Students receive support from youth volunteers during the exam season at the exam site at Chau Van Liem High School. Photo: B. NGOC
According to a preliminary report from the Examination Council of the Can Tho City Department of Education and Training, the first examination session proceeded safely, seriously, and in accordance with regulations. Security and order at the examination sites and surrounding areas were ensured, and there was no traffic congestion. The forces involved in the examination work proactively coordinated and performed their duties well, contributing to ensuring the smooth running of the examination.
Observations at examination centers across the city showed that many candidates arrived at the examination rooms quite early. For example, at O Mon High School (O Mon ward), there were 492 candidates taking the exam, including 85 Khmer ethnic minority students. Although it rained from around 6 am, some candidates who arrived at the examination center were guided and assisted by invigilators to their examination rooms.
Candidates taking the exam at O Mon High School (O Mon Ward) arrived at the school quite early. Photo: B. NGOC
Candidates complete pre-exam procedures at the exam site at O Mon High School (O Mon Ward). Photo: B. NGOC
Exam supervisors call candidates into the examination room at the Vi Thanh Specialized High School examination center (Vi Thanh ward). Photo: T.NHUNG
Candidates enter the examination room and fill in their information on the answer sheet at the Vi Thanh Specialized High School examination center (Vi Thanh ward). Photo: T.NHUNG
Similarly, at the exam center at Vi Thanh Specialized High School (Vi Thanh ward), from early morning, many candidates (this center has 385 registered candidates) were present to double-check their documents and study materials and take advantage of the time to review the final content before the exam. The atmosphere at the exam center was orderly and serious, but still mixed with the nervousness of the candidates on the first day of the exam. The weather in the morning was quite favorable, creating conditions for candidates to travel and take the exam...
Numerous parents waited for their children at the exam site at Vi Thanh Specialized High School. Photo: T.NHUNG
Security and order were ensured at the exam site at Vi Thanh Specialized High School (Vi Thanh Ward). Photo: T.NHUNG
After the morning exam, many candidates commented that the Literature exam was good, appropriately challenging, closely followed the curriculum they had reviewed, but still had a differentiating factor. The exam not only tested knowledge but also required candidates to apply their practical understanding, critical thinking, and social experience. With thorough preparation, candidates could achieve good results.
Parents promptly encouraged and inquired about the candidates after the first exam subject ended at the exam center at Vi Thanh Specialized High School. Photo: T.NHUNG
Nguyen Hoang Anh, a student taking the exam at Chau Van Liem High School (Ninh Kieu ward), said that this year's Literature exam was easier than previous years, with topics relevant to young people such as artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and stories about billionaires. Although she will not use her Literature score for university admission, Hoang Anh is still quite confident and predicts she will score around 8 points...
Students are excited after the Literature exam at the Chau Van Liem High School examination center. Photo: B. NGOC
Nguyen Hai Yen, a student taking the exam at Chau Van Liem High School (Ninh Kieu Ward), said that this year's Literature exam was of moderate difficulty, but the time allotted was quite tight. She appreciated the social commentary question about promoting Vietnamese intelligence, as it was a relatable issue, easy to relate to real life, and allowed for expressing her viewpoint. Although she didn't complete the exam as well as she hoped, she predicts a score of around 7 points in Literature. With a plan to major in Primary Education, she aims for a total score of around 27 points across the three subjects and will continue to strive for better results in the remaining exams.
Students and parents were delighted after the Literature exam at the Chau Van Liem High School examination center. Photo: B. NGOC
At the examination centers in the former Hau Giang region, after completing the Literature exam, many candidates left the examination room in a fairly relaxed mood. Candidate Ho Bao Ngan, a 12th-grade Chemistry student from Vi Thanh Specialized High School, said: “I found the exam relatively difficult because it required candidates to have logical reasoning skills on issues related to real life, especially the argumentative section when discussing science, technology, and artificial intelligence. But I was quite interested in doing the exam as it helped me test my knowledge and express my personal opinions.”
