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). · Official language: Chinese (中文).
Gaokao (文科) exam at a glance
Gaokao (文科) key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China (administered by provincial education examination authorities) |
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| Official website | moe.gov.cn ↗ |
| Mode | Paper-based, taken over two days in early June. This is the traditional humanities stream (文科) of China’s national college entrance examination. |
| Frequency | Once a year, in June. |
| Scoring & marking | Total 750 marks. The three compulsory subjects — Chinese (语文, 150), Mathematics (数学, 150) and a Foreign Language (外语, 150) — total 450, and in the traditional humanities stream (文科) an Arts Comprehensive paper (文综: Politics, History, Geography) adds 300. Note that many provinces have replaced the fixed science/humanities split with the “3+1+2” elective model. There is no negative marking; papers combine multiple-choice with substantial written and essay sections. |
| Score validity | Used for that year’s admission cycle. |
| Language | Chinese (the foreign-language paper is usually English). |
Who is eligible for Gaokao (文科)?
Chinese students who have completed senior secondary education and are registered through their provincial education authority (subject to hukou rules).
Last verified July 2026 against Ministry of Education of the PRC. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
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)
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Mathematics 数学 (150分)
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English 英语 (150分)
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文综 · History 历史 (100分)
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文综 · Geography 地理 (100分)
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文综 · Political Science 政治 (100分)
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
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
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)
- 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)
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)
- History · 7
- 历史 — 世界史 · 6
- 历史 — 中国现代史 · 2
- 历史 — 中国古代史 · 2
- 历史 — 思想文化 · 1
- 历史 — 中国近代史 · 1
- 历史 — 科技文化 · 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)
- Political Science · 7
- 政治 — 哲学 · 5
- 政治 — 经济生活 · 4
- 政治 — 文化生活 · 2
- 政治 — 政治生活 · 2
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). · Official language: Chinese (中文).
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for Gaokao (文科)
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Gaokao (文科) study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Cover Chinese, Maths and the foreign language from the national textbooks
- Build Politics, History and Geography for the humanities comprehensive
- Confirm your province’s exact scheme and format
- Practise structured, well-argued written answers in the humanities subjects
- Strengthen essay technique across Chinese and the arts comprehensive
- Re-drill weak topics
- Work your province’s recent humanities papers under full timing
- Rehearse pacing across the two-day schedule
- Review answers for structure and completeness
Where Gaokao (文科) can take you
A strong Gaokao (文科) result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Chinese university admission
- Arts & social-science majors
- Selective-university access
- Life-defining milestone
Best books & official prep for Gaokao (文科)
- People’s Education Press (人教版) senior-secondary textbooks — People’s Education Press
- Provincial past papers (高考真题) — Provincial exam authorities
Official practice: Politics, History and Geography reward structured, well-argued written answers — practise full-length essays and confirm your province’s exact scheme before test day.
Previous-year papers: Provincial humanities past papers are the most reliable guide to format, marking and difficulty.
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 gives you 10 free full-length Gaokao (文科) mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. 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). · Official language: Chinese (中文).
- 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). · Official language: Chinese (中文).
- 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 — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 7500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Gaokao (文科) test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Gaokao (文科) test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Gaokao (文科) previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Gaokao (文科) mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 150-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Gaokao (文科) mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Gaokao (文科) mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Gaokao (文科) mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Gaokao (文科) mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Gaokao (文科) syllabus?
- The Gaokao (文科) syllabus maps to its 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). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Gaokao (文科)?
- Eligibility for Gaokao (文科) — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Gaokao (文科) practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Gaokao (文科) exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Gaokao (文科) exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free Gaokao (文科) mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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