You've just met a Chinese person for the first time. See if you can make friends with him. There are five questions to check how much you know.

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Listen to what he says. Click on the phrase you think you've heard.
Good morning
Good evening
Hello
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How do you ask him for his complete name? Click on the right answer.
How are you?
What's your surname?
What's your name?
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He introduces himself as Huang Xiaoming. Which bit is his surname?
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Now tell him your name - your first name will do at the moment!
My surname is ....
... is calling me.
My name is ...
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Huang Xiaoming is so much taken by you that he invites you home to his family tomorrow. For the time being, you say 'good-bye'. Which is the right phrase?
Hello
Evening
Good-bye
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Correct
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Well done, you finished the quiz. You answered all the questions.

You got out of 5 right the first time!


What would you like to do?
Review this unit: Introducing yourself
Move on: Family introductions

If you don't know the answer have a look at the useful phrases or cultural notes to get a clue.

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