AP Chinese Language and Culture Unit 1: Families in Different Societies Practice Exam

Assessment for Unit 1: Families in Different Societies

Estimated Time: 60 minutes

Exam Details

Questions: 31 total (27 multiple choice, 4 short answer)
Time: 60 minutes (recommended)
Topics Covered: Unit 1: Families in Different Societies
Format: Multiple Choice, Short Answer questions matching real exam difficulty
Scoring: Instant results with detailed explanations

A. Multiple-Choice Questions (27 Questions)

Select the one best answer for each question.

1. Read the following article excerpt about changing family structures in China. “随着中国社会的发展，家庭结构发生了很大的变化。以前，中国流行‘四世同堂’，也就是几代人住在一起。可是现在，由于年轻人去大城市工作，核心家庭（nuclear family）变得越来越普遍。尽管如此，春节的时候，大家还是会尽力回家团圆。” What is the main idea of this excerpt?

(A)Young people prefer living in large cities to avoid their families.(B)Traditional family structures are shifting, but family unity remains important.(C)The 'four generations under one roof' structure is legally required in rural areas.(D)Most families no longer celebrate the Spring Festival together.

2. Read the following note left by a mother for her son. “小明，今晚是中秋节。我和爸爸去超市买月饼和水果了。桌子上有一盘饺子，你饿了就先吃。等我们回来，大家一起去院子里赏月。” According to the note, what activity is the family planning to do together later?

(A)Make dumplings in the kitchen.(B)Go to the supermarket to buy fruit.(C)Watch the moon in the yard.(D)Cook a traditional dinner.

3. Read the following advertisement posted at a community center. “本社区将于周六举办‘孝道文化讲座’。我们邀请了著名教授来讲一讲如何在现代社会中尊敬父母、照顾长辈。欢迎各位居民参加，让我们共同传承中华美德。” What is the primary purpose of the event described in the advertisement?

(A)To teach residents how to invest money for retirement.(B)To elect a new community leader.(C)To promote the traditional value of filial piety.(D)To organize a neighborhood cleanup activity.

4. Read the following dialogue between two friends discussing household chores. 王刚：李华，你每天放学后都做什么？李华：我通常先做作业，然后帮妈妈做饭。最近爸爸工作很忙，所以我和妈妈分担家务。我觉得做家务也是一种锻炼。 Which detail best supports the idea that Li Hua values contributing to the family?

(A)Li Hua finishes homework before doing anything else.(B)Li Hua's father is too busy to help at home.(C)Li Hua shares household chores with his mother.(D)Li Hua thinks cooking is difficult.

5. Stimulus: Read the following email from a student currently in China. 收件人: Wang Ming 发件人: John 主题: 我在北京的生活 亲爱的王明： 你好！好久不见。我最近在北京住在李叔叔家。他们家是“四世同堂”，非常热闹。虽然有时候觉得有点吵，但是我很喜欢这种大家庭的感觉。每天晚上大家都一起吃饭，聊聊一天发生的事情。这跟我在美国的生活很不一样。 Question: Based on the context of the email, what does the phrase “四世同堂” (sì shì tóng táng) most likely mean?

(A)A house with four large bedrooms(B)Four generations living together(C)A gathering that lasts for four days(D)Four colleagues sharing an apartment

6. Stimulus: Refer to the email from John presented in the previous question. Question: According to the email, what aspect of the living arrangement does John enjoy the most?

(A)The quiet environment which is good for studying(B)The communal atmosphere of the large family(C)The authentic Chinese food served every night(D)The similarity to his own family life in the United States

7. Stimulus: Listen to the following conversation between two students, Xiao Li and Xiao Zhang. (Script for reference) Xiao Li: 唉，我爸妈非要我学医，说医生工作稳定，收入也高。 Xiao Zhang: 真的吗？可是我知道你一直想学艺术设计啊。 Xiao Li: 是啊，但是他们觉得那是“不务正业”，我也没办法。 Question: What is the primary source of conflict for Xiao Li?

(A)He is struggling to get good grades in medical school.(B)He cannot afford the tuition for art design school.(C)His parents' career expectations differ from his personal interests.(D)He is having a disagreement with Xiao Zhang about his future.

8. Stimulus: Refer to the conversation between Xiao Li and Xiao Zhang presented in the previous question. Question: Which of the following best describes Xiao Li's tone when he says “我也没办法” (I can't do anything about it)?

(A)Optimistic and determined(B)Resigned and helpless(C)Angry and rebellious(D)Confused and questioning

9. Stimulus: The following text is an email from a Chinese teacher to students. 发件人：张老师 主题：关于“中国家庭变迁”的讨论课 各位同学： 大家好！ 下周我们将进行关于“家庭与社会”的讨论课。为了让大家更好地准备，请你们先思考一下中国家庭结构的变化。过去，中国社会推崇“四世同堂”的大家庭模式，认为人丁兴旺是福气。然而，随着现代生活节奏的加快和经济的发展，越来越多的年轻人选择在大城市独立生活，“核心家庭”逐渐成为了主流。 尽管形式变了，但中国人对“家”的依恋和对长辈的尊敬并没有改变。请大家回复这封邮件，简要谈谈你对这一变化的看法，并确认是否出席下周的讨论课。 此致 敬礼 张老师 Question: What is the main purpose of this email?

