The HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) assesses the test takers’ ability to express themselves in oral Chinese. It comprises of HSKK (Basic Level), HSKK (Intermediate Level) and HSKK (Advanced Level).
　　I. Test TargetThe HSK Speaking Test (Basic Level) is intended for the students who have studied Chinese 2-3 class hours per week for 1-2 semesters. These students have mastered about 200 commonly used words.　
　　The HSK Speaking Test (Intermediate Level) is intended for students who have studied Chinese 2-3 hours per week for 1-2 academic years. These students have mastered about 900 commonly used words.
　　The HSK Speaking Test (Advanced Level) is intended for the students who have studied Chinese 2-3 class hours per week for more than 2 academic years. These students have mastered about 3,000 common words.
　　II. Test SchedulesHSKK test is held three times a year all over the country, Lanzhou university as one of the many test centers holds HSKK tests only Intermediate Level and Advanced Level in March, May and December.
　　III. Test LevelsHSKK HSK CLPS

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK Speaking Test (Basic Level) can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and meet specific needs for communication.
　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK Speaking Test (Intermediate Level) can understand intermediate Chinese and converse fluently with native Chinese speakers。
　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK Speaking Test (Advanced Level) can understand spoken Chinese and fluently express their ideas in Chinese.
　　IV.Test ContentThe HSK Speaking Test (Basic Level) is comprised of three parts, containing 27 items in total.
　　The duration of the test is 17 minutes (including 7 minutes for preparation).
　　There are 15 items in Part I. For each item, a sentence recording will be played. The test taker should repeat the sentence.
　　There are 10 items in Part II. In each item, the recording of a question will be played. The test taker should provide a brief answer.
　　There are 2 items in Part III. There will be two questions on the test paper (in pinyin). The test taker should answer these questions using a minimum of 5 sentences per answer.
　　The HSK Speaking Test (Intermediate Level) is comprised of three parts, containing 14 items in total.
　　The duration of the test is 21 minutes (including 10 minutes for preparation).
　　There are 10 items in Part I. For each item, a sentence recording will be played. The test taker should repeat the sentence.
　　There are 2 items in Part II. Each item consists of an image. The test taker should say something based on the picture.
　　There are 2 items in Part III. The test taker should answer the two questions (in pinyin).
　　The HSK Speaking Test (Advanced Level) is comprised of three parts, containing 6 items in total.
　　The duration of the test is 24 minutes (including 10 minutes for preparation).

　　There are 3 items in Part I. The recording of a passage will be played, and the test taker should repeat the content.
　　There is 1 item in Part II. There will be a passage on the test paper, and the test taker should read it out aloud.
　　There are 2 items in Part III. The test taker should answer the two questions on the test paper.
　　V.Test Scores and ReportOne month after taking the test, test takers can log into the Chinese testing service website（www.chinesetest.cn）and enter his/her test admission ticket number as well as name to view the test scores.The maximum score of the HSK Speaking Test is 100. A score of 60 or above is considered a passing result.