Tuesday, September 30, 2008
I value the different types of race, religeon and cultures in Singapore the most. These are the main things that keep Singapore going. If I had to live in another country, i would miss the noises on the street made by the different languages of the different races made by people. Singapore is also made known for her greenery and clealiness
(2007)Q1:drawing up a set of school rules for a new school.
School rules are made to discipline (disciple) students, improving their behaviour and attitudes. If there are (is) no school rules, the school might become chaotic (go chaos) as students will (do) not listen to teachers or care about their school's reputation.Therefore, school rules are compulsory for every school in every corner of the world. (Is this really true for all levels? What if the students are older?)
The compulsory school rule that any school must have is 'Students should attend school punctually'.This allow students to develop a sense of time, knowing the importance of begin punctual in society.Not only do the teachers able to start their lessons on the clock but also having extra time to go further for the students, especially the weaker ones.Since the school normally start in the early morning, this school rule will help students to develop a habit of sleeping early and waking up early.It will not only give the students a clean bill of health but a acceptable attitude as well. In addition, it is important because it ensures students to attend school on time and benefits them in health and early impart of knowledge.
Similarly, having the sense of time is not enough. Another school rule that is needed is 'Neat Attire'.School uniform is a symbol of a particular school and it will affect the school's reputation on how the students dress themselves either immaculately or untidily which in turn reflect the disciple of the students as well.The uniform not only shows people that they are from which school but also give the students a sense of belonging. School uniforms are also used by teachers to determine whether the student is obedient or problematic at their first sight and need to monitor them. Therefore, this is important as it shows how the school's disciple is and develops the students to have the right character.
Having the responsibility in the growth of the students, the school needs to prevent students from having bad influence such as stealing and smoking. Hence,'Smoking and stealing are forbidden' is a must. IT will give the students a clean and healthy environment to study in and their safety is to be ensured from the naughty students. Drawing up this rule, gives as a warning to the students that it is wrong and erases their temptation of doing a mistake in their lives.Therefore, it is important as smoking not only influence them negatively but also affect their inner health. Teachers should act as an example for the students to learn in and will thus, allow them to develop positively in every areas.
'Students must give the rightful respect to teachers and workers' is another rule that is needed. However, this includes having the teacher and workers to give the students their rightful respect as well. Students will learn to be polite and not grown up to be an agestic person. Not only foster their behaviour and characters but also allow them to grow up as excellent Singaporeans. With this school rule, teachers and students will have a better relationship which therefore allows students to have the mind for learning and bravery to ask teachers for help either in education or the problem they are facing in their daily lives. Hence, relationship between a teacher and student is important as it make school life more lively and also develop students to have a 'big' heart as well.
Finally, to enable these rules to be followed, a punishment rule must include as well. 'Students who break the rules will be severely punish' will be needed to keep the students to be obedient and in order. This rule will enhance students to follow the rules and in the same time allow the school to be organises. It will prevent the students to have a second thought of whether to do something bad, developing their sense of wrong and right and the consequences of their doing. This is the only way for naughty students to know their mistake and learn from it, growing from the wrong to be a better person in the future. Punishment itself allows the students to reflect on the things they done and grow from it. However, there are still some students that did not want to learn from their mistake but continue to do so. These students will be needing consoling and the school need to pay attention to them. Therefore, it is important as it ensure the students from breaking the rules, developing their sense of seriousness and well-being of their attitude and character.
In conclusion, the most important of all is the rule of punishment which ensure that other school rules are followed by the students. It allow them ti realise their mistake and able to differentiate between wrong and right. If there is no punishment, students will be nonchalant in what they do as there is no one to bother them whether they did something wrong. Therefore, the rule are made to be followed and punishment are given to determine the seriousness of rules. This hence shows that rules are important to school to keep the order of the school and also develop the right behaviour and character in students' growth.
The compulsory school rule that any school must have is 'Students should attend school punctually'.This allow students to develop a sense of time, knowing the importance of begin punctual in society.Not only do the teachers able to start their lessons on the clock but also having extra time to go further for the students, especially the weaker ones.Since the school normally start in the early morning, this school rule will help students to develop a habit of sleeping early and waking up early.It will not only give the students a clean bill of health but a acceptable attitude as well. In addition, it is important because it ensures students to attend school on time and benefits them in health and early impart of knowledge.
Similarly, having the sense of time is not enough. Another school rule that is needed is 'Neat Attire'.School uniform is a symbol of a particular school and it will affect the school's reputation on how the students dress themselves either immaculately or untidily which in turn reflect the disciple of the students as well.The uniform not only shows people that they are from which school but also give the students a sense of belonging. School uniforms are also used by teachers to determine whether the student is obedient or problematic at their first sight and need to monitor them. Therefore, this is important as it shows how the school's disciple is and develops the students to have the right character.
Having the responsibility in the growth of the students, the school needs to prevent students from having bad influence such as stealing and smoking. Hence,'Smoking and stealing are forbidden' is a must. IT will give the students a clean and healthy environment to study in and their safety is to be ensured from the naughty students. Drawing up this rule, gives as a warning to the students that it is wrong and erases their temptation of doing a mistake in their lives.Therefore, it is important as smoking not only influence them negatively but also affect their inner health. Teachers should act as an example for the students to learn in and will thus, allow them to develop positively in every areas.
'Students must give the rightful respect to teachers and workers' is another rule that is needed. However, this includes having the teacher and workers to give the students their rightful respect as well. Students will learn to be polite and not grown up to be an agestic person. Not only foster their behaviour and characters but also allow them to grow up as excellent Singaporeans. With this school rule, teachers and students will have a better relationship which therefore allows students to have the mind for learning and bravery to ask teachers for help either in education or the problem they are facing in their daily lives. Hence, relationship between a teacher and student is important as it make school life more lively and also develop students to have a 'big' heart as well.
Finally, to enable these rules to be followed, a punishment rule must include as well. 'Students who break the rules will be severely punish' will be needed to keep the students to be obedient and in order. This rule will enhance students to follow the rules and in the same time allow the school to be organises. It will prevent the students to have a second thought of whether to do something bad, developing their sense of wrong and right and the consequences of their doing. This is the only way for naughty students to know their mistake and learn from it, growing from the wrong to be a better person in the future. Punishment itself allows the students to reflect on the things they done and grow from it. However, there are still some students that did not want to learn from their mistake but continue to do so. These students will be needing consoling and the school need to pay attention to them. Therefore, it is important as it ensure the students from breaking the rules, developing their sense of seriousness and well-being of their attitude and character.
In conclusion, the most important of all is the rule of punishment which ensure that other school rules are followed by the students. It allow them ti realise their mistake and able to differentiate between wrong and right. If there is no punishment, students will be nonchalant in what they do as there is no one to bother them whether they did something wrong. Therefore, the rule are made to be followed and punishment are given to determine the seriousness of rules. This hence shows that rules are important to school to keep the order of the school and also develop the right behaviour and character in students' growth.
2007, Qn 5, Heroes
What are heroes? Well, they are usually those who sacrifice themselves to save everybody, and at the end of the day, they are either looked up upon or disliked by people who are jealous and envious.
Let me give you an example of my all time favourite cartoon character hero: Batman! Of course, I do have real life heroes whom I admire and who resemble Batman. They are my parents and friends. I used to ask myself why are they usually well-liked and I finally realised a similarity between them, they are the more realistic heroes one can ever meet. I bet you can never imagine a human being able to lift up a truck as easily as Superman. Yes, my heroes are people who make use of their knowledge, experience, time and fortune to help others. They do not just sit there and wait for miracles to happen, they create miracles. Also, when a hero comes along, people will definitely have the strength to carry on because heroes have this amazing ability to cast fears aside for whoever that are facing problems and are afraid to deal with it. Be it people feeling lonely, unhappy or depressed, I believe a hero will appear somehow because I am sure they have this sixth sense and they will know when someone is in need of help.
There was Lim Bo Seng, one of Singapore's great hero who sacrificed himself for the country during the Japanese occupation. He could have gave up his pride and betrayed Singapore to save his own life but he did not, and this made him the man that everyone looks up to.
I'm stuck, I don't know how to continue.
