Pandemonium
- in a chaos
Catastrophe
- natural disaster, disastrous situation
Phenomenon
- natural wonder (disaster/wonderful)
Embullience
- happy
Flummoxed
- shocked
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
VOCABULARY TIME!
Chariot
- a light, two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by two horses and driven from a standing position, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., in warfare, racing, hunting, etc
- a light, two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by two horses and driven from a standing position, used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., in warfare, racing, hunting, etc
English Discursive Writing
Dangers which young people should be aware of when they leave school.
Teenagers leaving school at a very early age is quite common nowadays. Some started to regret, while some still thinks that they have made the right decision. I think that teenagers should not quit school at such an early age as there are many consequences to face after that. There are many dangers which young people should be aware of when they leave school.
Conflicts may arise with their families and friends. As they decide to leave school, friends may not be supportive over the idea, thus both parties will argue over the matter. Arguments and conflicts between friends may lead to loneliness. Parents may have problems with the idea of leaving school as they may be concerned that their child is passing up opportunities for their future. They may also be disappointed because young people are fortunate to be in school whereas they do not have, thus they do not like to see you giving up. Feeling secure about their child’s future may be very important to them.
Leaving school would mean lesser knowledge learn. Lesser knowledge learn would lead to difficulty in finding a stable job. Having a stable job when one grows up is very important as they got to support themselves and not to be dependent on their relatives or friends. They will also have lesser variety of jobs to choose from due to their lack of abilities, thus they may not like the job they are working currently. They will have a lower income to support their family.
Mixing with bad companies is what normally teenagers do after they leave school especially at a young age as people tend to find youngsters to join in their gang. This is very dangerous because once they enter a gang, it will be very difficult to quit, and they might involve them in crimes that are illegal. Their future will be affected greatly as they may be looked down by others thus leaving a bad impression to others.
Yes, there are many dangers when a teenager leaves school.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Reflections & Processes.
HAPPY TEACHERS DAY!
HAPPY ACES DAY!
29th August 2008 is the day when i realise the importance of being united as..
ONE BODY; ONE CLASS; ONE SPIRIT!
Practicing aces dance day after day, weeks after weeks, is definitely a way that bonded our class together as one. All of us feel committed to our class, and that we've done our part as a class.
Staying back after school, struggling to catch up with the dance steps, going over to Valerie's house after seven at night for extra practices, are memorable things that should not be forgotten.
Although our class got third for aces dance, i still feel very satisfied and proud because this is what 3A is capable of, and I am sure we are also capable in many other aspects.
Screams and laughter echoed as teachers' day celebration commenced in the school hall. Streams of events were held to entertain the school, for example the teachers' baby photo, teachers' item, video dedication, aces dance finals and so on.
What caught my attention, is the video dedication. Memories from the past, words from the present, dreams of the future are included into the video that makes it very touching and sweet to the teachers.
On the whole, this is one of the most memorable teachers' day i had ever spent in my entire life. Thank you for all the teachers that taught us with patience and guidance. 3A will never forget the hard work all of you had painstakingly put in to help us achieve our aims.
THANK YOU!
Practicing aces dance day after day, weeks after weeks, is definitely a way that bonded our class together as one. All of us feel committed to our class, and that we've done our part as a class.
Staying back after school, struggling to catch up with the dance steps, going over to Valerie's house after seven at night for extra practices, are memorable things that should not be forgotten.
Although our class got third for aces dance, i still feel very satisfied and proud because this is what 3A is capable of, and I am sure we are also capable in many other aspects.
Screams and laughter echoed as teachers' day celebration commenced in the school hall. Streams of events were held to entertain the school, for example the teachers' baby photo, teachers' item, video dedication, aces dance finals and so on.
What caught my attention, is the video dedication. Memories from the past, words from the present, dreams of the future are included into the video that makes it very touching and sweet to the teachers.
On the whole, this is one of the most memorable teachers' day i had ever spent in my entire life. Thank you for all the teachers that taught us with patience and guidance. 3A will never forget the hard work all of you had painstakingly put in to help us achieve our aims.
