Exam period
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What it really means
The weeks set aside for exams, usually in January and May–June. The library gets crowded, and the timetable comes out a few weeks before. Check your exam locations carefully — they are often unusual buildings.
Chinese explanation
集中考试的几周，通常在一月和五六月。图书馆会爆满，考试时间表提前几周公布。仔细核对考场——常常安排在平时不去的楼里。
Example conversation
A: You free next week?
B: It's exam period, mate. See you in June.
A：下周有空吗？
B：考试周啊，兄弟。六月见吧。
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