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HSK 3.0 · Level 2Unit 1Lesson 5

Understanding Necessity

理解必要性 Lǐ jiě bì yào xìng

Jason
Amy
Susan
Mia

Discuss what you have to do and what you ought to do, while emphasizing interesting reasons behind your choices and opinions.

Unit 1: Possibilities & Conditions (可能条件) — possibilities-conditions
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May 28, 2026

Lesson Targets

TaskAsk about duration, reasons, and manner using advanced question words
TopicA Morning Chat
Grammar疑问代词:多久、为什么、怎么样、怎样、该……了
yíwèn dàicí: duōjiǔ, wèishénme, zěnmeyàng, zěnyàng, gāi … le
Question Words: 多久, 为什么, 怎么样, 怎样, It is Time to... (该……了)
Skillsasking about duration · inquiring reasons · questioning manner

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