A passage has numbered gaps, each the length of a clause or sentence. A bank of sentences, labelled A to E, is printed below, and you choose the one that fits each gap. There are more sentences than gaps.
The fit is about logic and cohesion: the gap has to connect what comes before it with what comes after. Look at the connectors and references on both sides — 所以 after the gap, a contrast before it, a pronoun that needs something to refer to.
The instruction on the paper
选句填空。
Choose a sentence from the bank for each numbered gap.
HSK 6 Reading Part 3 sample questions with answers
4 questions from our practice bank, in the format of the real paper. Try each one before opening the answer.
More sleep is not always better, and keeping regular hours matters too.
A 其实并不是这样
B 如果每天睡觉和起床的时间都不一样
C 所以午睡越长越好
D 这是医生最常提出的建议
E 很多人因此改变了饮食
Gap 1Show the answer
A 其实并不是这样
Gap 2Show the answer
B 如果每天睡觉和起床的时间都不一样
How to approach it
Read the whole passage once to follow its argument.
For each gap, read the sentences before and after and decide its role: cause, contrast, example or conclusion.
Test the likely sentence in the gap and read across it.
Fill the certain gaps first, and watch for spare sentences that look plausible.
Common mistakes
Choosing a sentence on topic alone.
Ignoring the grammar of the join, such as a clause that needs a subject.
Using a sentence twice.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in HSK 6 Reading Part 3?
10. It is part 3 of 4 in the HSK 6 Reading section, which has 50 questions and lasts about 50 minutes, for 100 points.
How is HSK 6 Reading Part 3 marked?
Automatically. Every question has one correct answer and all carry the same weight. A wrong answer costs nothing more than a blank one, so never leave a question empty.
Is pinyin printed at HSK 6?
No. At HSK 6 the paper is printed in characters only, so you need to recognise the characters themselves.
Are there spare sentences?
Yes. The bank has more sentences than gaps, so elimination will not finish it for you.
What is the fastest way through?
Read only the sentence before and after each gap first. Go back to the whole passage only for the gaps that are still unclear.
Can I practise HSK 6 Reading Part 3 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.