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HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Unit 6Lesson 125

Ties That Bind

血脉相连 Xuè mài xiāng lián

Jason
Amy
Chloe
Zara

Discuss relationships, marriage, and social connections, including concepts like blood ties and well-matched families.

Unit 6: Legacy & Lineage (传承与血统) — legacy-lineage
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June 27, 2026

Lesson Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you can:

  • Listen: Understand discussions about family influence on personal decisions
  • Speak: Articulate views on the impact of family status on life choices
  • Read: Interpret a text on family expectations and their societal implications
  • Write: Compose an argument evaluating familial and societal expectations

Lesson Targets

TaskDiscuss familial expectations and evaluate their impact on personal choices
TopicPlanning a Family Gathering
Skillsevaluative reasoning · structured argumentation · cultural critique

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