The city Chengde in the Hebei Province is worth a visit. Try buying a train ticket for a short visit. There are five questions to check how much you know.

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You're looking for the train station. There are signs everywhere! Which of the following signs says 'railway station'? Click on the right answer.
dìtiě, underground
gōnggòng qìchē, public bus
huǒchē zhàn, railway station
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You've made your way to the station. Now tell the ticket assistant that you are going to Chengde.
I'm going to introduce Chengde.
I like Chengde.
I'm going to go to Chengde.
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Then tell her that you want one ticket.
I want two tickets.
I want one ticket.
I want a rail ticket.
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The ticket assistant asks you if you want a 'hard seat' or a 'soft seat'. Click on the phrase you think you've heard.
How much is it in total?
What would you like to eat?
Do you want to buy hard seats or soft seats?
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Which of the following terms mean 'soft seat'?
to buy
hard seat
soft seat
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Well done, you finished the quiz. You answered all the questions.

You got  out of 5 right the first time!


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