Graded reading practice

HSK 2 reading practice

Read three original passages at this level, answer 15 comprehension questions, and reveal pinyin or English only when you need support.

Vocabulary is drawn from the HSK 2 word list. Try the HSK 2 vocabulary quiz to test your recognition first.

Passage 1 of 3

周末的计划

这个星期六天气很好,我想和朋友一起去公园。我们早上九点在地铁站见面,然后坐车去公园。中午我们准备吃面条,下午打球或者散步。如果下雨,我们就去朋友家看电影。

Show English translation

The weather should be good this Saturday, so I want to go to the park with friends. We will meet at the subway station at nine, eat noodles, and play ball or walk. If it rains, we will watch a movie at a friend's home.

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Comprehension questions

1. 他们哪天去公园?
2. 他们在哪儿见面?
3. 中午准备吃什么?
4. 下午可能做什么?
5. 如果下雨,他们去哪儿?

Next passage: 新的工作 →

Passage 2 of 3

新的工作

姐姐上个月开始在一家小公司工作。公司离家不远,她每天骑自行车去,只要二十分钟。她的同事很热情,经理也常常帮助她。虽然最近比较忙,但是她觉得新工作很有意思。

Show English translation

My older sister started work at a small company last month. It is close to home, so she cycles there in twenty minutes. Her colleagues are friendly and the manager helps her. Although busy, she finds the job interesting.

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Comprehension questions

1. 姐姐什么时候开始新工作?
2. 公司离家怎么样?
3. 姐姐怎么去公司?
4. 谁常常帮助姐姐?
5. 姐姐觉得工作怎么样?

Next passage: 去看医生 →

Passage 3 of 3

去看医生

小王昨天晚上觉得头疼,今天早上还有一点儿发烧,所以没有去上课。医生说他最近睡得太晚,需要多休息、多喝水。吃完药以后,他回家睡了两个小时,现在感觉好多了。

Show English translation

Xiao Wang had a headache last night and a slight fever this morning, so he missed class. The doctor said he had been sleeping too late and needed rest and water. After medicine and a two-hour nap, he feels better.

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Comprehension questions

1. 小王哪里不舒服?
2. 他为什么没去上课?
3. 医生认为他最近有什么问题?
4. 医生建议他做什么?
5. 现在他的感觉怎么样?