Let me give you an example of my all time favourite cartoon character hero: Batman! Of course, I do have real life heroes whom I admire and who resemble Batman. They are my parents and friends. I used to ask myself why are they usually well-liked and I finally realised a similarity between them, they are the more realistic heroes one can ever meet. I bet you can never imagine a human being able to lift up a truck as easily as Superman. Yes, my heroes are people who make use of their knowledge, experience, time and fortune to help others. They do not just sit there and wait for miracles to happen, they create miracles. Also, when a hero comes along, people will definitely have the strength to carry on because heroes have this amazing ability to cast fears aside for whoever that are facing problems and are afraid to deal with it. Be it people feeling lonely, unhappy or depressed, I believe a hero will appear somehow because I am sure they have this sixth sense and they will know when someone is in need of help.
There was Lim Bo Seng, one of Singapore's great hero who sacrificed himself for the country during the Japanese occupation. He could have gave up his pride and betrayed Singapore to save his own life but he did not, and this made him the man that everyone looks up to.
I'm stuck, I don't know how to continue.
2005- QUESTION 2, Write about how a serious accident led to an area being made safer for those who work or live there.
"Help, help!" These were the words the victims of the fire were crying out. I remember the fire was raging and everyone was panicky and screaming for help. It all began with a cigarette bud...
The Lim family , my neighbour, always had a habit of leaving tons and tons of things, for example newspapers and old clothes, just outside their flat. The corridor was so crammed and it was really difficult for people to walk through. many neighbours have tried to tell them about the devastating consequences but they always turned a deaf ear to it.
"Why can't they put those things somewhere else? Something will happen one day for sure if they continue to put their garbage outside their flat!", that was what the neighbours and I always thought. And true enough, something really did happen. Just like a "thought" come true.
It happened when one of our neighbours went out of his flat to have a smoke on his cigarette. after he was done, he accidentally threw his still lighted cigarette bud on one of Mr Lim's stack of newspapers. A ferocious fire broke out moments later, burning everything into ashes which came into its way. Residents smelled smoke and saw a raging fire located at the 5th level. By then, it was already too late, as the fire had raced through the entire block.
The Lim family was still trapped in their flat and were not able to escape due to the fire. "Help, help! Please, somebody, help us!" Many people were running about and carrying pails of water, trying their best to put out the fire.
END OF STORY. not exactly actually.
The Lim family , my neighbour, always had a habit of leaving tons and tons of things, for example newspapers and old clothes, just outside their flat. The corridor was so crammed and it was really difficult for people to walk through. many neighbours have tried to tell them about the devastating consequences but they always turned a deaf ear to it.
"Why can't they put those things somewhere else? Something will happen one day for sure if they continue to put their garbage outside their flat!", that was what the neighbours and I always thought. And true enough, something really did happen. Just like a "thought" come true.
It happened when one of our neighbours went out of his flat to have a smoke on his cigarette. after he was done, he accidentally threw his still lighted cigarette bud on one of Mr Lim's stack of newspapers. A ferocious fire broke out moments later, burning everything into ashes which came into its way. Residents smelled smoke and saw a raging fire located at the 5th level. By then, it was already too late, as the fire had raced through the entire block.
The Lim family was still trapped in their flat and were not able to escape due to the fire. "Help, help! Please, somebody, help us!" Many people were running about and carrying pails of water, trying their best to put out the fire.
END OF STORY. not exactly actually.
Year 2005 (Q1)
' Parents and teachers are partners in the education of children '
In what ways can parents and teachers contribute to the education of children ?
Amongst all the Asian countries, Singapore is often extolled as a world-leading economic cream of the crop and business hub. Nonetheless, in order to nuture our children into future leaders of the nation, the Singapore government have been showing the prominence in offering an all-rounded education within Singapore. Being a typical Singaporean children, one might be sick and tired of the umpteen reminders to excel in their studies and to score top in their class. In general, I think that Singaporeans should not be relying on the government in providing the best education for their children. As it takes both hands to clap, parents and teachers do play an important role in educating their children as well.
Towards education, most people will always have the notion of discerning education as one's academic performance in school. This is absolutely far from the truth. Besides shining academically, it is also essential for one to excel in his character development as well. Students with good attributes such as being courteous and polite most likely come from families with good upbringing. Thus, this makes sense to me that parents besides being a guardian, they act the role of an educator as well. In my opinion, I feel that parents do carry a heavy responsibility in their child's character development. First and foremost, parents are role models for their children to follow, every word or action may poses as an impact on their children. As parents are the ones whom the children spend most of their time with. On the other hand, moral education have been implemented as one of the subject in the cirriculum in all Primary and Secondary schools within Singapore, to impart values that can help to make their children becoming better human beings , confident and upright citizens of their country.
Due to the booming tourism and economic activities, Singapore has open her doors to welcome foreign talents to boost Singapore's economic growth as well as the declining birth rates. As such, Singaporeans have been constantly reminded to buck up and stay competitive. Thus, making learning a mundane and daunting chore to be done daily, especially for those who are weaker in their studies. In order to enable children to overcome such physical barrier, teachers should make lessons fun and enjoyable and most importantly, ensuring students to be able to cope with the pace as well as understanding important concepts at the same time. Furthermore, teachers should also squeeze in time from their busy work schedule specially for slow-learners and those weaker ones, so that they will not feel despair towards learning but rather feel that learning is a pleasure , not a burden. In addition, once every semester has ended, the school will conduct a Parent-Teacher Conference to update the student's progress and attitude in school. On the other hand, parents should supervise their children with their school work daily and to understand the difficulties that they faced during learning in order for them to set realistic goals for their children.
As the saying goes" Health is wealth." , is vital for the children to stay physically and mentally healthy in order for them to be outstanding in all aspects of education. To a large extent, parents do play an important role in maintaining their child's healthy state of mind. They should praise their children for the for the good works that they have done or scoring distinctions in their recent class tests. These might be seen as the littlest thinggs in life we may neglect, but it can actually boost the morale and self-esteem of their children to do even well. Hence, parents should not underestimate the power of such praises, it may mean a lot to a child, it do makes a difference.
In what ways can parents and teachers contribute to the education of children ?
Amongst all the Asian countries, Singapore is often extolled as a world-leading economic cream of the crop and business hub. Nonetheless, in order to nuture our children into future leaders of the nation, the Singapore government have been showing the prominence in offering an all-rounded education within Singapore. Being a typical Singaporean children, one might be sick and tired of the umpteen reminders to excel in their studies and to score top in their class. In general, I think that Singaporeans should not be relying on the government in providing the best education for their children. As it takes both hands to clap, parents and teachers do play an important role in educating their children as well.
Towards education, most people will always have the notion of discerning education as one's academic performance in school. This is absolutely far from the truth. Besides shining academically, it is also essential for one to excel in his character development as well. Students with good attributes such as being courteous and polite most likely come from families with good upbringing. Thus, this makes sense to me that parents besides being a guardian, they act the role of an educator as well. In my opinion, I feel that parents do carry a heavy responsibility in their child's character development. First and foremost, parents are role models for their children to follow, every word or action may poses as an impact on their children. As parents are the ones whom the children spend most of their time with. On the other hand, moral education have been implemented as one of the subject in the cirriculum in all Primary and Secondary schools within Singapore, to impart values that can help to make their children becoming better human beings , confident and upright citizens of their country.
Due to the booming tourism and economic activities, Singapore has open her doors to welcome foreign talents to boost Singapore's economic growth as well as the declining birth rates. As such, Singaporeans have been constantly reminded to buck up and stay competitive. Thus, making learning a mundane and daunting chore to be done daily, especially for those who are weaker in their studies. In order to enable children to overcome such physical barrier, teachers should make lessons fun and enjoyable and most importantly, ensuring students to be able to cope with the pace as well as understanding important concepts at the same time. Furthermore, teachers should also squeeze in time from their busy work schedule specially for slow-learners and those weaker ones, so that they will not feel despair towards learning but rather feel that learning is a pleasure , not a burden. In addition, once every semester has ended, the school will conduct a Parent-Teacher Conference to update the student's progress and attitude in school. On the other hand, parents should supervise their children with their school work daily and to understand the difficulties that they faced during learning in order for them to set realistic goals for their children.
As the saying goes" Health is wealth." , is vital for the children to stay physically and mentally healthy in order for them to be outstanding in all aspects of education. To a large extent, parents do play an important role in maintaining their child's healthy state of mind. They should praise their children for the for the good works that they have done or scoring distinctions in their recent class tests. These might be seen as the littlest thinggs in life we may neglect, but it can actually boost the morale and self-esteem of their children to do even well. Hence, parents should not underestimate the power of such praises, it may mean a lot to a child, it do makes a difference.
