AP Chinese

Practice Tests
UNIT 1

Section I: Listening Comprehension

Part A
Note: In this part of the exam, the student may NOT move back and forth among
questions.
Directions: You will hear several short conversations or parts of conversations followed
by four choices, designated (A), (B), (C), and (D). Choose the one that continues or
completes the conversation in a logical and culturally appropriate manner. You will have
5 seconds to answer each question.

Question 1

Question 2

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(C)

Question 3

Question 4

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(C)

Question 5

Question 6

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(C)

Question 7

Question 8

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(C)

Question 9

Question 10

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(C)

Question 11

Question 12

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(C)

Question 13

Question 14

(A)

(A)

(B)

(B)

(C)

(C)

Question 15
(A)
(B)
(C)
Part B
Directions: You will listen to several selections in Chinese. For each selection, you will
be told whether it will be played once or twice. You may take notes as you listen. Your
notes will not be graded. After listening to each selection, you will see questions in
English. For each question, choose the response that is best according to the selection.
You will have 12 seconds to answer each question.
Question 16, 17 and 18
16. What is the relationship between the man and the woman?
(A) She is his girlfriend.
(B) They are cousins.
(C) They are siblings.
(D) They are classmates.
17. What did she do on the airplane? 18. What is the woman complaining about?
(A) She watched a movie.
(A) Taking off the shoes for inspection
(B) She made a hat.
(B) Too much luggage
(C) She knitted a scarf.
(C) Doing too many things on plane
(D) She watched two books.

(D) Insecure air traveling

Questions 19, 20 and 21

19. Where does Xiaoling live?
(A) A friends house
(B) A rental house

20. Why does she become thinner?

(A) She does not sleep well.
(B) She does not eat well.

(C) Her relatives house

(C) She has too much schoolwork.

(D) All of the above.

(D) A dormitory
21. What does she gain through all this?
(A) Successful weight reduction
(B) New friends
(C) Maturity
(D) Good grades in schoolwork
Questions 22 and 23
22. What happens?
(A) There is no electricity.
(B) The garage door is stuck.
(C) The car door is stuck.
(D) The light bulb is broken.
23. What do they decide to solve the problem?

(A) The man calls somebody to fix the problem.

(B) The woman calls somebody to fix the problem.
(C) They inspect first to find out the problem.
(D) The man knows how to fix it. They do not need help.
Questions 24, 25, 26 and 27
24. How many dishes does he order?
(A) Five dishes and one soup.
(B) Four dishes and one soup.
(C) Three dishes and one soup.
(D) Six dishes and one soup.
25. Which dish does he not order?
(A) Fish
(B) Tofu
(C) Spare rib

26. What time does the party start?

(A) 6:00pm
(B) 6:30pm
(C) 7:00pm

(D) Duck

(D) 7:30pm

27. How much is the deposit?

(A) $25.00
(B) $22.50
(C) $20.00
(D) $45.00
Questions 28, 29, and 30
28. What are they talking about?
(A) How to be aware of strangers
(B) Somebody they know is not
trustworthy.
(C) A crime
(D) How to distinguish between good
people and bad people

29. What kind of incident is discussed?

(A) A kidnap
(B) A homicide
(C) A robbery
(D) A theft

30. What is the reason why the police suspect it was done by someone the victim
knows?
(A) There was a key on the door.
(B) The window was open.
(C) The door and the window were open.
(D) The door and the window were not damaged.

Questions 31, 32, 33

31. Where does she want to work?
(A) A coffee shop
(B) A fast food restaurant
(C) A clothing store
(D) A Japanese restaurant

32. What is the relation between her uncle and the shop owner?
(A) They were classmates in elementary school.
(B) They were colleagues for more than 20 years.
(C) They were classmates for more than 10 years.
(D) They were high school classmates.
33. How is the uncle going to help her?
(A) He will go with her to the shop.
(B) He tells her to go by herself.
(C) He will make a call to the owner.
(D) He will write a recommendation letter to the owner

