Free practice test · HSK 3.0 Level 1
Free HSK 1 Mock TestHSK（一级）模拟考试
A full HSK 1 mock test in the new HSK 3.0 format: 40 listening and reading questions using only words from the official Level 1 list, taken at your own pace. Your score appears the moment you finish.
Ready when you are
This mock test follows the layout of the official HSK 3.0 Level 1 sample paper: four listening parts, then four reading parts. Every Chinese word in it comes from the official 300-word Level 1 list, with pinyin over the characters, as in the real Level 1 paper.
Use headphones if you can, and turn your sound on. Choose an answer to move on to the next question. This is WillyChina’s practice test, not an official CTI exam, and it doesn’t give an official score.
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Before you go
Every word in this test is from the official Level 1 list. The HSK 3.0 Band 1 Complete Pack teaches all 300 of them: an 81-page workbook with stroke order and tracing, 600 audio files and 600 flashcards.
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About this HSK 1 mock test
HSK 3.0, the new format of the HSK, officially launches worldwide on 13 December 2026.
Level 1 of the new exam has its own word list of 300 words, twice the size of the old HSK 1 list, so older HSK 1 practice papers no longer match what you will see on the day. This HSK 1 mock test is built for the new format.
We modelled it on the official HSK 3.0 Level 1 sample paper published by Chinese Testing International (CTI), the body that runs the HSK. The question types, their order and the timings follow that paper.
The questions themselves are our own, written so that every word appears on the official Level 1 list in the HSK syllabus published by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation. We checked each word against that list.
What’s in the HSK 1 test
| Section | Part | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Part 1 (questions 1–5) | Hear a short sentence and choose the matching picture from three. |
| Listening | Part 2 (6–10) | Hear a question and choose the best reply from three. |
| Listening | Part 3 (11–15) | Hear a short dialogue and match it to one of six pictures. |
| Listening | Part 4 (16–20) | Hear a few sentences and a question, and choose the answer from three. |
| Reading | Part 1 (21–25) | Match each sentence to one of six pictures. |
| Reading | Part 2 (26–30) | Match each question to its reply. |
| Reading | Part 3 (31–35) | Fill each gap with a word from a word bank. |
| Reading | Part 4 (36–40) | Read a few sentences and answer a question about them. |
CTI’s sample paper gives the listening section about 12 minutes and the reading section 20 minutes, with the whole exam taking about 40 minutes including 5 minutes to fill in your details. Pinyin appears over the Chinese throughout the Level 1 paper.
This mock test has no timer, so you can work at your own pace. Each recording plays twice and then waits for your answer, and you can play it again. When you finish, your result shows how long you took on the reading section, so you can compare it with the official 20 minutes.
How your HSK 1 mock test is scored
You get one mark for each correct answer: a score out of 40, split into listening and reading, and broken down by part so you can see exactly where you lost marks.
CTI has not published a pass mark for the new HSK 3.0 levels, so we don’t tell you whether you would pass. Use your score to see which kinds of question need more work.
Your full answer review shows every question with the correct answer, the transcript of each recording in characters and pinyin, and an English translation. We email it to you as a printable PDF too.
Getting ready for HSK 1
Level 1 of HSK 3.0 is built on 300 words. Our free HSK 3.0 Band 1 word list is that official list, with audio for every word. If you want to write them as well as recognise them, the Band 1 Complete Pack adds an 81-page workbook, 600 audio files and 600 flashcards.
Not sure HSK 1 is your level? The free Mandarin level test places you in a few minutes.
For what the new exam changes, read HSK 3.0 explained and HSK levels explained, and if you are booking in Australia, see our guide to HSK test centres in Australia for the next dates and deadlines.
HSK 1 mock test FAQs
Is this HSK 1 mock test in the new HSK 3.0 format?
Yes. It follows the layout of CTI’s official HSK 3.0 Level 1 sample paper: 40 questions in four listening parts and four reading parts. HSK 3.0 officially launches worldwide on 13 December 2026.
How many words do I need for HSK 1?
In HSK 3.0, Level 1 has 300 words on the official list. Every word in this mock test comes from that list.
Is there a pass mark for HSK 1?
CTI has not published a pass mark for the new HSK 3.0 levels, so this mock test gives you a score out of 40 and a breakdown by part rather than a pass or fail.
Is this an official HSK test?
No. It is WillyChina’s free practice test, written to the official format. Official HSK exams are taken at a test centre approved by CTI.
How long does the HSK 1 mock test take?
There is no time limit, so it takes as long as you need. For comparison, CTI’s sample paper allows about 12 minutes for listening and 20 minutes for reading.
Sources. The format, question types and timings are from CTI’s official HSK 3.0 Level 1 sample paper (“Sample Questions” on chinesetest.cn). The Level 1 word list is from the HSK syllabus published by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (November 2025). The 13 December 2026 start date is from CTI’s announcement.
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