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Before you read, try clapping the rhythm. This poem introduces the days of the week and a fun secret: Chinese has two names for Sunday, but no 'Week Seven'!

• 星期 没有 “星期七”，还有一天星期日。

This short, soothing piece is about missing someone on a rainy night. The sentences are simple and repeat often, so you can practice reading while feeling the warm emotion.

• 我们几个月 没有 见了。

Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.

• 他也在中为公司工作，但是因为周一我来公司的时候，他去上海了，所以我 没有 看见他。

A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.

• 找了一个月，白天明也 没有 看见那只大白猫。

Before you read, think about names: a train is called 'fire vehicle' in Chinese, but there's no fire! This simple rhyme will help you laugh while reviewing everyday words.

• 马路 没有 马。

• 火车 没有 火。

Read this short story about people waiting in the rain for a new phone. You will practice numbers, time, and everyday vocabulary.

• 下雨了，大家都 没有 回去。

Join a shopper on a quick trip to the store. You'll learn simple words for shopping and feelings in this easy-to-follow story.

• 这个商店 没有 我想买的电视。

Ever noticed how similar Chinese words can be? This rhyme plays with place names and homophones, from schools to hotels, even throwing in Samsung's origin. A lighthearted way to boost your word power.

• 书店有好书，饭店吃和住，酒店 没有 酒。

This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.

• 它们昨天就 没有 吃的东西了。

This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.

• 高先明的手机里也 没有 钱。

• 有人 没有 钱坐车，你给他这五块钱吧。”