Text | Unit | Cultural column | Cultural classification | Subclass under cultural classification | Proper combination with contents of texts |
01 | Long time no see! | Make a bow—traditional greeting etiquette in China | Everyday culture | Greetings | Yes |
02 | Be there or be square | Three major items to people in different eras of China | Social culture | History | No |
03 | Take your time | China’s NCEE | Social culture | National policies | Yes |
04 | More listening, speaking, reading and writing | China’s kids movies | Social culture | Film | No |
05 | Can I have a replacement? | China’s cheongsam and Tang suit | Everyday culture & socioculture | Clothing & history | No |
06 | Is the Bund far away from here? | Introduction to types of trains in China | Everyday culture & socioculture | Going out & transportation | Yes |
07 | I’ve got a bellyache. | Introduction to pedicure in China | Everyday culture | Recreation | No |
08 | The weather forecast says toady is cloudy | The Four Seasons by Tao Yuanming | Social culture | Literature | Yes |
09 | Can you guess? | Tai chi, Chinese shadow puppetry & play diabolo | Socioculture | Artistic and historical heritage | Yes |
10 | Welcome! Right this way, please | Banquet culture in China | Social culture | Chinese food | Yes |