THANK YOU!
VOCABULARY TIME!
Exasperate
- to excite the anger of : enrage
- cause irritation or annoyance to
Mandatory
- compulsary
- to excite the anger of : enrage
- cause irritation or annoyance to
Mandatory
- compulsary
Short Newspaper Article 4
Mums make best tutors - Sunday, August 31, 2008
Mother makes best tutors indeed. Without the love and care from my mother, i wouldn't be here today.
My mother is a wonderful mother, with weary eyes, who always put on a cheerful smile on her face. She is very optimistic and a great role model for many other mothers. At times of disappointment and sadness, she'll wear an angry face that and my sister and I would be scared of.
Communications between a mother and a child is very important. Although my mother doesn't speak good english, and felt funny when we go out together with my sister as she speaks chinese to my sister whereas she speaks to me in english, she still tries her best to improve in her english and speak to me using proper english. I am very greatful.
Despite her scoldings and naggings to sleep, to pack my stuffs, to do my chores properly, i am very glad that she'd done all these for me. I had learnt alot from all the scoldings she gave since i was small. For example, to off all switches when not in use.
Having such a wonderful mother is my greatest happiness of all. What about yours?
Mother makes best tutors indeed. Without the love and care from my mother, i wouldn't be here today. My mother is a wonderful mother, with weary eyes, who always put on a cheerful smile on her face. She is very optimistic and a great role model for many other mothers. At times of disappointment and sadness, she'll wear an angry face that and my sister and I would be scared of.
Communications between a mother and a child is very important. Although my mother doesn't speak good english, and felt funny when we go out together with my sister as she speaks chinese to my sister whereas she speaks to me in english, she still tries her best to improve in her english and speak to me using proper english. I am very greatful.
Despite her scoldings and naggings to sleep, to pack my stuffs, to do my chores properly, i am very glad that she'd done all these for me. I had learnt alot from all the scoldings she gave since i was small. For example, to off all switches when not in use.
Having such a wonderful mother is my greatest happiness of all. What about yours?
Sunday, August 24, 2008
VOCABULARY TIME!
Restraint
the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking
________________________________________________
Respite
a delay or postponement
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Obscure
not clear to the understanding; hard to perceive
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Delirious
wild with excitement, enthusiasm
e.g. She was delirious with joy at the news.
the act of restraining, holding back, controlling, or checking
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Respite
a delay or postponement
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Obscure
not clear to the understanding; hard to perceive
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Delirious
wild with excitement, enthusiasm
e.g. She was delirious with joy at the news.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
VOCABULARY TIME!
Apathy
- absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement
- lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting
- absence or suppression of passion, emotion, or excitement
- lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting
Newspaper Article 3
The Beijing Olympic Games - Saturday, August 23, 2008
Li Jiawei is one of Singapore's best table tennis player and was selected to represent Singapore for the Olympic game 2008 in Beijing. It's a very rare chance to be able to participate in the Olympic game as its only held every four years at different parts of the world.
Singapore should be proud of her, as she achieved Silver for the team game, and forth in the individual game. Although she lost in the semi-finals against Guo, we all know that she'd done her best.
Being able to play so well, it all requires effort, perseverance, as well as time. Jiawei spends majority of her time playing table tennis, competing with others to improve her stamina, endurance, strategy as well as skills. It is tiring, she even lost in the Athens Olympic four years ago for a close game to get third, but she still didn't give up.
Although Jiawei lost to Guo in that game, what matters is the experience, and understanding the different techniques they use so that she will be able to improve in future trainings and competitions.
If you fail, it doesn't mean you'll fail forever. Strive on, and keep on trying. In every difficulty lies an opportunity. Perserverance is the key to success.
Li Jiawei is one of Singapore's best table tennis player and was selected to represent Singapore for the Olympic game 2008 in Beijing. It's a very rare chance to be able to participate in the Olympic game as its only held every four years at different parts of the world.
