The Seriousness of College Entrance Exams

Like the Koreans and the Japanese, the Uzbekis take their college entrance exams seriously:

Uzbek authorities August 1 blocked text messaging and mobile internet use nationwide during nationwide university entrance exams from 8.30am to 1.30 pm, Uzmetronom reported...

Fergana News reported that the blockage is a routine Uzbek anti-cheating measure.

Hat tip to Joanne Jacobs for the story.