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We prepares students for taking the HSK (Hanyu shuiping kaoshi). Designed to assist students in attaining a high score on the HSK. While the program content includes grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing, the primary focus is on test taking skills and strategies.
The following information provides some guidance on the requirements that each level of HSK test requires, the composition of the test at each level, the duration of each test, and the certificate to be awarded according to the results achieved.
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I. Test Structure
The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. The new HSK consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other. There are six levels of writing tests, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI). There are three levels of speaking tests, namely the HSK (beginner level), HSK (intermediate level), and HSK (advanced level). During the speaking test, test takers’ speeches will be recorded.
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Writing Test
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Speaking Test
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HSK (Level VI)
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HSK (Advanced Level)
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HSK (Level V)
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HSK (Level IV)
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HSK (Intermediate Level)
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HSK (Level III)
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HSK (Level II)
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HSK (Beginner Level)
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HSK (Level I)
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II. Test Levels
The different levels of the new HSK are similar to some of the levels in the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF); details are as follows:
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New HSK
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Vocabulary
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CLPS
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CEF
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HSK (Level VI)
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Over 5,000
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Level V
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C2
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HSK (Level V)
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2500
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C1
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HSK (Level IV)
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1200
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Level IV
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B2
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HSK (Level III)
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600
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Level III
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B1
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HSK (Level II)
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300
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Level II
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A2
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HSK (Level I)
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150
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Level I
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A1
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Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II) have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level IV) can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level V) can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese.
Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level VI) can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper.
III. Test Principles
The new HSK follows the principle of “test-teaching correlation”, bases the design of the test on the current trends in international Chinese language training, and is closely related to textbooks. The purpose of the test is to “promote training through testing” and “promote learning through testing”.
The new HSK emphasizes the objectivity and accuracy of the evaluation and stresses the learners’ actual Chinese language abilities.
The new HSK sets clear test objectives to allow the test takers to be able to improve their Chinese language abilities in a systematic and efficient way.
IV. Testing Purposes
The new HSK retains the former HSK’s orientation as a general (or universal) Chinese language abilities test for adult learners. The results of the test can serve several purposes:
1. A reference for an educational institution’s decision-making concerning recruiting students, assigning students to different classes, allowing students to skip certain courses and giving students academic credits.
2. A reference for employers’ decision-making concerning the recruitment, training and promotion of test takers.
3. A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency in Chinese.
4. A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results.
V. Results Certificate
Test takers will receive the results for the new HSK issued by Hanban within three weeks after the test.
HSK (Level I) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level I of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the A1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
I. Test Target
The HSK (Level I) is intended for students who have studied Chinese for a semester (half an academic year), with 2-3 class hours in each week. These students have mastered 150 commonly used words and basic grammar patterns.
II. Test Content
HSK (Level I) test is made up of listening comprehension and reading comprehension sections and contains a total of 40 items.
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Section
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Number of Items
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Duration (Min)
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I. Listening
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Part I
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5
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20
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About 15
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Part II
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5
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Part III
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5
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Part IV
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5
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Filling out the answer sheet(Mark your answers for listening comprehension on Answer Sheet)
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3
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II. Reading
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Part I
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5
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20
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17
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Part II
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5
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Part III
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5
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Part IV
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5
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Total
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40
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About 35
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The test will last for 40 minutes in total (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).
1. Listening Comprehension
There are 5 items in Part I. The recording of each item will be played twice. A phrase and picture will be provided with each item. The test takers should make a true-or-false judgment based on what they hear.
There are 5 items in Part II. The recording of each item will be played twice. A sentence and 3 pictures will be provided with each item. The test takers should choose corresponding pictures based on what they hear.
There are 5 items in Part III. The recording of each item will be played twice. A dialogue and several pictures will be provided with each item. The test takers should choose corresponding pictures based on what they hear.
There are 5 items in Part IV. The recording of each item will be played twice. For each item, a person will make a statement. Another person will then ask a question and provide three possible answers. The three possible answers will be listed on the test paper, and test takers can choose one of the answers based on what they hear.
2. Reading Comprehension
There are 5 items in Part I. Each item will provide a picture and a phrase. The test taker should judge whether or not they are consistent with each other.
There are 5 items in Part II. The test paper will display several pictures. For each item, a sentence will be provided. The test taker needs to choose one of the corresponding pictures based on the content of the sentence.
There are 5 items in Part III. During this section, 5 questions and 5 answers will be provided. The test take should match the question with the appropriate answer.
There are 5 items in Part IV. Each item will display a sentence with one word missing. The test taker should select one of the words in the answer section to fill in the blank.
All items on the test paper are shown in pinyin.
III. Results Certificate
For the HSK (Level I), three results will be provided including listening, reading and total. The test taker must score at least 120 points total to be considered passing.
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Max Score
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Your Score
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Listening
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100
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Reading
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100
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Total
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200
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As a Chinese language certificate for foreign students’ entry into Chinese colleges, the results of the HSK are valid for two years (beginning from the test date).
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More detail about HSK :
—-Test Content
HSK (Level I - These students have mastered 150 commonly used words and basic grammar patterns.) test is made up of listening comprehension and reading comprehension sections and contains a total of 40 items.
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Section
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Number of Items
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Duration (Min)
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I. Listening
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Part I
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5
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20
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About 15
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Part II
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5
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Part III
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5
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Part IV
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5
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Filling out the answer sheet(Mark your answers for listening comprehension on Answer Sheet)
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3
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II. Reading
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Part I
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5
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20
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17
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Part II
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5
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Part III
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5
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Part IV
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5
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Total
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40
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About 35
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The test will last for 40 minutes in total (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).
III. Results Certificate
For the HSK (Level I), three results will be provided including listening, reading and total. The test taker must score at least 120 points total to be considered passing.
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Max Score
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Your Score
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Listening
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100
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Reading
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100
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Total
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200
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As a Chinese language certificate for foreign students’ entry into Chinese colleges, the results of the HSK are valid for two years (beginning from the test date).
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HSK LEVEL 2 ( These students have mastered 300 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.)
II. Test Content
The HSK (Level II) test is made up of listening comprehension and reading comprehension sections and contains a total of 60 items.
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Section
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Number of Items
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Duration (Min)
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I. Listening
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Part I
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10
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35
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About 25
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Part II
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10
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Part III
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10
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Part IV
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5
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Filling out the answer sheet(Mark your answers for listening comprehension on Answer Sheet)
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3
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II. Reading
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Part I
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5
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25
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22
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Part II
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5
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Part III
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5
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Part IV
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10
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Total
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60
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About 50
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The test will last for a total of 55 minutes (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).
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HSK LEVEL 3 (These students have mastered 600 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.)
II. Test Content
The HSK (Level III) test is made up of listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing sections and contains a total of 80 items.
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Section
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Number of Items
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Duration (Min)
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I. Listening
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Part I
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10
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40
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Approximately 35
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Part II
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10
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Part III
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10
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Part IV
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10
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Filling out the answer sheet(Mark your answers for listening comprehension on Answer Sheet)
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5
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II. Reading
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Part I
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10
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30
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30
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Part II
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10
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Part III
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10
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III. Writing
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Part I
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5
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10
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15
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Part II
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5
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Total
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80
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Approximately 85
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The test will last for 90 minutes in total (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).
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