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HSK 5 Reading Practice

20 graded readers at HSK 5 level · Mandarin with the source’s English rendering.

Life Problems
You will experience all kinds of emotions throughout life. Learn more by reading this advanced article.
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Doctor-patient relationships
This advanced Chinese reading article is about the importance of healthy doctor-patient relationships.
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The Chinese School System
This advanced Mandarin reading will teach you about the school system in place across China.
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Spring Festival Gala
If you’ve ever been in China during Spring Festival, you’ll know that watching this TV show is a tradition amongst Chinese people.
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Does he really love me?
An advanced article discussing love.
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A teacher’s weekly diary
Learn about the life of a teacher in China in this Mandarin reading article.
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My Hometown
For advanced readers: an article in which the author reminisces about their hometown.
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How many days could you last without a mobile phone
An advanced Mandarin article discussing living without phones – sent in from a smartphone.
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Can you accept makeup?
This dense article is about makeup which, of course, has a huge market in China.
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Weather around the world
Learn meteorological and geographical terminology in this reading article.
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Bicycle thieves news report
Advanced Mandarin reading in the style of a news report.
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Black Friday vs Singles’ Day
Singles’ Day (know to the Chinese as 双11) is a Chinese holiday that occurs on the 11th of November. It is the largest online and offline shopping day in the world.
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Pork vs Beef
For advanced readers: why is pork so prevalant in China compared to beef?
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Blind people and guide dogs
This advanced reading article is about guide dogs.
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A Chinese business tycoon
HSK 5 graded reading about a Chinese businessman. You can see his picture on the right.
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What is a civilized society?
This advanced reading article is discussing: “What makes a civilized (文明) society (社会).
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Splitting the bill
“AA制” means to split the bill equally. It is very commonly heard across China.
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Domestic violence
Advanced articles often discuss difficult topics: today’s topic is domestic violence(家庭暴力).
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About the Jingdong CEO
Jingdong or JD is a massive online retailer in China. The CEO of Jingdong is called 刘强东.
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Christmas in China
An advanced Mandarin reading article about celebrating Christmas in China.
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