Time and Seasons
时间与季节
By the end of this unit, you'll be able to articulate complex temporal arguments, quantify actions in relation to time and seasons, and express nuanced views on timing with formal precision.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:
Listen
You can interpret discussions that employ temporal adverbs and measure words, discerning the subtleties of timing in various contexts.
Speak
You can construct arguments that incorporate nuanced temporal expressions and formal pronouns, effectively rebutting assumptions about timing.
Read & Write
You can critically analyze texts that utilize time-related vocabulary and write essays that frame time-based arguments with clarity and sophistication.
Culture & Use
You can navigate conversations about time and seasons with cultural sensitivity, recognizing how temporal references can reflect societal values and expectations.
Lessons in this Unit
4 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.
Seasons and Moments
Discuss how often events occur, the significance of different seasons, and the duration of experiences. Use terms related to time periods, occasions, and fixed schedules.
Time's Echoes
Discuss the sequence of events and how they relate to past experiences, including the frequency of occurrences and the significance of timing.
Time's Flow
Discuss your daily routines and plans with phrases for morning and evening, as well as how to refer to timeframes like tomorrow and the current period.
Timely Moments
Discuss events that occur at the same time, like Christmas celebrations, and explore topics of discussion during specific periods, such as test points and one-off offers.
Unit Review
After completing all 4 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.
HSK 6 Unit 17 Review
Test your mastery of all 37 words and 4 grammar patterns from this unit.
HSK 6 Unit 17 Exam Practice
A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.