Scene 3
Narrator: In the last scene, Jonathan and his sister Denise found Micky Cheung copied Jon’s design; so, Jonathan starts to find out the evidence to prove Mickey Cheung did it.
(At his Classroom)
Jonathan: Oh, my goodness!
Yvonne: What’s up, Jonathan? You look so frustrated.
Jonathan: Yup! Somebody copied my design for the fashion design competition.
Yvonne: Really? I’m so sorry but how can I help you?
Jonathan: Umm…Did you see anyone used my laptop when I left it here?
Yvonne: Let me think… umm… No! (Doubtfully) nobody used your laptop before.
Ashley: I did see somebody used your laptop. (Fade In)
Jonathan: Who was that?
Ashley: That was you! Oh, that’s joking but I did hear somebody sued you for copying his design.
Yvonne: Who is the guy?
Ashley: Michael told me he was Mickey Cheung.
Jonathan: What? I must tell the teacher the truth. (Crossed)
Narrator: Without a doubt, Jonathan is really angry and he tries to tell the truth to the teacher. However, he has no evidence to prove himself and finally, both of them were disqualified. Now, he meets his friend in the McDonald restaurant.
(In McDonald restaurant)
Michael: Hi, Jonathan, are you all right? I heard someone sued you for copying. What’s happening?
Jonathan: In fact, he stole my idea for the fashion design competition. Then, he told the teacher he was the victim. (Angry)
Michael: How poor you are, Jonathan! But have you found out the evidence to prove that yet?
Jonathan: No, I haven’t. That’s why I’m so frustrated now.
Andrew: Hi, Jonathan, where’ve you been? I couldn’t find you when I got here.
Jonathan: Oh, I’m sorry because I could only find the seat at the corner.
Andrew: That is all right, by the way, we’re gonna be the neighbour because my parents bought the flat next to yours last month.
Jonathan: Oh, yeah. (Absent-minded)
Andrew: Jonathan, you look so frustrated, are you worrying about Denise?
Michael: What’s up with Denise, Andrew?
Andrew: Don’t you know that, Denise meets a boyfriend and she brought him to her home last Sunday. I even saw the boy used you laptop when Denise went to grab a drink. How dare she is, she’s just 13 right? Why weren’t you there?
Jonathan: Hang on, you mean the boy used my laptop when I wasn’t at home, right?
Andrew: Yup. I also took the photo.
Jonathan: How dare he is (Talk to himself), I must ask Denise when I get home.
Michael: Wow! It’s so late now; I’ve got to go home now.
Jonathan: Then, let’s go.
Narrator: When Jonathan gets home, he finds Denise is crying. Jonathan was angry before but when he sees that, he is quite puzzled.
Jonathan: What’s up, Denise?
Denise: Noth…nothing (sob) else. Get lost, Jon! (heart-broken)
Jonathan: I know you’ve met a boyfriend, Denise, just tell me what’s happening.
Denise: He’s a bad guy, a really bad guy, Jon. I’m so sad now.
Jonathan: Okay, tell me who the guy is, my beautiful Denise.
Denise: It’s Mickey, the guy who stole your design. He told me we met each other because he wanna steal you work. (Cry)
Jonathan: How can he treat you as a tool but why couldn’t you recognise him when we found he copied my work?
Denise: He told me he called Chri… (Sob) Chris when we met, I found out he was Micky when we broke up.
Jonathan: Okay, don’t be so sad now, my gorgeous Denise, I’ll find him tomorrow but anyway, you shouldn’t be dating with the boys anymore because you’re still young and you should work hard on your study.
Denise: Ye… (Sob) Yes.
Narrator: On the next day, Jonathan goes to 4B classroom and finds Mickey.
(Bells ring)
Jonathan: Excuse me? Is Mickey Cheung here?
Student A: Mickey Cheung? Hang on. (Shouted) Mickey, somebody wanna find you.
Mickey: I’m coming. (Fade In) What’s up, little boy.
