1. Listening comprehension topics: weather and climate, after-school routines, new job details, opinions on transport, personal story about Lily, moving home discussions, workplace health tips

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

3. Vocabulary focus: weather conditions, daily activities, workplace environment, transport opinions, family background, housing preferences, health and wellness practices

4. Skills tested: precise listening for detail, opinion differentiation, summarizing pros and cons, and contextual understanding of spoken Mandarin Chinese

5. Exam structure: total 40 marks, 30 minutes plus 5 minutes reading, aligned with Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Chinese Listening paper format

6. Suitable for beginner to intermediate learners focusing on authentic, everyday Chinese conversation contexts and practical comprehension skills