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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 1Lesson 25

From Acupuncture to Astronomy

针灸与星斗 Zhēn jiǔ yǔ xīng dǒu

Jason
Amy
Zara
Adam

Explore the realms of traditional medicine with acupuncture, delve into the cosmos with the Big Dipper, and discuss the significance of handkerchiefs and the tools of war.

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June 27, 2026

Lesson Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you can:

  • Listen: Understand a lecture on historical and modern comparisons
  • Speak: Present a formal recommendation comparing two options
  • Read: Interpret a scholarly comparison text in formal academic register
  • Write: Compose an academic argument advocating a better option

Lesson Targets

TaskCompare two options and recommend the better one using 与其……,不如……
TopicPlanning a Relaxing Retreat
Skillsevaluative comparison · formal recommendation · academic register reading

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