Questions 34, 35, 36, 37

34. Where does she want to go?
(A) A bookstore
(B) A railway station
(C) A post office
(D) A supermarket
35. Which direction is she heading to?
(A) North
(B) East
(C) West
(D) South
36. Where should she turn left?
(A) Second traffic light
(B) Third intersection
(C) Second stop sign
(D) Next intersection
37. Where does he draw the route?
(A) On a notebook
(B) On a book
(C) On a piece of paper
(D) On a map

Questions 38, 39, 40

38. What are they talking about?
(A) How to study without distraction
(B) The financial impact of a family when the father loses his job
(C) The impact of the mothers poor health on a familys life
(D) A sons troubling over his parents frequent argument
39. According to the father, the mothers short temper came from
(A) Fathers job loss
(B) Menopause
(C) Anxiety over the sons love affair
(D) The familys financial crisis
40. What is the son going to do?
(A) He will ignore what happens at home.
(B) He will make complaint to his classmates.
(C) He will study hard.
(D) He will run away from home.

Section IIReading Comprehension

Note: In this part of the exam, the student may move back and forth among all the
questions.
Directions: You will read several selections in Chinese. Each selection is accompanied
by a number of questions in English. For each question, choose the response that is best
according to the selection.
Questions 1, 2, 3

Questions 1, 2, 3

1. What are the three friends in the cold of the year?

a. Water lily, Chrysanthemum, and Peony
b. Pine, Cypress, and Bamboo
c. Pine, Bamboo, and Plum
d. Cherry, Peach, and Plum

2. What kind of the flower represents spirit of Chinese?

a. Plum blossom
b. Cherry blossom
c. Peach blossom
d. The Chrysanthemum

3. According to the article, what kind of flower is beautifully captivating in spring?

a. Water lily
b. Plum blossom
c. The Chrysanthemum
d. The peony

Questions 4, 5

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5. In what city does the recipient live?

a. Taipei
b. Taizhong
c. Tainan
d. Does not mention
Questions 6, 7, 8

Questions 6, 7, 8

6. According to the passage, which is not the advantage of drinking green tea?
a. Prevent aging
b. Lower cholesterol
c. Lower blood pressure
d. Lost weight

7. Which country people believe drinking green tea is one of the reasons of their
longevity?
a. China
b. Japan
c. U.S.A.
d. Korea

Questions 8
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8. Which usage of the underlined phrase is different from others?

a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV
Questions 9, 10

Questions 9, 10

9. Before building houses, Chinese people would like to

a. Exam the foundation of a house
b. Exam fengshui of a house
c. Worship their ancestors
d. Ask permission of Gods and spirits

10. Chinese people like to live a house

a. Facing south
b. Facing north
c. Facing east
d. Facing west

Questions 11, 12, 13, 14

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Questions 11, 12, 13, 14

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11. What happened to the gasoline prices in last two weeks?

a. Raised 12%
b. Raised 12 cents
c. Lowered 12%
d. Lowered 12 cents
12. Experts expect the situation will last for
a. 3 years
b. Not very long
c. 2 weeks
d. A long time
13. Experts expect the gasoline prices will
a. Raise in a month
b. Continue to lower for a year
c. Keep the same for a year
d. Keep the same for three months

14. The gasoline prices now are

a. Two-week low
b. A-month low
c. Three-year low
d. A year low

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Question 15

15.

This is a
a. Poem
b. Song
c. Riddle
d. Haiku

Questions 16, 17

Questions 16, 17

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16. What did a well-rounded scholar do in his leisure time?

a. Music, chess, reading, and painting
b. Music, chess calligraphy, and painting
c. Music, chess, calligraphy, and gambling
d. Music, chess, reading, and gambling
17. For Chinese people, what is the purpose of playing musical instruments?
a. To show ones personality
b. To show ones imagination
c. To purify ones mind
d. To discipline ones patience
Questions 18, 19, 20

Questions 18, 19, 20

18. The writer doesnt need to worry about:

a. Leaking roof
b. Damaged facets
c. Receiving property tax
d. All of the above

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19. How old is her car?

a. 13 years old
b. 10 years old
c. 11 years old
d. Does not mention

20. What does the writer want to express?

a. Practice make perfect
b. Enjoy life before too late
c. Fix your roof before raining
d. Dont put all the eggs in a basket

Questions 21, 22
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(Chinese Peak)

