The test site for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, is ready at Beijing No 12 High School, July 3, 2020. The test, which will start on July 7, has been delayed for one month due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]

A teacher goes through the procedures in a rehearsal of the gaokao at Beijing No 12 High School, July 3, 2020. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]

Teachers test the temperature measuring facilities at Beijing No 12 High School, July 3, 2020. The school disinfected the environment and buildings in the campus at least once every day. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/chinadaily.com.cn]