You hear a talk or lecture and fill the gaps in printed sentences that summarise it. The missing words are key terms from the recording, and you write them in Chinese characters.
This is the one listening part where you produce the answer instead of choosing it. The gaps usually take a term or short phrase that the speaker defines or stresses, so the sentence around each gap tells you what kind of word you are listening for.
The instruction on the paper
听材料，填写空缺处的内容。
Listen and type the words that fill each gap.
HSK 7, 8 and 9 are one exam. Everyone sits the same paper and the score decides which of the three levels is awarded, so this part is the same whichever of them you are aiming for.
HSK 7 Listening Part 3 sample questions with answers
3 questions from our practice bank, in the format of the real paper. Try each one before opening the answer.
Read the gapped sentences first and predict what kind of word each gap needs.
Listen for definitions and emphasis: 叫做, 所谓, 称为.
Write the words as you hear them, even roughly, and tidy them afterwards.
Check that each completed sentence makes sense.
Common mistakes
Writing the right sound with the wrong character.
Writing a paraphrase instead of the term the speaker used.
Leaving a gap empty — an attempt costs nothing.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in HSK 7 Listening Part 3?
3. It is part 3 of 5 in the HSK 7 Listening section, which has 40 questions and lasts about 30 minutes, for 100 points.
How is HSK 7 Listening 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.
How many times is each recording played at HSK 7?
Once. At HSK 7 each recording is played a single time, so read the options before it starts.
Is pinyin printed at HSK 7?
No. At HSK 7 the paper is printed in characters only, so you need to recognise the characters themselves.
Is pinyin accepted?
No. Answers are expected in Chinese characters.
Does the answer have to be word for word?
Aim for the exact term the speaker used. A synonym may not be accepted.
Can I practise HSK 7 Listening 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.