Almost 9.5 million high school students in China have just finished possibly the most important exam of their lives.
中国近乎950万的高校学生刚刚结束了或许是他们人生中最最重要的考试。
The annual National College Entrance Exams -- or gaokao -- are the only way to get into college. Failure means no degree, poorer job prospects and possibly a life of regret.
每年如期举行的高考(National College Entrance Exams)是进入大学的唯一途径。落榜便意味着拿不到学位，职业前景渺茫而且很可能悔恨一生。
Different essay questions were set for different regions, and accounted for around one third of total test result.
不同地区设置了不同的作文题目，作文分数占总成绩的1/3左右。
How would you answer them? You have 60 minutes* No cheating.
你会怎么写呢?现在你有60分钟来做一做这些题哦*不准作弊!
Beijing
北京卷
1. Write an essay on either of the topics in no fewer than 700 words:
从下面两个题目中任选一题作答。不少于700字。
a) There are numerous heroes in Chinese history who set examples. Please write an essay with the title "If I were given a chance to spend a day with my hero." Select a hero and imagine spending a day with him/her.
在中华民族发展的历史长河中，从古至今有无数英雄人物。请以“假如我与心中的英雄生活一天”为题，写一篇记叙文。自选一位中华英雄，展开想象，叙述你和他(她)在一起的一天。
b) For what object you have a "passion deep in the soul?" You can choose a plant, an animal or a utensil to write about.
在你的生活中，哪一种物使你产生了“深入灵魂的热爱”?你可以自选一物(植物、动物或器物。梅花除外)为题作文。
National version A used in 5 provinces:
新课标全国一卷(适用于全国5省)
After a girl failed to dissuade her father from making phone calls while driving on a highway, she called the police. The police came and educated her father. A huge social outcry followed. Please write a letter based on the given information to the daughter, the father or the police officer, in no fewer than 800 words.
一位父亲在高速公路开车打电话，旁边的孩子一再提醒，父亲不要拨打电话，可是父亲不听劝阻，最终孩子选择报警。警察前来后对父亲进行批评教育，此事引起社会争议。以此为内容，写一封不少于800字的信。
National version B used in 13 provinces:
新课标全国二卷(适用于全国13省)
Please write an essay on the following:
请根据以下信息写一篇作文：
Who do you think is the most glamorous person? A biotechnologist who led his company in international research, an ordinary welder who gained international fame through his work, or a photographer complimented widely for a series of photos?
谁是最风采的人物?带领公司走进了国际化领域的生物工艺学家?通过自己努力变成了国际大牌工匠的普通焊接技工?还是拍摄一组照片发到自己微博受到广泛赞扬的摄影师?