Questions 21, 22
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(Chink Peak) Chink

(Chinese Peak)

21. Why did the Chinese organization ask for renaming the peak?
a. Because the original name showing disrespect Chinese people
b. Because a Chinese found dead on the peak
c. Because the local people voted for it
d. Because the original name sounded odd

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22. How did the peak get the original name Chink peak?
a. To honor Chinese people
b. Because some Chinese people found the peak first
c. Because a Chinese died on the peak
d. Because a Chinese organization protect for it
Questions 23, 24

Questions 23, 24

23. /is the name of a famous Chinese

a. Opera
b. Novel
c. Song
d. Poem
24. /actual are
a. Pork ribs and meat balls
b. Chicken and meal balls
c. Pig feet and eggs braised in soy sauce
d. Beef and eggs braised in soy sauce

Questions 25, 26, 27

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Questions 25, 26, 27

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25. Which countrys unemployment rate is mentioned?

a. France
b. The United States
c. Germany
d. Belgium
26. What is the unemployment rate?
a. 30%
b. 6%
c. 7%
d. Does not mention
27. What is one of the reasons that unemployment rate remains so high?
a. There wasnt any job available
b. The job trainings which the Labor Dept. provided were not related to the
job market needs
c. The law prohibits people finding jobs by themselves
d. They are still waiting for the Labor Dept. to provide them job trainings

Question 28

Question 28

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28. Which is not included in /?

a. Tea
b. Soy sauce
c. Vinegar
d. Wine
Questions 29, 30

Questions 29, 30

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29. What is the article about?
a. How to prevent air pollution
b. To educate people about respiratory diseases
c. To teach people simple exercises to prevent respiratory diseases
d. To introduce 5 most popular gymnastic gestures
30. Which gesture is needed to do three times continuously?
a.
b.
c.
d.

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Questions 31, 32, 33

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31. When did Bill Gates retire?
a. Two years ago
b. When he was 52 years old
c. When he was 50 years old
d. Two years after his interview with the British TV station
32. Why did Bill Gates not want to leave any money to his children?
a. He didnt want anybody to criticize him
b. He didnt have any children
c. He didnt want to show which child he favors more
d. Not mentioned

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33. According to the passage, which of the following statements is

INCORRECT?
a. Bill Gates had been the richest person in the world for the last 13 years.
b. Bill Gates had been criticized in the past for not helping charities.
c. Bill Gates and his wife are the founders of a charity foundation.
d. Bill Gates is going to donate 580 million dollars to the charity
foundation.
Questions 34, 35, 36
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34. What is this?

a. Recognized fashion rules for young people
b. High School Dress codes
c. Rules for fashion shows
d. Models dressing secrets

35. If people ask you where you get your clothes, what should you say?
a. Shouldnt tell them at all
b. Got them on-line
c. Got them from abroad
d. Got them from mail orders

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36. According to the passage, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a. Wearing brand name clothes will make you look more fashionable
b. You should combine new fashion and old fashion to create your own
unique style
c. Fashion should match with seasons
d. You should keep your unique style all the time; do not change it
Questions 37, 38, 39

Questions 37, 38, 39

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37. What was / going to do?

a. Foreign affairs
b. Construction work
c. Domestic affairs
d. Investigation
38. What did / want the king do?
a. The king should listen to the other ministers words.
b. The king shouldnt believe that there was a tiger on the street even
though three people told him so.
c. The king shouldnt believe other people words before he verified them.
d. The king shouldnt believe the bad things that others told him.

39. What does the idiommean nowadays?

a. Rumors often cover the facts
b. Do not believe other peoples words too easily
c. Rumors are eliminated by wise men
d. The unified strength of three people is greater than the strength of a
tiger
Questions 40, 41, 42

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40. How many cities are mentioned in the passage?
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six
41. Which famous historical site is not mentioned in the passage?
a. The Forbidden City
b. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda
c. The Temple of Heaven
d. The Summer Palace
42. According to the passage, which of the following statements is
INCORRECT?
a. There is a legendary woman from ancient China who is related to the
Great Wall.
b. Shanghai has a nickname called "Oriental Paris".
c. When you go to the city of Xi An, you should go to visit the Terracotta.
d. The most beautiful city in China is Shanghai, especially at night time.
Questions 43, 44, 45

