HSK 5 practice.
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HSK 5 practice topics
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Daily Affairs
日常事务Handle more complex procedures and clearly explain and ask for help when in difficulty.
Food & Dining
饮食Talk about dining and share dining experiences in some detail.
Transport & Travel
交通出行Discuss modes of transport and share travel experiences.
Shopping
购物Choose goods and discuss various consumer activities.
Health & Medical
医疗健康Discuss seeing a doctor, mental health and healthy living.
Leisure
休闲Introduce leisure activities and express your feelings and reflections on life.
Community
社区Talk about living conditions, community management and community life.
Family Life
家庭生活Talk about home life, family activities and common family problems.
Studies
学习情况Discuss courses and teaching, and share learning experiences and insights.
Campus Life
校园生活Introduce campus activities and school information.
Education Issues
教育问题Exchange views on family education and on school, social and vocational education.
Career & Experience
职业与经历Introduce job duties and recount your work experience.
Business & Management
经营与管理Talk about teamwork, personnel management and business development.
Nature
自然Talk about natural resources, terrain, natural phenomena and laws, and plants and animals.
Environment
环境Talk about ecological balance, urban–rural differences and environmental protection.
Tech Development
科技发展Introduce tech products and their applications.
Science Knowledge
科学知识Talk about popular-science knowledge and research achievements.
Overview
概况Introduce overviews such as administrative divisions, population and the characteristics of the era.
Economic Phenomena
经济现象Talk about import–export trade, business activities and economic development.
Social Phenomena
社会现象Talk about livelihood development, emerging things, social attitudes and infrastructure.
Arts & Entertainment
文艺Talk about art forms, arts general knowledge, creators’ works and arts activities.
Sports
体育Talk about sports, sporting events, and sports celebrities and stories.
China–World Exchange
中外交流Talk about exchange stories, friendly visits and international cooperation between China and the world.
Language & Writing
语言文字Understand and use sayings, idioms and famous quotes, and discuss common language phenomena.
Folk Traditions
民俗传统Talk about regional food differences, traditional festival customs, folk legends and ancient life.
Cultural Sites
人文景观Introduce cultural attractions such as scenic and historic sites, traditional dwellings and architecture.
Traditional Thought & Art
传统思想与艺术Briefly introduce traditional Chinese philosophy and traditional arts.
History
历史Introduce important historical figures and events.
Ancient Technology
古代科技Introduce ancient technological achievements and ancient people’s scientific ideas and scientists’ deeds.
Make each question count
- Read for meaning. Read the question and any conversation or passage before looking at the answers.
- Check your choice. Answer all three questions and read the Chinese explanation after each one.
- Return to the difficult part. Try the unit again, or choose another topic at the same level.
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