University of Cambridge Language Centre Chinese Intermediate

Prepare for a party

Lilly does shopping for her house-warming party

You (Lilly) have just moved into your new flat and have decided to have a house-warming party. You have asked your colleague for advice on what to prepare for the party and find a message on your answerphone at home. After making a list from what has been recommended you will go shopping for your party at the supermarket near you.

Listen to the message on your answerphone and draw up a shopping list from what has been recommended. You can click on 帮助 to access the the audio's transcript and translation if need be.

Lilly listens to the answerphone

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Lilly listens to the answerphone

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When you get back from shopping you find out that your newly-bought ipod stereo dock is not charging the ipod while playing. You take it back to the shop and try to exchange it for another one. You are offered an alternative model but it is more expensive, so you need to barter with the sales person to obtain a discount. You can access transcripts and translations of the audios if you need to. Use the prompts and complete the dialogue by typing in your answers. Click on 帮助 to access the first part of a sample answer. A second click will give you the complete answer which you can compare your answer. Listen to the whole dialogue by clicking on the audio button at the bottom of the completed page.

Lilly tries to exchange her ipod.

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