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Paper A

AP Chinese — Practice Paper A

Original unofficial practice questions · paper A · answer key on the last page

Total time: see section headers · No guessing penalty

SectionQuestionsFormat
Section IA: Multiple Choice (Interpersonal)
Section IB: Multiple Choice (Interpretive)
Section IIA: Free Response (Written)
Section IIB: Free Response (Speaking)

Section I — Multiple Choice

1.

你好 means

A. HelloB. GoodbyeC. Thank youD. Good night
Answer: ○
2.

我是学生。 translates as

A. I am a student.B. He is a teacher.C. We are friends.D. I like homework
Answer: ○
3.

The particle 了 (了) generally indicates

A. a completed action or changeB. future tenseC. negationD. a question word
Answer: ○
4.

我现在去商店。 means

A. I'm going to the store now.B. I went to school.C. I sell things.D. The store is closed.
Answer: ○
5.

Measure words are required between

A. number and nounB. verb and subjectC. adjective and noun onlyD. pronoun and particle
Answer: ○
6.

谢谢 means

A. Thank youB. SorryC. You're welcomeD. Please
Answer: ○
7.

To say 'I study Chinese every day,' you include

A. 每天B. 月分C. 今天D. 明天
Answer: ○
8.

他不是老师。 translates as

A. He is not a teacher.B. He is a teacher.C. She teaches well.D. They teach English.
Answer: ○
9.

The character 中国 means

A. ChinaB. JapanC. KoreaD. America
Answer: ○
10.

你吃了吗？ is asking whether you

A. have eatenB. like foodC. are hungry nowD. cooked
Answer: ○

Section II — Free Response

1.

请用中文写一段话：你的每天生活（起床、上课、吃饭、睡觉），至少四句。

10 points · rubric: Four sentences 4 pts, vocabulary 4 pts, grammar 2 pts.

2.

回答：你喜欢哪个季节？为什么？

6 points · rubric: Answer + reason 3 pts, completeness 3 pts.

Answer Key

1. Hello — Greeting.

2. I am a student. — 是 = is/am.

3. a completed action or change — Aspect marker.

4. I'm going to the store now. — Time adverb + verb.

5. number and noun — Counter usage.

6. Thank you — Thanks.

7. 每天 — 每天 = every day.

8. He is not a teacher. — 不 = not.

9. China — Middle Kingdom.

10. have eaten — Casual greeting about eating.

Free response — rubric notes

1. Four sentences 4 pts, vocabulary 4 pts, grammar 2 pts. · model: Describes daily routine with correct time words and aspect markers.

2. Answer + reason 3 pts, completeness 3 pts. · model: States a season and gives one reason with 'because' structure.

Paper B

AP Chinese — Practice Paper B

Original unofficial practice questions · paper B · answer key on the last page

Total time: see section headers · No guessing penalty

SectionQuestionsFormat
Section IA: Multiple Choice (Interpersonal)
Section IB: Multiple Choice (Interpretive)
Section IIA: Free Response (Written)
Section IIB: Free Response (Speaking)

Section I — Multiple Choice

1.

你好 means

A. Good nightB. GoodbyeC. HelloD. Thank you
Answer: ○
2.

我是学生。 translates as

A. He is a teacher.B. We are friends.C. I like homeworkD. I am a student.
Answer: ○
3.

The particle 了 (了) generally indicates

A. future tenseB. a completed action or changeC. a question wordD. negation
Answer: ○
4.

我现在去商店。 means

A. The store is closed.B. I sell things.C. I'm going to the store now.D. I went to school.
Answer: ○
5.

Measure words are required between

A. adjective and noun onlyB. number and nounC. verb and subjectD. pronoun and particle
Answer: ○
6.

谢谢 means

A. You're welcomeB. PleaseC. Thank youD. Sorry
Answer: ○
7.

To say 'I study Chinese every day,' you include

A. 月分B. 明天C. 今天D. 每天
Answer: ○
8.

他不是老师。 translates as

A. They teach English.B. He is not a teacher.C. She teaches well.D. He is a teacher.
Answer: ○
9.

The character 中国 means

A. JapanB. KoreaC. ChinaD. America
Answer: ○
10.

你吃了吗？ is asking whether you

A. like foodB. cookedC. are hungry nowD. have eaten
Answer: ○

Section II — Free Response

1.

