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HSK 3.0 · Level 5Unit 5Lesson 28

When Despair Strikes

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Jason
Amy
Martin
Zara

Discuss feelings of helplessness and sadness, explore themes of misfortune, and express pity for unfortunate situations.

Unit 5: Hardships and Resilience (艰辛坚韧) — challenges-resilience
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June 25, 2026

Lesson Targets

TaskExpress extreme feelings and reactions to challenges using 不得了
TopicChoosing a Job in Different Cities
Grammar够……的
gòu ... de
Pattern: 够……的
Skillsexpressing intensity · emotional stance-taking · reactive language

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