First Day of China's Gaokao Sees Diverse Cheering Scenes Across the Country
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On June 7, 2024, the first day of China's National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), 12.9 million candidates entered exam halls. Across the country, parents and schools displayed various cheering and superstitious practices, including mothers wearing qipao and a large-scale send-off at Maotanchang High School in Anhui. This year's candidate count decreased by 450,000 from last year, marking the second consecutive annual decline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How many candidates are taking the 2024 Gaokao?
- A: There are 12.9 million candidates for the 2024 Gaokao, a decrease of 450,000 from last year, marking the second consecutive annual decline.
- Q: What are some typical cheering scenes at the Gaokao?
- A: Mothers wearing qipao for 'a victorious start', the large-scale send-off at Maotanchang High School in Anhui, and parents in Guangzhou holding sugarcane for good luck.
- Q: Why is the number of Gaokao candidates decreasing this year?
- A: Reasons include a decrease in the base student population, fewer repeat candidates, and the devaluation of higher education degrees.