请用中文写一段话：你的每天生活（起床、上课、吃饭、睡觉），至少四句。

10 points · rubric: Four sentences 4 pts, vocabulary 4 pts, grammar 2 pts.

2.

回答：你喜欢哪个季节？为什么？

6 points · rubric: Answer + reason 3 pts, completeness 3 pts.

Answer Key

1. Hello — Greeting.

2. I am a student. — 是 = is/am.

3. a completed action or change — Aspect marker.

4. I'm going to the store now. — Time adverb + verb.

5. number and noun — Counter usage.

6. Thank you — Thanks.

7. 每天 — 每天 = every day.

8. He is not a teacher. — 不 = not.

9. China — Middle Kingdom.

10. have eaten — Casual greeting about eating.

Free response — rubric notes

1. Four sentences 4 pts, vocabulary 4 pts, grammar 2 pts. · model: Describes daily routine with correct time words and aspect markers.

2. Answer + reason 3 pts, completeness 3 pts. · model: States a season and gives one reason with 'because' structure.

Full-length study package exam

AP Chinese Language - Practice Exam

SECTION I: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Listening Part (simulate based on descriptions)

Conversation 1: A student asks a teacher about homework.

  1. What does the student want to know?

    A) When the exam is B) How to do the homework C) What the homework is D) Where the classroom is

    Announcement 2: A school announces a cultural festival.

  2. When is the cultural festival?

    A) Monday B) This Saturday C) Next month D) Tomorrow

  3. What activities are mentioned?

    A) Only performances B) Food, performances, and calligraphy C) Only food D) Sports competitions

    Conversation 3: Two friends discuss a movie.

  4. What does the woman think of the movie?

    A) It was boring B) It was exciting C) She hasn't seen it D) It was too long

Reading Part

Passage 1:

现在的中国年轻人跟以前不一样了。以前，大多数年轻人毕业后就在家乡找一份稳定的工作，结婚，生孩子。现在，很多年轻人选择去大城市工作，追求自己的梦想。他们更注重个人发展，而不是只想着结婚。当然，这也带来了一些社会问题，比如大城市的住房太贵，很多年轻人买不起房子。 通知 为了保护环境，本社区从下个月开始实行垃圾分类。居民需要将垃圾分为四类：可回收物、厨余垃圾、有害垃圾和其他垃圾。请大家在投放垃圾前仔细分类。如果有疑问，可以到社区办公室咨询。 中国的茶文化有几千年的历史。传说神农氏发现了茶叶。从唐朝开始，饮茶成为中国人日常生活的一部分。中国的茶有很多种：绿茶、红茶、乌龙茶、普洱茶等等。不同的地区有不同的饮茶习惯。在北京，人们喜欢喝茉莉花茶；在广东，喝早茶是一种重要的社交活动；在四川，人们去茶馆聊天、打牌。 你好！ 我是你的新笔友，我叫大卫，来自美国。我正在学中文，对中国文化很感兴趣。你能告诉我：中国的学校生活是什么样的？你们每天上几节课？课外活动多不多？ 期待你的回复！ 大卫

  1. 「追求」在短文中最可能的意思是：

    A) 放弃 B) 追赶 C) 努力获得 D) 帮助

    Passage 2: > 通知 > 为了保护环境，本社区从下个月开始实行垃圾分类。居民需要将垃圾分为四类：可回收物、厨余垃圾、有害垃圾和其他垃圾。请大家在投放垃圾前仔细分类。如果有疑问，可以到社区办公室咨询。

  2. 这篇通知的目的是什么？

    A) 介绍一个新社区 B) 通知居民垃圾分类 C) 宣布社区办公室搬家 D) 介绍环境保护

  3. 垃圾分为几类？

    A) 两类 B) 三类 C) 四类 D) 五类

  4. 如果有疑问应该怎么做？

    A) 打电话 B) 上网查 C) 到社区办公室 D) 不用管

    Passage 3: > 中国的茶文化有几千年的历史。传说神农氏发现了茶叶。从唐朝开始，饮茶成为中国人日常生活的一部分。中国的茶有很多种：绿茶、红茶、乌龙茶、普洱茶等等。不同的地区有不同的饮茶习惯。在北京，人们喜欢喝茉莉花茶；在广东，喝早茶是一种重要的社交活动；在四川，人们去茶馆聊天、打牌。