2005, Qn3
It is not only shopping that brings vistors to Singapore. Describe some other tourist attractions and say why you thinkg vistors enjoy them.
Everyone knows that Singapore is a shopping paradise. However, besides being a shopping haven, Singapore is also well known for tourist attraction sites, a multi racial society, and an array of food that Singapore offers.
People's tastebuds will be actively excercised when they taste food for around the world. Singapore, having an assortment of different delicacies, is no less than capable of doing so. All the different kinds of multi racial food can be found in a place called a "coffeshop", some famous ones being "Chomp Chomp", "Newton Circus" and "Lau Pa Sat". They are places with delectable food at budget prices. Tourists enjoy having their meals there as they get to experience local cuisine without bursting a hole in their pockets. Some of the well known specialties are fingerfood such as the "dim sum", a different version of pasta the "laksa"which is noodles served in a bowl of spicy soup, "nasi lemak" which means coconut rice, and more. With such affordable food, and the more expensive ones found in upper-class areas, what is not to like about food in Singapore? Moreover, tourists will be able to have a taste of life in Singapore via the food they consume as every different meal tells a story.
For leisure and places of interest, we have the popular Sentosa,
Everyone knows that Singapore is a shopping paradise. However, besides being a shopping haven, Singapore is also well known for tourist attraction sites, a multi racial society, and an array of food that Singapore offers.
People's tastebuds will be actively excercised when they taste food for around the world. Singapore, having an assortment of different delicacies, is no less than capable of doing so. All the different kinds of multi racial food can be found in a place called a "coffeshop", some famous ones being "Chomp Chomp", "Newton Circus" and "Lau Pa Sat". They are places with delectable food at budget prices. Tourists enjoy having their meals there as they get to experience local cuisine without bursting a hole in their pockets. Some of the well known specialties are fingerfood such as the "dim sum", a different version of pasta the "laksa"which is noodles served in a bowl of spicy soup, "nasi lemak" which means coconut rice, and more. With such affordable food, and the more expensive ones found in upper-class areas, what is not to like about food in Singapore? Moreover, tourists will be able to have a taste of life in Singapore via the food they consume as every different meal tells a story.
For leisure and places of interest, we have the popular Sentosa,
Year 2004:Q5.
2004 Q5: Descrtibe one of the large shopping malls in Singapore. Why does it attract so many customers?
Vivo City is known as the latest biggest shopping mall in Singapore. It is an iconic retail,entertainment and lifestyle destination that constantly surprises and stimulates visitors with its vibrant mix of retail and entertainment concepts, and a full calendar of exciting festivals and events that will draw both locals and foreign visitors.
The design of Vivo City was inspired by the harbourfront location of the development, which evokes images of waves in the sea. Each space leads intuitively into the next, creating an enjoyable shopping experience.
Inside Vico City, there are many branded merchandises, for example: Nike, Adidas, ESpirit, Crocodile, Levi's, Marks & Spencer, Tommy Hilfiger, The Body Shop, The Fact Shop and so on. All the limited edition goods of many brands are available there. Not only many shops are there, but also a lot of restaurants are also located there. Chinese food, western food, malay food and other ehtnic tastes can be found over there. When you pass those restaurants places, you will smell the creamy aroma and the fragance of the food. And you can see people chatting and laughing when they are having their meals, they are happy.
The most famous part of Vivo City is the largest local cinema complex which is called Gloden Village. It has some special conditions, like Gloden Class, which is
Vivo City is known as the latest biggest shopping mall in Singapore. It is an iconic retail,entertainment and lifestyle destination that constantly surprises and stimulates visitors with its vibrant mix of retail and entertainment concepts, and a full calendar of exciting festivals and events that will draw both locals and foreign visitors.
The design of Vivo City was inspired by the harbourfront location of the development, which evokes images of waves in the sea. Each space leads intuitively into the next, creating an enjoyable shopping experience.
Inside Vico City, there are many branded merchandises, for example: Nike, Adidas, ESpirit, Crocodile, Levi's, Marks & Spencer, Tommy Hilfiger, The Body Shop, The Fact Shop and so on. All the limited edition goods of many brands are available there. Not only many shops are there, but also a lot of restaurants are also located there. Chinese food, western food, malay food and other ehtnic tastes can be found over there. When you pass those restaurants places, you will smell the creamy aroma and the fragance of the food. And you can see people chatting and laughing when they are having their meals, they are happy.
The most famous part of Vivo City is the largest local cinema complex which is called Gloden Village. It has some special conditions, like Gloden Class, which is
2005 QUES 4:choosing a career is one of the most important decisions to make in life.what factors will affect your choice?
As one graduate and moves on to a new phase in life, he comes to a point whereby he is going to make an important decision in life about his future career. " I want to be a..." may be a sentence one would normally say about his occupation .However , it is when one matures and grows up , his sense of judgment towards his life changes and his interests too, also changes accordingly.
Personally, the decision of choosing a career is not an easy task. Many factors have to be taken into consideration and will ultimately affect my choice.
The first and foremost factor will be my interest. Enjoy life! Follow your own desire and heart to fulfill and achieve what you want. What a pathetic sight it would be to be led by the nose into dedicating my time for something that seems such a bore to me . Imagine myself trudging wearily to work without any purpose. Life would just get tiring. I would only be unhappy and suffer psychologically. Also, having interest also means that one will put his teeth into something and completes his tasks seriously and with passion. It is only then will i live my life meaningfully and with satisfaction. Thus, happiness is one thing i will consider to persevere in my work.
Furthermore, another factor would be the salary. As the saying goes "money makes the world goes round" . It is indeed true as with the high cost of living, money becomes essential. Hence, a good salary will ensures me a comfortable life. No worries will there be in my late days.
Another factor that is considerable would be the future prospect in my career. Future prospect lies in many opportunities to hone my skills , giving me an eye opener of another side of the world i have never seen before. I will be able to learn more and be knowledgeable and hence improve myself. Further developments in my work will also allow me to predict changes and stay relevant so that i will remain employable.
In addition, another factor to be noted is my working time. It should be flexible so that i am able to spend more time with my family . There is no point working so hard and having a high salary if you do not even have the time to spend them. To me, family is important to me. They are also the ones who are closest to me and will always be there whenever i need them. Also , by having more time, i will be able to have more interactions with them and increase our bond between each other. I will also be able to catch up with my friends and do what i enjoy.
In conclusion, all of the factors above will affect my choice . However , the most important factor is interest . Doing what i enjoy will save me from future regrets in life. It is then interesting and everyday will be so meaningful that i will always look forward to another start of a new day.
Personally, the decision of choosing a career is not an easy task. Many factors have to be taken into consideration and will ultimately affect my choice.
The first and foremost factor will be my interest. Enjoy life! Follow your own desire and heart to fulfill and achieve what you want. What a pathetic sight it would be to be led by the nose into dedicating my time for something that seems such a bore to me . Imagine myself trudging wearily to work without any purpose. Life would just get tiring. I would only be unhappy and suffer psychologically. Also, having interest also means that one will put his teeth into something and completes his tasks seriously and with passion. It is only then will i live my life meaningfully and with satisfaction. Thus, happiness is one thing i will consider to persevere in my work.
Furthermore, another factor would be the salary. As the saying goes "money makes the world goes round" . It is indeed true as with the high cost of living, money becomes essential. Hence, a good salary will ensures me a comfortable life. No worries will there be in my late days.
Another factor that is considerable would be the future prospect in my career. Future prospect lies in many opportunities to hone my skills , giving me an eye opener of another side of the world i have never seen before. I will be able to learn more and be knowledgeable and hence improve myself. Further developments in my work will also allow me to predict changes and stay relevant so that i will remain employable.
In addition, another factor to be noted is my working time. It should be flexible so that i am able to spend more time with my family . There is no point working so hard and having a high salary if you do not even have the time to spend them. To me, family is important to me. They are also the ones who are closest to me and will always be there whenever i need them. Also , by having more time, i will be able to have more interactions with them and increase our bond between each other. I will also be able to catch up with my friends and do what i enjoy.
In conclusion, all of the factors above will affect my choice . However , the most important factor is interest . Doing what i enjoy will save me from future regrets in life. It is then interesting and everyday will be so meaningful that i will always look forward to another start of a new day.
2004 Question 3
It is logical that every parent should watch and accompany their child through their growth.Unfortunately,we are living in a generation whereby people prioritise their careers first rather than their families thus numerous parents do not usually spend sufficient time with their children.
