National exam, moments to remember

June 30, 2018 - 09:00

Nearly one million pupils across Việt Nam have finished the most important test of their lives so far, the national exam, which will decide whether they are admitted to their dream university.

All pitching in: Army and police vehicles are used to take students in flooded areas to the exam hall. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Tâm
Viet Nam News

Nearly one million pupils across Việt Nam have finished the most important test of their lives so far, the national exam, which will decide whether they are admitted to their dream university.

Well done: Father and brother greet a pupil of Tạ Quang Bửu School in Ho Chi Minh City after she finishes her final test in the national exam. — VNA/VNS Photo Quang Nhựt

While some may just walk a few steps to get to the exam hall, some were isolated by floods and had to wait for the army and police for help to sit their exams on time.

No peaking: A supervisor checks the material that pupils can use in the exam in Long Xuyên High School in the southern province of An Giang. — VNA/VNS Photo Công Mạo

Anxiety, anticipation and hope are emotions likely to be seen during this time of the year. It is also moving to see the affection that parents, schools and the army and police have for the pupils.

It’s over: Volunteers greet the first pupil to finish her English test in Biên Hòa High School in the northern province of Hà Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Đại Nghĩa

Việt Nam News recaps some memorable moments of the exams. — VNS

Proud as punch: A father waves to his child when the test is over. — VNA/VNS Photo Thành Đạt
Brain food: Candidates enjoy a free lunch in Nguyễn Văn Huyên High School in the northern province of Tuyên Quang. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Tý
This way to university: A traffic policewoman instructs a parent and pupil on the exam day in Lương Văn Tụy High School in the northern province of Ninh Bình. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức
Relief: Pupils of Hồng Bàng High School, Hải Phòng City hug each other after they finish the Foreign Language test. — VNA/VNS Photo An Đăng
Drink up: A traffic police officer offers free water for pupils. — VNA/VNS Photo An Đăng

 

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