Read Chinese! - 
Simplified
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2007 Academy Awards
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This text is adapted from an extract from PRC news sources about the 2007 Academy Awards.
A Message: Purchase Supplies
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This is a message from the Chinese colleague of an American residing in Guangdong, asking for help purchasing some supplies.
A Playful Song
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This is a playful song to the tune of Turkey in the Straw. It contains a number of commonly used exclamations indicating surprise and dismay.
A Self-Introductory Note
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This brief note provides information about introducing oneself.
Activities By a Calendar
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This message focuses on days of the week and key activities of a student.
Ad Offering Professional Services
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This text is adapted from an ad for professional services in a U.S. west coast Chinese newspaper.
An Entry in Li You's Diary
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The text is a student's diary entry.
Beijing's Four Seasons
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This text discusses the weather in Beijing and seasonal activities.
Career Goals
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This text is an excerpt from a letter from a Chinese high school student, discussing her career aspirations.
Chicago Weather Forecast
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This text reports the weather in a format often found in a newspaper or on the Internet.
China's Geographical Position
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This text discusses the geographical dimensions of China.
Classified Ads
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This text is adapted from an extract from a Chinese newspaper published on the U.S. west coast, with headlines and excerpts of classified ads.
Days of the Week
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This text is an e-mail message from the Chinese friend of an American studying in China. The two are trying to find a time during the week to go hiking together.
Dear Dad and Mom
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This text is a short letter from a son to his parents.
Establishments
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This text gives the learner an introduction to reading the names of business, commercial, or government establishments.
Family Members
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This text is the caption to a family photograph that a Chinese pen-friend sends to you.
Food Items
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This text is a message from the Chinese roommate of an American studying in Guangzhou, asking him to pick up some groceries on his trip to the store.
Forbidden!
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This Learning Object focuses on common street signs that warn people that certain activities are not allowed.
Great Wall Restaurant Menu
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This text is a menu from a Chinese restaurant.
Hours of Operation
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This text lists a number of commercial and public institutions, and their hours of operation.
House for Rent
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This newspaper piece advertises a house for rent.
Locations
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This text is a message from the Chinese colleague of an American moving to Shanghai, making suggestions for where she should live.
Modes of Transport
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This text is a message from the Chinese colleague of an American just beginning work in a Chinese company, about modes of transport around town.
My Best Friend
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This text centers on someone describing their best friend.
National Capitals
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This text introduces the student to the names of countries and their capitals.
Newspaper Horoscopes
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This extract lists the key Western vs. Chinese horoscope categories.
Pastimes
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This text is adapted from an excerpt from a letter from the Chinese penfriend of an American high school student, about his pastimes.
Personal Descriptions
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This text is a message from a Chinese college student whom an American (named Jim) has come to know online. They are making arrangements to meet in person.
Provinces and Provincial Capitals (1)
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This text introduces the learner to many of the provinces of China and their provincial capital cities.
Provinces and Provincial Capitals (2)
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This text introduces the learner to many of the provinces of China and their provincial capital cities.
Public Places
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This text introduces the learner to things allowing public access that are often marked with signs.
Replying to a Friend's E-mail
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This text features an email from one friend to another discussing topics of interest.
Warning!
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This text introduces the learner to common warnings that they will encounter on signs and other written notices.
Welcome to the Soochow University Foreign Language Institute
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This text introduces learners to reading a Chinese website.
Who Are The Biggest Names In China?
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The text discusses and gives characters for the most popular surnames in China.
