It's not only Chinese students who are preparing up for the annual national college entrance exam, or the Gaokao. /CFP

People from all walks of life are gearing up to support the students and make sure the exams run smoothly. /CFP

Taxi drivers are gathered in almost every city to provide free rides for Gaokao candidates. /CFP

Traffic police are on high alert, making sure students arrive on time. /CFP

And maintenance staff and food safety inspectors as well as school workers and teachers are also getting ready to support students when the national exams begin on July 7. /CFP