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HSK 3.0 · Level 5Unit 5Lesson 32

Hard Choices, Soft Moments

艰难抉择 Jiān nán jué zé

Jason
Amy
Zara
Chloe

Discuss the balance between firmness and softness in decision-making, express doubts and hesitations, and navigate moments of embarrassment in difficult situations.

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

Lesson Targets

TaskExpress nuanced attitudes and emotions using mood adverbs
TopicDebate on Leadership Styles
Grammar宾语的语义类型1:施事宾语与受事宾语
bīnyǔ de yǔyì lèixíng 1: shīshì bīnyǔ yǔ shòushì bīnyǔ
Object Semantic Types: Agent & Patient Objects
Skillsexpressing surprise · conveying resignation · articulating determination

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