Jonathan: Don’t tell lies, please, Mickey Cheung. I know what you’ve done.
Mickey: What have I done? Who are you?
Jonathan: I’m Jonathan from 4A, I know you copied my work before, please, just tell the teacher the truth.
Mickey: Hey, how can you say that? We all know the truth is you copied my work.
Jonathan: THAT’S ENOUGH! (Shouted) I’ve got TWO witnesses to prove you copied my work at my home.
Mickey: How… how can you know? (Scared)
Jonathan: Don’t you remember what you’ve told Denise before? Christopher Mickey Cheung.
Mickey: You…you’re Denise brother?
Jonathan: Of course.
Mickey: Let’s make a deal, shall we. I’ll tell the teacher that I’ve just made a mistake as the resolution, then, I’ll quit but you’ve got to give me your $5000 prize once you win the competition because I need the prize a lot to buy the trainers which’s the limited edition. How do you think?
Jonathan: Get lost! I will never accept all your bloody offers. I’ll tell the teacher what you’ve done before!
Mickey: Fine, I know what I should do. Hey, fellow, let’s go to the discipline room.
Narrator: What will Mickey Cheung do in the discipline room? Let’s go on and listen.
(In discipline room)
(Knock the door)
Mrs. Thatcher: Come in. Hello, what can I help you?
Mickey: (Sob) Mrs… Mrs Thatcher, Jonathan threatened me!
Jonathan: No! I haven’t, don’t trust him, Mrs. Thatcher.
Mrs. Thatcher: All right, stop. Please don’t shout here. Mickey, tell me what’s going on here.
Mickey: Yes, Mrs Thatcher. Jonathan threatened me as I sued him for copying my work.
Mrs. Thatcher: How did he threaten you?
Mickey: He said if I told the truth, he’d teach me a lesson.
Mrs. Thatcher: Is that true, Jonathan?
Jonathan: Of course not, Mrs Thatcher. In fact, he copied MY work and he is telling lie.
Mickey: Stop, you little silly sausage, how can you frame me up like this!
Mrs. Thatcher: Quiet! By the way, I’m just gonna investigate this case. Then, Mickey, please tell me how Jonathan stole your design?
Mickey: Yes, Mrs. Thatcher. Last Monday, I lost my laptop at school and I kept finding it for whole day! Finally, I found my laptop in Jonathan’s drawer after the ninth lesson and I also realised all of my design were lost! Three days later, I found my design was posted on the site but with the name Jonathan! That’s why I believe he is the thief and he stole my design.
Jonathan: No, Mrs. Thatcher, the case is more complicating indeed!
Mrs. Thatcher: Then, please tell me you version.
Jonathan: Yep, My sister, Denise invited her ex-boyfriend who is Mickey to home last Sunday and he copied my design when my sister grabbed the drink in the kitchen and here are the evidences. Besides, I also get two witnesses here, they’re Denise and Andrew.
Mrs. Thatcher: Oh! I see. Umm… Mickey, do you know everyone have to report to the class teacher if they want bring their laptop back to school and I can only find Jonathan’s application in this record, where’s yours?
Mickey: Umm… I… I just forgot to apply.
Mrs. Thatcher: but why didn’t you tell the teacher when you lost your computer?
Mickey: Umm…
Mrs. Thatcher: The answer is so obvious now because you’re telling lies, right. Don’t think we’re foolish and you can fool us with those terrible lies. Okay, you’ll receive the black mark as punishment. Besides, you have to apologise to Jonathan.
Narrator: This is the punishment for Mickey, perhaps you may think it’s not enough for him but in fact, he is the head prefect of the school. Well, well, well.
Aki the audience: Then, how about Jonathan?
Narrator: Well, Jonathan’s cannot get the prize in the fashion design competition because the judges think his punk fashion is too aggressive to them. It’s disappointing, isn’t it?
