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The HSK 1 (HSK 2.0) exam tests listening and reading with 40 questions in 40 minutes. You need about 150 words and 120/200 points to pass. Below you'll find the exam format, how to tackle each section, scoring and a study plan, plus online mock tests.
| Part | Task type | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 20 | ~15 min | |
| Part 1 | Look at a picture: true or false | 5 | |
| Part 2 | Listen and choose the right picture | 5 | |
| Part 3 | Match sentences or dialogues to pictures | 5 | |
| Part 4 | Short dialogue, choose the answer | 5 | |
| Reading | 20 | ~17 min | |
| Part 1 | |||
Each skill is worth up to 100 points, 200 in total; 120 points is a pass. There is no minimum per section and wrong answers are not penalized, so never leave a question blank.
40 questions: 20 listening, 20 reading.
About 40 minutes, including 5 minutes to fill in personal information.
120 out of 200 points, with no minimum per section.
About 150 words under the HSK 2.0 standard. HaoHSK has the full word list with pinyin, meanings, examples and audio.
Combine Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Practice, Listening, Hanzi Writing, and Mock Exams at HSK 1 to master all skills together.
| Look at a picture: true or false |
| 5 |
| Part 2 | Match sentences or dialogues to pictures | 5 |
| Part 3 | Match questions with answers | 5 |
| Part 4 | Fill in the blank with the right word | 5 |
| Total | 40 | 40 min | |
Times include 5 minutes for filling in personal details. Levels 1–2 have listening and reading only; writing starts at level 3.
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