1. Listening comprehension focused on daily topics: careers, childhood memories, school trips, home opinions, journalist’s daily activities, festivals, and sports advantages/disadvantages
2. Multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank formats assessing detail recognition and understanding of spoken Chinese
3. Total exam duration 30 minutes plus 5 minutes reading, total marks 40, emphasis on accurate listening and concise written responses
4. Vocabulary and contextual usage in practical, real-life scenarios: transport, activities, food, festivals, and opinions
5. Structured question types: identification of correct options, matching, and short answers in English
6. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chinese Paper 1: Listening, focus on auditory skills development and cultural familiarity