As a matter of fact,i deeply believed that it is important for every parent to put aside their career temporarily so as to take care of their child's need till they reach a sensible age.This is necessary as the saying goes 'Parents Are A Child's First Teacher',therefore parents have to personate a role to educate their children and led them to a brighter future.In the case whereby a child is left unattended due to his/her parent's busy schedules,the child may end up becoming emotionally unstable due to the lacking satisfaction of love.There are many negative possibilities in a case like this so it is nevertheless the best policy for parents to stay at home with their young children to ensure the security of them growing up smoothly.
Another adequate reason why i felt that parents should not go to work when their children are still young,partially because it might result in a misunderstanding between the parents and their children.The children will probably be suffering in lonely silence with the thinking that their parents do not care for them,worst comes to worst,they may even begin to hate their parents for settling them in this loneliness.
Furthermore,there are examples which shown that parents who left their young children in the care of another guardian always ended up not having a close relationship with their children.This is because the attachment of the children to their guardians, who've taken care of them,are even closer than their parents,who have been busy with their work instead.This will inflict further arising conflicts between the parents and their children caused by miscommunication.
Parents have ever fundamental right to decide on their own whether they want to continue working during the growth of their young children, but i encourage the choices of taking a break from work and spend it with their children.In contrary,if they want the well-beings of their children to grow up peacefully without any harms and knowing rights from wrongs,it is advisable to seek accompanionship together with their children.
-Should parents go out to work when their children are still young.
As a matter of fact,i deeply believed that it is important for every parent to put aside their career temporarily so as to take care of their child's need till they reach a sensible age.This is necessary as the saying goes 'Parents Are A Child's First Teacher',therefore parents have to personate a role to educate their children and led them to a brighter future.In the case whereby a child is left unattended due to his/her parent's busy schedules,the child may end up becoming emotionally unstable due to the lacking satisfaction of love.There are many negative possibilities in a case like this so it is nevertheless the best policy for parents to stay at home with their young children to ensure the security of them growing up smoothly.
Another adequate reason why i felt that parents should not go to work when their children are still young,partially because it might result in a misunderstanding between the parents and their children.The children will probably be suffering in lonely silence with the thinking that their parents do not care for them,worst comes to worst,they may even begin to hate their parents for settling them in this loneliness.
Furthermore,there are examples which shown that parents who left their young children in the care of another guardian always ended up not having a close relationship with their children.This is because the attachment of the children to their guardians, who've taken care of them,are even closer than their parents,who have been busy with their work instead.This will inflict further arising conflicts between the parents and their children caused by miscommunication.
Parents have ever fundamental right to decide on their own whether they want to continue working during the growth of their young children, but i encourage the choices of taking a break from work and spend it with their children.In contrary,if they want the well-beings of their children to grow up peacefully without any harms and knowing rights from wrongs,it is advisable to seek accompanionship together with their children.
-Should parents go out to work when their children are still young.
Flight
As the sun touched the horizon, I reminisced about still being in your embrace. I always had a fear of the dark and everytime the sun went down, I knew in my heart, that the sun was always up and brightly shining on me, because of you.
"Where have you gone?" I constantly asked myself.
This dream of independence had always been part of me but never once, I wanted it to be given this way.
My parents and siblings were in a car crash last week and sadly, I was the sole survivor.
"Why didn't I die with you?" I questioned myself again.
I knew, with each passing day, the suffering was going to get worst. Fate was definitely against me. I had to end this suffering, I was determined to live on and make them proud. Show them what wonders I wielded and be what they have always dreamt I would be. The problem now was, where do I start? In the financial status I had now, it was only enough to last me for, maybe, another half year. I had to work from the bottom up. No time to lose.
I went back to school the next day only to be pushed around by one of my classmates. Add that to my current setbacks, stir. Fuming, I clenched my fist, punched the lights out of him and ran out of school. Eventually I collapsed with exhaustion.
I woke up remembering nothing and only seeing a white ceiling. "Was I in heaven?" I wondered.
"Where have you gone?" I constantly asked myself.
This dream of independence had always been part of me but never once, I wanted it to be given this way.
My parents and siblings were in a car crash last week and sadly, I was the sole survivor.
"Why didn't I die with you?" I questioned myself again.
I knew, with each passing day, the suffering was going to get worst. Fate was definitely against me. I had to end this suffering, I was determined to live on and make them proud. Show them what wonders I wielded and be what they have always dreamt I would be. The problem now was, where do I start? In the financial status I had now, it was only enough to last me for, maybe, another half year. I had to work from the bottom up. No time to lose.
I went back to school the next day only to be pushed around by one of my classmates. Add that to my current setbacks, stir. Fuming, I clenched my fist, punched the lights out of him and ran out of school. Eventually I collapsed with exhaustion.
I woke up remembering nothing and only seeing a white ceiling. "Was I in heaven?" I wondered.
2006, Qn.4, Given the limited land available in Singapore, is it wise to set aside some areas as nature reserves?
Singapore is a small country with space constraints all around the country. In order for the government to maximize land space in every part of Singapore, nature reserves are always being reclaimed to make way for development. However, I do not agree with what the governments are doing.
Land is needed to be set aside as nature reserves as it will benefit people, flora and fauna and the environment. It will benefit people as a nature park can be used for recreational activities. During the weekend, parents can take their time off from their busy schedule and bring their family to the nature reserves. They can go for hiking and picnic. They also can organize party and gathering at the beach as an alternative instead of the usual restaurant or food centers. The air at the nature reserves are much cleaner as it is not so polluted compared to the city area. Educational tour can be conducted at the nature reserve to educate the young to protect the environment and also allow them to know the natural beauty of the reserve. If not, by the time they grow up and the children may not even seen or know what does a nature reserve look like.
Nature reserves are needed to set aside for the flora and fauna as it is their habitat. By depleting the nature reserve, there will be a great loss in biodiversity and the food chain will be disrupted which lead to the extinction of flora and fauna. Some floras found in the nature reserve are of medicinal value. Most of them are not full explored. With the nature reserve being reclaimed, it will narrow down the range of plants that have medicinal value. Fauna may become extinct also as when their natural habitats are being destroyed, they cannot find a suitable place to stay they will go around the neighbourhood in search of food and will cause a greater damaged. They will not be able to breed successfully as they are in the wild as their natural habitat is lost.
The environment is also a factor. They are known as the ‘Green Lungs of the Earth’ as they replenish the oxygen supply and remove carbon dioxide from the air. During photosynthesis, the trees and other parts in the nature reserve take in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and give out oxygen. As carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, reducing the amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere prevents global temperature s from rising and helps to regulate the temperature. Also when it rain, the soil layers help to filter impurities found in the rainwater by trapping them between the pore spaces. The rainwater will then seeps underground. The vegetation cover intercepts the rainwater and reduces the speed and flow of rainwater on the ground. This prevents soil particles from being washed into the river. Therefore, the water collected in the river is of better quality as it contains fewer soil particles and impurities compared to urban area when the ground are covered with concrete surfaces.
On the other hand, it is not recommended to set aside some areas as nature reserve as there are more urgent need of land for other purposes due to the economic, housing, recreation and tourist attractions. Singapore being a developed country, people are having a higher standard of living which have a good economy, attracts more foreigners coming to Singapore for jobs and education. Given Singapore limited amount of land area, nature reserve have to make way for the building of housing to house this foreigner. Tourist also comes to Singapore for tours during their vacation. In order for Singapore to bring in more revenue for the economy, nature reserves have to be reclaimed to build more tourist attraction.
In conclusion, I still think it is still wise to set aside some areas as nature reserve as it will benefit people for recreational activities and educational tours, animals as that is their habitat that they live in and the environment as it provide us with cleaner water and more cleaner air.
2006 question 5 - Long School Vacation Break
''FINALLY, it is here!!!'', this is a cliche phrase which I would always hear when nearing the vacation break. Vacation break is what every student yearns for as it is a time to allow the student to have a break after months of hectic and pressurising life in school.
During any school term, every student would have the same fate, which is receiving a considerable amount of homework daily, having monthly tests , enrichment and other activities such as Co-Curriculum Activities. A school is akin to a student's second home. Just like any other students, I would spend an average of nine hours in school on a school day. Even after a long tiring day in school, there is still a pile of homework undone, waiting for the student to complete. The cycle continues the next day. Therefore personally , I feel the importance of vacation breaks as they enables me to spend more time at home with my family, going out with friends and having more freedom in what i do.
