Between June and August, a cruise ship travels from Fujian province to Venice, via Mumbai, as part of Xi's "21st century maritime silk road" strategy. Which of the following would it experience on the way?
A. When passing through the South China Sea, the cruise will face continuous rain.
B. When passing through the Arabian Sea, the cruise will sail against winds and currents.
C. When passing through the Red Sea, large stretches of forests will be seen alongside the coast.
D. When passing through the Mediterranean Sea, the cruise will experience several days of rainstorms.
Answer: B.
President Xi has said that while art can release the wings of imagination, it should still be down-to-earth. There may be hundreds of ways to create art, but the best way is to have it take root in people's daily lives, and create something based off of that. From a materialist point of view, this is because (pick two of the statements below):
I. Art originates from people's daily lives.
II. Art depends on innovation.
III. The way art reflects on society and its style is unified.
IV. Art is a form of ideology that reflects people's lives, while serving the people at the same time.
A. I and II.
B. I and IV.
C. II and III.
D. III and IV.
Answer: B
Source: Gaokao 2015 via China Daily
In a letter to James Madison in March 1787, George Washington wrote: "That a thorough reform of the present system is indispensable, none who have capacities to judge will deny — and with hand and heart I hope the business will be essayed in a full Convention." What does the "thorough reform" refer to?
A. Eradicate defect of federal system.
B. Establish republic system with check and balance of three powers.
C. Abolish constitutional monarchy.
D. Change the loose federal system.
Answer: D.
Source: Gaokao 2013 via China Daily
Banks charge processing fees and interest when granting loans. They charge fees because of the services provided, such as account management. The reason for claiming interest is that:
A. Banks are a monopoly.
B. Bank credit is higher than commercial credit.
C. Capital offered by banks is a factor of production.
D. Banks are the hub of smooth production.
Answer: C.
Source: Gaokao, year unknown, via Bloomberg
Write an essay on how Thomas Edison would react to the mobile phone if he visited the 21st century.
Source: Gaokao 2013 via People's Daily
In life, people are often eager to focus on their own needs, but also eager to be needed by others in order to realize their own self worth. The feeling of "being needed" is a common feeling, but what does it mean to you? Write an essay on this.
Source: Gaokao 2018 via China Central Television
Write an essay on the following subject: "New era, new youths — growing up with the motherland's development."
The "new era" is a catchphrase coined by Xi last year, which represents China's development in areas from technological advancement to foreign investment to environmental protection.
Source: Gaokao 2018 via China Central Television
Who is your favorite disciple of Confucius? Please pick one, and say why in 150 to 200 words.
Source: Gaokao 2018 via China Central Television
Write an essay on this subject: "The picture of green mountains and clear water."
China has been actively pushing its environmental and climate change mitigation policies under Xi's leadership.
Source: Gaokao 2018 via China Central Television
The containers for milk are always square boxes, containers for mineral water are always round bottles, and round wine bottle are usually placed in square boxes. Write an essay on the subtle philosophy of the round and square.
Source: Gaokao 2013 via People's Daily
