HSK 4 Online Mock Test: Deep-Dive Guide (H41008) – Full Analysis & Prep Strategy
📌 This Deep-Dive Guide Includes:
- ✅ 100 Authentic Questions – Based on the official H41008 test paper
- 📝 In-Depth Answer Analysis – More than just answers, with strategies and trap analysis
- 🎯 Interactive Online Mock Test – Take the test and get instant scores
- 📊 Confusable Words & Golden Collocations – Solving the core pain points of vocabulary learning
- 🧠 Common Error Prediction & Grammar Functions – Predicting your mistakes like an experienced teacher
- 💡 Exam Strategy & Cultural Insights – Improving your test-taking skills and cultural fluency
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Listening Section: Mastering Nuance & Logical Traps
The HSK 4 listening section (H41008) tests your ability to distinguish between subtle differences in meaning and to make logical inferences based on context.
1. Common Trap Analysis (H41008)
| Trap Type | Explanation | Example from Test |
|---|---|---|
| Inference Trap | The statement makes a logical leap that seems plausible but isn’t explicitly supported. | Q2: The audio says they need a cart because they are buying “quite a lot of things.” The statement “They are hosting guests” is a possible reason, but not a confirmed fact. → False. |
| Direct Contradiction | The statement directly opposes the core message of the audio. | Q3: The audio says “we don’t need to care too much about the result” because the process is what matters. The statement “The result is more important than the process” is therefore False. |
| Nuance Trap | The statement uses a stronger or more definitive word than the audio. | Q4: The audio says they “cannot yet judge” (无法判断) if he lied. The statement says he “was proven to have lied” (被证明说了假话), which is a much stronger claim. → False. |
Reading Section: Vocabulary Nuances & Cultural Proverbs
This section tests your ability to distinguish between similar words and understand deeper cultural meanings.
1. Vocabulary: From “Recognizing” to “Mastering”
In-Depth Vocabulary & Golden Collocations
🔍 Confusable Words: The Four Tastes
This test includes four common taste adjectives. Understanding their nuances is key for both reading and daily life.
- 酸 (suān) (Q50): Sour (like a lemon 柠檬 or vinegar 醋)
- 苦 (kǔ) (Q48): Bitter (like black coffee 黑咖啡 or bitter melon 苦瓜)
- 辣 (là) (Q49): Spicy/Hot (like chili peppers 辣椒)
- 咸 (xián) (Q49): Salty (like soy sauce 酱油)
Test Tip: In Q49, the context is “a type of chili pepper” (一种辣椒), which directly points to the answer 辣 (là). Always look for context clues!
🔗 Golden Collocations (Word Pairs)
Memorizing these fixed word pairs will significantly improve your language sense and test-taking speed.
| Verb/Adverb | Common Pair | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 符合 (fúhé) | 规定 (guīdìng) / 标准 (biāozhǔn) | to meet regulations / standards |
| 证明 (zhèngmíng) | …是正确的 (…shì zhèngquè de) | to prove that… is correct |
| 差不多 (chàbuduō) | 一样 (yīyàng) / + [Number] | almost the same / almost [Number] |
2. Reading Comprehension: Understanding Chinese Proverbs
🇨🇳 Cultural Proverbs Explained
This test features two important Chinese sayings that reflect cultural values.
- 活到老, 学到老 (huó dào lǎo, xué dào lǎo) (Q77)
- Literal Translation: Live until you’re old, learn until you’re old.
- Meaning: This proverb champions the idea of lifelong learning. It suggests that one is never too old to learn and that education is a continuous journey throughout one’s life. It reflects a deep cultural respect for knowledge and self-improvement.
- 穷人的孩子早当家 (qióngrén de háizi zǎo dāngjiā) (Q79)
- Literal Translation: The children of poor people manage the household early.
- Meaning: This saying conveys the idea that children from less privileged backgrounds often mature faster and take on responsibilities at a younger age due to life’s hardships. It implies that they gain more real-world experience, which is a form of wealth in itself.
