AP Chinese AP Chinese Exam Format & Scoring

Question 1

How many sections are in the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The AP Chinese exam has four sections: Multiple Choice Listening, Multiple Choice Reading, Free Response Writing, and Free Response Speaking.

Question 2

What is the time limit for the AP Chinese Free Response Speaking section?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes

Answer

Students have 15 minutes to complete the two speaking tasks in the Free Response section.

Question 3

Which script format is required for the AP Chinese exam written responses?

Accepted Answer

Either Simplified or Traditional

Answer

Students may write in either Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters; both are accepted on the AP exam.

Question 4

What percentage of the AP Chinese exam score comes from the Multiple Choice section?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

The Multiple Choice sections (Listening and Reading combined) account for 50% of the total AP Chinese exam score.

Question 5

How long is the Interpretive Communication: Print Texts section of the AP Chinese exam?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

The Reading section of the AP Chinese exam is 45 minutes long and includes 35 multiple-choice questions.

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