First online practice tests for the new HSK standard
The new HSK 3.0 standard takes effect July 2026 with 300 vocabulary words — double the old exam. No official textbooks or sample tests have been published yet. Our 11 mock exams are the first practice tests aligned with the new HSK 1 format and vocabulary.
Available Tests
HSK 1 Exams — Updated for the 3.0 Standard
Full 40-question timed mock exam aligned with the new HSK 3.0 standard (effective July 2026). Covers all 300 vocabulary words. Pass by scoring 120 out of 200 points.
Listening
20 questions · 4 parts
Reading
20 questions · 4 parts
Timed
40 minutes total
Pass Score
120 / 200 points
Test Progression
Tests 1-3 — Core vocabulary: greetings, numbers, family, basic verbs
Tests 4-5 — Daily life: meals, shopping, transport, descriptions
Tests 6-7 — School, time, relationships, and extended vocabulary
Tests 8-9 — Grammar patterns, advanced contexts, comprehensive review
Tests 10-11 — Full HSK 3.0 vocabulary coverage, exam simulation
Exam Tips
- Listening audio plays via text-to-speech. Make sure your volume is on.
- The timer counts down from 40 minutes and auto-submits when it reaches zero.
- You need 120 out of 200 points to pass (60%). Each question is worth 5 points.
- You can navigate back to previous questions before submitting.
HSK 3.0 Level 1 Practice Test Structure
The HSK 3.0 Level 1 exam has two sections: Listening (20 questions, 4 parts) and Reading (20 questions, 4 parts). You have 40 minutes total. The exam covers 300 vocabulary words and approximately 90 characters under the HSK 3.0 standard. Pinyin is provided above characters throughout the exam.
Our practice tests mirror the official HSK 3.0 format, time limits, and scoring system. Taking timed mock tests is the most effective way to gauge when you are ready for the real exam.
HSK 3.0 vs HSK 2.0 - What Changed?
The HSK 3.0 standard, effective July 2026, replaces the old HSK 2.0 system. For Level 1, the vocabulary doubles from 150 to 300 words. New topics include daily routines (起床, 上班, 做饭), food and meals (饺子, 面包, 牛奶), descriptions (贵, 便宜, 好吃), and transportation (火车, 飞机, 开车). Adverbs like 真 (really) and 再 (again), previously in HSK 2, are now part of Level 1.
No official HSK 3.0 textbooks, workbooks, or sample exams have been released yet. MyHSK1 provides the first online practice tests designed specifically for the HSK 3.0 Level 1 exam, covering the full 300-word vocabulary with 11 timed mock exams totaling 440 questions.
How to Prepare for the New HSK Exam in 2026
Start by learning the complete HSK 3.0 Level 1 vocabulary of 300 words using our flashcards and word list. Practice grammar patterns with drills and sentence builders. Build listening skills with comprehension exercises and video lessons. Then test yourself with our mock exams that match the official format: 40 questions, 200 points, 40-minute time limit, 120 points to pass.