You're on your way to Qù Gùgōng, the Imperial Palace, and this is the third time you've passed the same street. Better ask some passer-by for directions! There are five questions to check how much you know.

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If you stop a passer-by, which of the following expressions is appropriate to start the question with?
It doesn't matter
Thank you
Excuse me
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Now ask if this is the way to the Imperial Palace.
How about going to the Imperial Palace?
Is this the way to the Imperial Palace?
Are you going to the Imperial Palace?
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The person tells you wǎng dōng guǎi. What does it mean?
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The passer-by adds: liǎng lǐ dì, it's two li. How many metres is a :?
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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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