Introduction & suggestions to HSK Level 1

HSK is a globally recognized test for students learning Mandarin Chinese as a second language. There are six levels of difficulty in the HSK, and four language components are tested.

HSK是一项全球认可的考试，针对的是学习中文为第二外语的学生。HSK共有6个级别，考试由四部分组成。

Level 1 of the HSK tests students on reading and listening skills only, and the written portion of the exam includes Pinyin along with the Chinese characters. Students may take the internet-based exam or the handwritten exam, depending on their preference. The suggestions below will prepare you for when you take the Level 1 HSK exam.

HSK一级仅测试学生的阅读和听力能力，其中书面部分包括拼音和汉字。学生可以根据自己的意愿，选择通过网上或者手写的方式进行考试。以下为你准备了HSK一级考试的相关建议。

Understand the HSK level 1 format and rules

熟悉HSK一级的考试格式和规定

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK Level 1 can understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies. You will acquire 150 basic Chinese characters and master the most basic HSK grammar.

要通过HSK一级的考生应懂得如何使用简单汉字以及短语，满足交流的基本需求、具备更深入学习中文的能力。你需要掌握150个基础汉字和大部分基础的HSK语法。

Content and Duration of HSK level 1

HSK一级的内容和时间

The Level 1 HSK exam includes sections on reading and listening comprehension. There are 40 questions in the exam.

HSK一级考试包括阅读和听力理解部分。考试总共有40道题目。

The exam lasts for a total of 40 minutes, which includes the 5 minutes it should take for students taking the exam to fill in their personal information.

考试时间是40分钟，其中包括考生填写个人信息所需的5分钟。

Test Structure for HSK level 1

HSK一级考试结构

1. Listening

听力

Part I contains 5 items. Test takers will listen to each item twice. Each item is a phrase. There is a picture about it on the test paper, and test takers should judge if the content of the picture is right or wrong based on what he/she has heard.

第一部分包括5道题。每道题考生可以听两遍，内容都是短语。试题上有图片，考生需要判断该图片是否符合所听到的内容。

Part II contains 5 items. Test takers will listen to each item twice. Each item is a sentence. Three pictures are given on the test paper and test takers should select the one corresponding with what he/she has heard.

第二部分包括5道题。每道题考生可以听两遍，内容都是句子。每道题有三张图片，考生需根据所听到的内容选择合适的图片。

Part III contains 5 items. Test takers will listen to each item twice. Each item is a dialogue. Several pictures are given on the test paper and test takers should select the one corresponding with what he/she has heard.

第三部分包括5道题。每道题考生可以听两遍，内容都是对话。每道题分别有若干张图片，考生需根据所听到的内容选择合适的图片。

Part IV contains 5 items. Test takers will listen to each item twice. For each item, one person will say a sentence and the other person will ask a question based on the sentence and offer 3 options. Test takers should select an answer based on what he/she has heard.

第四部分包括5道题。每道题考生可以听两遍。每道题目中，一个人将说一句话，另一个人会根据该句话提出相关问题并提供3个答案，考生需根据所听到的内容选择正确的答案。

2. Reading

阅读

Part I contains 5 items. For each item, a picture and a phrase are given and test takers should judge if they correspond with each other.

第一部分包括5道题。每道题里分别有1张图片和一个短语，考生需判断两者是否相互对应。

Part II contains 5 items. Several pictures are given on the test paper; one sentence is given for each item and test takers should select the picture corresponding with the content of the sentence.

第二部分包括5道题。试题里有若干张图片，每道题里考生需根据所给句子选择与该句相对应的图片。

Part III contains 5 items. 5 questions and 5 answers are given and test takers should find out the matchup relationship.

第三部分包括5道题。题目分别给出5个问题和5个答案，考生需为每个问题找到对应的选项。

Part IV contains 5 items. For each item, one sentence is given with one blank, and test takers should select the best answer from the options given to make the sentence complete.

第四部分包括5道题。每道题给出一个留有空格的句子，考生需从选项中选择最佳答案来完成句子。

Pinyin is given for all the items on the test paper.

试卷上的每道题都附有拼音注释。

The test score report includes listening, reading, and total scores. A score of 120 or more represents a pass.

成绩报告单包含听力、阅读的分数和总分，不少于120分才算通过考试。

Build up HSK level 1 vocabulary and review the grammar

注意积累HSK一级词汇和复习语法

Once you have the vocabulary list, look for words that you are not familiar with and create Post-It notes with the definitions of the words you need to learn. Flashcards are another option for this; create them and then study your vocabulary list along with any other aspects of the language that you are studying.

你拿到词汇表之后，找出自己不熟悉的词汇，然后制作便利贴笔记，写上需要记住的词汇定义。你也可以选择做抽认卡，配合你正在学习的其他方面内容一起学习词汇。

Since all of the textbooks correspond with the material you will see on the exam, you should review the grammar you learned from these textbooks.

由于参考书和考试内容是一致的，所以你应该好好复习你从参考书上学到的语法。

Do official mock papers

练习官方模拟题

Here I strongly recommend you should do mock paper online at least once before real exam, which will give you a feel of the real exam and when you take the real exam you won’t feel you are doing something new or different, you will be confident.

个人强烈建议应该在正式考试之前至少做一次在线模拟试卷，这会给你带来身临考场的感觉。在你真正考试的时候，你就不会觉得自己在做一件新鲜陌生的事情，你会自信起来。

About the real HSK level 1 test

真正考试的时候

Get plenty of rest the night before your test. Take the time to refresh your memory of the test rules, test format and location so that you feel as relaxed as possible.

考前一晚保证充足的睡眠。抽出点时间回忆下考试规章、考试形式和考试地点，让自己尽量放松下来。

When it’s time to take the listening portion of the exam, be sure that you can hear the audio properly. If you cannot, then raise your hand immediately and notify the proctor that the audio is not working.

开始进行听力部分的时候，记住要确保自己可以清楚听到声音。如果听不到，马上举手告知监考官自己的声音设备无法使用。

During the test, stay calm and focus on doing your best. Take a few deep breaths to calm yourself if you’re feeling anxious.

考试期间保持冷静，集中精力尽力而为。感到焦虑的时候就深呼吸让自己平静下来。