During any school term, every student would have the same fate, which is receiving a considerable amount of homework daily, having monthly tests , enrichment and other activities such as Co-Curriculum Activities. A school is akin to a student's second home. Just like any other students, I would spend an average of nine hours in school on a school day. Even after a long tiring day in school, there is still a pile of homework undone, waiting for the student to complete. The cycle continues the next day. Therefore personally , I feel the importance of vacation breaks as they enables me to spend more time at home with my family, going out with friends and having more freedom in what i do.
A Dream
"Ah, this is the place," I thought, " finally..."
After a long drive, i finally reached the abandoned island. I dismounted from my car. Once again, the smell of salt filled my nostrils. At a glance, i saw the decrepit and desolated mansion. My leg began to move towards the mansion. With every step i took, my heart pounded harder.
Within minutes, I reached the mansion. I stretched my hand and pushed the frozen-cold door. Upon reaching the main hall, it looked so grand, with a chandelier hanging above. I set out to look for the room where my desires lies. After a long search, i have finally found the room, in the windowless corridor.
" Push the door! Go on! It is not far away!" I thought.
Indeed, it is difficult to resist tempatation. Again, i stretched my hand, longing for the door to open.
Five metres...three metres...one metre...I have finally reached the door, after what seemed like a long journey. The door opened. The room is humongous, without windows but a mirror, with a dim light within
" Yes this is it!" , i whispered to myself. I took a step forward...
The room began to vanish except for the mirror, I found myself in a dense forest.
" Continue running! Do not look back!"
These words urged my feet on. I was never one for running but the note of urgency in my mind's voice accelerated my instincts for survival and canoed my sweat glands to get to work. The thorns and out hanging branches of shrubs around me, seemed to develop a liking for my bare arms. I winced when one nasty thorn embedded itself deep in my flesh. A cry of pain rose but was hastily checked it before it warned my enemies of my presences.
A rustle and this time, I really wished it had been the wind for the sharp poke in my back confirmed that my enemy , whoever he was, had caught up with me. The very thought of turning around and facing him was not pleasant but I abandoned it in favour of curiosity.Ever so slowly, my pivot joint got to work and my neck turned around in the best position, and the face of my enemy came into view.
It was the most hideous face in the sense that I did not like the thick flat nostrils, the swollen lips and the small twinkling eyes. He was just like the primitive tribesman that I had studied in my geography book. The only difference was that he did not seem so friendly.
Soon, I was bounded by ropes, like a snake entangling itself on someone. To my dismay, there is not only one of the hideous captor, but more and they are identical. More of them started to pour towards me and carried me to what they called their village.
I am getting confused as there are so many of them, but there is one of them who stand out. He has the identical features as my captor, just that he was filled with colours - green coloured face with red coloured body. They are conversing in a funny language but I understood well enough what their conversation was about. They were discussing their menu for the day for I was young and my tender flesh would be delicious for making steak if it was carefully prepared.
The big pot was all ready and my captor even had a smile for me. That was not a nice smile for the canine teeth was most revolting, The women came out with sharpened knives and big planks for cutting boards. They were all ready to lay me out and chopped up their delicious meat. This time, I had no qualms about screaming, I filled my lungs with air and let out the desperate cries, a feat which i had never been able to accomplish except on the day I- was born.
They were all amused and nobody stopped me from crying. My throat was hoarse and tears washed my cheeks. The world was a cruel one to let me die so young. Then, they came. The hands that held me in their vice-like grip were gnarled and crooked. I bit them and I nearly broke my teeth. I saw the gleam of the knife poised in mid-air. It was like watching a tree falling in a weightless world. The sharp edge caught my throat and I though I heard my blood making a gurgling sound before it spurted out.
" Ahhhhh!" I screamed out aloud again and again.
What an overwhelming sensation caught hold of me and when I found myself safe and sound and perspiring in my cosy arm chair, hugging my Geography book close to me. Peeping at the photograph in it, I saw the grinning face of my captor. At least he seemed much friendlier than before!
Kelly WEEEE and Lynn Tang
After a long drive, i finally reached the abandoned island. I dismounted from my car. Once again, the smell of salt filled my nostrils. At a glance, i saw the decrepit and desolated mansion. My leg began to move towards the mansion. With every step i took, my heart pounded harder.
Within minutes, I reached the mansion. I stretched my hand and pushed the frozen-cold door. Upon reaching the main hall, it looked so grand, with a chandelier hanging above. I set out to look for the room where my desires lies. After a long search, i have finally found the room, in the windowless corridor.
" Push the door! Go on! It is not far away!" I thought.
Indeed, it is difficult to resist tempatation. Again, i stretched my hand, longing for the door to open.
Five metres...three metres...one metre...I have finally reached the door, after what seemed like a long journey. The door opened. The room is humongous, without windows but a mirror, with a dim light within
" Yes this is it!" , i whispered to myself. I took a step forward...
The room began to vanish except for the mirror, I found myself in a dense forest.
" Continue running! Do not look back!"
These words urged my feet on. I was never one for running but the note of urgency in my mind's voice accelerated my instincts for survival and canoed my sweat glands to get to work. The thorns and out hanging branches of shrubs around me, seemed to develop a liking for my bare arms. I winced when one nasty thorn embedded itself deep in my flesh. A cry of pain rose but was hastily checked it before it warned my enemies of my presences.
A rustle and this time, I really wished it had been the wind for the sharp poke in my back confirmed that my enemy , whoever he was, had caught up with me. The very thought of turning around and facing him was not pleasant but I abandoned it in favour of curiosity.Ever so slowly, my pivot joint got to work and my neck turned around in the best position, and the face of my enemy came into view.
It was the most hideous face in the sense that I did not like the thick flat nostrils, the swollen lips and the small twinkling eyes. He was just like the primitive tribesman that I had studied in my geography book. The only difference was that he did not seem so friendly.
Soon, I was bounded by ropes, like a snake entangling itself on someone. To my dismay, there is not only one of the hideous captor, but more and they are identical. More of them started to pour towards me and carried me to what they called their village.
I am getting confused as there are so many of them, but there is one of them who stand out. He has the identical features as my captor, just that he was filled with colours - green coloured face with red coloured body. They are conversing in a funny language but I understood well enough what their conversation was about. They were discussing their menu for the day for I was young and my tender flesh would be delicious for making steak if it was carefully prepared.
The big pot was all ready and my captor even had a smile for me. That was not a nice smile for the canine teeth was most revolting, The women came out with sharpened knives and big planks for cutting boards. They were all ready to lay me out and chopped up their delicious meat. This time, I had no qualms about screaming, I filled my lungs with air and let out the desperate cries, a feat which i had never been able to accomplish except on the day I- was born.
They were all amused and nobody stopped me from crying. My throat was hoarse and tears washed my cheeks. The world was a cruel one to let me die so young. Then, they came. The hands that held me in their vice-like grip were gnarled and crooked. I bit them and I nearly broke my teeth. I saw the gleam of the knife poised in mid-air. It was like watching a tree falling in a weightless world. The sharp edge caught my throat and I though I heard my blood making a gurgling sound before it spurted out.
" Ahhhhh!" I screamed out aloud again and again.
What an overwhelming sensation caught hold of me and when I found myself safe and sound and perspiring in my cosy arm chair, hugging my Geography book close to me. Peeping at the photograph in it, I saw the grinning face of my captor. At least he seemed much friendlier than before!
Kelly WEEEE and Lynn Tang
2007 Paper 1 Question 3 :D
Gray was a young,energetic,earnest,modest,responsible and diligent basketball player in the past.He inspired to be a number 1 basketball player like Michael Jordan and through years of massive training,he managed to win many national competition.Thus,he gained the support of many people and the girls' in school were all crazy about him.However,Gray changed drastically over the years.He became ignorant,proud and he might have thought that he was already a professional,so he slacks during trainings.
Then on one fateful competition,the whole team lost mainly because of him.A few months before the competition,the team trained vigorously almost everyday except for him.Many people distance themselves away from him because he was not training hard enough and he even ordered the teammates around.As his best friend,I've seen the changes in him and the way his friends treated him and talked to him about it before.But he not only did not take my advice,he even ignored me for a few days.After we have reconcilled,I did not dare to bring it up anymore.
