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.

　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II) have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.
　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level IV) can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.
　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level V) can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese.
　　Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level VI) can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper.
　　IV. Testing Forms1. Paper-based Test2. * Internet-based Test* Internet-based Test relies on the internet and the computer. The examination content is the same with paper-based test, only proves to be more flexible and convenient, more efficient and stable. And it’s accessible for online test management, online payment and online simulation.
　　V. Testing PurposesThe results of the test can serve several purposes:1. A reference for an educational institution’s decision-making concerning recruiting students, assigning students to different classes, allowing students to skip certain courses and granting students academic credits.
　　2. A reference for employers’ decision-making concerning the recruitment, training and promotion of test takers.
　　3. A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency in Chinese.
　　4. A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results.
　　VI. Test Scores and ReportOne month after the test, test takers can log into the Chinese testing website www.chinesetest.cn and enter his/her test admission ticket number as well as name to view the test scores. The test takers will receive the result certificate issued by Hanban 45 days after the test.