1. Voice: Before you read the following sounds, syllables and words, say:
"Nihao, I am ..... This is voice homework for PCR lesson 8"

a. Read the following sounds, syllables, words and sentences:

j q x in ian uan  qǐng jìn huān yíng hē chá kè qì xī yān nín xiè Nín hǎo, Wáng lǎoshī. Huānyíng, huānyíng. Qǐng jìn. Qǐng hē chá. Xièxie. Bú kèqi.

b. Say the follwoing sentences in Chinese:

1. Please come in.
2. Please drink tea.
3. This is my friend.
4. Do you smoke?
5. No, I don't smoke.
6. Welcome, welcome, please come in.
7. How are you?
8. I am fine. How about you?
9.I am fine too.

2. Writing:

a. Use the character writing sheet to practice writing.
b. Homework handout (pdf file) Click here to print

3. Cultural questions:
a. What is the ultimate aim of the reform of Chinese writing system?
b. Why are simplified characters developed? Are there any advantages?