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The latest version of HSK7-9 exam has been recently launched, and we have previously introduced the general overview of the HSK new standard. Now, let's delve into the level of difficulty of HSK7-9. What specific changes can we expect? Let's embark on this exploration of the HSK exam together today and uncover the details of HSK7-9.
1.What does the HSK7-9 exam take? HSK7-9 focuses on the ability of Chinese as a second language to use Chinese to regulate and appropriate social communication on complex topics in social life, academic research, and other fields. The examination is designed and developed according to the "International Chinese Education Chinese Level Grade Standards" (GF0025-2021) (hereinafter referred to as the "Grade Standards").There is three levels in one volume, including three levels, 7, 8 and 9, and specific levels are divided according to test results, and level 9 is the highest level.
HSK7-9 has a total of 98 questions, which comprehensively tests candidates' five language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating. The test paper is divided into five parts: listening, reading, writing, translation and speaking, each part is mainly based on the examination of one language skill, supplemented by the examination of other language skills, the specific content and answer time are as follows:
The HSK7-9 score report provides six scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, Translation, Speaking and Overall Score, as well as grading results.
2.Why develop HSK7-9? The previous HSK1-6 examinations basically met the needs of beginner and intermediate level tests for foreign Chinese learners, but there was a lack of Chinese high-level evaluation tools for students studying in China at the master's and doctoral levels, students of Chinese majors from various countries, and personnel who used Chinese to carry out academic research, economic, cultural and scientific and technological exchanges. Therefore, HSK will first add 7-9 levels in accordance with the "Grading Standards" on the basis of maintaining the stability of the existing 6 levels of examinations, forming a "three stages and nine levels" examination grading system.
The HSK1-6 levels, which currently being implemented, will not be adjusted in the near future, and the test effectiveness, test content, reference vocabulary and test format will remain unchanged, and will continue to be implemented stably. The results of candidates who took HSK1-6 will remain valid, and the validity of the certificates obtained will remain unchanged. Textbooks and courses developed based on HSK1-6 can continue to be used. In the next 2-3 years, HSK1-6 levels will be gradually adjusted according to the "Standards" and the actual situation of Chinese learners in various countries, and on the whole, it will continue to adhere to the concept of "learner-centered", adhere to the principle of combining examination and education, step by step, and make appropriate adjustments within the scope stipulated in the "Grade Standards".
3.What is the Chinese level of HSK7-9 learners? HSK7-9 comprehensively examines the Chinese verbal communication ability and topic task content specified in the "Grade Standards", and measures the five language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation.
Candidates who pass HSK7 have good listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and preliminary professional translation skills. Be able to communicate with a broad and high-level topic in a basic normative, fluent and appropriate manner.
Candidates who pass HSK8 have good listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and basic professional translation skills. Be able to conduct standardized, fluent and appropriate social communication on various high-level or professional topics.
Candidates who pass HSK9 have good listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and professional translation skills. Ability to synthesize a variety of skills to standardize, fluent, and appropriate social communication on a variety of topics in a variety of contexts.
4.What is HSK7-9 used for? HSK7-9 is aimed at high-level learners of Chinese as a second language, including students studying in China at the master's and doctoral level, students of Chinese majors from various countries, and those who use Chinese to carry out academic research, economic, cultural and scientific and technological exchanges. Achievements can meet diverse needs and provide reference for the following purposes:
Proof of the Chinese level of master's and doctoral students enrolled and graduated;
Classification guidance, class teaching, course exemption, credit awarding;
Recruitment, training and promotion of staff by employers such as academic institutions;
Help Chinese learners understand and improve their Chinese.
5.What are the main changes in HSK7-9? The Standards inherit, summarizes and upgrade the previous norms and standards, and are the culmination of the scientific development of international Chinese education. Compared with the previous standards, the new Standards are innovative in three main aspects:
The first is to create a new system and new paradigm of "three-class nine-level" Chinese level standards, highlight the uniqueness of Chinese, take learners as the center, follow the actual teaching situation, and scientifically and accurately locate the Chinese level of learners.
The second is to propose a new path of "3+5" standardization. Verbal communication ability, content of topic tasks, language quantitative indicators, supplemented by the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating, combine qualitative description with quantitative indicators to accurately and in detail portray the learner's Chinese level.
The third is to put forward a quantitative standard system of "four-dimensional benchmark" levels of syllables, Chinese characters, vocabulary and grammar. Specific and actionable quantitative indicators for each level Chinese level standards allow countries to diversify Chinese education with clear goals.
The above is a detailed analysis of HSK7-9, we hope it will be helpful to everyone.And welcome to the HanTok official website for HSK standard courses.