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Questions 43, 44, 45

43. Chinese yo-yo was originated from the

a. Eastern

part of China.

b. Southern
c. Western
d. Northern

44. Which animal was not used to name tricks for the Chinese yo-yo?
a. Chicken
b. Monkey
c. Bird
d. Ant

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45. According to the passage, which of the following statements is

INCORRECT?
a. Chinese yo-yo has been popular for a thousand years
b. Chinese yo-yo was made of wood in the beginning
c. Chinese yo-yo was introduced to England in seventeenth century
d. To play Chinese yo-yo, one needs to be supplied with sticks and strings

Questions 46, 47, 48

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46. Who sponsored the survey?

a. A battery recycling company
b. A newspaper group
c. A cell phone recycling company
d. A magazine company

47. How many percent of the people who did the survey this year said that they
recycled batteries?
a. 29%
b. 41%
c. 37%
d. 89%

48. According to the passage, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a. More men felt guilty about not recycling
b. More women did recycling than men
c. 31% of the people who did the survey last year said that they recycled
cell phones
d. 22% of the people who did the survey this year said that they didnt do
any recycling
Questions 49, 50, 51

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49. The best Chinese zodiac for the moving helper belongs to the year of the
a. Monkey
b. Snake
c. Tiger
d. Roster
50. Who shouldnt be at the moving location?
a. Children
b. Seniors
c. Pregnant women
d. Women

51. During which period of time, should one NOT move any furniture into the
new house?
a. In the morning
b. At noon
c. In the afternoon
d. At night

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Questions 52, 53, 54, 55

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52. Who was the main character in the story?

a. He was a religionist
b. He was a calligrapher
c. He was a philosopher
d. He was a litterateur

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53. What did like?

a. He liked to study the Sutras
b. He liked to talk with Taoist priests
c. He liked to watch the way geese swim
d. He liked to read and write
54. How did the Taoist priest get what he wanted?
a. He pretended that he didnt care b.
He asked sincerely for it
c. He learned from and made it himself
d. He got it from outwitting
55. How did become famous?
a. He absorbed other peoples essentials and made it his own
b. He was good at observation and imitation
c. He was very generous
d. He endured hardships

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Section III: Writing

Part A: Story Narration
Note: in this part of the exam, the student may NOT move back and forth among
questions.
Directions: You will be asked to write in Chinese in a variety of ways. In each case, you
will be asked to write for a specific purpose and to a specific person. You should write in
as complete and as culturally appropriate a manner as possible, taking into account the
purpose and the person described.
Story Narration
The four pictures present a story. Imagine you are writing the story to a friend. Narrate a
complete story as suggested by the pictures. Give your story a beginning, a middle, and
an end.

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Section III: Writing

Part B: E- Mail Response
Directions: Read this e-mail from a friend and then type a response.
(*Suggestion: Type/write about 200 words in 15 minutes)
[Traditional-character version]
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[Simplified-character version]
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Section IV: Speaking

Part A: Free Response
Note: In this part of the exam, the student may NOT move back and forth among
questions.
Conversation
You will have a conversation with Mr. Lee, an interviewer, about your application for
volunteer at a local hospital.
Directions: You will participate in a simulated conversation. Each time it is your turn to
speak, you will have 20 seconds to record. You should respond as fully and as
appropriately as possible. (*Suggestion: Try to answer in 5-6 complete sentences for 20
seconds)
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(20 seconds)

2.

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3.

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4.

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(20 seconds)

** Similar topics
** Similar topics

Section IV: Speaking

Part B: Cultural Presentation
Directions: You will be asked to speak in Chinese. Imagine you are making an oral
presentation to your Chinese class. First, you will read and hear the topic for your
presentation. You will have 4 minutes to prepare your presentation. Then you will have 2
minutes to record your presentation. Your presentation should be as complete as possible.

