In these three days, you might have been told that some sections are prohibited from whistling, especially around schools. You might also have seen many people waiting at the school gates. The only reason is for an exam, commonly known as the gaokao, which is deemed the most important event for Chinese students. It is hailed as a fair system to select talent and change the fate of children from poor families.
Examinees enter a gaokao venue in Beijing on June 7. [Photo by Wang Zhuangfei/chinadaily.com.cn]
The Ministry of Education on Wednesday stressed the importance of creating a sound environment for the national college entrance exam, scheduled to start Friday.
Local authorities should take measures to curb noise pollution and minimize disturbance to test takers, and to prevent heatstroke and spread of epidemic diseases, the ministry said.
The ministry also required local departments to be fully prepared for emergencies, such as possible extreme weather or natural disasters, during the exam which will run from Friday to Saturday.
Local authorities were asked to strengthen traffic management and provide help for exam takers in case of traffic jams or accidents.
