Picture 9: This picture depicts a scene of students in lab coats huddling around a petri-dish, conducting a Science experiment. These students in lab coats are dressed this way, as the lab coats would protect them from any harmful substances present in the science lab. I think that by the way they are huddling close together, peering at the experiment intently, they are very enthusiastic about the activity. I think that after the activity, the students would record down their observations and clean up their experiments.
1. Biology and English.
-I would like to continue studying Biology and English as I have a passion for these subjects. Afterall, a little passion goes a long way where study is concerned, as it gives most people the drive to want to learn.
-I think that everyone should go to university because it acts as a turning point in your life where you can choose to pursue the subjects which you love as a career. Furthermore, most of the people in the working society today are graduates. Therefore, this shows that, going to university is not so difficult after all.
2. Science is an important subject because it teaches us about life essentially and how things around us operate.
-In my opinion, young children would be more interested in seeing the results of an experiment than hearing a lecturer tell them facts by words. Therefore, I would encourage young children to take an interest in science by hosting experiments that are easy to understand and whose results are obvious so as to motivate the children to find out the answer for themselves thus developing their interest in science.
- I acknowledge that scientists in the past such as Albert Einstein, were mostly male. However, times have changed. Therefore, I disagree with the view that boys make scientists than girls because now girls are also granted an equal opportunity for exposure to science. Therefore, there’s an equal chance of a girl succeeding in being a better scientist as compared to the boys.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Oral Pic 7
Picture 7: This picture depicts a scene whereby people, possibly volunteers or stall owners, are helping to clean up the area of a hawker center. These people are trying to make the area so clean because it is a common area, used by many, if not all of the residents, daily. If the area was dirty, not only would it be an eyesore to the public, but it would be a breeding ground for pests, and in turn, harmful bacteria and germs. I believe that on a typical day, the hawker center would be littered with rubbish on the ground,scraps of food swept away by cleaners who are trying to increase their effiency so that the table is more readily available to the members of the public. Flies would buzz around the unwanted scraps of food as ants swarm around the scraps and try to hoist it to their homes. I believe that the woman is concentrating on trying to play her part by making sure that the table is proposed hosed down by water, and not do a slip- shod job.
1. I live in a HDB flat on the 13th floor.
-No, my desk in my room is about the only place in the house that is cluttered. It is stacked with rough paper, textbooks and many other unidentifiable objects. Scraps of torn paper and used tissue threaten to overflow of the mini wastebasket by the corner of my table.
-I conduct clean-ups of my room once a week to ensure that the table is not an eyesore and the papers are recycled, filed or disposed of. The rubbish in the bin is disposed every morning or every night to ensure that germs do not breeed in my room.
2. I think hygiene is rather important because it is one of the factors that contribute to whether we have a higher chance of getting sick or not. It kills the germs on your body, making you more immune to contacting illnesses via poor hygiene.
-It might be difficult to have good hygiene when everyone around you is practicing poor hygiene habits, this way, you are influenced by the people around you to give a heck-care attitude towards good hygiene.
-Yes, this would lead the people around you to think that you’re paranoid as a little bit of dirt never hurts anyone. Furthermore, if you were to be too hygienic, your cleaning bills would be very high as you would be likely to make the house as clean as possible. By doing so, you are also wasting water on unnecessary cleanliness when you do not need to be so clean. This could also lead to a poor immune system as your body is not equipped to fight with minute amounts of bacteria in the body.
1. I live in a HDB flat on the 13th floor.
-No, my desk in my room is about the only place in the house that is cluttered. It is stacked with rough paper, textbooks and many other unidentifiable objects. Scraps of torn paper and used tissue threaten to overflow of the mini wastebasket by the corner of my table.
-I conduct clean-ups of my room once a week to ensure that the table is not an eyesore and the papers are recycled, filed or disposed of. The rubbish in the bin is disposed every morning or every night to ensure that germs do not breeed in my room.
2. I think hygiene is rather important because it is one of the factors that contribute to whether we have a higher chance of getting sick or not. It kills the germs on your body, making you more immune to contacting illnesses via poor hygiene.
-It might be difficult to have good hygiene when everyone around you is practicing poor hygiene habits, this way, you are influenced by the people around you to give a heck-care attitude towards good hygiene.
-Yes, this would lead the people around you to think that you’re paranoid as a little bit of dirt never hurts anyone. Furthermore, if you were to be too hygienic, your cleaning bills would be very high as you would be likely to make the house as clean as possible. By doing so, you are also wasting water on unnecessary cleanliness when you do not need to be so clean. This could also lead to a poor immune system as your body is not equipped to fight with minute amounts of bacteria in the body.
