Listening comprehension is a crucial skill for mastering Chinese, and it plays an especially important role in the IB Chinese B SL exam. In this exam, students are tested on their ability to understand spoken Chinese in various contexts.
Worried about the HSK listening test? Want to find effective strategies to improve your scores? Don’t worry! The five strategies below will help you feel more confident and composed when it’s time for the test.
Here are some effective methods for kids to prepare for the HSK Level 3 listening section:
The HSK Level 3 listening section consists of 40 questions divided into 4 parts, with a total duration of about 35 minutes.
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Listen to the recording and put the following pictures in the correct order. (The recording will be repeated three times)
The correct order is _________________.
Correct answer: C A. 姐姐刚见过妈妈 (jiějie gāng jiànguò māma) means “the sister has just seen the mother.”
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