CRI听力:Preparations Fully Made across the Country for the Upcoming Gaokao

In Xi'an, the capital city of northwest China's Shannxi Province, special transportation services are being provided to aid the exam participants.

Buses, taxis and metro lines in the city offer green channels for the students.

Wei Wei, an official with the local metro system, further explains.

"As the second day of this year's Gaokao is Monday and we'll see a traffic peak in the morning, so we will open a green channel for the students in the metro line one and line two to make their travels easier. Medical materials are being prepared to cope with emergencies. If any of the students lose their admission cards for the exam, our station staff will also help to search for them."

In the capital city of Southern China's Guangdong Province, all the exam classrooms are outfitted with air-conditioning so that students won't be affected by the region's hot weather.

As many parents seek to provide quiet and convenient environment for their children in nearby hotels, special services are also offered for students there.

Ji Baowen is with a local hotel.

"We will offer milk for students every night so that they can have a good sleep, and we also offer morning call service so that the students won't miss the exams in the morning."
Guangzhou authorities have also required construction work suspended in areas near exam sites during the two days.

The 'Gaokao' is seen as a make-or-break competition and offers students a bright future with higher education opportunities if they do well on the challenging exam.

To ensure fairness, the Ministry of Education launched a campaign this year to crack down on the sale of concealed wireless devices, frequently used for cheating.

However, as the clock ticks towards exam day, experts say it's necessary for students themselves to reduce pressure and stress.

Zhang Yue is a high school teacher from northeast China's Jilin province.

"If students lack confidence, they can try to give themselves positive self-suggestions, for instance, students can look back upon successful moments which make themselves proud. Because these achievements mean the students have the ability to handle the exam. With this confidence, students can bring their strengths into play."

Moreover, experts suggest students to check the exam sites beforehand and to fully consider the transportation situation in order to avoid rush hour.

This year, over 9.4 million students are expected to sit the grueling test.

For CRI, this is Wang Wei.