#AP Chinese Unit 4: Science, Technology, and Society 🚀

Welcome to Unit 4! This unit dives into how science and technology have reshaped our world, especially in China. Let's explore the key concepts and prepare you for exam success! Remember, you've got this! 💪

#Unit 4 Essential Questions 🤔

These questions are your roadmap for this unit. Use them to guide your review and summarize the key concepts. They're not practice essay questions, but they'll help you think like an AP student!

1. How has science and technology impacted our daily lives? (科学技术是如何影响我们的日常生活？)
2. In what ways have advances in science and technology contributed to social and cultural changes? (在哪些方面，科学技术的发展对社会和文化的改变有贡献？)
3. How have cultural and societal values influenced the direction of scientific and technological developments? (科学技术的发展在哪些方面对社会和文化的改变有贡献？)

#Past Free-Response Questions (FRQs) 📝

Here's a quick look at past FRQs related to this unit. Notice how many of them combine themes from different units – that's typical of the AP exam!

#Presentational Writing: Story Narration

• 2022: A woman losing her cell phone at an airport restaurant
• 2016: Finding a lost dog

#Interpersonal Writing: Email Response

• 2015: U.S. exchange student in China
• 2014: Participating in community service
• 2010: Summer activities
• 2009: Studying abroad

#Interpersonal Speaking: Conversation

• 2010: Trip to China

#Presentational Speaking: Cultural Presentation

• 2018: Modern change to a traditional Chinese cultural practice
• 2010: Chinese celebrities
• 2008: City in mainland China/Taiwan

#4.1 China’s Advancements...