Chinese Proficiency Test for Foreign Learners: A Sample Exam84

This sample exam simulates a Chinese proficiency test for foreign learners, covering various aspects of the language, including reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and grammar. The difficulty level is designed to be intermediate, suitable for learners who have completed at least one year of formal Chinese language study.

Section 1: Reading Comprehension (阅读理解) (40 points)

Passage 1: (20 points)

中国是一个历史悠久的文明古国，拥有五千多年的灿烂文化。从古老的丝绸之路到现代化的摩天大楼，中国经历了巨大的变革。然而，一些古老的传统仍然保留至今，例如中医、书法和武术。这些传统文化不仅丰富了中国人民的生活，也吸引了全世界的目光。如今，中国在经济和科技领域取得了显著的成就，并在国际舞台上扮演着越来越重要的角色。

Questions:
According to the passage, what is the approximate age of Chinese civilization?
Name three examples of traditional Chinese culture mentioned in the passage.
What are two areas where China has made significant achievements in recent times?
What is the main idea of the passage?
Translate the sentence “中国在经济和科技领域取得了显著的成就” into English.

Passage 2: (20 points)

今天天气很好，阳光明媚，万里无云。我和朋友一起去公园散步。公园里绿树成荫，鸟语花香，景色宜人。我们一边散步，一边聊天，感觉非常轻松愉快。下午，我们还一起吃了火锅，味道非常不错。今天过得很开心！

Questions:
Describe the weather in the passage.
Where did the author and their friend go?
What did they do in the park?
What did they eat in the afternoon?
What is the overall mood of the passage?

Section 2: Listening Comprehension (听力理解) (30 points)

(This section would typically involve audio clips playing descriptions of everyday situations, news reports, or short dialogues. Questions would then follow, testing comprehension of key details and overall meaning. Examples below are textual representations for demonstration purposes.)

Scenario 1: A short dialogue between two people discussing a restaurant. Questions would focus on what they ordered, the price, and their opinions about the food.

Scenario 2: A news report about a recent event in China. Questions would focus on the key facts reported and the overall tone of the news.

Scenario 3: A short story describing a daily routine. Questions would focus on the sequence of events and the time frame.

Section 3: Writing (写作) (30 points)

Write a short essay (approximately 150 words) on one of the following topics:
My favorite Chinese festival and why.
The importance of learning Chinese in today's world.
A description of a memorable experience in China (real or imagined).

Section 4: Grammar and Vocabulary (语法和词汇) (30 points)

This section would include multiple-choice questions testing knowledge of grammar points such as verb tenses, particles, measure words, and sentence structure. It would also include vocabulary questions testing the understanding of commonly used words and phrases.

Example Questions:
Choose the correct verb tense: 我_____ (吃) 早饭了。(I have eaten breakfast.)
Fill in the blank with the appropriate measure word: 三____ (杯) 茶。(Three cups of tea.)
Translate the English sentence into Chinese: "He is a very kind person."
What is the meaning of the word “美丽” (beautiful)?

Section 5: Cultural Understanding (文化理解) (20 points)

This section would consist of multiple choice questions testing knowledge of Chinese culture, customs, and traditions. Example questions could focus on appropriate social behaviors, common beliefs, or historical events.

This is a sample exam and the actual questions and format may vary. The scoring system is also for illustrative purposes. This test aims to assess a learner's overall proficiency in Chinese language and cultural understanding.

2025-06-19

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