(A)To inform students about a change in the class schedule(B)To invite students to a family reunion event(C)To ask students to prepare for a discussion and confirm attendance(D)To persuade students to live with their extended families

10. Stimulus: Refer to the email from Question 1. Question: Based on the text, what does the phrase “四世同堂” (sì shì tóng táng) refer to?

(A)A family gathering that happens four times a year(B)Four generations living together under one roof(C)A traditional house with four courtyards(D)Four siblings living in the same city

11. Stimulus: Refer to the email from Question 1. Question: If you were writing a reply to Teacher Zhang to answer the request in the email, which of the following closing salutations would be most appropriate to maintain the formal register?

(A)祝好 (Zhù hǎo)(B)此致敬礼 (Cǐzhì Jìnglǐ)(C)回头见 (Huítóu jiàn)(D)爱你的学生 (Ài nǐ de xuéshēng)

12. [Skill: 2.A | Topic: 1.2] **Stimulus: Read the following email excerpt from Wang Ming.** 汤姆你好：收到你的信很高兴。你问我家里有几口人。我家是一个大家庭，我和爸爸、妈妈、爷爷、奶奶住在一起。在中国，很多家庭都是这样，长辈和晚辈住在一起，互相照顾。 **Question:** Based on the email, which of the following best describes Wang Ming's living situation?

(A)He lives in a university dormitory.(B)He lives with his parents and grandparents.(C)He lives alone in an apartment.(D)He lives with his aunt and uncle.

13. [Skill: 2.B | Topic: 1.2] **Stimulus: Read the continuation of Wang Ming's email.** 上个周末是中秋节，我们全家一起吃晚饭。姑姑和叔叔也来了。大家一边吃月饼，一边赏月，非常热闹。虽然大家都很有空，但是我们没有出去旅游，就在家里聊天。 **Question:** What activity did the family engage in during the weekend?

(A)They went on a family trip.(B)They made dumplings together.(C)They ate mooncakes and admired the moon.(D)They visited a local temple.

14. [Skill: 1.A | Topic: 1.3] **Stimulus: Listen to the conversation between two students.** (Script): 女：小李，你大学想选什么专业？男：我特别喜欢历史，想去博物馆工作。女：那你父母同意吗？男：不太同意。他们觉得学历史不好找工作，工资也不高。他们希望我学电脑或者金融。 **Question:** Why do the male speaker's parents object to his preferred major?

(A)They believe it is too difficult to learn.(B)They think it lacks economic stability.(C)They want him to study abroad instead.(D)They think he is not talented enough.

15. [Skill: 1.B | Topic: 1.4] **Stimulus: Listen to the continuation of the conversation.** (Script): 女：那你打算怎么办？听他们的吗？男：我还在跟他们商量。毕竟他们是为我好，但我也不想放弃我的兴趣。我觉得我们需要多沟通。 **Question:** Which of the following best characterizes the male speaker's attitude toward his parents?

(A)He is rebellious and plans to ignore them.(B)He is submissive and will do exactly what they say.(C)He is respectful but seeks a compromise.(D)He is indifferent to their opinion.

16. Read the following email excerpt from a student describing their family situation: “我现在跟爸爸、妈妈、爷爷、奶奶住在一起。虽然房子不大，但是我很喜欢这种热闹的感觉。每天晚上我们都在一起吃晚饭，聊聊一天发生的事情。” Based on the text, which Chinese idiom best describes this student's family structure?

(A)三代同堂 (Three generations under one roof)(B)四海为家 (To make one's home wherever one is)(C)望子成龙 (To hope one's son becomes a dragon)(D)自由自在 (Free and easy)

17. You are writing a story about a family trip for class. You want to connect two events in your narrative. First event: 我们要去机场。 (We are going to the airport.) Second event: 车坏了。 (The car broke down.) Which conjunction is most appropriate to link these sentences to show an unexpected turn of events?

(A)或者 (Or)(B)为了 (In order to)(C)可是 (But/However)(D)一边 (While)

18. Read the following dialogue between a mother and daughter: 妈妈：今天是中秋节，我们要去外婆家。女儿：太好了！我知道中国人过中秋节一定要______。 Which phrase best completes the sentence to reflect a traditional custom associated with this festival?

