Advice and help

by question type · 5 practice items

Q1–Q5Listening practice
How to use this set. Each recording already plays the text twice, as in the exam, with a pause between the readings. Answer the question first, and only then open the transcript to check what you missed. One speaker has a problem and the other one does something about it. "He was kind" is not an answer. These items want the specific action: what was suggested, what was explained, what the helper actually did next.
Advice and suggestions4 marks · dialogue
AUDIO
How does the friend help with the messy notes?4
How to answer. Three or four marks means two or three concrete steps: what he suggests doing first, then next.
Model answer — open after you have written yours
the answer itselfevidence from the textwhy it mattersties it together

The friend helps by outlining a practical step-by-step method to organise the scattered notes, providing the materials she lacks, and actively working with her. He advises her to 'first put those from the same lesson together', then use different colours to highlight key points, and finally 'write a one-sentence summary on each page', while also lending her 'a red pen and a blue pen' and offering to sort the first three lessons together. These concrete suggestions break down an overwhelming task into manageable stages, while supplying the coloured pens ensures she can highlight effectively for future revision. Through this combination of structured advice, shared supplies, and direct collaboration, he ensures that the messy notes can be completely sorted.

Dictation — listen and type what you hear

Replay the audio above as often as you need, and type each line as you hear it. Punctuation and spaces are ignored, so you only need the characters. You need Chinese input switched on — on Windows: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Chinese (Simplified); on Mac: System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → + → Chinese, Simplified → Pinyin.

MALELine 1
FEMALELine 2
MALELine 3
FEMALELine 4
Transcript — open only after you have answered
MALE你的笔记太乱了。看,桌上到处都是散开的纸。先把同一课的放在一起,再用不同颜色标出重点,最后每页写一句话总结。
FEMALE你说得对,看着真头疼。这样复习的时候就不用找半天了。可是我只有黑笔,没有别的颜色。
MALE我这里有红笔和蓝笔,借给你两支用。我们先整理前三课吧。
FEMALE太好了,有你帮我,我们今天肯定能全部整理完!
Words from this text笔记bǐ jìnotes重点zhòng diǎnkey point, main focus总结zǒng jiésummary, to summarise整理zhěng lǐto organise, to sort out
Advice and suggestions4 marks · dialogue
AUDIO
What does the friend advise, and what does she suggest doing instead?4
How to answer. Two parts: the advice itself, and the replacement plan she offers.
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the answer itselfevidence from the textties it together

The friend advises him to stop sleeping at two in the morning every day, warning that staying up so late is 'too harmful to your health'. Instead, she suggests establishing a better evening routine by placing his phone in the living room 'before eleven o'clock'. She also proposes calling him at 'seven in the morning' so they can go running together in the outside park for 'half an hour'. These replacement habits aim to eliminate late-night screen distractions and rebuild his physical well-being through an earlier bedtime and regular morning exercise.

Dictation — listen and type what you hear

Replay the audio above as often as you need, and type each line as you hear it. Punctuation and spaces are ignored, so you only need the characters. You need Chinese input switched on — on Windows: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Chinese (Simplified); on Mac: System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → + → Chinese, Simplified → Pinyin.

FEMALELine 1
MALELine 2
Transcript — open only after you have answered
FEMALE你看上去很累,脸色也不好,眼睛都红了。你不能天天两点睡。这样太伤身体了!从今天开始,十一点前把手机放在客厅,早上我七点给你打电话,一起跑步。去外面的公园跑半个小时吧。
MALE我每天晚上要复习功课两个小时,还想用电脑看电影,真怕早上起不来。不过为了身体健康,行,先试一周。下周我们再看效果怎么样。
Words from this text脸色liǎn sècomplexion客厅kè tīngliving room复习fù xíto revise效果xiào guǒeffect
Advice and suggestions3 marks · dialogue
AUDIO
How does the neighbour help with the phone?3
How to answer. Three marks: what he does for her, and what he shows her so she can do it herself.
Model answer — open after you have written yours
the answer itselfevidence from the textwhy it mattersties it together

The neighbour helps by adjusting the phone settings and guiding her to use it herself. Specifically, he makes the font larger so that she can see clearly whether she wears glasses or not, and places her 'three most frequently used apps' onto the 'first page'. He then encourages her to 'try tapping it once' herself to practice operating the phone. This practical setup and hands-on guidance give her the confidence to send messages to her daughter and browse photos without worrying about pressing the wrong buttons.

