Putonghua proficiency test (Putonghua proficiency in Shi Ce; PSC) is an oral test to test the level and proficiency of candidates in using Putonghua. The examination form is oral examination. Putonghua level is divided into three levels and six levels, namely, one, two and three levels, and each level is divided into two levels: A and B; The first grade is the highest and the third grade is the lowest. Putonghua proficiency test is not an evaluation of eloquence, but a test and evaluation of the standard level of candidates' mastery and application of Putonghua, which is a standardized Chinese proficiency test for candidates. The standardization of pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar shown by candidates in the process of using spoken Mandarin is an important basis for evaluating their level.
Level 1 (Standard Mandarin)
Grade A (test score: between 97- 100), when reading aloud and talking freely, the pronunciation is standard, the words and grammar are correct, the tone is natural and the expression is smooth.
Grade B (test score: 92-96.99), when reading aloud and talking freely, the pronunciation is standard, the words and grammar are correct, the intonation is natural and the expression is smooth. Occasionally there will be mistakes in pronunciation and intonation.
Level 2 (Standard Mandarin)
Grade A in Senior Two (test score: 87-9 1.99), when reading aloud and talking freely, the pronunciation of phonology is basically standard, the tone is natural and the expression is smooth. Several difficult pronunciations sometimes make mistakes. There are few mistakes in words and grammar.
Second-class B (test score: 80-86.99), when reading aloud and speaking freely, individual tone values are not accurate, and vowel pronunciation is not in place. Difficult pronunciation and many mistakes. Dialect intonation is not obvious. There are cases of using dialect words and dialect grammar.
Level 3 (general level of Putonghua)
Grade A (test score: 70-79.99), when reading aloud and talking freely, there are many vowel pronunciation errors, which are difficult to exceed the common range and inaccurate tone adjustment. Dialect intonation is obvious. There are mistakes in words and grammar.
Grade B (test score: 60-69.99), when reading aloud and talking freely, there are many pronunciation errors in pronunciation and intonation, and the dialect features are outstanding. Dialect intonation is obvious. There are many mistakes in words and grammar. Outsiders can't understand his conversation.