Lisa in China - Chapter 9 and 10

Which city can Lisa see from her window at night?

• Hong Kong
• Beijing
• Shanghai
• Taipei

Answer explanation

Quote: “Lisa looks out of her window at the Hong Kong skyline.” (Chapter 9)

How does Lisa feel on her last night in China?

• Excited
• Sad and homesick
• Angry
• Bored

Answer explanation

Quote: “She feels a bit sad about it, but she is also a little homesick.” [chapter 9]

Where do Lisa and her friends go first the next morning?

• A park in Kowloon City
• Ocean Park
• Aberdeen
• The airport

Answer explanation

Quote: “The next morning, the three young people go to a place called Aberdeen. On the way there, they pass by a park in Kowloon City.” [chapter 9]

What does Lisa see people doing in the park?

• Running
• Dancing
• Practising Tai Chi
• Playing music

Answer explanation

Quote: “Lisa notices a large group of people who are all standing in the park, in strange positions.” [chapter 9]

What is Tai Chi?

• A dance
• A martial art
• A type of music
• A sport

Answer explanation

Quote: “They’re practising Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art.” [chapter 9]

What does Lisa do when she sees people practising Tai Chi?

• Joins them
• Takes photos
• Ignores them
• Watches from a distance

Answer explanation

Quote: “Lisa is thrilled… ‘Mei, can you take some pictures of me practising?’” [chapter 9]

Where do they go after watching Tai Chi?

• A beach
• Ocean Park
• A shopping mall
• A temple

Answer explanation

Quote: “Next Lisa and her friends take the bus to Ocean Park in Aberdeen.” [chapter 9]

What animal does Lisa see at the Giant Panda Habitat?

• Tigers
• Pandas
• Dolphins
• Monkeys

Answer explanation

Quote: “‘Wow! They’re so big!’ exclaims Lisa when she sees the animals in the Giant Panda Habitat.” [chapter 9]

What is special about the village in Aberdeen Harbour?

• It is underground
• It is a village of boats
• It has a big market
• It is a famous park

Answer explanation

Quote: “They call it ‘floating’ because it is a village of boats.” [chapter 10]

Where do they have their special dinner?

• A street food stall
• A boat
• A floating restaurant
• A hotel

Answer explanation

Quote: “So, they go to the Jumbo Kingdom, a famous floating restaurant.” [chapter 10]