No, there is no speaking section in the HSK 5 written test. The HSK 5 exam is divided into three parts: listening, reading, and writing, with a total of 100 questions. The speaking test, known as HSKK (Advanced), is a separate examination.
Here is a breakdown of the HSK 5 test structure:
- Listening:
- Part 1: 20 questions. Each question consists of a dialogue between two people, followed by a question and four options. Candidates choose the correct answer based on what they hear.
- Part 2: 25 questions. Each question includes a 4-5 sentence dialogue or monologue, followed by one or more questions and four options. Candidates select the correct answer.
- Reading:
- Part 1: 15 questions. Candidates fill in the blanks in passages with the most appropriate words or sentences from four options.
- Part 2: 10 questions. Candidates choose the option that is most consistent with the content of a given passage from four choices.
- Part 3: 20 questions. Candidates answer questions based on passages, selecting the correct answer from four options.
- Writing:
- Part 1: 8 questions. Candidates construct sentences using given words.
- Part 2: 2 questions. The first question requires candidates to write an 80-character passage using given words. The second question asks candidates to write an 80-character passage based on a provided picture.
