CNN昨天發表了一篇名為“China's university entrance exams: Would you pass the test?（中國高考：你能通過嗎？）”的文章，向外國讀者詳解了中國高考作文。

對于中國高考，CNN是這樣評論的：

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.

在中國，高考是進入大學的唯一途徑。高考失敗意味著沒有高等學位和迷茫的就業前景，甚至這一生都可能活在遺憾之中。

The stakes are so high some students have stooped to ingenious methods of cheating -- so much so that authorities have started using drones as hall monitors.

這賭注似乎有些太過沉重，有些學生便鋌而走險，想出各種方法試圖在高考中作弊，以至于政府不得不用無人機在考場充當監視器。

One look at the questions is enough to send a shiver down the spine of even the most diligent student.

即使是最勤奮的學生，在拿到考卷第一眼看題時也會不由自主后脊發涼。

CNN翻譯的中國高考作文：

Beijing

北京卷

"Big essay"

大作文

1. Write an essay on either of the topics in no fewer than 700 words:

從下面兩個題目中任選一題，按照要求作答。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.

在中華民族發展的歷史長河中，從古至今有無數英雄人物。請以“假如我與心中的英雄生活一天”為題，寫一篇記敘文。要求自選一位中華英雄，展開想象，敘述你和他(她)在一起的故事。

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，哪一種物使你產生了“深入靈魂的熱愛”，這樣的熱愛為什么能深入你的靈魂？請以“深入靈魂的熱愛”為題作文。要求自選一物（植物、動物或器物），文體不限。

"Micro essay"

微作文

1. Choose one question to answer in 150 words or less:

從下面三個題目中任選一題，按照要求作答。不超過150字。

a) Review a Chinese classic

請評論一本中國古典名著

b) Write a poem on "circle"

請以“圓”為題，寫一首小詩

c) Comment on uncivilized behavior in Beijing

簡要評述北京的不文明現象