Sharing the same opinion, Ho Kim Nguyen, a student in class 12A4 at Vi Thanh High School, said: “I found the exam difficult, especially the literary analysis section, because I usually focus on social commentary. I found the question format quite new and required a lot of critical thinking, so I guess I'll only get an average score.”
The student participates in the high school graduation exam along with other candidates at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Specialized High School. PHOTO: T. TAM
At examination centers in the former Soc Trang area, such as Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Specialized High School (Soc Trang ward), there were 509 candidates taking the exam in 22 examination rooms; among them were 27 Buddhist monks from the Southern Pali Intermediate Cultural Supplementary School.
Candidates are waiting for their names to be called before entering the examination room at the Huynh Cuong Ethnic Boarding High School examination center (Phu Loi ward). Photo: T. Tam
At the exam center at Huynh Cuong Ethnic Boarding High School (Soc Trang ward), 333 candidates registered to take the exam in 18 examination rooms, of which 203 were Khmer ethnic minority. Tran Ho Gia Uyen, a candidate from Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Specialized High School, shared: “The exam questions were highly differentiating; I had to read the questions very carefully many times before starting to answer them.”
Trieu Phuoc Nguyen, a 12th-grade student at Huynh Cuong Ethnic Boarding High School, said: “I reviewed quite thoroughly, so I felt relatively relaxed. However, when the exam papers were distributed, I spent a lot of time carefully studying them before starting to work on them. In my opinion, if you stick closely to the content you reviewed in school, you can score around 90%. I also estimate my score to be between 85-90%.”
Authorities ensure security, order, and traffic safety at examination sites in Soc Trang ward. Photo: T. Tam
On the first day of the exam, the weather in the city was quite favorable, with light rain in some areas but not significantly affecting the candidates; there was no traffic congestion at the exam sites. Local police forces proactively implemented plans to ensure security, traffic safety, and prevent violations of exam regulations. As a result, the exams throughout the province proceeded safely, seriously, and in accordance with regulations.
Outside the examination centers, many parents patiently waited for their children to finish the exam. Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Giau, a parent whose child took the exam at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Specialized High School, shared: “The family always encouraged our child to stay calm. Seeing my child come out of the exam room in a cheerful mood, I feel much more at ease.”
Meanwhile, at the exam center at O Mon High School (O Mon Ward), Ms. Danh Thi Sa Ri, the grandmother of candidate Ly Hoai Phuong, was waiting outside the exam center and said that she and her grandson arrived at the exam center around 6 a.m. Phuong's mother left when he was young, and his father suffered a stroke. "Currently, Phuong lives with me. I work odd jobs to support his education, so I'm trying my best to ensure he passes his graduation exams," Ms. Sa Ri said.
Support teams assisting candidates during the exam season at testing sites in Soc Trang province. Photo: T. Tam
At the examination sites, invigilators, police officers, medical staff, and other personnel serving the exam were fully deployed and carried out their duties in accordance with regulations. In addition, youth union members participating in the exam support program were stationed at the school gates to provide drinking water, guidance, and encouragement to candidates before the exam.
Candidates leave after the exam at Phan Van Tri High School examination center. Photo: L. GIANG
Candidates were provided with lunch at the exam site at Phan Van Tri High School. Photo: L. GIANG
According to the City Department of Education and Training's Examination Council, the social mobilization efforts to support the exam were actively implemented by examination centers and localities, contributing to ensuring candidates felt secure during the exam. Accordingly, over 20,000 bottles of mineral water, approximately 1,000 pens and pencils, along with many other learning tools, were distributed free of charge. In addition, about 1,200 meals, including rice and bread, were provided to candidates in need. The total social mobilization funding for the exam exceeded 2.6 billion VND. Notably, at the Phan Van Tri High School examination center, candidates received over 170 meals from social mobilization sources. These meals, with a variety of dishes, ensured the candidates' health and allowed them to perform well during the exam.
This afternoon, the candidate will take the Math exam, with a time limit of 90 minutes.
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Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/de-thi-mon-ngu-van-hay-vua-suc-thi-sinh-a206883.html
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