-The End-
Character list
Jonathan-Aki, Michael, Andrew
Denise, Yvonne, Narrator-Aki
Mickey, Ashley, Mrs. Thatcher
Author:
Hon Lap Fu 4A28
Nga Kei Chan 4A01
Hiu Tung Cheung 4A04
26 February 2010
Character: Jay Chou [J] ,Yang Guifei [Y], Fans [F], Emperor Xuanzong of Tang [T], Narrator [N], Jay’s manager [M] (4B Candy Ng, Daisy Ng, Yobi Kwan)
Scene1:[ Jay Chou and Yang Guifei and other fans gather in the crowded mall]
N : That day , the famous pop star , Jay Chou , is having a function in a big shopping mall which is in Hong Kong .
F : Jay![screaming]Welcome to Hong Kong ! We all love you!
J : Hi, my fans in Hong Kong . Long time no see, are you guys all right?
F: Yes![screaming]
J : Let me sing a song to all of you guys first!
………………
J: That’s the end. Let’s watch another show now. Hope you guys will enjoy them.
F: Wow![scream]
N: Jay goes back to the backstage.
J: Manager, I want to go to the toilet , can I?
M: Um[Checking]…you still have 10 minutes left . I think you can go if you’re fast.
J: Oh, thank you. I will be fast. [wearing eyeglasses and a hat]
N: Outside the male’s toilet. Jay walks fast to the door.
J: I have to be fast……[astonished, the hat falls down] who…who’re you…? Why you come out of a male’s toilet?
Y: Oh , I’m sorry…[looking at Jay , bashful]He’s very handsome!..[muttering]
J: [look at Yeung’s pretty face , surprised]No one is more beautiful than this girl!...... [muttering]
Y: Um……what’s your name?
J: [surprised again] You really don’t know who I’m?
Y: Hey, come on. How can I know who you are?
J: Um……I’m Jay Chou , and you?
Y: I’m Yang Guifei. Nice to meet you, Jay.
J: What? [amazed] You are Yang Guifei…?
Y: It’s a lengthy speech......Let us have a tea and talk about it.
J: That’s great! But let me go to the toilet first……
Scene2:[ Emperor Xuanzong of Tang finds that Yang Guifei is missing]
T: Oh, I have not visited my dear Yang Guifei for a long time ! I miss her! Let me go and see her!
[Sound of walking]
[knocking the door]
T:[ecstatic]Hei , my dear Guifei! I come here to see you! Come on! Don’t you miss me?
N: After a second, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang still doesn’t hear any reply.
T:[Enraged]Where are you! Why don’t you come and welcome me?
[walking closer and get into Yang Guifei’s room]
N : After Emperor Xuanzong of Tang goes into Yang Guifei’s room , he just can’t find anybody!
T:[shocked]Where … where did my Guifei go? Oh no!
N : At that time, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang looks at the door near Yang Guifei ‘s bed.
T :What’s behind that door?
N: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang opens it. He can just see some light coming out from the door, and then…
T: Ar……..
T:[frightened] where am I now?
N: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang has gone to a place he has never been.
T:[suspicious] Oh, Is that my dear Guifei? And she is with a man… a very handsome man?
Scene 3
(In the shopping centre)
Yeung: (anxious) Are you hungry?
Chow: (curious) I am hungry, aren’t you?
Yeung: I am hungry too. I want to eat Kuifei chicken. Where’s the restaurant for buying the Kuifei chicken? Do you know?
Chow: I don’t know. Let’s find it together. Okay?
Yeung: Okay! Let’s go!
(Walking)
Yeung, Chow: Woo… We find it.
Yeung: (happy) Just get a seat quickly. I am so hungry.
Chow: (frightened) Don’t run. Be careful. I can’t follow you.
(They order the Kuifei chicken)
Yeung: So delicious.
Yeung: (innocent)(whispering) But I think the Kuifei chicken I cook is more delicious.
(They go out from the restaurant and stop in front of the restaurant)
Yeung: (blissful) Where are we going?