  5. 茶文化的历史有多长？

    A) 几百年 B) 几千年 C) 几十年 D) 不知道

  6. 哪种茶是在短文中没有被提到的？

    A) 绿茶 B) 红茶 C) 花茶 D) 咖啡

  7. 广东人喝早茶主要是什么活动？

    A) 运动健身 B) 重要的社交活动 C) 工作会议 D) 学习读书

SECTION II: FREE RESPONSE

Task 1: Story Narration (15 minutes)

Describe the following picture sequence:

  1. A girl is studying at the library when she discovers it's raining outside.
  2. She doesn't have an umbrella and looks worried.
  3. A classmate offers to share their umbrella.
  4. They walk home together and become better friends.

Task 2: Email Response (15 minutes)

你好！ 我是你的新笔友，我叫大卫，来自美国。我正在学中文，对中国文化很感兴趣。你能告诉我：中国的学校生活是什么样的？你们每天上几节课？课外活动多不多？ 期待你的回复！ 大卫

Instructions: Reply addressing all questions (80+ characters).

Task 3: Cultural Presentation (2 min prep + 2 min speak)

Topic: Describe the Chinese Spring Festival and compare it with a major holiday in your own culture.

Task 4: Simulated Conversation (6 exchanges, ~20 sec each)

  1. 「你觉得学习中文难不难？」
  2. 「你最喜欢中文的哪个方面？」
  3. 「你去过中国吗？最想去哪个城市？」
  4. 「中国菜你最喜欢吃什么？」
  5. 「你想以后在中国工作吗？」
  6. 「谢谢你的分享！再见！」

    End of Practice Exam

Answer Key & Rubric

AP Chinese - Exam Answers

Section I: Answer Key

  1. C — The student is asking what the homework is
  2. B — The cultural festival is this Saturday
  3. B — Food, performances, and calligraphy are mentioned
  4. B — She found it exciting
  5. B — The main idea is that young people's lifestyles have changed
  6. B — Young people now focus more on personal development
  7. C — 追求 means to pursue/strive for
  8. B — To notify residents about garbage sorting
  9. C — Four categories
  10. C — Go to the community office
  11. B — Several thousand years
  12. D — Coffee is not tea and was not mentioned
  13. B — An important social activity

Section II: Sample Answers

Task 1: Story Narration (Sample)

有一天下午，小红在图书馆学习。突然，她发现外面下起了大雨。小红没有带伞，不知道怎么办才好。这时候，她的同学小明看到了，走过来问她要不要一起走。小明有一把大伞，两个人一起走回了家。从那以后，小红和小明成了更好的朋友。

Key elements: Time setting (有一天下午), characters (小红, 小明), problem (rain, no umbrella), solution (sharing umbrella), outcome (became better friends).

Task 2: Email Response (Sample)

大卫，你好！

收到你的邮件很高兴！中国的学校生活很有趣。我们每天大概上六到七节课，早上八点开始上课，下午四点左右放学。

课外活动也很丰富，有篮球、足球、音乐、画画等等。很多同学放学后还会参加各种兴趣班。

欢迎你有机会来中国体验一下！

祝好！ [你的名字]

Task 3: Cultural Presentation Outline

  • Spring Festival: Most important holiday, family reunion, 年夜饭, fireworks, red envelopes (红包), 15 days of celebration
  • Comparison: Similar to Christmas (family gathering, gifts) but different customs (red envelopes vs. presents, different food traditions)

Task 4: Conversation Sample Responses

  1. "我觉得学中文挺难的，特别是汉字和声调。但是越学越有意思。"
  2. "我最喜欢中文的汉字，因为每个字都有它的故事和文化。"
  3. "我没去过中国，但我最想去北京，因为那里有故宫和长城。"
  4. "我最喜欢吃火锅，特别是在冬天，跟朋友一起吃特别开心。"
  5. "我以后很想去中国工作，可以一边工作一边提高中文水平。"
  6. "不客气！再见！"