Transitional Expressions/Cohesive Devices: Spoken Exchanges

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情境:三位同学规划“中华饮食文化”小组报告。

陈老师:“请先确定分工与时间表。”

小林:“我负责资料搜集,首先查不同菜系的来源,然后整理成提纲。”

小周:“我来做口头报告,此外准备一段采访家长的录音。”

小张:“我负责幻灯片。不过我们需要周五前互相校对,这样一来才能按时完成。”

Based on the conversation, which cohesive device does Speaker B use to add information?

首先,用来表示顺序

不过,用来表示让步

此外,用来补充信息

这样一来,用来下结论

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this dialogue about planning a Chinese culinary culture presentation, Speaker B (小周) uses '此外' (in addition/furthermore) to add supplementary information about preparing an interview recording alongside the oral presentation. Choice B is correct because '此外' functions as an additive cohesive device, allowing the speaker to introduce additional responsibilities beyond the main task of oral presentation. Choice C is incorrect because '不过' indicates concession or contrast, not addition, which would suggest opposition rather than supplementation. To help students: Create exercises where students practice distinguishing between additive devices (此外, 另外, 还有) and contrastive devices (但是, 不过, 然而). Use role-play activities where students must add information to group planning discussions using appropriate cohesive devices.

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情境:两位同学分享在香港的学习交流。

思远:“我到香港后先参加迎新讲座,随后参观校园与图书馆。”

佳宁:“然后你们怎么适应课程?”

思远:“老师要求阅读量很大,因此我每天固定两小时预习。”

佳宁:“结果你适应得很快,对吗?”

In the dialogue, identify the transitional expression used to indicate a shift in topic.

因此,用来表示因果

随后,用来表示时间顺序

然后,用来转到新问题

结果,用来表达目的

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this exchange about studying in Hong Kong, 佳宁 uses '然后' (then) to shift the conversation from discussing initial orientation activities to asking about course adaptation, marking a topical transition in the dialogue. Choice C is correct because '然后' here functions not just as a temporal marker but as a discourse device to move the conversation to a new but related topic about academic adjustment. Choice A is incorrect because '随后' in the dialogue is used for chronological sequence within the same topic (orientation activities), not for shifting to a new conversational focus. To help students: Practice recognizing when '然后' functions as a topic shifter versus a simple temporal marker. Create dialogue exercises where students must use transitional devices to smoothly change discussion topics while maintaining conversational flow.

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情境:两位同学讨论阅读《城南旧事》的感受。

美玲:“我觉得作者用童年视角写离别,因此情感更含蓄。”

凯文:“我同意。不过我更注意到环境描写,比如胡同与四季变化。”

美玲:“换句话说,你认为背景也是主题的一部分?”

凯文:“正是如此。”

In the dialogue, identify the transitional expression used to indicate a shift in topic.

不过,用来转向另一点

因此,用来说明原因

正是如此,用来表示同意

比如,用来提出结论

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this literary discussion about '城南旧事', Kevin uses '不过' (however/but) to shift from agreeing with Meiling's point about emotional subtlety to introducing his own focus on environmental descriptions. Choice B is correct because '不过' serves as a contrastive transitional expression that signals a shift in topic while maintaining conversational coherence, allowing Kevin to acknowledge agreement before pivoting to his own observation. Choice A is incorrect because '因此' indicates cause-and-effect relationship, not topic shift, and would suggest Kevin's point follows logically from Meiling's rather than representing a different perspective. To help students: Practice using '不过' in contexts where speakers acknowledge one point before introducing their own different focus. Create dialogue exercises where students must smoothly transition between related but distinct literary observations.

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情境:三位同学讨论校园社团如何推广书法活动。

甲:“我们可以先办体验课,吸引新生。”

乙:“此外,也能邀请校外老师示范,提高专业性。”

丙:“我担心预算不足。不过如果先找赞助,那么问题就能缓解。”

甲:“总而言之,我们要兼顾吸引力与可行性。”

In the dialogue, which cohesive device does Speaker B use to add information?

