Conflict and Strategy
冲突与策略
By the end of this unit, you'll be able to formulate and articulate nuanced arguments about conflict and strategy, employing advanced linguistic structures to analyze and discuss tactical approaches effectively.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this unit, you will master four practical skills:
Listen
You can comprehend discussions on conflict strategies, identifying the use of concessive compounds and nuanced argumentation techniques employed by speakers.
Speak
You can construct and present complex arguments regarding resistance strategies and the outcomes of strategic conflicts, utilizing advanced syntax and vocabulary specific to the topic.
Read & Write
You can critically analyze op-eds on conflict strategy and write sophisticated arguments that incorporate nuanced descriptions and strategic reasoning.
Culture & Use
You can navigate discussions on conflict with cultural sensitivity, understanding when to employ concessive reasoning and how to frame arguments appropriately within the context.
Lessons in this Unit
6 lessons. Complete them in order for the best learning experience.
Storms of Anger
Discuss intense emotions like anger and violence, as well as their manifestations in storms and torrential rain. Explore themes of oppression and bullying in personal and social contexts.
Strategies of Resistance
Discuss military strategies, tactics for defense, and forms of resistance such as protests and strikes.
Struggles in the Shadows
Discuss the complexities of conflict, crime, and crisis, including disputes over rights, the dangers of interference, and the dark realities of violence and wrongdoing.
Strength in Ferocity
Discuss the balance between strength and ferocity, exploring themes of tenacity, cruelty, and the playful yet fierce nature of life.
When Strength Meets Struggle
Discuss the themes of resilience and conflict, including concepts of strength, suffering, and the legal implications of being a defendant.
On the Battlefield
Discuss the dynamics of conflict, the strength of comrades-in-arms, and the repercussions of actions in challenging situations.
Unit Review
After completing all 6 lessons, take the cumulative review to consolidate everything you've learned in this unit.
HSK 6 Unit 2 Review
Test your mastery of all 63 words and 6 grammar patterns from this unit.
HSK 6 Unit 2 Exam Practice
A short mock exam — listening + reading — drawn from this unit's vocabulary, grammar, and lessons.