During the competition,he did not display teamwork and whenever he has the ball in his hands,he wouldn't want to pass it to his teammates,instead he tried to show off and score the points himself.The whole competition seems like a one man show which eventually leads to the victory of the opponent.At the time when the competition ended and the winner was announced,many people couldn't belive it,especially me.I could hear people sighing,crying and grumbling about the whole game.Some was even too shocked that they stared into space with their jaw hanging open widely.As for me,i knew how he felt at that moment and went to look for him.I found him in the restroom and saw tears welling up in his eyes.Without thinking twice,I ran towards him and comfort him by giving him a hug.I knew he felt terrible.
He absent himself from school for a few days as he was ashamed of himself and couldn't face the people who has put faith in him.During his absence,I've heard negative feedback about him.His teammates said it serves him right for being so bossy and for his bad character.Some people also felt sorry for him.I went to visit him to see his condition as well as to encourage him.Even though he failed this time round,he still have other oppurtunites and there were still a lot of people supporting him.As the saying goes,when one door shuts,another opens and where there is life there is hope.He told me he felt useless and remorseful but i comforted him that success comes with failures and he should never give up his dream.Perhaps he felt enlightened by my words..he came back to school and continued to work extra hard to acheive his dream.
Over the next few years,he slowly tried to gain back the supports and respect of people and his teammates that he had once lost.Although the road was tough and full of obstacles,he overcome the difficulties in life.He learned from his mistakes and now you can see him playing in the NBA along with Michael Jordan.
Cylvi & Liyan
We are very proud of Gray.
This is a life account.
Then on one fateful competition,the whole team lost mainly because of him.A few months before the competition,the team trained vigorously almost everyday except for him.Many people distance themselves away from him because he was not training hard enough and he even ordered the teammates around.As his best friend,I've seen the changes in him and the way his friends treated him and talked to him about it before.But he not only did not take my advice,he even ignored me for a few days.After we have reconcilled,I did not dare to bring it up anymore.
During the competition,he did not display teamwork and whenever he has the ball in his hands,he wouldn't want to pass it to his teammates,instead he tried to show off and score the points himself.The whole competition seems like a one man show which eventually leads to the victory of the opponent.At the time when the competition ended and the winner was announced,many people couldn't belive it,especially me.I could hear people sighing,crying and grumbling about the whole game.Some was even too shocked that they stared into space with their jaw hanging open widely.As for me,i knew how he felt at that moment and went to look for him.I found him in the restroom and saw tears welling up in his eyes.Without thinking twice,I ran towards him and comfort him by giving him a hug.I knew he felt terrible.
He absent himself from school for a few days as he was ashamed of himself and couldn't face the people who has put faith in him.During his absence,I've heard negative feedback about him.His teammates said it serves him right for being so bossy and for his bad character.Some people also felt sorry for him.I went to visit him to see his condition as well as to encourage him.Even though he failed this time round,he still have other oppurtunites and there were still a lot of people supporting him.As the saying goes,when one door shuts,another opens and where there is life there is hope.He told me he felt useless and remorseful but i comforted him that success comes with failures and he should never give up his dream.Perhaps he felt enlightened by my words..he came back to school and continued to work extra hard to acheive his dream.
Over the next few years,he slowly tried to gain back the supports and respect of people and his teammates that he had once lost.Although the road was tough and full of obstacles,he overcome the difficulties in life.He learned from his mistakes and now you can see him playing in the NBA along with Michael Jordan.
Cylvi & Liyan
We are very proud of Gray.
This is a life account.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Ng Yao Zhong - Motorcyclist dies fleeing police
Mr Ahmad Mohammad Iskandar, 22 this year, drove without a license to the mosque and got chased after a police car. He tried to escape by driving pass red light at junction of Sims Avenue and Sims Way but unfortunately he crash with a taxi and the impact send him flying to his pillion and died on the spot on June 24 during dawn with his pillion injured with fractured arms and legs, taxi driver suffered serious injuries and another motorcyclist with knee abrasion trying to avoid the collision.
Personal Views:
This accident will teach a lesson to those who drive without license, you let your parents worried for you when you are outside driving. When you got into an accident you do not just get yourselves hurt but the other driver too and unfortunately for his pillion who happened to get hit by Iskandar got hurt fractured.
Driving without a license is like digging your own grave the possibility of you getting caught by the police and get into an accident is much more higher since you did not gone through basic road rules.Well its all over now Rest In Peace Mr Ahmad Mohammad Iskandar (R.I.P). Prayers.
Personal Views:
This accident will teach a lesson to those who drive without license, you let your parents worried for you when you are outside driving. When you got into an accident you do not just get yourselves hurt but the other driver too and unfortunately for his pillion who happened to get hit by Iskandar got hurt fractured.
Driving without a license is like digging your own grave the possibility of you getting caught by the police and get into an accident is much more higher since you did not gone through basic road rules.Well its all over now Rest In Peace Mr Ahmad Mohammad Iskandar (R.I.P). Prayers.
LIM WAN JIE (:
Passport blunders leave S'poreans stranded
SINGAPOREANS are a negligent lot when it comes to passports, travel agents told The Straits Times on Wednesday.
It is not common for travellers to make a mad dash to the airport with the wrong passport, some said, but added that,more often, they show up at the airport with expired passports or without the required visas.
Some forget their passports altogether.
Travel agencies contacted by The Straits Times say they make it a practice to call travellers before their flights with reminders to pack their passports and check that everything is in order.
Despite this, one in 10 will goof up every month.
At least one travel agency, Hong Thai Travel, has briefed its employees to be more vigilant about passports following an incident on Monday in which a 61-year-old retiree cleared all checks at Changi Airport's Budget Terminal after having mistakenly taken his son's passport.
He realised the error during his flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival and informing the Vietnamese authorities, he was immediately put on a return flight here.
Agents said passengers without travel papers in order inconvenience others. Some cause flight delays; a number miss their flights altogether.
Personal response :
I feel that one should not be fined when they brought the wrong passport when checked in. He can not be blamed to have being so blur because it is just a misunderstanding. Most people can be so blur until when the passport is overdue , they do not even know. Until they reach the airport, realising that passport have already expired , then it is just too late. However , one should be responsible to check for their own belongings to prevent flight delays. I hate flight delay because when i am in beijing, the flight was delayed for 3 hours. How bad could it be when you can actually do nothing in the plane but just to wait.
SINGAPOREANS are a negligent lot when it comes to passports, travel agents told The Straits Times on Wednesday.
It is not common for travellers to make a mad dash to the airport with the wrong passport, some said, but added that,more often, they show up at the airport with expired passports or without the required visas.
Some forget their passports altogether.
Travel agencies contacted by The Straits Times say they make it a practice to call travellers before their flights with reminders to pack their passports and check that everything is in order.
Despite this, one in 10 will goof up every month.
At least one travel agency, Hong Thai Travel, has briefed its employees to be more vigilant about passports following an incident on Monday in which a 61-year-old retiree cleared all checks at Changi Airport's Budget Terminal after having mistakenly taken his son's passport.
He realised the error during his flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival and informing the Vietnamese authorities, he was immediately put on a return flight here.
Agents said passengers without travel papers in order inconvenience others. Some cause flight delays; a number miss their flights altogether.
Personal response :
I feel that one should not be fined when they brought the wrong passport when checked in. He can not be blamed to have being so blur because it is just a misunderstanding. Most people can be so blur until when the passport is overdue , they do not even know. Until they reach the airport, realising that passport have already expired , then it is just too late. However , one should be responsible to check for their own belongings to prevent flight delays. I hate flight delay because when i am in beijing, the flight was delayed for 3 hours. How bad could it be when you can actually do nothing in the plane but just to wait.
LIM WAN JIE (:
Research on membrane technology may produce cheaper water
SINGAPORE: The cost of water may be halved within the next 10 years as researchers work on membrane technology which requires very little use of energy. Mangrove plants may hold the key to cheaper water in future. They have a natural way of desalinating brackish water. Dr Andrew Benedek, winner of the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, said: "It desalinates by focusing special proteins and enzymes to take the salt out of the leaves and it collects on the leaves and then eventually water washes it away." Researchers are using such examples to think of how they can develop membranes to work in a similar way. Dr Benedek said research into membranes that do not use energy has already begun and he is confident that solutions can be found within the next decade. He said: "Today, the cost of energy for desalination plant is as much as 50 per cent. It could be as low as 35 per cent, depending on the water conditions. If you are able to reduce that, then of course... you could potentially halve the cost."
