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Millions of Chinese students face Gaokao university entrance exam

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Approximately 12.9 million Chinese students are taking the national college entrance exam, known as the 'gaokao', which largely determines university admission.
  • The multi-day exam tests students in subjects including Chinese, mathematics, English, science, and humanities.
  • Students expressed anxiety but also confidence, having prepared extensively for the challenging examination.

China's national college entrance examination, the 'gaokao', commenced today, with an estimated 12.9 million students nationwide participating. This high-stakes exam is the primary determinant for university admissions for the vast majority of these students.

The rigorous, multi-day examination assesses candidates across a spectrum of subjects, including Chinese language, mathematics, English, science, and humanities. The overall scores are slated for release at the end of the month.

It's my first time, so I'm a bit anxious.

— Zhang XinnanA student expressing his feelings before entering the examination hall.

One student, Zhang Xinnan from Beijing, shared his pre-exam jitters, admitting to anxiety about the Chinese essay section due to perceived increasing difficulty. Despite his nervousness, Zhang expressed confidence in his ability to perform well, citing a year of dedicated practice with past exam papers. "We have learned everything we needed to know," he stated, aspiring to a career in the renewable energy vehicle sector.

We have learned everything we needed to know.

— Zhang XinnanA student expressing his confidence after preparing for the exam.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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