Ho Chi Minh City announces exam structure for 3 subjects entering grade 10 in 2025

Literature exam structure

Literature has 2 parts - Reading comprehension will take materials outside the textbook, including literary texts and one of two types: argumentative texts or informational texts. The total length of the materials in the test is not more than 1,300 words.

- The written part includes:

The first is to write a paragraph (about 200 words) with one of the following two requirements: Write a paragraph recording your feelings about a poem or a poem. Write a paragraph analyzing the content, the unique features of the work's artistic form and its aesthetic effect.

The second is to write an essay with one of the following two requirements: Write an argumentative essay on a life issue, clearly present the issue and the writer's opinion (agree or disagree) on that issue; present convincing arguments and evidence.

Ho Chi Minh City announced the structure of 3 entrance exams for grade 10 in 2025. (Illustration photo)

Part 1 (5.0 points): Reading and writing literary texts.

Question 1 (3.0 points): Reading comprehension.

Question 2 (2.0 points): Write a paragraph.

Part 2 (5.0 points): Read and understand argumentative or informational texts and write social argumentative essays.

Question 1 (1.0 point): Reading comprehension.

Question 2 (4.0 points): Write a social argumentative essay.

In which, the basis for assessment is the requirements to be achieved in reading comprehension and writing in the new general education program for Literature at secondary school level, mainly grades 8 and 9. The test is built according to the integrated orientation between assessing reading comprehension and writing ability, the content in the writing section is related to the text in the reading comprehension section.

Math exam structure

The 10th grade entrance exam for Mathematics has 7 lessons, including the following knowledge streams: geometry and measurement; numbers and algebra; statistics and probability. The test content aims to assess mathematical abilities: mathematical thinking and reasoning; mathematical problem solving; mathematical modeling.

The exam will require students to apply their knowledge to solve real-life problems. Encourage self-study and creativity, and avoid rote learning.

The assessment test content aims to help students orient themselves with some necessary knowledge and skills when entering high school.

Lesson 1. (1.5 points) Given the function y = ax2

a) Draw the graph (P) of the above function.

b) Find the points belonging to (P) that satisfy the given conditions.

Lesson 2. (1 point) Given the quadratic equation ax2 + bx + c = 0

a) Find the condition for the equation to have a solution.

b) Applying Viete's formula, calculate the value of the expression related to the solutions.

Lesson 3. (1.5 points) Practical math problems related to probability and statistics.

Lesson 4. (1 point)

a) Write expression A representing a certain quantity x in a real-life problem.

b) Find the value of x so that A satisfies a certain condition.

Lesson 5. (1 point) Practical math problems related to geometry: Perimeter, area of ​​triangle, quadrilateral, arc length, circumference of circle, area of ​​circle, circular sector, segment, ring... Lateral area, total area, volume of real-life solids.

Lesson 6. (1 point) Practical problems related to equations, inequalities, and systems of first-degree equations with two variables.

Lesson 7. (3 points) Plane geometry problem consists of 3 questions.

a) Prove that 4 points lie on a circle, the elements are parallel, perpendicular, and equal.

b) Prove that the formula, elements are equal, collinear, and concurrent.

c) Calculate length, perimeter, area, and angle measurements. The basis for assessment of the math exam is the requirements to be achieved in the new general education program for math at the secondary school level, mainly grades 8 and 9.

English exam structure

The English test consists of 4 parts, aiming to assess language ability not only based on students' knowledge of grammar and vocabulary; it also requires assessing the ability to understand and apply language knowledge in appropriate contexts, especially real-life situations. Specifically:

The phonetic section includes:

- How to pronounce basic vowels and consonants.

- How to place word stress correctly.

The vocabulary and grammar sections will diversify the types of vocabulary and word semantics according to the program framework.

The communication and real-life situation contact section includes:

- Ability to understand and respond to simple situations of real-life language

Reading comprehension

- Read a 180 - 200 word text and find information.

- Read and fill in the blanks of a text of 80 - 100 words.

The writing part will include:

- Write the correct form of the word to complete the sentence with the appropriate meaning.

- Write simple sentences based on the given information.

- Write sentences using your knowledge of grammar structures and word combinations.

The 10th grade entrance exam in English consists of 4 parts:

Part 1 (1.0 point): Phonetics

From sentence 1 to sentence 4

Part 2 (3.0 points): Vocabulary, grammar, communication

From sentence 5 to sentence 16

Part 3 (3.0 points): Reading comprehension

- Read and fill in the blanks: From sentence 17 to sentence 22

- Read and answer questions: From question 23 to question 28

Part 4 (4.0 points): Writing

- Write the correct form of the word: From sentence 29 to sentence 34

- Write suitable phrases according to the given information: Sentences 35, 36 - Write sentences: From sentence 37 to sentence 40.

The Department of Education and Training noted that this year's English exam will have two new questions on writing appropriate phrases based on the given information. This question tests the ability to read dictionary notes to find linguistic information and apply knowledge.

Minh Khoi

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