Personal response :
I am rather satisfied and glad to be a Singaporean. The goverment are doing everything for the sake of all citizens. Water is very precious. We need water to survive. Not only does we need to survive , we need it for daily use. A few years back , the goverment built up a NEWater scheme to decrease the amount of water used. The recycled the water and cleaned them thoroughly for us to drink. Now , the prices are going down sooner or later. These mean that people can cut down the cost on water for something else.We should conserve water from now on , not only for us , but for our future children .
SINGAPORE: The cost of water may be halved within the next 10 years as researchers work on membrane technology which requires very little use of energy. Mangrove plants may hold the key to cheaper water in future. They have a natural way of desalinating brackish water. Dr Andrew Benedek, winner of the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, said: "It desalinates by focusing special proteins and enzymes to take the salt out of the leaves and it collects on the leaves and then eventually water washes it away." Researchers are using such examples to think of how they can develop membranes to work in a similar way. Dr Benedek said research into membranes that do not use energy has already begun and he is confident that solutions can be found within the next decade. He said: "Today, the cost of energy for desalination plant is as much as 50 per cent. It could be as low as 35 per cent, depending on the water conditions. If you are able to reduce that, then of course... you could potentially halve the cost."
Personal response :
I am rather satisfied and glad to be a Singaporean. The goverment are doing everything for the sake of all citizens. Water is very precious. We need water to survive. Not only does we need to survive , we need it for daily use. A few years back , the goverment built up a NEWater scheme to decrease the amount of water used. The recycled the water and cleaned them thoroughly for us to drink. Now , the prices are going down sooner or later. These mean that people can cut down the cost on water for something else.We should conserve water from now on , not only for us , but for our future children .
Ng Yao Zhong - Japan to restore perks for using solar power
Japan is using solar power for houses and decided to equip more than 70 percent of the new build houses with solar panel. They subsidies part of the money needed to build solar panel in each household during 1994 to 2005 but they stop cooperating with Q-Cells a Germany company due to its overtaking Japan's first supplier of solar cells Sharp Corp. The reason they did this was to become a global leader in green energy and also to cut down the emission of greenhouse gas by 60 to 80 percent by 2050. They also decided to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels to improve its green credentials.
Personal View:
Japan had decided to be one of the global leader in green energy is quite an irony because Japanese use about 30 billion plastic bags a year an amount equivalent to a full day's worth of crude oil imports and they lose tens of thousands of umbrellas on trains every year.But still they decided to cut down the amount of greenhouse gas produce by them and save the mother earth which is sick and it is one of the reason why temperature in Singapore is rising and floods occurring over the world.
Personal View:
Japan had decided to be one of the global leader in green energy is quite an irony because Japanese use about 30 billion plastic bags a year an amount equivalent to a full day's worth of crude oil imports and they lose tens of thousands of umbrellas on trains every year.But still they decided to cut down the amount of greenhouse gas produce by them and save the mother earth which is sick and it is one of the reason why temperature in Singapore is rising and floods occurring over the world.
Lim Wan Jie (:
Price of rice likely to fall in next few months
THE price of rice coming into Singapore is likely to fall in the next several months, say importers, who predict the drop will spell some relief for consumers battered by record-high prices. Buoyed by a surge in supply - based in part on an expected bumper crop from Thailand - the price of fragrant rice could tumble to US$1,000 (S$1,370) a tonne by year-end, importers forecast.That is 18 per cent lower than its peak last month. This could translate into a roughly 80-cent drop for a 10kg bag of rice at the grocery store, said Mr Jimmy Soh, owner of rice importer Chye Choon Foods. Experts say that, although fragrant rice prices may fall, they are unlikely to hit the lows of September last year when a tonne of the grain cost US$600.
Personal response :
After months of receiving bad news about the price of rice rising , it is happy to hear that it is going to drop soon. However , it will not be as low as it would be. People nowadays prefer to eat any other food than rice to cut down the cost they spend. Bad point about rice is that it will grow insects if they are kept for too long. Therefore , people can not buy to keep to prevent rice price growing again.Not only does rice price growing , other things are growing. People are worried that the cost of living would be very high and can not afford them , the poorer ones are worse. Everywhere we go , things we want to buy , we have to think twice. These in return causes the business of any shops to be affected. Even the well-known SengSiong ,a place where cheaper food are sold, prices of what they are selling are increasing drastically. If only , miracles would happen soon.
Price of rice likely to fall in next few months
THE price of rice coming into Singapore is likely to fall in the next several months, say importers, who predict the drop will spell some relief for consumers battered by record-high prices. Buoyed by a surge in supply - based in part on an expected bumper crop from Thailand - the price of fragrant rice could tumble to US$1,000 (S$1,370) a tonne by year-end, importers forecast.That is 18 per cent lower than its peak last month. This could translate into a roughly 80-cent drop for a 10kg bag of rice at the grocery store, said Mr Jimmy Soh, owner of rice importer Chye Choon Foods. Experts say that, although fragrant rice prices may fall, they are unlikely to hit the lows of September last year when a tonne of the grain cost US$600.
Personal response :
After months of receiving bad news about the price of rice rising , it is happy to hear that it is going to drop soon. However , it will not be as low as it would be. People nowadays prefer to eat any other food than rice to cut down the cost they spend. Bad point about rice is that it will grow insects if they are kept for too long. Therefore , people can not buy to keep to prevent rice price growing again.Not only does rice price growing , other things are growing. People are worried that the cost of living would be very high and can not afford them , the poorer ones are worse. Everywhere we go , things we want to buy , we have to think twice. These in return causes the business of any shops to be affected. Even the well-known SengSiong ,a place where cheaper food are sold, prices of what they are selling are increasing drastically. If only , miracles would happen soon.
LIM YI HUI - Hotels and shops in Tibet
Three months after anti-government riots in the Tibetan capital, the tourism industry is still suffering, with hotels almost empty and shop owners struggling to make ends meet. As hand-picked spectators cheered the Olympic flame through the city in a tightly controlled torch relay on Saturday, Tibetans and Chinese seemed to share the same despair that it will be a long time before tourists return in great numbers. Beijing barred all tourists from Tibet after a massivecrackdown on violence that erupted in Lhasa not long ago. Chinese tour groups are now allowed back but foreign visitors are still barred. The ban on tourism in Tibet has caused difficulties for many businesses.
Pesornal views: I always feel that the businessmen would suffer the most in times of war or riots in the country. This incident is not an exception either. Most of them are innocent people who just want to make a living by doing some businesses. However, the riots had caused them to have a drastic decrease in foreign customers and affect their daily income. Hope the situation in Tibet will improve soon. :)
Pesornal views: I always feel that the businessmen would suffer the most in times of war or riots in the country. This incident is not an exception either. Most of them are innocent people who just want to make a living by doing some businesses. However, the riots had caused them to have a drastic decrease in foreign customers and affect their daily income. Hope the situation in Tibet will improve soon. :)
LIM YI HUI - Unclean water kills 4000 daily worldwide
The World Health Organisations(WHO) has estimated that: Polluted drinking water will kill around 1.6 million people this year unless the government around the world make a concerted effort to clean up their supplies. Over 4000 people die each day from water-bourne and some 700 million people in Asia alone lack easy access to safe drinking water. The number is still rising. Dr James Bertnam, coordinator of the WHO's Water, Sanitation and Health Programme, said that we must anticipate long-term water shortages caused by rising demand and climate change.
Personal view: I realised how fortunate I am to be able to live in Singapore, without having to worry about the shortages of water or the water being polluted. It is rather sad to learn that people from other parts of the world are experiencing shortage of water, drinking unclean water which would affect their health. And it could lead to death for certain cases. I think the government of countries having such problems should convey the seriousness of the water situation to their citizens and also educate them on how to improve the water conditions.
Personal view: I realised how fortunate I am to be able to live in Singapore, without having to worry about the shortages of water or the water being polluted. It is rather sad to learn that people from other parts of the world are experiencing shortage of water, drinking unclean water which would affect their health. And it could lead to death for certain cases. I think the government of countries having such problems should convey the seriousness of the water situation to their citizens and also educate them on how to improve the water conditions.
Ng Yao Zhong - Fourth varsity: 2,500 places, focus on skills across fields
Mentioned on last year August that there will be a fourth university in Singapore which include 3 different kind of skills engineering, design and business. The purpose of the fourth university is to increase the enrollment rates for undergraduates from 25 percent currently to 30 percent which is around 2,400 places and is equally divided for the polytechnic graduates and junior-college students. Besides the fourth university, the government also recommends: building a small liberal arts college in National University of Singapore, introduce new programmes to all 3 university and last of all expanding the polytechnic niche degree programmes. The fourth university will be a little different from the others instead of a chosen skill the will learn skills across fields.