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Writing Section: Precise Grammar & Error Prediction
This section tests your ability to apply core grammar rules accurately to form correct and logical sentences.
1. Sentence Construction: Core Grammar & Common Error Prediction
| Grammar Point (Test Example) | Correct Sentence | ⚠️ Common Error Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| 把 (bǎ) Sentence with Result Complement (Q86) | 请把桌子擦干净。 | ❌ 请把桌子擦。(Incomplete. The 把 structure often requires a result, like “clean” 干净.) |
| Verb Copying for Complements (Q92) | 他打篮球打得很好。 | ❌ 他打篮球很好。(When a verb has an object, you must repeat the verb before the complement of degree “得”.) |
| Pivotal Sentence (Q95) | 请您给我一次机会。 | ❌ 请我您给一次机会。(Incorrect word order. The structure is Subject + Verb1 (请) + Object1/Subject2 (您) + Verb2 (给)…) |
2. Picture Description: “Your Turn” Interactive Practice
✍️ Apply What You’ve Learned!
After reviewing the model answers, try these small exercises to solidify your knowledge.
- 98. 伤心 (shāngxīn) / 难过 (nánguò) – sadModel Answer: 考试没考好，他觉得很难过。 (He felt very sad because he didn’t do well on the exam.)Your Turn: Try using “别…了” (Don’t…) to comfort someone who is sad.
(e.g., 别伤心了，下次你会考好的。 – Don’t be sad, you’ll do better next time.) - 100. 抱歉 (bàoqiàn) – sorry/apologeticModel Answer: 我来晚了，感到很抱歉。 (I feel very sorry for being late.)Your Turn: Try creating a sentence to apologize for another reason, like forgetting something.
(e.g., 真抱歉，我忘了你的生日。 – I’m so sorry, I forgot your birthday.)
Exam Strategy & Mental Coaching
💡 The “Keyword Scanning” Technique
Before reading a long passage in the Reading section, quickly scan the question first. Identify the key nouns, verbs, or names (e.g., “北风,” “南风,” “植物”). Then, scan the text specifically for those words. The sentences around these keywords will almost always contain the information you need to answer the question. This saves you from having to understand every single word in the passage.
멘탈 관리 (Mental Management)
Remember, the HSK is a marathon, not a sprint. If you feel overwhelmed, take a 5-second break. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and refocus. A clear mind is your most powerful tool in any exam.
Quick Answer Key – HSK 4 (H41008)
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I. Listening (听力)
Part 1 (1-10):
1. ✓ 2. ✗ 3. ✗ 4. ✗ 5. ✓ 6. ✗ 7. ✓ 8. ✓ 9. ✗ 10. ✓
Part 2 (11-25):
11. B 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. B 18. D 19. B 20. C 21. D 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. C
Part 3 (26-45):
26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. C 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. D 41. A 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. D
II. Reading (阅读)
Part 1 (46-55):
46. D 47. C 48. B 49. A 50. E 51. B 52. F 53. D 54. C 55. A
Part 2 (56-65):
56. CBA 57. BAC 58. BAC 59. ACB 60. BAC 61. CBA 62. ACB 63. BAC 64. CBA 65. ABC
Part 3 (66-85):
66. C 67. C 68. B 69. C 70. B 71. B 72. B 73. A 74. D 75. A 76. C 77. C 78. D 79. A 80. B 81. D 82. B 83. C 84. A 85. C
III. Writing (书写)
Part 1: Sentence Construction (86-95)
- 请把桌子擦干净。
- 他比哥哥更帅。
- 这本小说符合他的要求。
- 那家饭馆儿的味道好极了。
- 请不要打扰我。
- 那条脏裤子是弟弟的。
- 他打篮球打得很好。
- 这消息证明了我的看法。
- 那家公司的规定很奇怪。
- 请您给我一次机会。
Part 2: Picture Description (96-100) – Model Answers:
- 这双袜子太脏了。
- 你尝尝这个汤，味道怎么样？
- 她考试没考好，非常伤心。
- 我忘带钥匙了，真抱歉。
- 他们俩的意见差不多。
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