(A)吃粽子 (eat sticky rice dumplings)(B)吃月饼 (eat mooncakes)(C)包饺子 (make dumplings)(D)给红包 (give red envelopes)

19. You are looking at a four-panel comic strip to write a story. Panel 1: A boy is studying late at night. Panel 2: He falls asleep on his desk. Panel 3: He wakes up and sees the clock shows 8:00 AM (school starts at 8:00). Panel 4: He is running to school with his backpack half-open. Which sentence best narrates the event in **Panel 3** using the correct aspect marker to show a change of state?

(A)他正在做作业。 (He is doing homework.)(B)他常常八点起床。 (He often gets up at 8:00.)(C)他一看钟，发现已经八点了。 (He looked at the clock and realized it was already 8:00.)(D)他想去学校看书。 (He wants to go to school to read.)

20. (Audio Stimulus Script): [Man]: 李文，你觉得现在的家庭结构跟以前有什么不同？ (Li Wen, how do you think current family structures differ from the past?) [Woman]: 以前中国传统家庭喜欢“四世同堂”，但是现在在大城市，核心家庭更多了。 (In the past, traditional Chinese families liked 'four generations under one roof,' but now in big cities, nuclear families are more common.) Question: What change in family structure does the woman describe?

(A)Families are becoming larger and more extended.(B)More generations are living together in rural areas.(C)There is a shift from multigenerational households to nuclear families.(D)Traditional values are completely disappearing in all regions.

21. Read the following text message: “妈妈，这周末我不回来了。我要准备期末考试。你和爸爸要注意身体，别太累了。” Based on the text, what traditional Chinese value is the child expressing?

(A)Hospitality (Ke Qi)(B)Filial Piety (Xiao Shun)(C)Modesty (Qian Xu)(D)Face (Mian Zi)

22. Read the following excerpt from a blog post about family education: “在中国，很多父母都有‘望子成龙，望女成凤’的想法。他们不仅希望孩子学习好，还送孩子去学钢琴、画画。虽然孩子很忙，但是父母觉得这是为了孩子的将来好。” What is the main point of the excerpt regarding family values?

(A)Parents prioritize athletic achievement over academics.(B)Children enjoy busy schedules with many hobbies.(C)Parents have high expectations for their children's success.(D)Traditional arts are no longer valued in modern education.

23. Select the best option to complete the sentence describing Chinese family traditions. 中国的家庭观念很重，_______ 很多年轻人选择在大城市独立生活，_______ 他们过年时都会回家团圆。 (Chinese family concepts are strong; _______ many young people choose to live independently in big cities, _______ they all return home for reunion during the New Year.)

(A)因为 …… 所以 (Because ... therefore)(B)虽然 …… 可是 (Although ... yet)(C)不但 …… 而且 (Not only ... but also)(D)即使 …… 也 (Even if ... still)

24. Li Hua is writing a formal email to his Chinese teacher, Mr. Wang, to invite him to the school's Spring Festival Gala. Which of the following sentences demonstrates the appropriate register for this context?

(A)嘿，王老师，这周末有空吗？来我们的派对玩吧！(B)王老师，你要是不忙的话，就过来坐坐，我们有好多吃的。(C)尊敬的王老师：我们诚挚地邀请您参加本校举办的春节联欢会。(D)亲爱的王老师：我想叫你来看看我们的春节表演，挺有意思的。

25. Read the following text and answer the question. 随着中国经济的发展，很多年轻人都离开家乡去大城市工作。因此，传统的“四世同堂”大家庭越来越少见，取而代之的是三口之家的“核心家庭”。很多老人留在农村或小城市，这就产生了“空巢老人”的问题。 Based on the text, what is the primary cause of the shift in family structure?

(A)The government policy limiting family size.(B)Young people moving to cities for economic opportunities.(C)Elderly people preferring to live in nursing homes.(D)A cultural rejection of traditional family values.

26. Read the following text and answer the question. 在中国，很多父母都有“望子成龙，望女成凤”的想法。为了让孩子不输在起跑线上，家长们常常在周末送孩子去各种补习班，比如学钢琴、画画或者奥数。虽然孩子的压力很大，但家长认为这对他们的未来有好处。 What does the phrase “望子成龙，望女成凤” (hoping the son becomes a dragon, the daughter becomes a phoenix) imply in this context?

(A)Parents hope their children will become mythological creatures.(B)Parents expect their children to be successful and have a bright future.(C)Parents want their children to study traditional Chinese legends.(D)Parents believe their children should join the dragon boat team.

27. Read the following text and answer the question. 春节是中国人心中最重要的节日。每年春节前，被称为“春运”的旅游高峰都会出现。成千上万在外地工作的人，不管票多难买，路多远，都要赶回家和父母吃一顿年夜饭。 Which cultural value is best illustrated by the description of “Chunyun” (Spring Festival travel rush)?

(A)The importance of efficient public transportation.(B)The significance of family reunion.(C)The popularity of culinary tourism.(D)The tradition of giving red envelopes.

B. Short Answer Questions (4 Questions)

Answer all parts of each question. Answers must be in essay form. Outlines or lists alone are not acceptable.

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