Personal Views:
Its good news that the fourth university is going to be build soon which means that our country is still developing and people are working in the tertiary industrial. The fourth university is kind of unique due to the way they pick up their skills which also give more chances to other polytechnic graduates and junior-college students to further their studies. Students with one of these skills will be a help to the economy next time.
Personal Views:
Its good news that the fourth university is going to be build soon which means that our country is still developing and people are working in the tertiary industrial. The fourth university is kind of unique due to the way they pick up their skills which also give more chances to other polytechnic graduates and junior-college students to further their studies. Students with one of these skills will be a help to the economy next time.
LIM YI HUI - Next target: Cut energy use
"Singapore has to work harder at cutting down energy usage," said the National Development Minister Man Bow Tan. Singapore has scored relatively well on the water and land usage fronts but not on the energy side. He added that the government would definitely take actions to improve the situation. Singaporeans, as consumers also have to contribute their part into understanding the amount of energy that their various appliances use up, and opt for energy-saving versions instead. Certainly, there are challenges as Singapore seeks to cut down on its energy usage. Upfront costs may be a bit higher but it is a must to spend.
Personal views: With respect to water, we have done very well: How do we save water? How do we make sure that water is reused and recycled? On land, we have also done rather well- better utilisation of land. Therefore, I am sure that the energy side will also improve, so long as each Singaporean individuals contribute.
Personal views: With respect to water, we have done very well: How do we save water? How do we make sure that water is reused and recycled? On land, we have also done rather well- better utilisation of land. Therefore, I am sure that the energy side will also improve, so long as each Singaporean individuals contribute.
Ng Yao Zhong - Security checks tightened at Changi Airport
Security checks at Changi Airport's terminals appear to be tightened due to what happened recently. A retiree being let through for a flight to Vietnam on Monday using his son's passport. In the News and the papers reported that the 61 year old retiree Ang Heng Soon, got hasty and grab the wrong passport when he is catching his plane to Vietnam. Airlines said that they were taking Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng statement seriously and is taking precaution. The job of the officers was to check the passengers' name and faces using their travel documents before they will allowed to approach the Immigration Automated Clearance System.
Personal Views:
This mistake made is probably due to complacency of the officer which will be a grave mistake if the person who left the country is one of the wanted villains we are after. This mistake will cause Singapore to lose reputation even though its the first time after so long but, Singapore government took actions the following day which all the airports terminal got extras officers stationed at the entrance to ensure that this incident will not happen again. Singapore government efficiency is one of the fastest among all other countries which lead Singapore to develop well.
Personal Views:
This mistake made is probably due to complacency of the officer which will be a grave mistake if the person who left the country is one of the wanted villains we are after. This mistake will cause Singapore to lose reputation even though its the first time after so long but, Singapore government took actions the following day which all the airports terminal got extras officers stationed at the entrance to ensure that this incident will not happen again. Singapore government efficiency is one of the fastest among all other countries which lead Singapore to develop well.
LIM YI HUI - Doctor that thinks out of the box
Recently, an anaethetist puts her hands into another good use: making gift boxes out of her unwanted objects, from friends and home, which she sells for charity. In between seeing patients, the self- professed handicraft enthusiast can often be seen folding and gluing in the hospital, with curious nurses surrounding her.The mother of three has created more than 500 boxes this year for various charitable causes. Up to date, she has recycled more than a thousand greeting cards and is still wanting to recycle more.
Personal view: I like her attitute- willing to fork out her free time to create the gift boxes to raise money for the charity. I think everyone should learn to be like her having her spirit of helping others.
Personal view: I like her attitute- willing to fork out her free time to create the gift boxes to raise money for the charity. I think everyone should learn to be like her having her spirit of helping others.
jonathan khoo-gamblers
According to the Straits Times,there were many Singaporeans gambling away all their money with the bulk of bets going towards 4-D.Surveys releaved that there were residents spending hundreds of millions on both horse racing and toto
there is an increase of Singapore Pools outlet and now even the operator also takes wages over the phone.Most people believe that their lucky numbers willcome around some day.
personal comment-I think that these people are just wishing for those ideas that will only happen once in a blue moon.yes, there is a recent trend in the betting due to many people addited to it. i strongly feel that Singapore should not even continue to build this kind of 'entertainment'.the form of advancement that the Pool made, is continueing to lure many Singaporeans into the 'trap'.i hope that this trend will not continue further as it'll only bring harm than prosperity.
there is an increase of Singapore Pools outlet and now even the operator also takes wages over the phone.Most people believe that their lucky numbers willcome around some day.
personal comment-I think that these people are just wishing for those ideas that will only happen once in a blue moon.yes, there is a recent trend in the betting due to many people addited to it. i strongly feel that Singapore should not even continue to build this kind of 'entertainment'.the form of advancement that the Pool made, is continueing to lure many Singaporeans into the 'trap'.i hope that this trend will not continue further as it'll only bring harm than prosperity.
jonathan khoo- man dies sfter match
A group of 10 Chinese nationals were injured yesterday morning when the minibus they were in slammed into the back of a truck. One worker was knocked out cold by the impact but regained conciousness later. A second broke his nose. The 10 workers were taken to the Singapore General Hospital; 8 were treated for minor injuries. The crashed occured on the East Coast Parkway at 8.45am. After the minibus had hit the truck, a taxi crashed into it . This carsh renewed calls for seat belts to be fitted in all minibuses. schoolboy Russell Koh, eight was killed after being flung out of a minibus which had collided with two cars. The Transport Ministry acted last month, ordering that new school vans must come with seat belts.
personal view-i felt deeply hurt by the mishap.i think that the seat belts have to build into the vans as soon as possible os it'll lead to further mishap.this 'kind;' of accident kept occuring ,not once, not twice , but many times.i believe that the government would notwant to see singaporeans or other people getting hurt or even die. i hope that the traffic police could petrol so as to minimise any accident, or even fine those people that were not wearing any safety belts.
personal view-i felt deeply hurt by the mishap.i think that the seat belts have to build into the vans as soon as possible os it'll lead to further mishap.this 'kind;' of accident kept occuring ,not once, not twice , but many times.i believe that the government would notwant to see singaporeans or other people getting hurt or even die. i hope that the traffic police could petrol so as to minimise any accident, or even fine those people that were not wearing any safety belts.
jonathan khoo-mini bus crash
Once every 50 years, packs of rats will swarm through the hills and consume everything in their path. About 134,000 people died last month.Bamboos that has just harvast die after sometimes and this happens twice a century. Seeds, rice stocks, stripping ripening corn and paddy in the fields were eaten by the rats.Villages were affected greatly. They were too weak to flee and were dying as soon as thay knew it .Children are suffering from dehydration or diarrhoea.
personal view- i feel sad about the case. i think that the relevant government should lend a hand to help out those poor people.there were too many crops being destroyed that these poor people do not have anything to eat and drink and will die.the government should rescue them much earlier than to wait for so long and what's worse, the condition in myanmar is not improving.i do truly hope that they do get help soon and will not suffer from any more sufferings.
personal view- i feel sad about the case. i think that the relevant government should lend a hand to help out those poor people.there were too many crops being destroyed that these poor people do not have anything to eat and drink and will die.the government should rescue them much earlier than to wait for so long and what's worse, the condition in myanmar is not improving.i do truly hope that they do get help soon and will not suffer from any more sufferings.
jonathan khoo-rat crisis
Once every 50 years, packs of rats will swarm through the hills and consume everything in their path. About 134,000 people died last month.Bamboos that has just harvast die after sometimes and this happens twice a century. Seeds, rice stocks, stripping ripening corn and paddy in the fields were eaten by the rats.Villages were affected greatly. They were too weak to flee and were dying as soon as thay knew it .Children are suffering from dehydration or diarrhoea.
personal view- i felt sad about the case. i think that the government should lend a hand to help out those poor people.there were too many crops being destroyed that these poor people do not have anything to eat and drink and will die.the government should rescue them much earlier than to wait for so long and what's worse, the condition in myanmar is not improving.i hope that they do get help soon and will not suffer from any more sufferings.
personal view- i felt sad about the case. i think that the government should lend a hand to help out those poor people.there were too many crops being destroyed that these poor people do not have anything to eat and drink and will die.the government should rescue them much earlier than to wait for so long and what's worse, the condition in myanmar is not improving.i hope that they do get help soon and will not suffer from any more sufferings.
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