Sample 1
Transcript
这家店的东西又好又便宜。
zhè jiā diàn de dōng xī yòu hǎo yòu pián yi 。
HSK 3.0 · HSK 4 · Speaking · Part 1
HSK 4 Speaking Part 1: Listen and Repeat
This part tests whether you hear Chinese sentences accurately and reproduce them. 10 questions — answer format: repeat the sentence aloud, which is recorded.
10Questions in this part
Part 1 of 3Speaking section
~11 minWhole Speaking section
By an examinerMarking
Not printedPinyin
How HSK 4 Speaking Part 1 works
You hear a sentence and repeat it aloud exactly. Your answer is recorded and marked by an examiner.
The sentences grow in length through the part. What is marked is accuracy: every word, in order, with correct tones and clear pronunciation.
The instruction on the paper
听后重复。
Listen and repeat what you hear.
At HSK 4 the speaking section is taken as the separate HSKK exam (HSKK Intermediate) and certified on its own.
HSK 4 Speaking Part 1 sample questions with answers
5 questions from our practice bank, in the format of the real paper. Try each one before opening the answer.
Sample 2
Transcript
我打算周末去看望我的老师。
wǒ dǎ suàn zhōu mò qù kàn wàng wǒ de lǎo shī 。
Sample 3
Transcript
他每天都坚持锻炼一个小时。
tā měi tiān dōu jiān chí duàn liàn yí gè xiǎo shí 。
Sample 4
Transcript
会议改到下午三点开始。
huì yì gǎi dào xià wǔ sān diǎn kāi shǐ 。
Sample 5
Transcript
这个问题我们还需要再讨论一下。
zhè ge wèn tí wǒ men hái xū yào zài tǎo lùn yī xià 。
How to approach it
- Listen to the whole sentence, grouping it into chunks of meaning.
- Repeat straight away while it is fresh.
- Keep the tones and rhythm of the original.
- If you miss a word, carry on — do not stop.
Common mistakes
- Dropping small words such as 了, 的 and 都.
- Flattening the tones.
- Stopping when a word is missed.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in HSK 4 Speaking Part 1?
10. It is part 1 of 3 in the HSK 4 Speaking section, which has 14 questions and lasts about 11 minutes, for 100 points.
How is HSK 4 Speaking Part 1 marked?
By trained examiners, not automatically. Your answer is marked against set criteria: whether the task is done, how accurate and varied the language is, and how well it is organised. At HSK 4 the speaking section is the separate HSKK exam (HSKK Intermediate), with a certificate of its own.
Is pinyin printed at HSK 4?
No. At HSK 4 the paper is printed in characters only, so you need to recognise the characters themselves.
How long do I have to answer?
A few seconds — enough to repeat the sentence once.
How can I practise?
Shadowing: play a sentence, repeat it immediately, and compare. Short daily sessions work better than long occasional ones.
Can I practise HSK 4 Speaking Part 1 online?
Yes. HSK Test has practice sets for this part, built like the real paper. Create a free account to start; your answers and scores are saved, so you can see how you are improving.
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