Problem: Hokkien /hkin/ (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: Fujianhua; Peh-oe-ji: Hok-kian oe) or Quanzhang (QuanzhouZhangzhou / ChinchewChangchew; BP: ZuanziuZiangziu) is a group of mutually intelligible Min Nan Chinese dialects spoken throughout Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and by many other overseas Chinese. Hokkien originated from a dialect in southern Fujian. It is closely related to the Teochew, though mutual comprehension is difficult, and is somewhat more distantly related to Hainanese. Besides Hokkien, there are also other Min and Hakka dialects in Fujian province, most of which are not mutually intelligible with Hokkien.

The term Hokkien (; hkkn) is itself a term not used in Chinese to refer to the dialect, as it simply means Fujian province. In Chinese linguistics, these dialects are known by their classification under the Quanzhang Division (Chinese: ; pinyin: Quanzhang pian) of Min Nan, which comes from the first characters of the two main Hokkien urban centers Quanzhou and Zhangzhou. The variety is also known by other terms such as the more general Min Nan (traditional Chinese: , ; simplified Chinese: , ; pinyin: Minnanyu, Minnanhua; Peh-oe-ji: Ban-lam-gi,Ban-lam-oe) or Southern Min, and Fulaohua (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: Fulaohua; Peh-oe-ji: Ho-lo-oe). The term Hokkien (Chinese: ; Peh-oe-ji: hok-kian oe;Tai-lo:Hok-kian-ue), on the other hand, is used commonly in South East Asia to refer to Min-nan dialects.
1. What does the term Hokkien mean?
2. But what do we know it as?
3. And what is that??
4. Where is that spoken?
5. Anywhere else?
6. Where did it come from?
7. What's it like?
8. What other dialects are spoken in that province?
9. What term are these known as?
10. What's the term that means traditional Chinese?
11. If you speak Min and Hakka can you understand Hokkien?
Answer: 1. Fujian province.
2. Quanzhang
3. a group of mutually intelligible Min Nan Chinese dialects
4. Southeast Asia
5. Taiwan
6. southern Fujian
7. Teochew
8. Min and Hakka
9. dialects
10. unknown
11. most are not mutually intelligible

Problem: Once upon a time, there was a dog named Puddles. Puddles was lonely because he lived in an area where there were no other dogs, but only cats. Day after day, Puddles would have to eat cat food and do cat things in order to fit in with the rest of his group. He found it very boring and Puddles was sad. Puddles didn't even look like a cat!

All of the other cats teased Puddles. "You're too big," they said. "You've got too long of a nose!" "Why are you panting like that?" Puddles knew that he was different.

One day, Puddles chose to run away from all of the cats. The cats laughed at him. What a stupid dog! Didn't he know that there were monsters in the woods that could eat him? Puddles didn't care, because Puddles was sad enough to try.

So Puddles packed up his things - his squeaky ball, his water dish, and his bone - and headed off into the woods. He was finally happy! All of a sudden, Puddles turned. He smelled a funny smell. It smelled like something he had never smelled before. He turned around, and what did he see but another dog!

Puddles was so happy, he barked with joy. He went home with the other dog, who was named Mittens, and to his family. Puddles was never lonely again.
1. what did puddles reluctantly eat?
2. were there other dogs around?
3. was puddle a dog or a cat?
4. did he look like a cat in any way?
5. where did puddle run away to?
6. who laughed at him?
7. were the woods safe?
8. did puddles care?
9. how many things did he pack?
10. what did he see in the woods?
11. was it a familiar smell?
12. how did the other dog smell?
13. what was his name?
14. was puddles happy?
15. how did he show it?
Answer: 1. cat food
2. no
3. dog
4. no
5. the woods
6. The cats
7. no
8. no
9. S3
10. a dog
11. no
12. like something he had never smelled before.
13. Mittens,
14. yes
15. barked

Problem: Steve and Yaser first met in their chemistry class at an American university. Yaser was an international student from Jordan. He wanted to learn more about American culture and hoped that he and Steve would become good friends. At first, Steve seemed very friendly. He always greeted Yaser warmly before class. Sometimes he offered to study with Yaser. He even invited Yaser to have lunch with him. But after the term was over, Steve seemed distant. The two former classmates didn't see each other very often at school. One day Yaser decided to call Steve. Steve didn't seem very interested in talking to him. Yaser was hurt by Steve's change of attitude. "Steve said we were friends," Yaser complained, "and I thought friends were friends forever." Yaser was a little confused.

As a foreigner, he doesn't understand the way Americans view friendship. Americans use the word "friend" in a very general way. They may call both casual acquaintances(;) and close companions "friends". These friendships are based on common interests. When the shared activity ends, the friendship may fade . Now as Steve and Yaser are no longer classmates, their "friendship" has changed. In some cultures friendship means a strong lifelong bond between two people. In these cultures friendships develop slowly, since they are built to last. American society is one of rapid change. Studies show that one out five American families moves every year. American friendships develop quickly, and _ may change just quickly as well. People from the United States may at first seem friendly. Americans often chat easily with strangers. But American friendliness is not always an offer of true friendship. After an experience like Yaser's , people who've been in this country for only a few months may consider Americans to be fickle . Learning how Americans view friendship can help non-Americans avoid misunderstandings. It can also help them make friends in the American way.
1. Where did the two guys meet?
2. Was it a high school class?
3. Where was their class held?
4. How do Americans view companionship?
5. Where was Yaser from?
6. What meal did the two guys share?
7. What are two emotions Yaser felt?
8. Was Yaser interested in American culture?
9. How is American society described?
10. How would Steve greet Yaser?
Answer:
1. chemistry class
2. No
3. an American university
4. in a very general way.
5. Jordan.
6. lunch
7. hurt and confused
8. Yes
9. a society of rapid change
10. warmly