Gaokao (文科) — National College Entrance Examination — Humanities Stream (China) — Free Online Mock Test
Gaokao 文科 (Humanities stream), 750 marks: Chinese 语文 (150), Mathematics 数学 (150), English 英语 (150), and the 文综 paper — History 历史, Geography 地理, Political Science 政治 (100 each).
Elite
China
University & Higher Ed
150 questions
540 min
50 distinct variants
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Gaokao (文科) exam at a glance
Gaokao (文科) section breakdown
The Gaokao (文科) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Chinese 语文 (150分)
30 questions · 150 minutes · ~300 sec/question
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Mathematics 数学 (150分)
30 questions · 120 minutes · ~240 sec/question
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English 英语 (150分)
30 questions · 120 minutes · ~240 sec/question
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文综 · History 历史 (100分)
20 questions · 50 minutes · ~150 sec/question
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文综 · Geography 地理 (100分)
20 questions · 50 minutes · ~150 sec/question
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文综 · Political Science 政治 (100分)
20 questions · 50 minutes · ~150 sec/question
Gaokao (文科) scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Gaokao (文科) has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Gaokao 文科 (0-750).
How Gaokao (文科) is conducted
Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
Gaokao (文科) time strategy
With 150 questions in 540 minutes, you have about 216 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
Chinese 语文 (150分)
Target ~300 sec/question. If a question takes more than 450 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Mathematics 数学 (150分)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
English 英语 (150分)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
文综 · History 历史 (100分)
Target ~150 sec/question. If a question takes more than 225 seconds, mark for review and move on.
文综 · Geography 地理 (100分)
Target ~150 sec/question. If a question takes more than 225 seconds, mark for review and move on.
文综 · Political Science 政治 (100分)
Target ~150 sec/question. If a question takes more than 225 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Gaokao (文科) topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Gaokao (文科), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Chinese 语文 (150分)
- 语文 — 古诗文 · 14
- 语文 — 成语 · 13
- 语文 — 文学常识 · 3
Mathematics 数学 (150分)
- 数学 — 三角函数 · 5
- 数学 — 数列 · 4
- 数学 — 平面向量 · 4
- 数学 — 圆锥曲线 · 3
- 数学 — 复数 · 3
- 数学 — 导数 · 2
- 数学 — 解析几何 · 2
- 数学 — 概率 · 2
English 英语 (150分)
- Reading — Trade History · 2
- Reading — Vaccines · 2
- Reading — Computer Science · 2
- Reading — Marine Biology · 2
- Reading — Neural Networks · 2
- Grammar — Subject-Verb Agreement · 2
- Grammar — Tense · 2
- Grammar — Pronouns · 2
文综 · History 历史 (100分)
- 历史 — 世界史 · 6
- 历史 — 中国古代史 · 5
- 历史 — 中国现代史 · 3
- 历史 — 中国近代史 · 3
- 历史 — 思想文化 · 1
- 历史 — 科技文化 · 1
- 历史 — 政治制度 · 1
文综 · Geography 地理 (100分)
- 地理 — 自然地理 · 7
- 地理 — 中国地理 · 6
- 地理 — 人文地理 · 3
- 地理 — 环境问题 · 2
- 地理 — 地图 · 1
- 地理 — 资源与能源 · 1
文综 · Political Science 政治 (100分)
- 政治 — 哲学 · 8
- 政治 — 经济生活 · 6
- 政治 — 政治生活 · 4
- 政治 — 文化生活 · 2
Gaokao (文科) topic-wise test series
Drill the Gaokao (文科) syllabus chapter by chapter. Each topic test is a focused set of questions you can practise on its own — ideal for fixing a weak area before a full mock.
Gaokao (文科) difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
Gaokao 文科 (Humanities stream), 750 marks: Chinese 语文 (150), Mathematics 数学 (150), English 英语 (150), and the 文综 paper — History 历史, Geography 地理, Political Science 政治 (100 each).
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Gaokao (文科)
Real test-day interface
Our sat skin mirrors the actual Gaokao (文科) testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
7500 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
Free to start
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gaokao (文科) exam pattern?
- National College Entrance Examination — Humanities Stream (China) contains 150 questions across 6 sections: Chinese 语文 (150分), Mathematics 数学 (150分), English 英语 (150分), 文综 · History 历史 (100分), 文综 · Geography 地理 (100分), 文综 · Political Science 政治 (100分). Total duration is 540 minutes (about 216 seconds per question).
- Does Gaokao (文科) have negative marking?
- No — Gaokao (文科) has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Gaokao (文科) scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 750. Gaokao 文科 (0-750).
- How can I practise Gaokao (文科) online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length Gaokao (文科) mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Gaokao (文科)?
- Gaokao (文科) is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. Gaokao 文科 (Humanities stream), 750 marks: Chinese 语文 (150), Mathematics 数学 (150), English 英语 (150), and the 文综 paper — History 历史, Geography 地理, Political Science 政治 (100 each).
- How long is the Gaokao (文科) exam?
- Gaokao (文科) runs for 540 minutes total across 6 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Gaokao (文科)?
- Gaokao (文科) is split into: Chinese 语文 (150分), Mathematics 数学 (150分), English 英语 (150分), 文综 · History 历史 (100分), 文综 · Geography 地理 (100分), 文综 · Political Science 政治 (100分). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Gaokao 文科 (Humanities stream), 750 marks: Chinese 语文 (150), Mathematics 数学 (150), English 英语 (150), and the 文综 paper — History 历史, Geography 地理, Political Science 政治 (100 each).
- What tools or aids are allowed during Gaokao (文科)?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the Gaokao (文科) test adaptive?
- No — Gaokao (文科) is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Gaokao (文科) mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Gaokao (文科) variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 7500 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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