HSK 3.0 Level 5 · Lesson 18 of 29
中国概况：行政区划、人口与时代特征
当代社会 · 概况
Read the Chinese first. Reveal Pinyin or English only when you need support.
48 minute lesson · task-based course
中国概况：行政区划、人口与时代特征
Introduce a scoped aspect of contemporary China by distinguishing geographic, demographic and time boundaries from broad generalizations.
By the end of this lesson
- Understand overview texts and data descriptions about China.
- Organize facts by place, time and scope while separating fact from evaluation.
- Write a factual introduction without unsupported generalization.
LEARN IN CONTEXT
Read and listen across several real contexts
This lesson uses the number and type of texts that fit the topic. Learn the same language across different situations instead of forcing everything into one dialogue.
读一张中国行政区划示意图时先看什么
两组人口数据为什么不能直接拼在一起
Step 3 · Vocabulary
Vocabulary & Grammar
Study the focus words and official grammar that this lesson teaches through its texts.
Lesson focus vocabulary
local; this locality
background; backdrop; context; (fig.) powerful backer
to inform; to report; to make known
difference; distinction; disparity
to make clear; to make known; to state clearly
consultation; reference; to consult
long-term; for a protracted period
to change; to fluctuate; change
Vocabulary in context
These short sentences and mini-scenes make additional lesson words usable instead of leaving them as isolated cards.
Step 4 · Grammar
Build usable sentences
Study the grammar point, then replace the example information with details from your own situation.
递进复句：不但不……反而…… / 不是……还……
不但不/不但没有 A，反而 B；不是 A，还/还是 BUse these patterns when the second clause goes further than or contrasts with the expectation in the first.
目的复句：……，为的是……
行动/安排，为的是 + 目的Use 为的是 to state the purpose behind an action or arrangement.
Step 6 · Guided practice
Exercises
Submit the quiz to unlock lesson completion.
Step 7 · Communication task
Writing Practice
写一段有范围的中国概况介绍
你要介绍中国某个地区的人口、行政区划或时代变化。
Your task
- 明确地区和时间范围
- 说明数据或地图来源类型
- 概括一个具体事实或差别
- 避免把地方或单一年份资料扩大成全国永久结论
Self-check rubric
- At least three lesson words are used accurately.
- At least one lesson grammar point is complete.
- The response completes the communication target.
- The Chinese can be read aloud without relying on English.
Step 8 · Review
Complete the mastery check
A lesson is complete only after the quiz, communication task and self-review requirements are met.
Reach at least 70%.
Write at least 130 non-space characters.
Wrong exercise answers are saved to Review so you can return to the exact vocabulary or grammar reference when reliable knowledge links exist.
Communication target
What you should be able to do after this lesson
Introduce aspects of contemporary China using scoped, sourced factual information.
- Understand overview texts and data descriptions about China.
- Organize facts by place, time and scope while separating fact from evaluation.
- Write a factual introduction without unsupported generalization.