National history is the theme of the 10th grade Literature exam in Nghe An.

TPO - The 10th grade Literature exam in Nghe An is considered emotionally rich and highly educational, evoking national history, childhood memories, and the responsibility of the younger generation towards the traditions of their homeland and country.

The exam was emotionally charged and effectively differentiated students' abilities.

On the morning of May 25th, more than 49,300 students in Nghe An province began the first subject of the entrance exam for 10th grade high school in the 2026-2027 school year.

In the reading comprehension section (4 points), the chosen text is the poem "The Flame of Childhood" by poet Xuan Quynh. The work recreates childhood memories during the war years with the image of a simple but idealistic soldier, thereby evoking gratitude towards the older generation who sacrificed for the country.

Huynh Thuc Khang High School had the highest number of applicants with 2,062 applications.

The questions are structured to move from recognition to application. Candidates must identify the lyrical persona, point out the historical event mentioned in the text, analyze the rhetorical devices in the line "The song still flows like crashing waves," and explain the meaning of the image of the soldier's "tattered shoes."

The final question asks students to relate and express their thoughts on the significance of childhood memories for each individual.

In the essay section (6 points), the literary analysis question requires students to write a paragraph of approximately 200 words analyzing the image of "fire" in the poem.

Meanwhile, the social commentary question, stating, "History is the foundation for the present and the future," required candidates to propose solutions to spread the valuable values ​​of national history.

The image shows youth union members assisting Trần Văn Tuấn Tú, a candidate with a broken leg, to get to the examination room in Bích Hào commune.

Nguyen Cao Thuy Duong, a student from Hung Dung Secondary School, said that the first few questions were quite easy, and most candidates could answer them. However, from questions 4 and 5 onwards, the exam began to differentiate students, requiring them not only to understand the text's content but also to analyze it, relate it to real-life situations, and express their personal opinions.

"I particularly love this topic because history is not just about past events, but also serves as a foundation for each person to cultivate character, patriotism, and a sense of their roots," Thuy Duong shared.

The exam questions were not designed to trick the students.

Many teachers believe that this year's exam closely follows the reform guidelines, focusing on assessing students' ability to appreciate, think critically, and apply knowledge rather than rote memorization. The materials are not overly difficult but have sufficient depth to evoke emotions, helping students express their sincere thoughts about history, national traditions, and the responsibilities of today's youth.



Literature exam paper for the 10th grade high school entrance exam in Nghe An.

Hoang Nam Phong, a student from Ha Huy Tap Secondary School, said that the structure and topics of the exam were quite familiar and had been thoroughly reviewed by teachers beforehand. According to the student, the reading comprehension section wasn't too difficult, with only one question related to historical knowledge requiring him to think more deeply. "This year's literature exam was quite interesting and could encourage students to explore history in many different ways," Phong shared.

According to the Nghe An Department of Education and Training, 56 candidates were absent from the first exam session. In addition, one candidate at the Phan Dang Luu High School examination center was suspended for bringing unauthorized materials into the exam room.

Candidates completed the first exam in hot weather.

This year's 10th grade entrance exam in Nghe An province has the largest number of candidates ever, an increase of more than 10,000 compared to last year. The entire province has arranged 2,092 examination rooms at 69 examination centers, with over 7,187 officials, teachers, and functional forces participating in serving the exam.

This year's exam also has several new features, such as being held earlier than in previous years, allowing candidates to register for 4 preferences, and all public schools allocating 20% ​​of their quotas to the second preference.

Furthermore, the Nghe An Department of Education and Training did not assign teachers to supervise the exam at their own schools in order to ensure objectivity and transparency for the exam.

Parents braved the sun to wait for their children taking the exams.

According to the plan, the 10th grade entrance exam in Nghe An will take place on May 25th and 26th with three subjects: Literature, Mathematics, and Foreign Language. The exam results will also be used for admission to Phan Boi Chau Specialized High School.

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