🎧HSK 3.0 · Level 9Monologue
Imperial Examination
科举制度
A historian dissects the imperial-examination system.
Listen to Xin (欣, University Student), James (杰, and Exchange Student) in this monologue exercise. Includes key vocabulary, comprehension questions, and dictation drills — aligned to HSK 3.0 Level 9.
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Key vocabulary
May 27, 2026Lesson targets
TaskA historian dissects the imperial-examination system.
TopicImperial Examination
Characters科举、选拔、八股文、阶层
Grammar科举、选拔、八股文、阶层
the imperial examination, to select (talent), eight-legged essay, social stratum
the imperial examination, to select (talent), eight-legged essay, social stratum
Skillslistening for key info, understanding a monologue, dictation
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Imperial Examination (科举制度)
HSK 9 · Monologue · Xin & James
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