb
- 1.to study; to learnA verb for the act of acquiring knowledge.
- 2.studying; studiesA noun for the process of studying.
Examples
我学习中文。
I study Chinese.
学习很重要。
Studying is very important.
成绩Noun
- achievement; grades
Examples
他的成绩很好。
His grades are very good.
检查Verb
- to check; to examineoften used for health check-ups or schoolwork
Examples
我去检查身体。
I'm going for a medical check-up.
老师检查作业。
The teacher checks the homework.
练习Verb
- to practice; exercise
Examples
我每天练习汉语。
I practice Chinese every day.
完成Verb
- to complete; to accomplishto finish a task
Examples
作业完成了。
The homework is done.
作业Noun
- homework; assignment
Examples
你做完作业了吗？
Have you finished your homework?
Grammar
About to / planning (打算) to do something
要 + 动词Used to talk about an action that is about to happen or something you plan to do. Place it before the verb.
明天我们要考试。
Tomorrow we are going to have an exam.
我今晚要完成作业。
Tonight I plan to finish my homework.
Dialogues
Preparing for the exam
Two students, Linh and Nam, talk before an exam.
Li
Linh
明天要考试了，你准备好了吗？
Tomorrow is the exam. Are you ready?
Na
Nam
还没有。我还要完成作业，再检查一下课本。
Not yet. I still have to finish my homework, then review the textbook a bit.
Li
Linh
你的学习很快，成绩一定比我的高。
You learn really fast. Your grades will surely be higher than mine.
Na
Nam
别担心！我们一起练习吧。从第一章到第三章，重点练习。
Don't worry! Let's practice together. From chapter one to chapter three, let's focus our practice.
Li
Linh
好主意！同学小华也需要帮忙，我们叫他一起吧。
Great idea! Our classmate Xiaohua needs help too, let's invite him along.