Success in the Gaokao - Speaking the Truth. Humanities Paper

Author: Wang Jisheng
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Going to university, attending top-tier schools—this is the dream of hundreds of millions of Chinese middle and high school students, as well as the cherished aspiration of countless parents. Top students are not mysterious; their success stories hold universal guidance. This book is a collection of dialogues and commentaries by Professor Wang Jisheng, a renowned psychologist and expert in China's college entrance examination (Gaokao) research, with new top students from all provinces, cities, and autonomous regions across the country. Professor Wang Jisheng has compiled his years of experience in interviewing top students, and his 2003 book has further improved in readability, practicality, usability, scientific rigor, and effectiveness.
Professor Wang's comments on the dialogues with the 2002 top students address the key concerns of (especially those in their second and third years of high school) and (parents who are deeply invested in the Gaokao). These include:
- How to prepare for the "3+X" exam, how to tackle the "Comprehensive" and "Arts/Science Comprehensive" subjects under the X component;
- How to master scientific study methods and improve learning efficiency; how to review each subject for the Gaokao;
- How to regulate one's biological clock before the exam, and specific psychological adjustment techniques before and during the exam;
- Gaokao strategies and tips—what to do on June 6th and June 7th;
- The "Five To Dos and Five To Avoids" for parents before the exam.
Professor Wang engages in face-to-face conversations with the top students, creating a natural, authentic, and approachable tone. His commentaries on each interview are insightful yet easy to understand. The book's purpose is not to encourage all students to aim for the top spot but to help them master scientific study methods, enhance learning efficiency, learn to regulate their mindset, and approach their studies and exams with a light heart. By doing so, they can perform at their best with confidence, fully unleashing their academic potential, and ensure normal or even exceptional performance in the Gaokao to realize their dream of attending university.