Please talk about what you know about Chinese medicine. In your presentation,
describe Chinese medicine and explain its significance. (
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Unit 1 Answers
Section I: Listening
1. b
2. a

34. c
35. d

25. c
26. d

3. a

36. b

27. b

4. c
5. b

37. a
38. d

28. d
29. c

6. b
7. c

39. b

30. b
31. b

8. c
9. a

40. a

32. c
33. d

10. b
11. b

Section II: Reading

1. c
2. a

12. b
13. c
14. a

3. d
4. b
5. c

36. c

15. c
16. b
17. c
18. a
19. d
20. d
21. c
22. b
23. c
24. b
25. d
26. c
27. b
28. c
29. a
30. d
31. b
32. a

6. d
7. b
8. d
9. b
10. a
11. d
12. b
13. a
14. c
15. c
16. b
17. c
18. d
19. a
20. b
21. a
22. c
23. a

39. a
40. b
41. c
42. d
43. d
44. b
45. c
46. a
47. c
48. c
49. d
50. c
51. d
52. b
53. c
54. d

33. d

24. c

34. a
35. b
37. a
38. c

55. a

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ANSWER KEY
Section III: Writing
Part A: Story Narration
In this section, you are given 15 minutes to write the narration based on a series of four
pictures.
Writing suggestions:
1) First, if there are people in the pictures, give them names. In addition, mention the
time, location, and actions.
2) According to the College Board, the purpose of this section is to determine whether
students can write a well-organized story with a clear progression of ideas (a beginning,
middle, and conclusion), with as many details from the picture sequence as possible.
Based on the pictures, divide the story into 4 paragraphs (one paragraph for one picture).
Usually, the first paragraph is the beginning, the second and third paragraphs are the
body sections, and the last paragraph is the ending of the story.
3) Write at least 4-5 sentences for each picture (each paragraph), with 200-250 words
total.
4) When you write, make sure to use appropriate transitional elements, cohesive devices,
as well as sophistication of sentence structure, vocabulary terms, and idioms.
5) Finally, give your story a title.

Part A:

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3) ()- 200-250
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2)

3) ()- 200-250
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Part B: E-Mail Response

In this section, you are given 15 minutes to write the response.
Writing suggestions:
1) According to the College Board, the grading for this section will be based on how well
your writing accomplishes the assigned task. Therefore, you need to first comprehend
the e-mail, and then reply an e-mail back, addressing all the questions mentioned in the
email you received.
2) Based on all the questions raised in the received message, divide your response into
3-4 paragraphs (one paragraph for each question).
3) Write at least 4-5 sentences for each paragraph; 150-200 words total. Make sure you
address all questions thoroughly with details.
4) When you write, make sure to use appropriate transitional elements, cohesive devices,
as well as sophistication of sentence structure, vocabulary terms, and idioms.

Part B:

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1) College Board

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3) - 150-200

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Part B:

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3) - 150-200
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Section IV: Speaking

Part A: Conversation
This section is comprised of a statement that identifies an interlocutor and the topic of
the conversation, followed by six questions. You are given 20 seconds to speak (record)
at each turn in the conversation.
Suggestions:
1) According to the College Board, the grading for this section will be based on how
well your response accomplishes the assigned task. Therefore, you need to speak clearly
with good pronunciation and also make sure that your answer addresses the prompt
directly with regards to a culturally appropriate manner.
2) Speak with a natural pace, intonation, and use smoothly connected sentences without
hesitation or repetition.
3) Use rich and appropriate vocabulary terms and idioms, along with a wide range of
grammatical sentence structures.

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1) College Board

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3)

Part A:

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1) College Board

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Part B: Cultural Presentation

This section consists of a single prompt, which identifies a cultural topic and directs
students to select an example that demonstrates the topic, describe it, and explain its
significance. You are given 4 minutes to prepare, and 2 minutes to speak (record).
Suggestions:
1) According to the College Board, the grading for this section will be based on how well
your response accomplishes the assigned task, and the content of the cultural knowledge
exhibited in the response. Therefore, you need to speak clearly with good pronunciation
and make sure that the answer addresses all aspects of the prompt thoroughly with
details.
2) Speak with a natural pace, intonation, and use smoothly connected sentences without
hesitation or repetition.
3) Use rich and appropriate vocabulary terms and idioms, along with a wide range of
grammatical sentence structures.

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Reference for Unit 1 Listening Comprehension

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