對于中國高考，外媒是這樣評論的：

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(jìn)入大學(xué)的唯一途徑。高考失敗意味著沒有高等學(xué)位和迷茫的就業(yè)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(xué)生便鋌而走險(xiǎn)，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(jī)在考場充當(dāng)監(jiān)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(xué)生，在拿到考卷第一眼看題時(shí)也會不由自主后脊發(fā)涼。

外媒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(gè)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(fā)展的歷史長河中，從古至今有無數(shù)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(chǎn)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(gè)題目中任選一題，按照要求作答。不超過150字。

a) Review a Chinese classic

請?jiān)u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(xiàn)象

National version A used in 13 provinces:

13省通用的新課標(biāo)全國二卷：

Please write an essay on the following:

請按以下要求寫作：

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?

一位是為解除生命科學(xué)之謎作出重大貢獻(xiàn)，率領(lǐng)團(tuán)隊(duì)一舉躋身為國際學(xué)術(shù)最前沿的生物技術(shù)專家;一位是變普通技術(shù)為完美藝術(shù)，技術(shù)熟練享譽(yù)國際的平凡焊接工;一位是因攝影技術(shù)高超，在網(wǎng)上獲得一片贊譽(yù)的攝影師。這三個(gè)人中，你認(rèn)為誰更具風(fēng)采?請綜合材料內(nèi)容及含義作文。

National version B used in 5 provinces:

5省通用的新課標(biāo)全國一卷：

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.

一位女兒勸阻自己的父親不要在高速公路上邊開車邊撥打電話，可是父親不聽勸阻，最終孩子選擇報(bào)警。警察前來后對父親進(jìn)行批評教育，此事引起社會爭議。以此為內(nèi)容，寫一封不少于800字的信?？蛇x擇給違章當(dāng)事人、女兒、警察寫。

Shanghai

上海卷：

Everybody has tough and soft spots in his/her heart. Whether you can reach an inner harmony depends on how you balance the toughness and softness. Please choose an angle and write an essay on this topic in 800 words or more.

人的心中總有一些堅(jiān)硬的東西，也有一些柔軟的東西，如何對待它們，將關(guān)系到能否造就和諧的自我。請自選角度，自擬題目，寫一篇不少于800字的文章。

Sichuan

四川卷：

An honest person may not be smart, yet a smart person may not have true wisdom. Please write an essay in no fewer than 800 words on this topic.

老實(shí)也許不聰明，但聰明不一定是真智慧。請自選角度寫一篇不少于800字的文章，標(biāo)題自定，文體自選。

Chongqing

重慶卷：

After getting on a bus, a little boy asked the bus driver to wait for his mother. A minute passed and the mother didn't show up. Passengers complained loudly and the boy was brought to tears. When the mother finally caught up with the bus, everybody went silent -- she is disabled. Write an essay in 800 words or more based on the given information.

一個(gè)剛上車的小男孩讓公交車等下他媽媽，過幾分鐘，媽媽還沒到，車上乘客埋怨，小男孩眼中含著淚水依然在堅(jiān)持，這時(shí)殘疾媽媽拖著腿上車了，所有人都沉默了。請結(jié)合材料的內(nèi)容和含意，選準(zhǔn)角度，完成一篇不少于800字的文章。

Fujian

福建卷：

Please write an essay based on three sentences given:

請根據(jù)以下給出的三句話，任選角度完成一篇文章。

a) Originally there was no path in this world, but after many who have walked upon it, a path came into being.

世上本沒有路，走的人多了，也就成了路。

b) Even if you choose a wrong way to go, it's a meaningful one anyway.

有時(shí)，走錯(cuò)路也是有意思的。

c) There's no path in the world that you can't walk upon; there are only people who dare not step on it.

世上沒有走不通的路，只有不敢走的人。

Right, now step on it.

現(xiàn)在，你也來試試看吧。

You don't really have 60 minutes. Take your time.

你不必局限于一小時(shí)的時(shí)間，慢慢寫吧。