Gaokao

China university entrance exam

• World Ocean Day — why oceans matter

  China gaokao (全国甲卷)202214 / 25 → 20 / 25

  Write a short composition for an English essay competition on World Ocean Day (June 8). Include: (1) the importance of oceans, and (2) what we can do to protect them. Word count: about 100 words.

• Inviting a friend to our Chinese culture festival

  China gaokao (style of 全国乙卷)202314 / 25 → 20 / 25

  You are Li Hua. Your school is going to hold a Chinese culture festival, and your British friend Peter wants to know about it. Write him a letter to introduce (1) the time and place, (2) the activities, and (3) invite him to join. Word count: about 100 words.

• A polite suggestion to the foreign teacher

  China gaokao202314 / 25 → 20 / 25

  You are Li Hua. Your new foreign English teacher has asked students to practice speaking English in pairs in every lesson. You feel this might not be the most effective method for everyone. Write a letter to the teacher presenting your opinion and a suggestion. Word count: about 100 words.

• Introducing Chinese paper-cutting

  China gaokao202314 / 25 → 20 / 25

  You are Li Hua. Your Australian friend Chris is interested in Chinese paper-cutting (剪纸). Write him an email of about 100 words introducing this art form. Include: (1) what it is, (2) its history and meaning, (3) an invitation to learn it with you when he visits.

• Sharing an art class in the park

  China gaokao (新课标I卷)202414 / 25 → 20 / 25

  You are Li Hua. Last Friday, your class had an art class in a park. Write an email to your British friend Chris sharing this experience, including: (1) the work you completed, and (2) your feelings about it. Word count: about 80 words.

• Development of transport in China — class presentation

  Gaokao (National Paper A)202414 / 25 → 20 / 25

  You are going to give a presentation in your English class on the topic "Development of Transport in China," based on three images: shared bikes, the high-speed train, and new energy cars. Write the script of your presentation in about 100 words. (Gaokao 2024, 全国甲卷)

• Email to foreign teacher about a Canadian sports article

  Gaokao (New Gaokao Paper II)202514 / 25 → 20 / 25

  Suppose you are Li Hua. Your foreign teacher Mr Brown promised to write an article introducing Canadian sports for your school's English newspaper. Write an email to (1) ask about the progress of the article and (2) politely remind him of the submission deadline. Write about 80 words. (Gaokao 2025, 新高考II卷)