Although the HSK has some real puzzlers, it also throws its fair share of softballs. In today's test we set you up to lob a couple of them out of the park. The questions that follow are about as easy as the HSK ever gets: if you have difficulty with them you face an uphill struggle to a good score on the beginner exam. If you get perfect or close to perfect however, you should think about moving on to the Intermediate level.

We expect more advanced students will find this test a breeze. If you're one of them, bask in the comfort of your past accomplishments, and steel yourself for the more difficult content coming down the pipeline.