那么,用来强调时间先后

此外,用来补充建议

不过,用来表示对立

总而言之,用来提出例子

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this discussion about promoting calligraphy activities on campus, Speaker B (乙) uses '此外' (in addition/furthermore) to add the suggestion of inviting external teachers to the initial proposal of offering trial classes. Choice B is correct because '此外' functions as an additive cohesive device that allows Speaker B to build upon Speaker A's suggestion with complementary information about enhancing professionalism. Choice D is incorrect because '总而言之' is used for summarizing conclusions, not for presenting examples or additional suggestions, which would be premature at this point in the planning discussion. To help students: Have students practice brainstorming sessions where they must use additive devices to build upon others' ideas. Create exercises distinguishing between devices that add information (此外, 另外) versus those that conclude (总而言之, 总之).

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情境:两位同学比较过去与现在的中秋节过法。

若彤:“小时候我们在院子里赏月,那时候邻里常一起聊天。”

子轩:“现在大家更常在网上互道祝福,相较之下,面对面交流少了。”

若彤:“不过线上也方便,比如在外地的亲戚也能参与。”

子轩:“因此我觉得传统在延续,只是方式不同。”

Based on the conversation, how does Speaker A connect their past experience to the present discussion?

用“相较之下”表示补充说明

用“比如”作总结陈述

用“因此”提出因果结论

用“那时候”回忆过去情景

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this comparison of past and present Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, Speaker A (若彤) uses '那时候' (at that time) to establish a temporal connection between childhood memories and the current discussion about changing traditions. Choice A is correct because '那时候' functions as a temporal cohesive device that links past experiences to present discourse, helping the speaker ground their contribution in personal history while maintaining relevance to the ongoing conversation. Choice B is incorrect because '因此' would suggest a causal relationship rather than a temporal connection, which would be illogical when introducing a memory. To help students: Practice using temporal markers like '那时候', '当时', and '以前' to connect past experiences to present discussions. Create exercises where students share cultural memories using appropriate temporal cohesive devices.

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情境:两位同学讨论端午节的变化。

李华:“去年我在外婆家包粽子,一方面学到手艺,另一方面也更理解家族传统。”

王明:“我也是。不过今年我在学校参加文化展,内容更丰富。”

李华:“因此我觉得形式变了,但意义还在。”

王明:“总之,无论在哪里过节,关键是传承。”

In the dialogue, what expression does Speaker B use to summarize their point?

因此,用来表示因果

不过,用来表示转折

总之,用来概括总结

一方面,用来列举细节

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this dialogue about Dragon Boat Festival changes, Speaker B (王明) uses '总之' (in summary/in conclusion) to wrap up the discussion with a final overarching point about the importance of cultural inheritance regardless of location. Choice C is correct because '总之' is indeed used to summarize and conclude, as Wang Ming uses it to encapsulate the entire discussion about how festival celebrations may change in form but retain their essential meaning. Choice A is incorrect because '不过' (however) is used for contrast, not summarization, which would be inappropriate for concluding remarks. To help students: Practice identifying concluding expressions like '总之', '总的来说', and '综上所述' in various contexts. Create exercises where students must choose appropriate transitional devices to conclude discussions on cultural topics.

7

情境:四位同学分配“华语社区采访”小组任务。

甲:“我们需要先拟定问题,然后联系受访者。”

乙:“我负责联系社区中心。另外,我可以申请录音设备。”

丙:“我来整理采访记录,同时把重要引语标出来。”

丁:“我负责时间管理。因此请大家周三前交初稿,以便周末统一修改。”

Based on the conversation, which cohesive device does Speaker B use to add information?

另外,用来补充任务内容

因此,用来表示原因结果

然后,用来表达相反观点

以便,用来表示转折关系

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this group task allocation for a Chinese community interview project, Speaker B (乙) uses '另外' (in addition/additionally) to add the task of applying for recording equipment to their primary responsibility of contacting the community center. Choice B is correct because '另外' functions as an additive cohesive device that allows the speaker to volunteer for supplementary tasks beyond their main assignment, demonstrating initiative in group work. Choice C is incorrect because '以便' expresses purpose (in order to), not contrast, and in the dialogue it's correctly used by 丁 to explain the purpose of the Wednesday deadline. To help students: Practice using additive devices in collaborative planning contexts where students build upon assigned roles. Create group work scenarios requiring students to use appropriate cohesive devices when volunteering for additional responsibilities.

