Measures taken to ensure smooth college entrance exam

Education staff erect a board detailing exam regulations ahead of the College Entrance Examination (CEE) in No.1 middle school of Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Friday, June 6, 2008. The CEE falls on June 7 and June 8.

A taxi driver pastes the logo of "caring driving services for CEE candidates" on his taxi on Friday, June 6, 2008. A team of over 100 members composed of taxis and private cars have joined together to offer free transport for CEE candidates in Chaohu city of Anhui Province.

(CCTV 06-06-2008 19:30) Arrangements have been made to minimize the influence of the earthquake on the tens of thousands of students taking their college entrance examinations this summer.

On Friday, the Ministry of Education said that though some exams will be postponed, it is not yet known when they will be rescheduled. Meanwhile, a series of arrangements have been made to ensure the safety of the 420,000 students in Sichuan who are going to take college entrance exams this weekend, along with their peers from other parts of the country.

Emergency plans have been made for students and teachers in case another earthquake strikes. Evacuation drills were also held.