Can you crack gaokao? Go on, give it a shot
By Yang Jie | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2016-07-14 16:05
Chinese students usually tackle six subjects at the gaokao, or national college entrance exam, which takes place in June annually.
Most science students take Chinese, Math, English and a comprehensive one that includes biology, physics and chemistry, while most liberal arts students take Chinese, Math, English and a comprehensive one that includes politics, geology and history.
The full score for Chinese, Math and English are 150 points respectively, and for the comprehensive subjects are 300 points.
Here are some of the test questions. Give it a try to see if you can outperform the champions.
Chinese
Write a composition of more than 800 words based on the following cartoons.
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