A large part of the Chinese education system is based around state-wide entrance examinations, as there simply aren't enough teachers or schools for all of the students in China to receive an education past middle school. For the most part, these tests horribly overestimate how much English students can learn in 3 years. To demonstrate, here is a rather silly essay that accompanied the 2010 high school entrance exam.
"Most western people like to invite friends to their parties. If you are invited, what should you do?
You should pay attention to your clothes. There are some special requests (要求) for some parties, such as a fancy ball (化妆舞会) and a banquet.
You should dress yourself according to different parties. If you take part in a birthday party or an at-home party, you needn't wear special clothes, but you must keep your clothes clean and tidy. Don't wear pants or vests.
Just like Chinese, most westerners usually enjoy receiving some gifts. You may bring some small, simple or cheap things, such as some sweets, toys, flowers, or a bottle of wine. Chinese paper cuts and Chinese cooking are always welcome. However, you should obey gift-giving rules. You must never give a clock to an oversea Chinese, because the sound of "giving clock" is similar to that of word "death" in Chinese. Also, don't pack a gift in white, brown, or black paper because these colors are for funerals. Don't give a knife to your foreign friend. Don't give your dinner hostess some red roses in Germany, because it means you fall in love with her."
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paper cuts are NEVER welcome even if theyre chinese
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