Singapore should be proud of her, as she achieved Silver for the team game, and forth in the individual game. Although she lost in the semi-finals against Guo, we all know that she'd done her best.
Being able to play so well, it all requires effort, perseverance, as well as time. Jiawei spends majority of her time playing table tennis, competing with others to improve her stamina, endurance, strategy as well as skills. It is tiring, she even lost in the Athens Olympic four years ago for a close game to get third, but she still didn't give up.
Although Jiawei lost to Guo in that game, what matters is the experience, and understanding the different techniques they use so that she will be able to improve in future trainings and competitions.
If you fail, it doesn't mean you'll fail forever. Strive on, and keep on trying. In every difficulty lies an opportunity. Perserverance is the key to success.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Newspaper Article 2
Clean an estate? It's no mean feat. (Page B4) - Monday, August 18, 20
08
Keeping the estate clean, disposing rubbish bags into litter bins are what we as citizens should do in order to maintain a clean and green city. But have we ever wondered who are the ones who clear the rubbish bins as well as sweep the roads?
Singaporeans should learn from Kimberly Spykerman as she cleans up Bishan estate with Mr Muhamad Talib, an estate worker. Experiencing jobs that Singaporeans are unwilling to do is a daunting and boring thing to do. We tend to take things for granted, even for the minor things that happen in our daily lives. Cleaning up an estate manually, heavy lifting of rubbish bags and sending them to the garbage disposal are jobs of cleaners that help Singapore to be so clean, but majority doesn't appreciate it.
I think that Singaporeans should take the initiative to clear up their own estate, and not to contribute to the litter. This can greatly help reduce cleaner's jobs as they go around every corner to pick up rubbish.
In my opinion, schools should organise CIP activities, whereby students can get to experience such jobs under the hot sun, and to understand and go through the hardships of the cleaners as they put themselves into their shoes, so that they will learn from their past mistakes and not to litter again.
Presenting cash awards for Housing Development Board (HDB) cleaners is also a good way to attract jobless Singaporeans to take up cleaning as their job as nowadays people are not keen on cleaning jobs. Hardworking and diligent cleaners will be able to receive cash rewards for their great service towards the nation in keeping the city clean.
Nowadays Singaporeans are contributing more litter on grounds and we should strongly encourage them not to look down on cleaners as cleaners have done their best to clean and they deserve the most. They are the ones that made foreigners have a good impression of Singapore. So let's keep the country clean and green!
08Keeping the estate clean, disposing rubbish bags into litter bins are what we as citizens should do in order to maintain a clean and green city. But have we ever wondered who are the ones who clear the rubbish bins as well as sweep the roads?
Singaporeans should learn from Kimberly Spykerman as she cleans up Bishan estate with Mr Muhamad Talib, an estate worker. Experiencing jobs that Singaporeans are unwilling to do is a daunting and boring thing to do. We tend to take things for granted, even for the minor things that happen in our daily lives. Cleaning up an estate manually, heavy lifting of rubbish bags and sending them to the garbage disposal are jobs of cleaners that help Singapore to be so clean, but majority doesn't appreciate it.
I think that Singaporeans should take the initiative to clear up their own estate, and not to contribute to the litter. This can greatly help reduce cleaner's jobs as they go around every corner to pick up rubbish.
In my opinion, schools should organise CIP activities, whereby students can get to experience such jobs under the hot sun, and to understand and go through the hardships of the cleaners as they put themselves into their shoes, so that they will learn from their past mistakes and not to litter again.
Presenting cash awards for Housing Development Board (HDB) cleaners is also a good way to attract jobless Singaporeans to take up cleaning as their job as nowadays people are not keen on cleaning jobs. Hardworking and diligent cleaners will be able to receive cash rewards for their great service towards the nation in keeping the city clean.
Nowadays Singaporeans are contributing more litter on grounds and we should strongly encourage them not to look down on cleaners as cleaners have done their best to clean and they deserve the most. They are the ones that made foreigners have a good impression of Singapore. So let's keep the country clean and green!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
VOCABULARY TIME!
