Cloze Reading — HSK 3
Cloze reading is the familiar "read a passage, pick the word for the blank" question from the real HSK reading section — unlike simple fill-in-the-blank, the blank sits inside a whole passage, so you have to read and understand the surrounding context to infer the best word. The blanked word is always a keyword from HSK 3 reading content, never a random stitched-together sentence.
Sample question
The Internet and Life
现在，很多人用互联网工作。我们可以用电脑＿＿工作系统。网络让工作变得更方便。但是，假如没有网络，有些工作就会停止。我们必须负责地使用网络。安全地使用网络很重要。我们要改进上网的习惯。这样，我们才能更好地利用这个了不起的工具。
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How it works
- Pick the exercise type and level that fit you
- Answer the questions — every visit generates a fresh set
- See the answer and explanation right after each question, redo as many times as you like
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FAQ
How do I figure out the missing word?
Read the whole surrounding passage (not just the sentence with the blank), then use the context to infer the word that fits best — the same inferential reading skill the real HSK exam tests.
Is the blanked word an obscure or difficult one?
No — it's a keyword from the HSK 3 passage's own glossary, meaning it's an important word for that content, not a rare character or something above your level.