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HSK 3Unit 13 Overview

Careers and Costs

职业成本 Zhí yè chéng běn

By the end of this unit, you'll be able to express your career motivations, narrate past job experiences, discuss costs and preferences, and emphasize your opinions with clarity.

6 lessons 48 words 6 grammar 450 XP

What You'll Be Able to Do

By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:

Listen

You can follow discussions about career choices and costs, identifying key motivations and opinions expressed through emphasis and rhetorical questions.

Speak

You can articulate your career goals using 为了, narrate sequences of past actions with 了...(就)..., and express emphatic negation when discussing preferences.

Read & Write

You can read about various career roles and write about your own preferences, using approximate quantities and emphasizing key points effectively.

Culture & Use

You can navigate conversations about career expectations and costs, understanding when to emphasize opinions and how to contrast differing views appropriately.

Lessons in this Unit

6 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.

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Jason
Amy
Martin
Susan

Who Belongs Here?

谁是成员?Shéi shì chéngyuán?

Discuss various roles within organizations, from staff and team members to landlords and citizens, while exploring concepts of nationality and community.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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Jason
Amy
Sage
Martin

Counting the Costs

费用计算fèi yòng jì suàn

Discuss various costs like rent, tuition, and fees, as well as payment methods including cash and funds. Explore the significance of financial management and rewards like gold medals.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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Jason
Amy
Martin
Liu Ping

The Value of Currency

货币的价值Huòbì de jiàzhí

Discuss the different currencies like the Renminbi and American dollar, explore ticket prices, and evaluate the value of goods and services.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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Jason
Amy
Susan
Martin

Crafting Careers

职业之路zhí yè zhī lù

Discuss various professions like actors, singers, and engineers, as well as the tools and skills needed in different industries and factories.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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Jason
Amy
Xin
Martin

Building a Workforce

打造人才Dǎzào réncái

Discuss the dynamics of employment, wages, and the economy while exploring various occupations and the role of talent in the workforce.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP
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Jason
Amy
Xin
Martin

Roles and Relationships

角色与关系Juésè yǔ guānxì

Discuss various roles in education and family, such as instructors and family members, while also exploring practical topics like identity cards and homework.

8 words 1 grammar Dialogue Podcast 130 XP

Unit Review

After completing all 6 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.

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HSK 3 Unit 13 Review

Test your mastery of all 48 words and 6 grammar patterns from this unit.

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HSK 3 Unit 13 Exam Practice

A short mock exam drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.

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