This page gives you 10 representative HSK 4 questions — listening, reading, and writing — with full worked solutions. Each solution shows the reasoning, not just the correct option. Use these to gauge the exam’s difficulty and your own readiness.
Listening Section (Questions 1–3)
Question 1: Short Dialogue
Audio transcript: 男：你昨天怎么没来开会？女：我临时有个紧急的客户会议，已经提前请假了。
Question: 女的为什么没来开会？
A. 她生病了 B. 她忘了开会 C. 她有一个紧急的客户会议 D. 她请假被拒绝了
Solution:
- The woman says she had an urgent client meeting and had already asked for leave.
- Option C matches exactly. Options A, B, and D are not mentioned.
- Answer: C
Question 2: Long Dialogue
Audio transcript: 男：你觉得这个方案怎么样？女：整体不错，但预算部分需要再调整。男：那明天我们再讨论一次吧。
Question: 他们打算什么时候再讨论？
A. 今天下午 B. 明天 C. 下星期 D. 已经决定了
Solution:
- The man says “明天我们再讨论一次吧” (let’s discuss again tomorrow).
- Only option B matches.
- Answer: B
Question 3: Passage
Audio transcript: 根据研究，每天运动30分钟可以改善睡眠质量。很多人坚持一个月后，发现入睡更快，睡得更深。
Question: 这段话主要说的是什么？
A. 运动的好处 B. 运动对睡眠的影响 C. 睡眠的重要性 D. 如何坚持运动
Solution:
- The passage directly links exercise to improved sleep quality.
- Option B is the most precise. A is too broad; C and D are off-topic.
- Answer: B
Reading Section (Questions 4–7)
Question 4: Fill in the Blank
Sentence: 他______努力学习，终于通过了考试。
A. 经过 B. 通过 C. 为了 D. 由于
Solution:
- “通过” means “by means of” (effort). “经过” is for time/process. “为了” is purpose. “由于” is cause.
- The sentence says “by working hard, he passed.”
- Answer: B
Question 5: Sentence Order
Arrange these into a logical sentence:
- 1因为天气不好
- 2所以我们取消了旅行计划
- 3航班也延误了
A. 1-3-2 B. 1-2-3 C. 2-1-3 D. 3-1-2
Solution:
- Cause: “因为天气不好” (1). Result: “航班也延误了” (3) then “所以我们取消了旅行计划” (2).
- Order: 1-3-2.
- Answer: A
Question 6: Reading Comprehension
Passage: 现在很多人喜欢在网上买东西，因为方便又便宜。但是，网上购物也有缺点，比如不能试穿，退货麻烦。
Question: 关于网上购物，下列哪个说法是正确的？
A. 网上购物比实体店贵 B. 网上购物不能退货 C. 网上购物方便但可能退货麻烦 D. 网上购物可以试穿
Solution:
- The passage says it’s convenient and cheap (so A wrong), mentions return trouble (B says cannot return — false), and says can’t try on (D wrong).
- C matches exactly.
- Answer: C
Question 7: Synonym/Antonym
Word: 增加
A. 减少 B. 提高 C. 保持 D. 消失
Solution:
- “增加” means increase. Antonym is “减少” (decrease). “提高” is raise (similar but not direct antonym).
- Answer: A
Writing Section (Questions 8–10)
Question 8: Complete the Sentence
Prompt: 虽然这次考试很难，______。
Sample solution: 虽然这次考试很难，但是我还是通过了。
Reasoning: Use “虽然…但是…” to show contrast. A complete answer includes a positive outcome.
Question 9: Write 80 characters on “我的家乡”
Sample solution: 我的家乡是一个小城市，那里空气新鲜，人们很友好。我最喜欢家乡的公园，周末经常和朋友一起去散步。虽然现在住在北京，但我常常想念家乡。
Reasoning: Include location, features, personal experience, and contrast. Keep paragraphs short.
Question 10: Write 100 characters on “学习汉语的好处”
Sample solution: 学习汉语可以让我更好地了解中国文化。在工作中，会汉语的人更容易找到好机会。另外，看中国电影和听中文歌也更有趣。所以，我会继续努力学习。
Reasoning: List 2–3 benefits, use transition words (另外，所以), and end with a personal commitment.
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How to Use These Questions
- Time yourself: Listening section takes ~30 minutes; reading ~40 minutes; writing ~25 minutes.
- Review your mistakes: Focus on why you chose a wrong answer — vocabulary gap? grammar? listening speed?
- Practice daily: Even 20 minutes of HSK 4 practice improves score by 5–10% in a month.
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