Oral Pic 5
Oral Pic 5
Picture 5: The picture depicts a scene of a group of students studying a Science experiment. The woman on the left of the picture appears to be teaching the group of students the theory of which the experiment works, and how it relates to what they are learning in class now. She is probably thinking of how to answer their questions, or thinking about the possible errors in conducting the experiment which could've caused them to get wrong answers when questioned. The woman might have been reviewing the lessons earlier in the day so that she would be sure of the possible errors that the students would make when it concerned such experiments. Earlier in the day, she also could've been checking that all the apparatus were available for all the students in class. The students are not smiling as they might be trying to absorb a newly taught concept, leaving them much room for thought and questions, which they might need to clarify with the teacher to full understand the lesson.
1. Biology. I enjoy working with my hands because it is an interesting way to learn about facts present in the textbook by experiencing them firsthand.
-It is better to do things first hand because, this way, you get to witness the facts in the textbook being presented in real life. This way, you get a clearer concept of why this happens, and the procedures needed to attain a certain result.
2. -No, I feel that all subjects are equally important because in one way or another, they contribute to making the students an all-rounder in several aspects. Arts and music help to cultivate their creativity, whereas languages are important in communication. Maths and Science are subjects which would help a student to gain more knowledge about the things around us, etc.
-I would rearrange the timetable so that most of the languages are concentrated on one day, sciences on another, mathematics on another and so on so forth. This is to allow the students to focus on one aspect in a day, and do not get flustered by the constant rotation of several subjects.
-Yes, because facts from textbooks and writing styles in English, for example, build the foundation for people working in the society, giving them proper articulation and enunciation to communicate with people from foreign countries.
Picture 5: The picture depicts a scene of a group of students studying a Science experiment. The woman on the left of the picture appears to be teaching the group of students the theory of which the experiment works, and how it relates to what they are learning in class now. She is probably thinking of how to answer their questions, or thinking about the possible errors in conducting the experiment which could've caused them to get wrong answers when questioned. The woman might have been reviewing the lessons earlier in the day so that she would be sure of the possible errors that the students would make when it concerned such experiments. Earlier in the day, she also could've been checking that all the apparatus were available for all the students in class. The students are not smiling as they might be trying to absorb a newly taught concept, leaving them much room for thought and questions, which they might need to clarify with the teacher to full understand the lesson.
1. Biology. I enjoy working with my hands because it is an interesting way to learn about facts present in the textbook by experiencing them firsthand.
-It is better to do things first hand because, this way, you get to witness the facts in the textbook being presented in real life. This way, you get a clearer concept of why this happens, and the procedures needed to attain a certain result.
2. -No, I feel that all subjects are equally important because in one way or another, they contribute to making the students an all-rounder in several aspects. Arts and music help to cultivate their creativity, whereas languages are important in communication. Maths and Science are subjects which would help a student to gain more knowledge about the things around us, etc.
-I would rearrange the timetable so that most of the languages are concentrated on one day, sciences on another, mathematics on another and so on so forth. This is to allow the students to focus on one aspect in a day, and do not get flustered by the constant rotation of several subjects.
-Yes, because facts from textbooks and writing styles in English, for example, build the foundation for people working in the society, giving them proper articulation and enunciation to communicate with people from foreign countries.
Oral Pic 3
Picture 3: The picture depicts a scene at the beach whereby a woman donning a cap is teaching a group of students about building a sandcastle. I assume they are building a sandcastle because of the large, flat sandy base that everyone is reaching out to pat, ensuring its stability. I think that the woman on the right is responsible for conducting their outdoor activities, and ensure that everyone in the group participates in the respective activities.
I think that the group might pick up litter at the beach to learn about the effects of pollution, or learn about marine life whilst sitting on the beach, enjoying the lapping waves of the sea.
1. My CCA is basketball and as I am one of the school team members, therefore, a competition I had entered would be the east zone basketball completion.
-I took it quite seriously because I have a passion for basketball. I also participated in numerous trainings to get ready for the competition. Furthermore, the school places an emphasis that we should do our best in whatever we do, and live without regrets. Thus, I had to ensure that I performed to my optimum in each competition, as opportunities in a game only come once or twice. If is gone, there is a high chance that it will never return again.
-Yes, because this way I can challenge my abilities with people outside my school and thus, get a gauge of my abilities as compared to others. Competitions also allow me to broaden my social circle by mingling with people whom share the same interests as I do, and who knows, a friendship may blossom.
2. I agree with this statement because I feel that children these days would rather turn to the computer for enjoyment rather than go outdoors to play under the hot.
