Sports
"3 strikes, you're out..."
"Bases are loaded..."
"It's going, going, and it's gone"
...are all common phrases in this game!
Bàng qiú (棒球)
Baseball
I am made of wood, have 6 strings and many frets. Styles include rock, flamenco, jazz and classical. Famous musicians include Bruno Mars and Led Zeppelin.
Jí tā （吉他）
Guitar
I came in first at the great race of the Chinese zodiac! Give me some cheese, please? :)
Shǔ (鼠)
Mouse
Ay, I think I might have a cavity! I better schedule an appointment with my __________.
Yá yī (牙醫)
Dentist
Timmy bought chips for lunch, but when he saw that his friend got nachos with all the toppings, he wanted nachos, too. Which idiom best describes this?
Dé cùn jìn chǐ (得寸進尺)
1. “To get an inch and want a foot”
2. Not satisfied with what you have
A famous line from the Disney movie NEMO:
"Just keep ______. Just keep ________."
Yóu yǒng (游泳)
Swimming
This instrument seems to be our youth class favorite. It has 88 keys in black and white!
Gāng qín (鋼琴)
Piano
"Bugs" in Looney Tunes, "Peter" in a famous tale by Beatrix Potter, and "Judy Hopps" in Zootopia - all these characters belong to this sign of the zodiac!
Tù (兔)
Rabbit
Ji-Gong Buddha and Yue-Hui Bodhisattva
Lǎo shī (老師)
Teacher (Holy Teachers)
Fiona said she felt very cold, but then went to turn on the air conditioner.
Zì xiāng máo dùn (自相矛盾)
To be self-contradicting
Spurs, Kings, Warriors, Lakers, Bulls, Wizards are all famous teams of this sport.
Lán qiú (籃球)
Basketball
I sound the best when you strike and hit me! Do not worry - you won't hurt me! :)
Gǔ (鼓)
Drum
This saying means no more wasting time or being silly: "No more __________ business!"
Hóu (猴)
Monkey
Chris Evans, Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Emma Watson, Hugh Jackman...
Diàn yǐng míng xīng (電影明星)
Movie Stars
Danny signed up for a 5-week long basketball camp in the summer to help improve his skills. After a couple weeks when the coach became more strict, he decided to quit.
Bàn tú ér fèi (半途而廢)
1. To give up halfway
2. To retreat when facing difficulties
A big highlight of the Summer Olympics, this sport includes uneven bars, floor routine, vault and the balance beam.
Tǐ cāo (體操)
Gymnastics
My name may remind people of the Eiffel Tower, croissants, and souffles. I am made of brass and perfect for a festive fanfare!
Fà guó hào (法國號)
French Horn
With this animal, you may not need an alarm clock in the morning!
Jī (雞)
Rooster
I stand before those who play Yuè qì (樂器) and unite their forces to produce beautiful sounds together.
Yīn yuè zhǐ huī (音樂指揮)
Music Conductor
Oh no! Greg accidentally broke his teacher's cup. When his teacher walked into the classroom, he immediately said, Mrs. Thomas, "I didn't break your cup!"
Cǐ dì wú yín sān bǎi liǎng (此地無銀三百兩)
When someone tries too hard to cover something up, and instead, gives themselves away.
Hint: Fuzzy Green Ball
Wǎng qiú (網球)
Tennis
You probably have seen someone playing me in the movies while sitting in a pagoda under the moonlight. Strum, strum strum away....Oh wait, is that a kung-fu master on the rooftop?
Gǔ zhēng (古箏)
Chinese Zither
I am the last of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, but am considered charming, generous and lucky!
Zhū (豬)
Pig
At companies like Apple, Google, Intel, and Adobe, there are many __________.
Diàn nǎo gōng chéng shī (電腦工程師)
Computer Engineers
When we do something we are not proud of and let our parents down, they give us another chance and love us unconditionally.
wǎng kāi yī miàn (網開一面)
"To always leave one side of the net open” - to be forgiving