AP Chinese Chinese: Interpretive Listening & Reading 2

Question 1

In an AP Chinese listening passage about a train announcement, the conductor says '本次列车因信号故障，晚点约二十分钟。' What is the main reason given for the delay?

Accepted Answer

A signal malfunction

Answer

信号故障 means 'signal malfunction/failure,' which is stated as the cause of the delay.

Question 2

A reading passage describes a Chinese university student's schedule: '她早上八点上课，下午两点图书馆自习，晚上参加社团活动。' Which activity happens in the afternoon?

Accepted Answer

Self-study at the library

Answer

下午两点图书馆自习 means she studies independently at the library at 2 PM (afternoon).

Question 3

In a listening dialogue, a customer complains '这件衬衫洗了一次就缩水了，我要求退款。' What is the customer requesting?

Accepted Answer

A refund

Answer

退款 (tuìkuǎn) directly means 'refund,' which is what the customer is demanding.

Question 4

A Chinese cultural passage explains that 春节 is characterized by family reunions, fireworks, and giving 红包. What does 红包 refer to in this context?

Accepted Answer

Red envelopes containing money as gifts

Answer

红包 (hóngbāo) literally means 'red envelope' and refers to the tradition of giving monetary gifts in red envelopes during Spring Festival.

Question 5

In a listening segment, a weather forecast says '明天北京地区有大雨，市民出行请注意安全。' What advice is given to Beijing residents?

Accepted Answer

Pay attention to safety when traveling

Answer

注意安全 means 'pay attention to safety,' which is the specific advice given for travel the next day.

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