Chow: Clothes shop? Jewellery shop? Or the toy shop?
Yeung: I want to go to the toy shop. Do you know what the most popular toy is nowadays?
Chow: I don’t know. Let’s go to the toy shop.
(They walk to the toy shop quickly)
Yeung: (curious) This one is so lovely!
Chow: You love it? I buy it for you. Whatever you want, I will give it to you.
Yeung: (bashful) Oh… You are the best man in the world.
Chow: (blissful) I love you.
Yeung: I love you too.
Chow: I want to marry you. Don’t leave me forever. Can you stay here with me?
Yeung: I want to marry you too. I won’t leave you and stay here with you forever.
(They embrace each other warmly)
Scene4
Narrator: Yeung Kui Fei and Jay Chou are followed by Tong Tai Chung. Tong Tai Chung wants to catch them.
T: (anxiously) Stop! Stop! Stop! Don’t run! (He’s pointing at soldiers!) Be quick! Be quick! Catch them quickly!! (Soldiers run…)
Y: (Jay is holding Y’s hand light) He has discovered us. We must go to a place where he doesn’t know! Um.... I know that ! (Delighted) The other place. We can go back to the past.
J: (doubtfully) HA?
(They go to a female’s toile)
Y: We can go back to the past in the third toilet.
(Flushing sound)
Scene 5
Narrator: At last, Jay Chou and Yeung Kui Fei use the third toilet to travel back into the past.
J :( Amazed) It is fantastic! Baby, where should we go?
Y :( Considerate) Um....Let us go shopping!
J :( Doubtfully) Ha?! But in the past I just know that there were markets.
Y :Yes! We only have markets, the Stanley Market. I take you there! (Excited)
J :Stanley Market!?
(Yeung kui Fei leads Jay Chou to Stanley Market)
Y :I want to buy some new clothes for you!(sweetly)
J :But we do not have much money.(worried)
Y :We don't need much money because Stanley Market's goods are very cheap. You can buy different kinds of goods there.
J: Honey, I wanna buy some accessories for you.
Y:( Pleasant) Thank you, sweetheart!
J: Look! There are many accessories. (Jay Chou helps Yeung Kui Fei put on some accessories on her hands, neck and head...)
Woo...Pretty girl! I love you!
Narrator: They live together forever!...
The End
N : That day , the famous pop star , Jay Chou , is having a function in a big shopping mall which is in Hong Kong .
F : Jay![screaming]Welcome to Hong Kong ! We all love you!
J : Hi, my fans in Hong Kong . Long time no see, are you guys all right?
F: Yes![screaming]
J : Let me sing a song to all of you guys first!
………………
J: That’s the end. Let’s watch another show now. Hope you guys will enjoy them.
F: Wow![scream]
N: Jay goes back to the backstage.
J: Manager, I want to go to the toilet , can I?
M: Um[Checking]…you still have 10 minutes left . I think you can go if you’re fast.
J: Oh, thank you. I will be fast. [wearing eyeglasses and a hat]
N: Outside the male’s toilet. Jay walks fast to the door.
J: I have to be fast……[astonished, the hat falls down] who…who’re you…? Why you come out of a male’s toilet?
Y: Oh , I’m sorry…[looking at Jay , bashful]He’s very handsome!..[muttering]
J: [look at Yeung’s pretty face , surprised]No one is more beautiful than this girl!...... [muttering]
Y: Um……what’s your name?
J: [surprised again] You really don’t know who I’m?
Y: Hey, come on. How can I know who you are?
J: Um……I’m Jay Chou , and you?
Y: I’m Yang Guifei. Nice to meet you, Jay.
J: What? [amazed] You are Yang Guifei…?
Y: It’s a lengthy speech......Let us have a tea and talk about it.
J: That’s great! But let me go to the toilet first……
Scene2:[ Emperor Xuanzong of Tang finds that Yang Guifei is missing]
T: Oh, I have not visited my dear Yang Guifei for a long time ! I miss her! Let me go and see her!
