1. Listening comprehension topics: media types, art class preferences, family member description, opinions on rural life, sports event details, Christmas present wishes, summer holiday plans discussion

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

3. Emphasis on practical vocabulary related to everyday life: media, education, family, rural and urban life, sports, holidays, and gift-giving

4. Skills tested: detailed listening for facts and opinions, vocabulary understanding, summarizing pros and cons, and short answer precision

5. Total marks: 40; exam duration: 30 minutes plus 5 minutes reading; structure aligned with Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chinese Listening paper

6. Suitable for beginner to intermediate learners aiming to develop comprehension of authentic spoken Chinese in diverse social contexts