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情境:两位同学讨论春节家庭活动的安排。

雨晨:“今年我想先贴春联,接着和父母一起大扫除。”

浩然:“我家通常先拜年。不过如果先整理房间,客人来时更体面。”

雨晨:“也就是说,你赞成把清洁放在前面?”

浩然:“对,这样一来后面的活动就更顺利。”

Based on the conversation, which part of the dialogue uses a device to clarify a sequence of events?

“接着”用来说明先后顺序

“体面”用来描写地点变化

“也就是说”用来下最终结论

“不过”用来表示因果关系

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this dialogue about Spring Festival preparations, 雨晨 uses '接着' (then/next) to establish a clear sequence between posting Spring couplets and doing spring cleaning with parents. Choice C is correct because '接着' functions as a sequential cohesive device that clarifies the chronological order of planned activities, helping the listener understand the temporal relationship between tasks. Choice A is incorrect because '不过' expresses contrast or concession, not cause-and-effect relationships, and in the dialogue it's used by 浩然 to introduce an alternative perspective, not to show causation. To help students: Have students create activity schedules using various sequential markers (先...接着...然后...最后). Practice distinguishing between sequential devices and other transitional expressions through contextual analysis exercises.

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情境:两位同学分析《背影》中亲情表达。

子晴:“文章先写父亲买橘子,随后描写他艰难爬月台。”

文博:“换言之,作者用动作细节突出父爱,而不是直接抒情。”

子晴:“我理解。因此读者更容易产生共鸣。”

文博:“总的来说,朴素语言反而更有力量。”

In the dialogue, what expression does Speaker C use to summarize their point?

随后,用来表示转折

因此,用来补充例证

总的来说,用来概括观点

换言之,用来提出反对

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this literary analysis of '背影', the dialogue shows Speaker C is 子晴 and Speaker B is 文博, where 文博 uses '总的来说' (generally speaking/in summary) to conclude with an overarching observation about how simple language can be more powerful. Choice C is correct because '总的来说' serves as a summarizing cohesive device that encapsulates the discussion about how the author's understated style effectively conveys deep emotion. Choice A is incorrect because '因此' in the dialogue is used by 子晴 to show cause-and-effect (subtle writing causes reader resonance), not to provide supplementary examples. To help students: Practice identifying concluding expressions in literary discussions and distinguishing them from causal connectors. Create exercises where students must choose appropriate devices to summarize analytical conversations about Chinese literature.

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情境:两位学生分享在台北旅行的经历。

安琪:“我到台北的第一天先去了故宫,接着在附近听导览。”

志强:“后来呢?你有没有去夜市?”

安琪:“有。然后我去士林夜市尝小吃,最后回旅馆整理照片。”

志强:“听起来行程很连贯,也很有效率。”

In the dialogue, which part uses a device to clarify a sequence of events?

“最后回旅馆”用来表顺序

“听起来”用来表达判断

“附近听导览”用来说明地点

“后来呢?”用来提出反问

Explanation

This question tests the use of transitional expressions and cohesive devices in AP Chinese Language and Culture spoken exchanges, focusing on effective communication. Transitional expressions and cohesive devices help link ideas and ensure clarity in communication, allowing speakers to guide the listener through their reasoning or storytelling. In this travel experience dialogue, the speaker uses sequential markers including '接着' (then/next), '然后' (then), and '最后' (finally) to create a clear chronological narrative of their Taipei itinerary. Choice C is correct because '最后回旅馆' (finally returned to the hotel) uses '最后' as a temporal sequencing device to indicate the final action in the day's activities. Choice A is incorrect because '后来呢?' is a question prompting continuation, not a statement expressing sequence, and it doesn't provide chronological ordering. To help students: Practice identifying temporal markers in narratives and distinguishing them from other discourse functions. Have students create their own travel narratives using a variety of sequential cohesive devices to ensure smooth temporal flow.

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