HSK 4 Online Mock Test: Deep-Dive Edition (H41005) – Full Analysis & Prep Strategy
📌 This Deep-Dive Guide Includes:
- ✅ 100 Authentic Questions – Based on the official H41005 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 & Mental Coaching – Improving your test-taking skills and on-the-spot performance
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Listening Section: Pinpointing Traps & Signal Words
A high score in listening comes not just from understanding, but from hearing the “subtext.”
1. Common Trap Analysis
| Trap Type | Explanation | Example from Test (H41005) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword Mismatch | The audio and statement use related but different keywords. | Q2: Audio says “游泳” (swimming), statement says “网球” (tennis). → False |
| Direct Contradiction | The statement is the opposite of the audio’s information. | Q4: Audio says “公共汽车” (bus), statement says “地铁” (subway). → False |
| Incorrect Inference | The statement makes a logical leap not supported by the audio. | Q7: Audio distinguishes people by how they handle tasks, not by “责任心” (sense of responsibility). → False |
2. Answer Signal Words
💡 Listen Up When You Hear These Words!
In the listening section, the answer often follows key “signal words.” Training your sensitivity to these words can help you quickly locate the answer.
- Transition Words: 但是, 可是, 不过, 其实, 实际上 (but, however, actually). The content following these words is usually the main point and a likely test question.Example: …，不过我有一个亲戚是律师… (…but I have a relative who is a lawyer…) (Q71, clue to the answer)
- Conclusion Words: 所以, 因此, 总的来说 (so, therefore, in conclusion). These words introduce a conclusion, which is often the answer to the question.
- Emphasis Words: 最重要的是, 关键是, 特别是 (the most important thing is, the key is, especially). The speaker is highlighting critical information.
Reading Section: In-Depth Vocabulary & Logic
A high score in reading = Vocabulary + Logical Skills. Let’s optimize both.
1. Vocabulary: From “Recognizing” to “Using”
In-Depth Vocabulary & Golden Collocations
🔍 Confusable Words: 主动 (zhǔdòng) vs. 积极 (jījí)
主动 (zhǔdòng) (Q54): Focuses on initiating an action without being asked or urged. Emphasizes “doing something of one’s own accord.”
积极 (jījí): Focuses on attitude, meaning enthusiastic, diligent, and proactive. Emphasizes “having a good attitude towards doing something.”
- Sentence: 机会不会自己跑过来，你要 主动 点儿。 (Correct, emphasizes taking the initiative to seize an opportunity.)
- Sentence: 他工作态度很 积极，受到了表扬。 (Correct, emphasizes his positive attitude towards work.)
🔗 Golden Collocations (Word Pairs)
Memorizing these fixed word pairs will significantly improve your language sense and test-taking speed.
| Verb | Object | English Meaning | From Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| 举办 (jǔbàn) | 活动 / 演出 (huódòng / yǎnchū) | hold an event/performance | Q50 |
| 拉近 (lājìn) | 距离 (jùlí) | shorten the distance | Q87 |
| 符合 (fúhé) | 规定 / 法律 (guīdìng / fǎlǜ) | comply with regulations/law | Q95 |
| 引起 (yǐnqǐ) | 注意 / 关注 (zhùyì / guānzhù) | attract attention/concern | Q58 |
2. Reading Comprehension: Uncovering Cultural Context
🇨🇳 Cultural Tip: Spring Festival & Dumplings (Q48)
When you read “春节时，最受欢迎的食品是饺子…” (During Spring Festival, the most popular food is dumplings…), it’s more than just a language point.
In Northern China, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is the biggest holiday of the year. The whole family gathers to make and eat dumplings, which is a highly ceremonial tradition. The shape of a dumpling resembles an ancient Chinese gold ingot (a form of currency), so eating dumplings symbolizes “attracting wealth and treasures” for the new year. At the same time, the process of preparing food together symbolizes “reunion” and “happiness.”
Learning Takeaway: Understanding this cultural context helps you more deeply comprehend the text and enhances your interest in learning Chinese.
Writing Section: Precise Grammar & Error Prediction
The writing section is where your output skills are tested, especially your command of grammar.