-I think that this is because computer games have evolved to be too realistic. Thus, the vivid graphics excites the child in ways that outdoors could not, simply because, what happens in a computer game, especially shooting games or games that involves spells or killing of monsters- those things just do not happen in real life.
-I think there might be an increase in the number of myopia cases in Singapore. There would also be more cases of whereby students would neglect their homework so as to play their beloved computer games. This would result in many students being unable to cope in their studies.
I think that the group might pick up litter at the beach to learn about the effects of pollution, or learn about marine life whilst sitting on the beach, enjoying the lapping waves of the sea.
1. My CCA is basketball and as I am one of the school team members, therefore, a competition I had entered would be the east zone basketball completion.
-I took it quite seriously because I have a passion for basketball. I also participated in numerous trainings to get ready for the competition. Furthermore, the school places an emphasis that we should do our best in whatever we do, and live without regrets. Thus, I had to ensure that I performed to my optimum in each competition, as opportunities in a game only come once or twice. If is gone, there is a high chance that it will never return again.
-Yes, because this way I can challenge my abilities with people outside my school and thus, get a gauge of my abilities as compared to others. Competitions also allow me to broaden my social circle by mingling with people whom share the same interests as I do, and who knows, a friendship may blossom.
2. I agree with this statement because I feel that children these days would rather turn to the computer for enjoyment rather than go outdoors to play under the hot.
-I think that this is because computer games have evolved to be too realistic. Thus, the vivid graphics excites the child in ways that outdoors could not, simply because, what happens in a computer game, especially shooting games or games that involves spells or killing of monsters- those things just do not happen in real life.
-I think there might be an increase in the number of myopia cases in Singapore. There would also be more cases of whereby students would neglect their homework so as to play their beloved computer games. This would result in many students being unable to cope in their studies.
Oral Pic 1
Picture #1: This scene depicts an old folks' home. The old folks are seated on wheelchairs in a semi circle, save for one elder sitting on a chair white a walking stick by his side, whilst the caretaker passes a big ball to the old folks. Therefore, the picture is depicting a typical day of leisure for these old folks. Perhaps too frail for the outdoors and inconvenient for the caretakers to supervise these old folks on wheelchairs, they are made to stay indoors. However, it is rather unwise to misjudge the purpose of tossing a beach ball around. For one, this can help to maintain the current condition of the old folks' eye-hand coordination. Secondly, this can help the old folks to foster relationships with the caretakers and the other old folks, whom share the same or similar conditions as each other. In an old folks home, the caretakers are supposed to help the old folks maintain a healthy state of mind and body. Through such activities, they are killing two birds with one stone as they can achieve both goals through one activity.
Conversation:
1. I have learnt from my grandfather's experience of World War 2. He has taught me many things like being resourceful, being flexible as well as pointers on being street smart.
- If I could do something special for him, I would ask my grandmother to teach me the simplest of my grandfather's favourite dishes, and make them for his birthday.
2.
- I feel that elderly people should live at home with their families, because there's nothing like the warmth of a family to bring joy to the elder's heart -nothing like the attention a doting family can give.
- I would include pictures of their generations, as well as items and music, to let them reminisces about the olden days.
- No, they should not be free of charge. If healthcare and nursing homes were free, it would make the nursing home an "attractive" place for the children to place their elders. By doing so would encourage more and more people to leave their elders in the nursing home, and if there is overpopulation, the staff would not be able to cater to the number of folks coming in. This could result in the nursing home being too overcrowded for the patients who really find it a necessity to place their elders in a nursing home.
Conversation:
1. I have learnt from my grandfather's experience of World War 2. He has taught me many things like being resourceful, being flexible as well as pointers on being street smart.
- If I could do something special for him, I would ask my grandmother to teach me the simplest of my grandfather's favourite dishes, and make them for his birthday.
2.
- I feel that elderly people should live at home with their families, because there's nothing like the warmth of a family to bring joy to the elder's heart -nothing like the attention a doting family can give.
- I would include pictures of their generations, as well as items and music, to let them reminisces about the olden days.
- No, they should not be free of charge. If healthcare and nursing homes were free, it would make the nursing home an "attractive" place for the children to place their elders. By doing so would encourage more and more people to leave their elders in the nursing home, and if there is overpopulation, the staff would not be able to cater to the number of folks coming in. This could result in the nursing home being too overcrowded for the patients who really find it a necessity to place their elders in a nursing home.
