First, test-use

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK [middle]) is a measurement of non-native Chinese learners of Chinese language level of Intermediate Chinese set up a standardized test. The exam is in the original HSK [first, middle] improved on the basis of examinations, evolved from the development and implementation of the Beijing Language and Culture University. HSK [Intermediate] tests the use of the following aspects:

① As colleges and universities admit foreign students based on relevant information;
② for all types of organizations in recruitment, promotion and other relevant personnel during the evaluation of Chinese proficiency to provide basis for decision making;
③ As the process of learning Chinese language Chinese language ability of reliable assessment tools.

Second, the examination object

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK [middle]) apply to non-Chinese Intermediate Chinese language learners. About 1000-2000 hours who received Chinese education, master around 5000 Chinese words and corresponding knowledge of grammar and cultural background of learners can participate in the examination.

Third, and types of papers

HSK [Intermediate] test from the main papers, oral papers and writing papers in three parts, which separate the three parts of Surveying Examination, the candidate can apply for their own needs separately. Among them, the main papers focus on listening and reading ability test, oral test papers in oral skills, writing skills writing test papers. This, HSK [Intermediate] on the realization of listening, speaking, reading and writing the four language skills of a comprehensive evaluation.

Main papers

The main structure and types of paper
The main papers, including listening comprehension and overall reading subtests, a total of 130 questions, exam time is about 130 minutes. Among them, there are three small part of the listening comprehension, 60 questions, test time is approximately 50 minutes; comprehensive reading of 4 small parts, a total of 70 questions, exam time is 80 minutes. The content and structure of the paper details the following table:

Questions in note
Listening Comprehension subtest major test candidate’s ability to understand spoken Chinese, comprehensive test of reading sub-test the main candidate to master and comprehensive use of Chinese vocabulary, grammar, expressions such as the ability and the ability to understand written Chinese. The Questions in the subject of the request and examine the highlights are as follows:

The first part of the listening comprehension (listening to short dialogues and select the correct answer):
This part of a total of 20 questions, each subject heard a man and a woman candidate will be a short dialogue of two people, a third person under the dialogue to ask a question on the test will be given in A, B, C, D four options The answer, asked the candidate choose the only correct answer. This part examines the candidate able to understand everyday life and learning situations of Chinese conversation.

Listening to understand the second part (after listening to a long dialogue or monologue choose the correct answer):
This part of a total of 20 questions, the candidate will hear long paragraphs of dialogue or speech, each dialogue or speech will hear a number of issues, each issue will be given in the paper on A, B, C, D four alternative answers, asked the candidate chosen the only correct answer. This part examines the candidate can understand many words round (if on) of the Chinese general conversation or speech into the Chinese section (such as news or information, etc.).

Listening Part III (choice to hear the answer compatibility):
This part of a total of 20 questions, the candidate will hear Siduan monologue, each monologue five issues will be heard, while papers to see A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, etc. eight alternative answers for each question asked the candidate the only match of the answer choices. This part examines the candidate can understand the general Chinese monologue material (such as non-professional science knowledge, personal stories, etc.) subject to the effect, and important details of the main content.

Listening to the three parts are only playing once recording, each subject’s answer time is 17 seconds.

Read the first part of the integrated (single out the sentence in the wrong place):
This part of the test questions, a total of 20 sentences, each sentence has a wrong place, asked the candidate from the A, B, C, D four underlined part to find out the only error. This part mainly based on Chinese grammar candidate (such as the use of function words, word order and collocation) and the mastery of basic expressions of the test.

Read the second part of the integrated (Integrated fill in the blank):
This part of the test questions, a total of two readings, each reading materials are 10 empty child, children are given every space A, B, C, D four alternative answers, asked the candidate to read under the the content of the material chosen the only correct answer. This part of the test questions, test the candidate a comprehensive understanding of the main reading material and according to the context of comprehensive use of Chinese language ability.

The third part of the comprehensive reading (reading an overview of fill in the blank):
This part of the test questions, a total of three readings, each material has a broad back, or repeat the contents of the article in a short reading text, this text has five empty child, each space has four children behind alternative answers, asked the candidate based on his understanding of the reading materials, choose the only correct answer to fill in the blank. This part of the test questions, test the candidate to understand the main thrust of the article summed up the effect and the overall ability of the article content.

Comprehensive Reading Part IV (After reading the answer choices):
This part of the test questions, a total of three readings, each reading the back of all five issues, each issue has A, B, C, D four alternative answers, asked the candidate’s understanding based on reading materials, select The only correct answer. This part examines whether the candidate understand the thrust of the article to the effect, if a comprehensive understanding of the article content and key messages, whether to cross obstacles such as vocabulary, can understand the author’s attitude and mood, and ability to carry out according to the article content or viewpoint such extension or inferred.

Writing Paper

Structure and types of paper

Questions in note
The first part (complete with a given word essay):
This part, presented an essay at the beginning and end of the middle part of the six groups given only the words. Asked the candidate to spend the six groups of words, coupled with the necessary words to write six complete sentences, to add complete this essay. Requirements (1) the words must be given to spend. (2) completion of the sentence should be given together constitute an integrated part of the essay. This part of the major test between the candidate of the word, sentence, etc. between the turning point in the connection of Kai Cheng mastery of words and sentences in the test the candidate’s level of writing ability in Chinese.

The second part (Figure Writing):
Questions in this section is not fixed. Given IV or painting, asked the candidate plans on the basis of these four elements and tips to write a short story; or give a story and the beginning and end of a picture, the picture is the story described the process, requirements Candidates read the article at the beginning and end of the section, and then according to the contents of the map to add a complete story. This part mainly in the level of discourse chapter examines the candidate’s written expression in Chinese.

Oral Paper

Structure and types of paper

Questions in note
The first part (answer questions):
This part, the candidate will be heard in the recording four questions, the first question is used to confirm the identity of the candidate, not counting the results, the other three issues, mainly related to learning and everyday life. In the recording, each problem will repeat, then the candidate will have 30 seconds of preparation time, when the tone began to answer, the candidate will have 45 seconds to answer a question. Candidates for each question should be answered at least six words or more. This part of the main test the candidate in their daily life and learning situations for the general oral communication ability.

The second part (Figure words):
This part, the candidate will see four pictures, this four paintings that is a little story, asked the candidate after two minutes of preparation, the hearing began after the tone, according to the understanding of the picture, with two minutes time clear and complete description of the story. This part of the main test for the candidate into a paragraph with the Chinese oral presentation skills, and in particular examine whether the candidate more coherent and complete account of an event.

4, scoring system and explain

HSK [Intermediate] test reports scores to Z scores using derived scores based on the form of scores of the conversion process are: raw score equivalent → → → Z scores derived scores (improved version of HSK scores). Listening comprehension, reading and the average score is 1,500 points, 125 for the standard deviation of the derived scores, which are divided into individual standard score standard score increase and the average demand, export the scores in the range of 1,000 to 2,000 points. Specifically expressed as:

Table coming soon

HSK [Intermediate] exam grades will no longer be the way with some small level, but in two steps to qualified and talented division, partition of candidates based on standard scores (Z scores) to carry out.

Written examinations oral examinations and the unity of form with rating scores of reported scores.
5, sit way

HSK [Intermediate] There are three sub-tests, the HSK [Intermediate] test, HSK [Intermediate] writing tests and HSK [Intermediate] oral exam. Candidates can be based on their own circumstances and needs of any of them apply for one, two or all three examinations.

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All of the information on this page was provided by HSK’s official website with some minor corrections http://www.hsk.org.cn/intro/NM_E.html