[Sound of walking]
[knocking the door]
T:[ecstatic]Hei , my dear Guifei! I come here to see you! Come on! Don’t you miss me?
N: After a second, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang still doesn’t hear any reply.
T:[Enraged]Where are you! Why don’t you come and welcome me?
[walking closer and get into Yang Guifei’s room]
N : After Emperor Xuanzong of Tang goes into Yang Guifei’s room , he just can’t find anybody!
T:[shocked]Where … where did my Guifei go? Oh no!
N : At that time, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang looks at the door near Yang Guifei ‘s bed.
T :What’s behind that door?
N: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang opens it. He can just see some light coming out from the door, and then…
T: Ar……..
T:[frightened] where am I now?
N: Emperor Xuanzong of Tang has gone to a place he has never been.
T:[suspicious] Oh, Is that my dear Guifei? And she is with a man… a very handsome man?
Scene 3
(In the shopping centre)
Yeung: (anxious) Are you hungry?
Chow: (curious) I am hungry, aren’t you?
Yeung: I am hungry too. I want to eat Kuifei chicken. Where’s the restaurant for buying the Kuifei chicken? Do you know?
Chow: I don’t know. Let’s find it together. Okay?
Yeung: Okay! Let’s go!
(Walking)
Yeung, Chow: Woo… We find it.
Yeung: (happy) Just get a seat quickly. I am so hungry.
Chow: (frightened) Don’t run. Be careful. I can’t follow you.
(They order the Kuifei chicken)
Yeung: So delicious.
Yeung: (innocent)(whispering) But I think the Kuifei chicken I cook is more delicious.
(They go out from the restaurant and stop in front of the restaurant)
Yeung: (blissful) Where are we going?
Chow: Clothes shop? Jewellery shop? Or the toy shop?
Yeung: I want to go to the toy shop. Do you know what the most popular toy is nowadays?
Chow: I don’t know. Let’s go to the toy shop.
(They walk to the toy shop quickly)
Yeung: (curious) This one is so lovely!
Chow: You love it? I buy it for you. Whatever you want, I will give it to you.
Yeung: (bashful) Oh… You are the best man in the world.
Chow: (blissful) I love you.
Yeung: I love you too.
Chow: I want to marry you. Don’t leave me forever. Can you stay here with me?
Yeung: I want to marry you too. I won’t leave you and stay here with you forever.
(They embrace each other warmly)
Scene4
Narrator: Yeung Kui Fei and Jay Chou are followed by Tong Tai Chung. Tong Tai Chung wants to catch them.
T: (anxiously) Stop! Stop! Stop! Don’t run! (He’s pointing at soldiers!) Be quick! Be quick! Catch them quickly!! (Soldiers run…)
Y: (Jay is holding Y’s hand light) He has discovered us. We must go to a place where he doesn’t know! Um.... I know that ! (Delighted) The other place. We can go back to the past.
J: (doubtfully) HA?
(They go to a female’s toile)
Y: We can go back to the past in the third toilet.
(Flushing sound)
Scene 5
Narrator: At last, Jay Chou and Yeung Kui Fei use the third toilet to travel back into the past.
J :( Amazed) It is fantastic! Baby, where should we go?
Y :( Considerate) Um....Let us go shopping!
J :( Doubtfully) Ha?! But in the past I just know that there were markets.
Y :Yes! We only have markets, the Stanley Market. I take you there! (Excited)
J :Stanley Market!?
(Yeung kui Fei leads Jay Chou to Stanley Market)
Y :I want to buy some new clothes for you!(sweetly)
J :But we do not have much money.(worried)
Y :We don't need much money because Stanley Market's goods are very cheap. You can buy different kinds of goods there.
J: Honey, I wanna buy some accessories for you.
Y:( Pleasant) Thank you, sweetheart!
