A total of 13,253 candidates across Da Nang on Tuesday morning  started their first day of the 10th grade entrance exams for academic year 2021 to 2022, and they sat for the Literature test which started at 8.00am.  

The strict COVID19 preventive measures are being put in place at all exam centres in order to make sure that test takers and their parents feel safe and secure during the examinations.  

Candidates have their body temperature checked and their hands disinfected before entering the examination centre. Photo: NGOC HA

We have observed that police officers and youth union members are on duty in front of all exam centres to provide regular traffic enforement in a bid to reduce traffic congestion and provide help for those need it.

The exams are taking place in the new normal in the city and strictest health measures are being put in place at exam venues to prevent the risks of infection.

Besides armed with pens and knowledge when entering the examination hall, test takers are also required to wear face coverings, have their body temperature checked and their hands disinfected. 

Youth Union members staffing at the entrance gate of the Hoang Hoa Tham High School in Son Tra District to check body temperature of test takers and disinfect their hands on Tuesday morning. Photo: XUAN DUNG

Parents take their children to examination centres. Photo: XUAN DUNG

A mother kisses her daughter goodbye, wishing her a good luck and success in the exams. Photo: XUAN DUNG

Candidates review knowledge before entering test halls in the Huynh Thuc Khang Secondary School inThanh Khe District.  Photo: NGOC HA

Examination invigilators write codes of test takers on their sitting tables at the exam hall. Photo: NGOC HA

Examination invigilators check the attendance of candidates before entering the exam hall in the Phan Chau Trinh High School in Hai Chau District. Photo: XUAN DUNG

A examination invigilator guides candidates to fill in the information before taking their test. Photo: XUAN DUNG

Candidates fill in information before taking their test. Photo: XUAN DUNG

Reporting by NGOC HA – XUAN DUNG – Translating by H.L