Question

College entrance exams(高考) in Korea

In Korea, the high school students have to take the college entrance exams on the 2nd Thursday of November. The rest of their life may be decided on this day when they are 17 years old.

The exam begins at 8:40 a.m. and ends at 5:40 p.m. It is at the same time all over the country. Results are officially released (发布) during the second week of December.

Under government orders, many factories and markets open one hour later than usual. Planes mustn’t land or take off at local airports during the listening test. And there is no traffic around 200 metres of each of the test centers. Police cars help late comers to the test.

In the morning, taxis offer free rides to exam takers. Younger students stand at the entrance of the school to welcome and cheer for them. After sending off their daughters or sons, mothers go to a temple(庙) or a church(教堂) to pray(祈祷) to help their children.

In South Korean society, going to a famous college is very important for students to get a successful job in the future.

Answer the following questions with No more than 6 words.

1.When do students take the college entrance exam in Korea?

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2.How many hours do factories and markets open later than usual on this day?

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3.How do late comers go to the test?

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4.Why do mothers go to a temple or a church to pray?

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5.What is important for students to get a successful job?

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