Dictation — listen and type what you hear

Replay the audio above as often as you need, and type each line as you hear it. Punctuation and spaces are ignored, so you only need the characters. You need Chinese input switched on — on Windows: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Chinese (Simplified); on Mac: System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → + → Chinese, Simplified → Pinyin.

MALELine 1
FEMALELine 2
Transcript — open only after you have answered
MALE王阿姨,您别太担心,新买的智能手机并不难学。我帮您把字体调大,再把常用的三个软件放在第一页。这样您戴不戴眼镜都能看得明白。然后您自己点一次试试。
FEMALE好,我再点一遍。哎呀,现在字体变大以后清楚多了!我以前总怕按错,现在终于敢给女儿发消息和看照片了。真是太谢谢你了,小浩!
Words from this text智能手机zhì néng shǒu jīsmartphone软件ruǎn jiànapp / software眼镜yǎn jìngglasses消息xiāo ximessage
Advice and suggestions4 marks · dialogue
AUDIO
What three steps does the older student suggest for writing the essay?4
How to answer. Four marks means three steps plus a clear order: they are listed one after another.
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the answer itselfevidence from the textwhy it mattersties it together

The older student suggests writing the essay in a clear three-step chronological sequence. First, the writer should 'write one sentence stating your point of view', followed by 'finding two examples' where they must 'clearly explain why'. This structured approach ensures that the central argument is established upfront and supported with logical reasoning before concluding. Finally, the student is advised to 'write the conclusion' as the third step to tie the entire essay together.

Dictation — listen and type what you hear

Replay the audio above as often as you need, and type each line as you hear it. Punctuation and spaces are ignored, so you only need the characters. You need Chinese input switched on — on Windows: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Chinese (Simplified); on Mac: System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → + → Chinese, Simplified → Pinyin.

MALELine 1
FEMALELine 2
MALELine 3
FEMALELine 4
Transcript — open only after you have answered
MALE你别担心,写好这篇短文很容易。先写一句你的观点,然后找两个例子,最后再写结尾。例子一定要说清为什么。
FEMALE听起来很有用!那我先列要点,这样思路更清楚。可是我常常不知道第二个例子该选什么。
MALE可以写你自己的生活小事,比如你上周去买书的经历,真实的事情最能打动人。
FEMALE太好了!我现在就按你说的方法开始写,今晚写完给你看,谢谢学长。
Words from this text观点guān diǎnpoint of view结尾jié wěiending经历jīng lìexperience打动dǎ dòngto move
Advice and suggestions3 marks · dialogue
AUDIO
How does the speaker help the new classmate get around?3
How to answer. Three or four marks: the place, what to bring, and what to do there.
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the answer itselfevidence from the textwhy it matters

The speaker helps the new classmate by giving him clear instructions on how to easily obtain a student transport card for cheaper travel. She tells him to go to the 'service desk at the subway station', bring his 'student ID', and 'fill out a form'. She explains that doing this allows him to receive the transport card 'on the spot' rather than waiting weeks, making getting around much more convenient while saving 'half the money' on both subway and bus fares.

Dictation — listen and type what you hear

Replay the audio above as often as you need, and type each line as you hear it. Punctuation and spaces are ignored, so you only need the characters. You need Chinese input switched on — on Windows: Settings → Time & language → Language & region → Add a language → Chinese (Simplified); on Mac: System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources → + → Chinese, Simplified → Pinyin.

FEMALELine 1
MALELine 2
FEMALELine 3
MALELine 4
Transcript — open only after you have answered
FEMALE你是新同学,平时出门坐车可能会觉得有点麻烦。你到地铁站的服务台,带学生证,填一张表,当场就能拿到交通卡。
MALE原来这么简单。我昨天还在担心,以为办卡要等两三个星期呢。
FEMALE真的不用等,而且用这张学生卡坐地铁和公车都很便宜,每次都能省下一半的钱。
MALE太好了,谢谢你告诉我,那我今天下午放学以后就去办一张。
Words from this text服务台fú wù táiservice desk交通卡jiāo tōng kǎtransport card麻烦má fantroublesome当场dāng chǎngon the spot