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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 4Lesson 89

Secrets and Shadows

秘密与阴影 Mì mì yǔ yīn yǐng

Jason
Amy
Adam
Anna

Discuss the world of espionage and hidden identities, including spies, hackers, and the art of keeping secrets. Explore how anonymity and subtle influences shape our perceptions and actions.

Unit 4: Illusion & Reality (虚实之间) — illusion-reality
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June 27, 2026

Lesson Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you can:

  • Listen: Understand discussions about secret influences in professional settings
  • Speak: Articulate the impact of secrets using passive voice
  • Read: Identify passive constructions in formal Chinese texts
  • Write: Compose analyses of information leaks and their effects

Lesson Targets

TaskDiscuss the influence of secrets and information leaks in a formal context
TopicThe Hidden Dangers of Secrets
Grammar被动句5
bèidòng jù wǔ
Passive Sentence 5: 被……所…… & 为……所……
Skillsformal passive construction · analyzing influence · academic discourse

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