AP (Advanced Placement) · AP Chinese Language and Culture

Contemporary Life: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Contemporary Life.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the face of the 'Aging Society' (laolinghua shehui) in China, which governmental policy shift is most directly aimed at mitigating long-term demographic challenges to the quality of life for the elderly?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following best analyzes the impact of the 'Gaokao' (National College Entrance Examination) on the quality of life for Chinese adolescents and their families?

Question 3

1 mark

In the context of China's rapid urbanization, which of the following best describes the 'Hukou' (household registration) system's impact on the quality of life for migrant workers in Tier-1 cities like Beijing or Shanghai?

Question 4

1 mark

Given the rising 'Left-behind children' (liushou ertong) phenomenon in rural China, what is the primary societal challenge regarding their quality of life compared to their urban counterparts?

Question 5

1 mark

The 'Double Reduction' policy (Shuang Jian) introduced in 2021 targeted the private tutoring sector. What was the primary goal of this policy in relation to the quality of life?

Question 6

4 marks

Analyze how the Hukou system (户口) acts as a significant factor impacting the quality of life for migrant workers in major Chinese metropolises regarding access to healthcare and education.

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Question 7

5 marks

Discuss the societal impact of the 'Left-behind children' (留守儿童) phenomenon on the long-term quality of life in rural China, and identify one policy measure the government has implemented to address this challenge.

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Question 8

3 marks

Explain how the concept of filial piety (孝) in Chinese culture specifically impacts the quality of life for the elderly within modern urban environments, and identify one societal challenge arising from this traditional expectation.

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Question 9

5 marks

Theme: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life
Education is a critical factor in social mobility and quality of life in China.
(a) Explain the significance of the Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) in a student's life path.
(b) Describe the recent 'Double Reduction' policy (Shuang Jian) and its intended effect on the financial burden of families.
(c) Evaluate whether reducing academic pressure necessarily leads to a higher quality of life for students in a competitive job market.

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Question 10

6 marks

Theme: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life
Economic growth is often used as a metric for quality of life, but social factors are equally important.
(a) Define the '996' work culture and explain its negative impact on the mental health of young professionals in China.
(b) Analyze how the rapid development of high-speed rail (HSR) networks has improved the 'subjective well-being' of residents in secondary cities.
(c) Propose two policy changes that could balance economic productivity with personal leisure time.

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