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HSK 2 Reading Comprehension Questions 阅读理解

30 sample questions with answers, each taken from a free graded reading.
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Every HSK 2 reading on this site ends with three multiple-choice questions in English about what the text actually said. There are 297 of them across 99 readings; below is one from each of 30 readings, spread across topics. Try to answer before opening the answer, then read the text it came from.

These are comprehension checks written for learners, not official HSK exam items. The HSK 2 reading practice page has every reading.

  1. What does 想 mean in 我想你？

    1. To miss someone
    2. To want something
    3. To know someone
    Answer

    A. To miss someone

    From 我想你 — I Miss You in Chinese

  2. How old did the narrator turn?

    1. Twenty
    2. Thirty
    3. Forty
    Answer

    B. Thirty

    From 过生日 — Celebrating a Birthday in Chinese

  3. What kind of coffee does the writer order?

    1. Hot, no sugar
    2. Iced, with sugar
    3. Hot, with milk
    Answer

    A. Hot, no sugar

    From 买咖啡 — Buying Coffee in Chinese

  4. When does the writer play basketball?

    1. Every Saturday
    2. Every day
    3. Every Sunday
    Answer

    A. Every Saturday

    From 我爱运动 — I Love Sports

  5. What is special about today for the writer?

    1. It's the writer's birthday
    2. It's a holiday
    3. It's the writer's wedding
    Answer

    A. It's the writer's birthday

    From 快乐的一天 — A Happy Day

  6. What does 有点儿贵 suggest about the speaker's feeling?

    1. It's a bit too expensive — a complaint
    2. It's surprisingly cheap
    3. It's exactly the right price
    Answer

    A. It's a bit too expensive — a complaint

    From 有点儿 — A Little Bit in Chinese

  7. How old is the daughter?

    1. Seven
    2. Six
    3. Eight
    Answer

    A. Seven

    From 孩子上学 — Child Goes to School

  8. Why did the writer want a new phone?

    1. The old one was lost
    2. The old one was old and very slow
    3. The old one was too big
    Answer

    B. The old one was old and very slow

    From 买手机 — Buying a Phone in Chinese

  9. What is the son doing at dinner?

    1. Watching TV
    2. Looking at his phone
    3. Reading a book
    Answer

    B. Looking at his phone

    From 别玩手机了 — Put Down Your Phone

  10. What did the friend say on the phone?

    1. It's already ten o'clock, why aren't you up?
    2. Let's meet tomorrow
    3. The movie is cancelled
    Answer

    A. It's already ten o'clock, why aren't you up?

    From 已经十点了 — Already Ten O'Clock

  11. Where was the writer going this afternoon?

    1. To his friend's new home
    2. To Beijing by train
    3. To the hospital
    Answer

    A. To his friend's new home

    From 问路 — Asking for Directions in Chinese

  12. What did the writer see when getting up in the morning?

    1. It was raining
    2. It was snowing
    3. It was very sunny
    Answer

    B. It was snowing

    From 雪天 — Snowy Day

  13. What does Mom do every morning?

    1. Buys clothes
    2. Drinks tea
    3. Goes to the shop
    Answer

    B. Drinks tea

    From 送礼物 — Giving a Gift in Chinese

  14. What does the wife do while he is cooking?

    1. She washes the dishes
    2. She drinks tea next to him
    3. She goes to a restaurant
    Answer

    B. She drinks tea next to him

    From 一起做饭 — Cooking Together

  15. How does the narrator get home from work?

    1. By taxi
    2. By bus
    3. On foot
    Answer

    B. By bus

    From 我累了 — I Am Tired in Chinese

  16. How did the writer feel after cleaning for an hour?

    1. Happy and relaxed
    2. Tired and hungry
    3. Bored
    Answer

    B. Tired and hungry

    From 打扫房间 — Cleaning the Room

  17. What does the narrator say when the bus is almost at the stop?

    1. I'm not coming
    2. I'm almost there!
    3. Let's meet tomorrow
    Answer

    B. I'm almost there!

    From 我马上到 — I Will Be There Soon in Chinese

  18. What does the first person say when asked about English?

    1. Yes, I speak English well
    2. No, I can only speak Chinese
    3. I don't have time
    Answer

    B. No, I can only speak Chinese

    From 你会说英语吗 — Do You Speak English in Chinese

  19. How late was the writer for work?

    1. Ten minutes
    2. Thirty minutes
    3. Twenty minutes
    Answer

    C. Twenty minutes

    From 迟到了 — Running Late

  20. What was the weather actually like at noon?

    1. It rained hard
    2. It was sunny and hot
    3. It was cold and overcast
    Answer

    B. It was sunny and hot

    From 天气预报 — The Weather Forecast in Chinese

  21. What do they do on weekends?

    1. Work overtime
    2. Go to the park and watch movies together
    3. Stay home and sleep
    Answer

    B. Go to the park and watch movies together

    From 妻子和丈夫 — Wife and Husband

  22. What did Dad wish him?

    1. A happy birthday
    2. Good luck with his studies
    3. A happy New Year, good work and good health
    Answer

    C. A happy New Year, good work and good health

    From 新年快乐 — Happy New Year in Chinese

  23. How does the narrator describe the friend's mom's cooking at the end?

    1. Better than a restaurant's
    2. Not very tasty
    3. Just okay
    Answer

    A. Better than a restaurant's

    From 真好吃 — Delicious in Chinese

  24. What is the park like in the morning?

    1. Quiet and empty
    2. Closed until noon
    3. Beautiful, with singing birds and many runners
    Answer

    C. Beautiful, with singing birds and many runners

    From 早上跑步 — Morning Run

  25. What did the writer do while the clothes were washing?

    1. Read a book and drank tea
    2. Went out to exercise
    3. Slept
    Answer

    A. Read a book and drank tea

    From 洗衣服 — Doing the Laundry in Chinese

  26. What do they decide to do together?

    1. Watch a movie
    2. Do homework
    3. Eat dinner
    Answer

    B. Do homework

    From 请进 — Come In in Chinese

  27. How does the friend react at the end?

    1. She gets angry
    2. She leaves
    3. She smiles
    Answer

    C. She smiles

    From 怎么说 — How Do You Say It in Chinese

  28. What does the narrator do at the end of the story?

    1. Waits for the rain to stop
    2. Buys an umbrella and walks home
    3. Goes home without one
    Answer

    B. Buys an umbrella and walks home

    From 有没有 — Do You Have It in Chinese

  29. What is the husband's plan?

    1. Buy a new watch
    2. Ask his wife for the time forever
    3. Get up a little earlier
    Answer

    C. Get up a little earlier

    From 手表和时间 — The Watch and Time

  30. How much do the two tickets cost in total?

    1. Thirty kuai
    2. Ninety kuai
    3. Forty kuai
    Answer

    C. Forty kuai

    From 买火车票 — Buying a Train Ticket in Chinese