1. Listening comprehension on food and drink types, school subjects, family descriptions, sports center opinions, train announcements, technology usage, and summer vacation comparisons

2. Question formats: multiple choice with cross marking, gap-fill answers in English or numbers, opinion classification (positive/negative/both), and listing advantages and disadvantages

3. Vocabulary focus: daily life topics such as food, education, transport, technology, and holiday preferences

4. Skills tested: detailed listening for specific information, understanding spoken opinions, identifying key facts, and summarizing pros and cons

5. Total marks: 40; exam duration: 30 minutes plus 5 minutes reading time; emphasis on practical conversational Chinese comprehension

6. Suitable for beginner to intermediate learners preparing for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chinese listening paper