Understanding the Gaokao Score Range Subject Score Breakdown 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student receives 142/150 in Mathematics. How many points did they lose?
- 6 points
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 10 points
- 12 points
Correct answer: 8 points
150 minus 142 equals 8 points lost, a strong Math performance with minimal errors.
Question 2: If a student scores 120 in Chinese, 135 in Math, 128 in English, and 96, 88, and 91 in three electives, what is their total Gaokao score?
- 638 points
- 648 points
- 658 points (Correct answer)
- 668 points
Correct answer: 658 points
120 + 135 + 128 + 96 + 88 + 91 = 658 points, a strong above-average result.
Question 3: Why is it extremely rare to score above 145 out of 150 in the Chinese (è¯æ–‡) Gaokao subject?
- The exam is only 1 hour long
- The essay grading is subjective and markers almost never award full essay marks (Correct answer)
- Chinese is an optional subject
- The answer key is kept secret from teachers
Correct answer: The essay grading is subjective and markers almost never award full essay marks
The Chinese essay section involves subjective grading where markers have discretion, and full marks are almost never given, capping most scores well below 150.
Question 4: How does scoring 150/150 in Mathematics differ from scoring 150/150 in Chinese in terms of feasibility?
- Both are equally rare
- A perfect Math score is achievable since all answers are objectively correct or wrong; a perfect Chinese score is almost impossible due to essay subjectivity (Correct answer)
- A perfect Chinese score is easier because essays are graded leniently
- Neither score is possible on the Gaokao
Correct answer: A perfect Math score is achievable since all answers are objectively correct or wrong; a perfect Chinese score is almost impossible due to essay subjectivity
Math questions have definitive correct answers, making a perfect score theoretically achievable, while Chinese essays involve subjective judgment that prevents perfect marks.
Question 5: What score range in the English Gaokao section is considered excellent for top-university applicants?
- 80–100 points
- 100–120 points
- 130–150 points (Correct answer)
- 150–160 points
Correct answer: 130–150 points
Scoring between 130 and 150 in English is considered excellent and is typical among applicants to China's top universities.
Question 6: How does the Physics subject score factor into admissions for engineering programs under the new reform model?
- Physics scores are ignored for engineering admissions
- Many engineering programs now require Physics as the compulsory '1' subject in the 3+1+2 model (Correct answer)
- Physics is only relevant for medical school admissions
- Physics is worth double points for engineering applicants
Correct answer: Many engineering programs now require Physics as the compulsory '1' subject in the 3+1+2 model
Under the 3+1+2 reform, engineering programs commonly mandate Physics as the required compulsory elective, making a strong Physics score critical.
Understanding the Gaokao Score Range Subject Score Breakdown 2
A student receives 142/150 in Mathematics.
How many points did they lose?