# New HSK 6: 82 questions, about 125 minutes

| Section | Questions | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| Listening (about 30 min) | 1–8 | Choose the statement that matches what you hear. |
| Listening (about 30 min) | 9–28 | Listen and choose the correct answer. |
| Listening (about 30 min) | 29–40 | Listen and choose the correct answer. |
| Reading (40 min) | 41–50 | Fill blanks with the right words. |
| Reading (40 min) | 51–60 | Fill blanks with the right sentences; one option is an extra that does not fit. |
| Reading (40 min) | 61–80 | Read passages and choose the correct answers. |
| Writing (45 min) | 81 | Write a practical text of at least 150 characters, such as an online notice. |
| Writing (45 min) | 82 | Write an opinion essay of at least 300 characters on a given topic. |

Separate speaking paper: 5 questions, about 23 minutes including 10 minutes of preparation.
- Listen and retell (2): 1.5 min each
- Talk about a picture (1): 3 min preparation, 2 min answer
- Answer a question (2): 3.5 min preparation, 2.5 min answer each

Page: https://sentencecoach.com/hsk/3-0/6/exam-format
Word list: https://sentencecoach.com/hsk/3-0/6
Source: HSK 3.0 sample papers and answer keys on CTI's syllabus page (https://www.chinesetest.cn/syllabus), checked 2026-11-06. Task descriptions are summaries. Real papers may differ. Pass marks: not stated in the samples.