Group 1 - The core focus of the articles is the ongoing societal obsession with high-scoring students in the context of China's college entrance examination (Gaokao), despite official efforts to downplay this phenomenon [1][2] - The traditional narrative surrounding Gaokao positions it as a critical turning point in life, leading to public admiration for high scorers as "winners" from whom others seek replicable success paths [1] - Schools view high-scoring students as direct indicators of educational performance, with metrics like "number of high scorers" and "admission rates to top universities" serving as hard indicators of school quality [1] Group 2 - The ongoing high school examination reform aims to break the "score-centric" evaluation system by promoting classification exams, comprehensive evaluations, and diverse admissions [2] - There is a call for deeper educational evaluation reforms to shift societal views on education and success, emphasizing the importance of holistic student development rather than merely producing high scorers [2] - The narrative encourages recognition of all students' efforts, not just high scorers, promoting the idea that every individual should have the opportunity to shine in a lifelong learning society [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles revolves around the issue of students choosing to abandon their admission to prestigious universities, highlighting the need for respect towards students' choices and the call for reforms in the admissions system [1][2][3] - The phenomenon of students, including those admitted to top universities, opting to withdraw or transfer is becoming more common, with examples such as 81 students from Jinan University giving up their admission in 2023 [1] - There is a growing concern regarding the perception that such actions waste resources and opportunities for other candidates, leading to suggestions of placing these students on dishonesty lists [1][2] Group 2 - The current admissions system in China, which allows students to receive only one admission offer despite applying to multiple universities, contributes to dissatisfaction among students, prompting some to withdraw or transfer [2] - Proposed solutions include adopting a dual-choice admission system and allowing students to receive multiple offers, similar to practices in developed countries, to enhance student choice and satisfaction [2] - The direction of high school reform in China should focus on expanding student choice rather than restricting it, with calls to avoid conflating student choice with issues of integrity [3]

Group 1 - The 2025 National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) commenced on June 7, with over 281,500 candidates participating across 339 examination sites in Shaanxi province [4][5] - The new Gaokao reform in Shaanxi has shifted from a traditional subject division to a "3+1+2" model, allowing students more flexibility in subject selection and extending the examination period from two days to three [5][6] - Teachers and parents provided emotional support to students, emphasizing the importance of maintaining calm and focus during the exams [6][8] Group 2 - Local police and volunteers implemented extensive measures to ensure a safe and orderly examination environment, including traffic management and security checks [9][10] - The police in Jia County prepared in advance to address potential security issues and provided assistance to students in need, such as issuing temporary identification [9][11] - Community police officers actively engaged in pre-exam preparations, ensuring a quiet and secure atmosphere for the candidates [11][12]

初夏的清早，海边的晨雾还未消散，荣成三中的学生已经奔跑在校园里。早自习的高三教室中，只听得 见学生们跑步后克制的喘息声和纸笔摩擦的簌簌声。 荣成这座三面环海的小城位于胶东半岛，人口70多万，是我国大陆海岸线上较早看到日出的城市之一。 在荣成三中的校园里，只要离开教室，无论是上厕所、去食堂的路上，还是下晚自习后，奔跑已成为学 生们自发的习惯。每天上午下午的大课间，高三集体跑操时，几乎每个学生手里都握着复习资料，为的 是在跑完操后、老师总结讲话前的碎片时间看几眼。带队回班时，只要还没轮到自己班，学生的目光 就"钉"在手中的知识点上。 学生们一秒都不想浪费，也不能浪费。 山东是公认的高考大省。去年，山东省共有99.8万名考生报名参加高考，其中本科录取32.95万人。威海 市的考生人数最少，上线率却在省内是拔尖的。荣成三中本届高三有600多名学生，作为威海市的县级 高中，荣成三中的高考升学率远高于全省总体水平。这一成绩吸引了不少教育同行的注意，省内外的高 中纷纷前来学习管理经验。今年，新疆喀什一所高中的老师跨越几乎整个中国，来到荣成三中跟岗一 周。 荣成三中建校只有不到30年。校长闫红生说，这所学校最大的特点是治学严 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the announcement of the new college entrance examination regulations in Henan Province for 2025, which includes a new examination format and online application procedures [1][2][3][4]. - The examination will take place from June 7 to June 9, 2025, under a "3+1+2" model, consisting of three national subjects and three elective subjects [2][5]. - The online application process will occur in three phases, with specific dates for different categories of applicants, including military, arts, and sports [3][4]. Group 2 - The admission process will be divided into two stages: undergraduate and vocational (specialized) programs, with various categories for each [5][6]. - For arts and sports programs, specific application structures are established, including parallel application options [6]. - Eligible candidates may receive additional points added to their scores based on specific criteria, such as being children of martyrs or veterans [7][8].