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HSK 5

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Course units and learning goals

These lessons teach selected course objectives. Check the remaining coverage gaps; the material is not a complete preparation programme.

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Local grammar 1 · Adjectives

Use the preserved adjectives patterns in context.

Local grammar 2 · Adverbs

Distinguish the meanings in complete contextual examples, not mechanically correct or reject isolated phrases.
Identify the intended connection in the complete examples.
Distinguish contextual meanings and the limits of what each example states.
Identify the meaning and evidence in each complete example.

Local grammar 3 · Auxiliary words

Use the preserved auxiliary words patterns in context.

Local grammar 4 · Conjunctions

Use the preserved conjunctions patterns in context.
Use collocation and connectors to complete a passage
Identify main ideas and logical development
Distinguish an author’s claim from an example or qualification

temporarily: For the present period rather than permanently
therefore: A link introducing a consequence

Local grammar 5 · Nouns

Use the preserved nouns patterns in context.

Local grammar 6 · Particles

Use the preserved particles patterns in context.

Local grammar 7 · Prepositional phrases

Use the preserved prepositional phrases patterns in context.

Local grammar 8 · Prepositions

Use the preserved prepositions patterns in context.

Local grammar 9 · Sentence patterns — focus & existence

Use the preserved sentence patterns — focus & existence patterns in context.

Local grammar 10 · Verbs

Use the preserved verbs patterns in context.
Develop connected writing using supplied information
Keep required words natural and grammatically integrated
Describe a scene without inventing unsupported facts

coherent: Ideas connected so the reader can follow them
outcome: The final state produced by events

Local grammar 11 · Auxiliary verbs

Use the preserved auxiliary verbs patterns in context.

Local grammar 12 · Verb phrases

Use the preserved verb phrases patterns in context.

Local grammar 13 · "But" statements

Use the preserved "but" statements patterns in context.

Local grammar 14 · "Even if" statements

Use the preserved "even if" statements patterns in context.

Local grammar 15 · "If" statements

Use the preserved "if" statements patterns in context.

Local grammar 16 · Adverbs with adjectives

Use the preserved adverbs with adjectives patterns in context.

Local grammar 17 · Cause & effect statements

Use the preserved cause & effect statements patterns in context.
Retell a longer message without losing its main claim and supporting reason
Develop a picture response with clear references
Compare options and qualify a spoken judgment

qualification: A condition restricting how broadly a judgment applies
comparison criterion: A stated basis for judging two alternatives

Local grammar 18 · Complements

Use the preserved complements patterns in context.

Local grammar 19 · Conditional statements

Use the preserved conditional statements patterns in context.

Local grammar 20 · Sentence patterns — advanced

Use the preserved sentence patterns — advanced patterns in context.
Connect four visible events into a coherent story
Write at least one hundred Chinese characters without unsupported plot changes
Use reference and time links to maintain continuity

continuity: Stable people, objects and event links through a narrative
visual evidence: Details supported by the visible scenes

Local grammar 21 · Complex sentence patterns

Use the preserved complex sentence patterns patterns in context.
Answer a topic with a developed experience or position
Support the main point with an example and explanation
Separate two-hundred-character topic writing from picture narration

development: Explaining a main point with linked detail and evidence
reflection: Considering what an experience means for later choices

Local grammar 22 · Either… or…

Use the preserved either… or… patterns in context.

Local grammar 23 · Let alone…

Use the preserved let alone… patterns in context.

Local grammar 24 · Comparing similar adverbs

Use the preserved comparing similar adverbs patterns in context.

Local grammar 25 · Comparing similar auxiliary words

Use the preserved comparing similar auxiliary words patterns in context.

Local grammar 26 · Comparing similar conjunctions

Use the preserved comparing similar conjunctions patterns in context.

Local grammar 27 · Comparing similar prepositions

Use the preserved comparing similar prepositions patterns in context.

Local grammar 28 · Comparing similar time words

Use the preserved comparing similar time words patterns in context.

Local grammar 29 · Comparing similar verbs

Use the preserved comparing similar verbs patterns in context.

Preparing for this qualification

Official new syllabus: published November 2025, states implementation July 2026. Official worldwide launch notice: 13 December 2026. Confirm the booked session version with the test centre. Acquired HSK5_yj samples are legacy. The distinct HSK 3.0 written/oral sample members and audio are now archived with hashes. Teach the reviewed new tasks separately; confirm the booked version and preserve existing grammar lessons. Full vocabulary/character coverage remains in progress.

Teaching coverage still needed

Official 3.0 sample/archive/audio provenance and productive task formats are reviewed. Full new vocabulary/character inventory and broader task practice remain; legacy materials are labelled separately. HSK2 writing-key numbering is quarantined for human review.