Time to enjoy life and recover

The gaokao has been done. Time to relax. A trip with parents or friends could well be a priority. Some weary students share their plans.

"I'm making study plans for my freshman life," said Bai Wenxin, 18, from Jingmen city, Hubei province. "I also want to learn something that I can put into practice, such as cooking skills, or learn how to play a traditional Chinese instrument like the guzheng or pipa."

He Yujie, 18, from Qianjiang city, Hubei, plans to earn some money during the holiday. "I will exercise to lose weight and learn how to swim," He said. "I will also take a part-time job as a waitress in a local restaurant."