➋ Check your work against the answer key (at the end of the PDF). If you pass (a score of 180 out of 300, or 60%), then you can take this course.

➌ Download the complete the "Character Test" below and see if you know enough Chinese characters to take the course. Write the pinyin and English equivalent beside each word. If you can't get at least 12 correct, likely you will struggle with this course.

(Optional) Additional HSK mock tests:

http://www.chinesetest.cn/godownload.do

http://www.chinesetest.cn/gosimexam.do