plum

pomegranate

persimmon

strawberry

pineapple

watermelon

cabbage

asparagus

beetroot

aubergine

broccoli

bamboo shoots

vegetables

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chilli Chinese cabbage courgette

mushroom

cucumber

lettuce

garlic

lotus root

green beans

carrot cauliflower celery

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bicycle |

A huge number of people use bikes in China. “Public bike sharing” is very popular: there are thousands of “public” bikes placed at various locations. People can rent these bikes through a mobile phone app. They pay very little and return the bikes to any stand near their destination.

you might say...

Where can I hire a bicycle?

How much is it to hire?

My bike has a puncture.

you might hear...

Bike hire is … per day/week.

You must wear a helmet.

There’s a cycle path from … to…

vocabulary

cyclist

mountain bike

road bike

bike stand

child seat

cycle lane/path

to get a puncture

to cycle

to go for a bike ride

you should know...

Most cities have dedicated cycle lanes. Cars are also allowed to use these lanes, but only under certain circumstances.

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accessories

pedal

chain

brake

handlebars gears crossbar saddle frame

wheel

tyre

bell front lightbike lock

helmet pump reflector

bicycle

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Board games like Chinese chess and “go” are popular with the older generation, who like to go to community centres to meet up with friends and play together. Younger people prefer computer and phone games.

you might say...

Shall we play a game?

What would you like to play?

How do you play?

you might hear...

It’s your turn.

Time’s up!

Shall we play something else?

vocabulary

player

poker

games console

game controller

video game

virtual reality headset

draughts

hand (in cards)

to play

to roll the dice

to win

to lose

games |

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board game

go

chess

darts

bowling

mahjong

Chinese chess

dice

cards

jigsaw puzzle

crossword

dominoes

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