Laowai · Student sheet · Beginner
Tea or coffee?
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1. Read the story
Read the story and underline words you want to check.
今天早上，我想喝茶。
我的朋友想喝咖啡。
她问我：“你不喜欢咖啡吗？”
我说：“喜欢，但是今天想喝茶。”
2. Check your understanding
Answer in English or Chinese. Find a phrase in the story that supports each answer.
- What would the narrator like to drink this morning?
- What would the friend like to drink?
- Does the narrator dislike coffee? Give evidence from the text.
3. Recall the vocabulary
| Chinese | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 早上 | zǎoshang | ________________ |
| 喝 | hē | ________________ |
| 茶 | chá | ________________ |
| 咖啡 | kāfēi | ________________ |
| 朋友 | péngyou | ________________ |
| 喜欢 | xǐhuan | ________________ |
4. Write a sentence
Write one sentence about what you would like to drink today. Use 想喝.
Original Laowai reading and activity · laowaiapp.com/teachers/a-morning-coffee/
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