Water off a duck's back
Mainly disapproving criticisms of or warnings to a particular person that have no effect on that person (stubborn) :
I've told him that he's heading for trouble, but he doesn't listen - it's just water off a duck's back.
Mainly disapproving criticisms of or warnings to a particular person that have no effect on that person (stubborn) :
Newspaper Article 1
Their lives are an open (Face)book (Page B7) - Wednesday, August 13, 2008
The number of teenagers hanging out on social networking sites, such as Friendster and Facebook, are increasing enormously.
Ever wonder why teenagers create accounts in such websites?
I have many friends who have such accounts, and i know of some who make use of these social networking sites to socialise around with people whom they do not know.
Teenagers tend to spill their problems and troubles to their "new" friends as even if the other party let the cat out of the bag to their friends, no one knows who they are talking about.
Normally, teenagers will upload pictures, write up on themselves, add friends, and many more. Creating accounts in such websites can also eradicate boredom of the teenager, thus it is so popular among teens.
There are pros and cons of creating accounts in social networking sites.
As they socialise, they will be able to build up on their confidence level as they meet the outside world. Socialising through the net is also one of the ways to curb loneliness of the user as they find someone they can pour out their troubles to.
Although creating accounts in social networking sites have their advantages, they also have their disadvantages.
Making friends in these sites and thus hanging out with them is not appropriate. The other party might not be what as described as they are in their site at all. As teenagers get addicted to such sites, they might spend the entire day sitting in front of the computer and thus neglecting their parents, having little communication among one another. This widens the generation gap and the teens will start to grumble about their parents not trying to understand what they are doing.
Teens often create thoughtfully designed profiles that prominently display "friends" who number in the hundreds or even thousands.
Parents should supervise their children closely, and check for any sensitive information on their profiles. Abuses on such sites can come from exposing too much of one personal information online, such as phone numbers, address and photos.
I find this situation very common among teenagers nowadays, and it's very important to find out more about such cases, and thus helping both the young and the old in their relationships, as well as teaching the youth to be careful of what they are doing.
The number of teenagers hanging out on social networking sites, such as Friendster and Facebook, are increasing enormously.Ever wonder why teenagers create accounts in such websites?
I have many friends who have such accounts, and i know of some who make use of these social networking sites to socialise around with people whom they do not know.
Teenagers tend to spill their problems and troubles to their "new" friends as even if the other party let the cat out of the bag to their friends, no one knows who they are talking about.
Normally, teenagers will upload pictures, write up on themselves, add friends, and many more. Creating accounts in such websites can also eradicate boredom of the teenager, thus it is so popular among teens.
There are pros and cons of creating accounts in social networking sites.
As they socialise, they will be able to build up on their confidence level as they meet the outside world. Socialising through the net is also one of the ways to curb loneliness of the user as they find someone they can pour out their troubles to.
Although creating accounts in social networking sites have their advantages, they also have their disadvantages.
Making friends in these sites and thus hanging out with them is not appropriate. The other party might not be what as described as they are in their site at all. As teenagers get addicted to such sites, they might spend the entire day sitting in front of the computer and thus neglecting their parents, having little communication among one another. This widens the generation gap and the teens will start to grumble about their parents not trying to understand what they are doing.
Teens often create thoughtfully designed profiles that prominently display "friends" who number in the hundreds or even thousands.
Parents should supervise their children closely, and check for any sensitive information on their profiles. Abuses on such sites can come from exposing too much of one personal information online, such as phone numbers, address and photos.
I find this situation very common among teenagers nowadays, and it's very important to find out more about such cases, and thus helping both the young and the old in their relationships, as well as teaching the youth to be careful of what they are doing.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
PRESENTING TO YOU...
My first post in this book review blog!
I'm so excited to get started on it!
Bet it's going to be fun! HAHA!
Get ready to see the change in my english post by post, and by O' levels, it'll be GREAT! HAHA.
I'm so excited to get started on it!
Bet it's going to be fun! HAHA!
Get ready to see the change in my english post by post, and by O' levels, it'll be GREAT! HAHA.
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