Monday, March 23, 2009
T2W1
It was all but a fortuitous meeting which brought the two of them together. She was a timorous girl who had gathered just enough courage to ask him for directions but when she flashed that drop dead gorgeous smile of hers, how can he not be but attracted to her? He initiated the conversation and unintentionally found her cache in the midst of it all. Despite being antithesis of each other, they got along quite well. In the end, all these coincidences led to an altruistic love between the two.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Detective Brenda, on the case. Stickman Mystery.
I have to interview 2 witnesses.
Things I have to do:
-Examine crime scene
-Visit morgue and examine body.
-Take a nap
-Try new shooting range.
-Interview witness.
-Interview both suspects.
-Check Email
-Avoid being killed.
-Report to chief.
I went to the crime scene.
1st suspicious article I found:
Piece of red paper with 910/016.
2nd:
A sharp silver of glass.
At the crime scene:
Victim bled from the head.
Objuects found: Wood with nail, Old blank piece of paper, and an old empty bottle of wine.
Went to the morgue to see the body:
IMPT: Found a key with the numbers 7465.
Victim: Has a large but superficial wound on his chest.
Small but fatal wound on his neck.
Victim had a tattoo- most likely to be in a gang, died in a knife fight.
Numbers- 6185557493
Had a piece of green cloth in the mouth.
Dry blood in his hair.
Then I went to take a nap.
Letters 9(6)7(letter L)54(letter H) appeared in my dream.
A creepy little man appears.
He told me look in the purple paint can for a clue.
I got 85% for my shooting.
Went back to the crime scene, found an old steak knife in the paint can.
Has dried blood on it.
Wooden handle and 3 bolts on one side.
Interview time:
The cop said that the man had yellow hair and a green shirt.
Suspect #1 was walking away from the scene but not running, came along quietly.
Suspect #2 was a block away washing his hands, and got defensive when asked to come along with the police.
Neither had weapons or blood stains on them.
The witness had no helpful clues. All was already told to me by the cop.
Suspect #1 was on his way to a job interview. Said he didnt do anything.
Suspect #2 refused to speak till his lawyer came, but he had a hold in his shirt, blue ink of his sleeve and a recent bruise.
Checked my email.
Mother gave me insight of reading things backward/upside down.
Then I called the number 6185557493 and got the address 405 Wall Road.
Using the victim's key, I found a clue, a bag of stolen money.
Using my common sense: I solved the mystery.
It was Bob, and the murder weapon was the steak knife. The green cloth in the mouth of the victim was the key evidence. It matched the tear of Bob's shirt. Bob's motive was the money found in the bank.
:D CASE SOLVED.
Detective Brenda, signing off.
Things I have to do:
-Examine crime scene
-Visit morgue and examine body.
-Take a nap
-Try new shooting range.
-Interview witness.
-Interview both suspects.
-Check Email
-Avoid being killed.
-Report to chief.
I went to the crime scene.
1st suspicious article I found:
Piece of red paper with 910/016.
2nd:
A sharp silver of glass.
At the crime scene:
Victim bled from the head.
Objuects found: Wood with nail, Old blank piece of paper, and an old empty bottle of wine.
Went to the morgue to see the body:
IMPT: Found a key with the numbers 7465.
Victim: Has a large but superficial wound on his chest.
Small but fatal wound on his neck.
Victim had a tattoo- most likely to be in a gang, died in a knife fight.
Numbers- 6185557493
Had a piece of green cloth in the mouth.
Dry blood in his hair.
Then I went to take a nap.
Letters 9(6)7(letter L)54(letter H) appeared in my dream.
A creepy little man appears.
He told me look in the purple paint can for a clue.
I got 85% for my shooting.
Went back to the crime scene, found an old steak knife in the paint can.
Has dried blood on it.
Wooden handle and 3 bolts on one side.
Interview time:
The cop said that the man had yellow hair and a green shirt.
Suspect #1 was walking away from the scene but not running, came along quietly.
Suspect #2 was a block away washing his hands, and got defensive when asked to come along with the police.
Neither had weapons or blood stains on them.
The witness had no helpful clues. All was already told to me by the cop.
Suspect #1 was on his way to a job interview. Said he didnt do anything.
Suspect #2 refused to speak till his lawyer came, but he had a hold in his shirt, blue ink of his sleeve and a recent bruise.
Checked my email.
Mother gave me insight of reading things backward/upside down.
Then I called the number 6185557493 and got the address 405 Wall Road.
Using the victim's key, I found a clue, a bag of stolen money.
Using my common sense: I solved the mystery.
It was Bob, and the murder weapon was the steak knife. The green cloth in the mouth of the victim was the key evidence. It matched the tear of Bob's shirt. Bob's motive was the money found in the bank.
:D CASE SOLVED.
Detective Brenda, signing off.
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