1. Sentence Construction: Core Grammar & Common Error Prediction
| Grammar Point (Test Example) | Correct Sentence | ⚠️ Common Error Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| 把 Sentence (Q86) | 你把窗户关了吗？ | ❌ 你关了窗户吗？ (Grammatical, but fails to use the required 把 structure.) ❌ 你把关了窗户吗？ (Incorrect word order.) |
| 是…的 Sentence (Q88) | 我孙子是去年秋天出生的。 | ❌ 我孙子去年秋天出生了。(Fails to use 是…的 to emphasize the time.) |
| Complement of Degree (Q93) | 哥哥兴奋得睡不着觉。 | ❌ 哥哥兴奋睡不着觉。(Missing the structural particle “得”.) |
| Verb-Object Phrase as Subject (Q94) | 抽烟对你没有一点儿好处。 | ❌ 你抽烟没有好处。(Incomplete and less clear sentence.) |
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.
- 96. 消息 (xiāoxi) – news/messageModel Answer: 这个好消息让他非常高兴。 (This good news made him very happy.)Your Turn: Try using “听说” (to hear of) to form a question about “消息”.
(e.g., 你听说了那个消息吗？- Have you heard the news?) - 100. 困 (kùn) – sleepyModel Answer: 昨晚没睡好，我现在有点儿困了。 (I didn’t sleep well last night, now I’m a bit sleepy.)Your Turn: Try using “因为…所以…” (because…so…) to explain why you are sleepy.
(e.g., 因为昨天工作太晚了，所以我今天特别困。- Because I worked too late yesterday, I am especially sleepy today.)
Exam Strategy & Mental Coaching
💡 Decision-Making Skills Under Time Pressure
- The “Skip with Confidence” Rule: For any question (especially reading sentence-ordering) that you’re still stuck on after 90 seconds, mark it and skip it! Secure the points on questions you’re sure about first. Come back to the hard ones later if you have time.
- The “No Lingering” Rule for Listening: The listening test moves fast. If you miss a question, do NOT dwell on it, or you’ll miss the next one. The key to a high score is to stay focused and keep pace with the audio.
- The “Easy First” Rule for Writing: In the writing section, tackle the sentence-ordering (Part 1) first, as it’s more structured. Then, move on to the more creative picture description (Part 2). Secure your base score first.
멘탈 관리 (Mental Management)
Remember, the HSK 4 is a language proficiency test, not an IQ test. It’s normal to encounter difficult questions. Take a deep breath, tell yourself, “I am well-prepared,” and remember that a calm mind is more important than memorizing one more word.
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Quick Answer Key – HSK 4 (H41005)
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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. C 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. B 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. D 21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. B
Part 3 (26-45):
26. B 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B 36. B 37. D 38. A 39. A 40. C 41. A 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. C
II. Reading (阅读)
Part 1 (46-55):
46. F 47. B 48. E 49. C 50. A 51. D 52. F 53. B 54. A 55. E
Part 2 (56-65):
56. BAC 57. BAC 58. ACB 59. CBA 60. ABC 61. CBA 62. BCA 63. BAC 64. BCA 65. ACB
Part 3 (66-85):
66. C 67. B 68. D 69. A 70. D 71. C 72. A 73. C 74. D 75. C 76. C 77. A 78. D 79. D 80. B 81. B 82. A 83. C 84. A 85. B
III. Writing (书写)
Part 1: Sentence Construction (86-95)
- 你把窗户关了吗？
- 手机拉近了人与人之间的距离。
- 我孙子是去年秋天出生的。
- 打针比吃药效果好。
- 这个城市决定增加出租车的数量。
- 这场降水的影响范围非常大。
- 现代汉语词典是一本工具书。
- 哥哥兴奋得睡不着觉。
- 抽烟对你没有一点儿好处。 / 抽烟对你一点儿好处没有。
- 这么做完全符合国家的法律规定。
Part 2: Picture Description (96-100) – Model Answers:
- 这个消息让他非常高兴。
- 你猜我给你带什么了。
- 那家商场能用信用卡吧？
- 这个沙发很舒服。
- 昨晚没睡好, 现在有点儿困了。
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