Ever since the college entrance exam was resumed in 1977, more
than 60-million students have been admitted to universities by
taking the exam. For most of them, the exam offers a golden
chance to change their fate. Mike Weber tells us more about the
development of this fate-defining exam and how it is adapting to
this fast changing world. The thirst for better education is
strong for most Chinese. Thanks to the decision of Chinese
leader Deng Xiaoping, the college entrance exam was resumed in
1977 after a halt of ten years. In December that year, 5.7
million students took the exam, but only 5-percent of them were
admitted to universities. Mr. Gong Ke is one of the lucky ones.
Being the headmaster of one of China's prestigious universities,
he has a deeper understanding of the exam. Gong Ke, Exam Taker
in 1977, said, "Despite the existing problems, I think the
college entrance exam is very important and has great value. It
is a relatively fair way to test all students." As past exam
takers grow up to become pa