Time & Change
时间变化
By the end of this unit, you'll be able to describe actions in sequence, express past and future events, articulate sudden changes, and discuss changes over time using various phrases.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:
Listen
You can understand descriptions of sequential actions and identify sudden changes in plans or events.
Speak
You can narrate past and future events, express your intentions, and describe changes using comparative adjectives.
Read & Write
You can write about changes over time and formulate questions related to time and actions using nominal and adjectival phrases.
Culture & Use
You can appropriately discuss time-related topics in social contexts, understanding when to emphasize changes and intentions.
Lessons in this Unit
4 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.
Moments in Time
Discuss the sequence of events and timing in your life using words related to past, present, and future moments.
The Wait Is Almost Over
Discuss timeframes and expectations, from how long to wait until something happens to reflecting on the past. Use phrases to express urgency and the anticipation of events.
Sudden Changes Ahead
Discuss recent events and how things can change suddenly. Use words related to urgency and recent occurrences to describe your experiences.
Changing Times
Discuss how things change over time, from childhood to the present, and reflect on past experiences. Use phrases to describe events from last week, next week, and even the year before last.
Unit Review
After completing all 4 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.
HSK 2 Unit 8 Review
Test your mastery of all 31 words and 4 grammar patterns from this unit.
HSK 2 Unit 8 Exam Practice
A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.