Page Layout ⇒ \hrule spacing

[casperyc]

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\hrule
SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION 2009/10\\[2ex]
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS I\\[2ex]
Duration: 180 minutes\\
\hrule
Bla Bla
 
 
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spacing before the first \hrul is too small
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after the 2nd hrule is to small as well

How do I make them 'nicer'?

Thanks

[gmedina]

Edit: I initially misunderstood your question. You can produce a vertical skip by using a \vspace command:

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\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}
\hrule\vspace{5mm}
\noindent SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION 2009/10\\[2ex]
ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS I\\[2ex]
Duration: 180 minutes\\
\hrule\vspace{5mm}
Bla Bla 
\end{document}
 
 
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Of course, instead of 5mm you can use any valid length that suits your needs.