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Friday, August 7, 2009

Straits Times reflection 11

Article: “Government acts to curb younger smokers” (Pg A1 & A4)

Question 1:

What are some measures by the government to curb smoking?

Answer:

They set heavier fines for underage smoking and some places were bar from selling them.

Question 2:

How successful do you think these measures would be? Support your answer with reasons.

Answer:

I think that it will not be very successful as it is difficult for those teenager who were addicted to smoking to kick away their habit, thus they will still find other ways to buy cigarette.

Miracles..
7:43 AM

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Straits Times reflection 10

Article: "Her world’s a stage" - "IN" Section

Question 1:

Do you consider yourself an artistic person?

Answer:

I do not consider myself as an artistic person. As I do not like drawing and painting and I do not have talent it.

Question 2:

What are your opinions of the theatre scene in Singapore?

Answer:

I think that the theatre scene in Singapore are nice and have good qualities and facilities.

Article: "Drink-and-Eat MRT Riders on the rise" - "IN" Section

Question:

How do you feel about MRT commuters eating and drinking blatantly on the train?

Answer:

I feel that MRT commuters eating and drinking blatantly on the train is an irresponsible act. As they might throw their wrappers or topple their drinks on the train and dirty the train.

Miracles..
4:30 AM

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Straits Times reflection 9

Article: “I was an addict" - ‘IN’ Section

Question 1:

What are some of the earliest signs mentioned in the article to indicate that a person is addicted to gaming?

Answer:

The signs are, skipped meals and lost sleep, talked about the game all the time and began to imagine things.

State some of the methods listed by the author to overcome the addiction to gaming.

Answer:

The author ask her mother to lock her computer up, she also start talking to her friends in school about the new hot guy who had just move into her neighbourhood and her friends also constantly remind her not to game.

Question 2:

What are some of your reactions after reading this article? If a close friend of yours confesses to you that he/she is addicted to online games, what would your advice to him/her be?

Answer:

I think that game addiction is a very powerful thing. Once you get addicted to it, it is difficult to get over the addiction. I was once addicted to online games which cause my PSLE grades to turn out to be very bad. I regretted for not listening to my mother when she asked me not to play so much online games.

I will advise he/her to stop playing so much online games, as it will damaged he/her health and ruined her future. I will also tell he/her some tips to overcome the addiction.

Miracles..
5:13 AM

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Straits Times reflection 8

Article: “Mum’s catching up with me … on Facebook”– ‘Home’ Section

Question 1:

What were the reasons given by Facebook parent, Rashida Husian, when she requests access to the networking sites and also to what her children had put online?

Answer:

Rashida Husian want to keep tracks of her children and friends and to keep in touch with them. She will also leave some encouragement words for her children when she feels is needed.

Question 2:

Do you think it is a good idea to accept requests by your parents to add them readily to your friends’ list on the Facebook? Why?

Answer:

No as I do not think is a good idea, I do not mind my parent to see my photo and what had I post online, but I find it awkward to add my parent to my friends list because they aren’t my friend, instead they are my family members.

Straits Times reflection 7

Article: “HFMD cases near epidemic level”– ‘Home’ Section

Question 1:

How does HFMD spread and what are some of the preventive measures that the childcare centres and kindergartens have taken to ensure that the disease is contain?

Answer:

Mainly children who are 10 years old or younger will be infected by HFMD and is spread through bodily fluids, example saliva. It can be passed quickly through toys that children with HFMD put the toy into their mouths and then shared with other children.

Question 2:

In your opinion, what implications will the childcare centres face if the HFMD issue escalates further?

Answer:

Some parents might complaint or even sue the centre for not having proper hygiene, due to this, they will have to close down the childcare centre.

Miracles..
6:33 AM

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Straits Times reflection 6

Article: “Sorry guys, these lots are not for you” – ‘Home’ Section

Question 1:

What were some of the reasons cited in the article why there was a need to have parking lots for women only in these buildings?

Answer:

One reason is because they only need to walk up the ramp to reach the entrance and it will be less tiring as women are wearing heels. Another reason is because they feel safer to park near the entrance and men would be fine with that because only a few lots were taken up.

Question 2:

In your opinion, do you think it is necessary to allocate parking lots for women only? Why?

Answer:

No, it should allocate to both men and women with children that are 10 and below.

Which group of people do you then feel should be allocated such priority parking? Explain.

Answer:

Parents with children and disabled people should have these lots.

Miracles..
12:13 AM

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Straits Times reflection 5

Article: “Help for single mums in downturn” – ‘Main’ Section

Question 1:

What project was launched to help single mums? Briefly explain what is this project about?

Answer:

The project is called WeCare for U. It is about helping the single mum to find jobs and able them to join the support groups that arrange activities for them and their children in these trying times.

Question 2:

Imagine you come across a single mum who is unemployed, what are some advices you can give her? Who can she turn to?

Answer:

I will advise her to look for her friend that can help her to find a job. She can also ask help from her relatives to look after her children while she go look for a job. She can turn to family member, friends or even councilor.

Miracles..
4:35 AM

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Straits Times reflection 4

Article: “NTU Death Fall” – ‘HOME’ Section

Question 1:

What were some indications which showed that the victim was facing problems before he committed the rash act?

Answer:

Firstly, he starts playing computer games for hours to the end. Secondly, he rarely goes out of his hostel room and thirdly, he stops replying to all his friends MSN messages.

Question 2:

Is it very stressful being a student in Singapore? Explain.

Answer:

No, as compare to some other countries like China, we are said to be lucky as we only have 5 day of school in a week and end school in the afternoon. For them, they have 6 days of school in a week and they end school at 12 midnight, they have to go back to school at 8 am in the morning.

What are some problems you face as a student which adds to your stress level?

Answer:

The first problem I face would be tests and exams. As I do not want to disappoint my teachers and parents, I would always try my best to score as high as possible. While preparing for test, it will increase my stress level. The second problem I face would be homework. Sometime teachers might give us too much homework. While doing the homework, it will increase my stress level.

Miracles..
9:14 PM