J: Look! There are many accessories. (Jay Chou helps Yeung Kui Fei put on some accessories on her hands, neck and head...)
Woo...Pretty girl! I love you!
Narrator: They live together forever!...
The End
25 February 2010
“Hundreds of British children are being trafficked” (4A Fu Hon-lap, Michael)
I was shocked when I glimpsed the above headline. The UK is one of the most developed as well as civilized societies in the world, I wonder why such illegal activity, especially internal trafficking, can still be found in this country After reading the news article, I found a shocking reason behind this crime.
Actually, the reason why British children are being trafficked is because of their ignorance. In most cases, the victims were befriended by the culprits who pretended to be helpful and generous. Their tricks included making advances to the victims and forcing the girls to ‘payback’ by having sex with him and his friends. Needless to say, money is always involved in such deal.
It is terrible, isn’t it?
However, the majority of victims dared not tell the others as they felt ashamed of themselves. It becomes a vicious cycle since no one is accused and no consequence is involved when everyone zips their lips.
Indeed, the incident is familiar to me as I believe some of the teenage girls in Hong Kong must have encountered this problem as well. Meeting boyfriend is something as casual as having lunch with friends in many teenage girls’ eyes. They obey what their boyfriends request them to do for it is what they think the only way to express love, but actually they are wrong as they put their own safety at risk.
In fact, I have been concerning about this issue for years as I always hear some of my friends say quite a number of girls in our school are going out with boys casually. Dating is really romantic, but true love should only be built on trust, respect and protection.
Actually, the reason why British children are being trafficked is because of their ignorance. In most cases, the victims were befriended by the culprits who pretended to be helpful and generous. Their tricks included making advances to the victims and forcing the girls to ‘payback’ by having sex with him and his friends. Needless to say, money is always involved in such deal.
It is terrible, isn’t it?
However, the majority of victims dared not tell the others as they felt ashamed of themselves. It becomes a vicious cycle since no one is accused and no consequence is involved when everyone zips their lips.
Indeed, the incident is familiar to me as I believe some of the teenage girls in Hong Kong must have encountered this problem as well. Meeting boyfriend is something as casual as having lunch with friends in many teenage girls’ eyes. They obey what their boyfriends request them to do for it is what they think the only way to express love, but actually they are wrong as they put their own safety at risk.
In fact, I have been concerning about this issue for years as I always hear some of my friends say quite a number of girls in our school are going out with boys casually. Dating is really romantic, but true love should only be built on trust, respect and protection.
9 February 2010
Should the Zoological Garden be closed? (6B Edmund Wong)
Zoos are well known for keeping animals for us to visit. However, many people believe that zoos are cruel and inhumane and thus they must all be closed down. Recently, an animal rights group in Hong Kong has argued for the closure of our local zoo – Zoological Garden in Central. In the following paragraphs, I am going to discuss why it is liable to be closed down, and why not.
Animals, like human beings, are independent to each other, with respect to their lives, rights and freedom to move, breathe and eat. Animals kept in zoos are individually closed in cages or restricted area. Also most of them cannot eat anything until the zookeepers feed them. Their freedom of movement has been deprived by the zoos. They cannot live in a natural way. To some extent, this is not healthy to them. For example, in order to keep wings healthy and strong, birds must fly in a long distance every day. In the zoos, however, their flying distance is limited by the nets. Eventually, their wings may become weakened. Some decades later, their next generation may be born with weaker wings, and finally unable to fly like their “ancestors”. This is a potential threat to those animals kept in the zoos. Moreover, some zoos in the world treat animals in cruel and inhumane way. The Manila Zoo is an example: the zoo is small, but it keeps wild animals such as lions and tigers, which need hundreds of kilometers of roaming areas. As a result, they are forced to live in an overcrowded area like prisoners, with boredom and loneliness. Some studies found that such a bad, stressful condition could lead animals to self-mutilation and abnormal self-destructive behavior. So, it is not desirable for animals to be kept in zoos with poor and inhumane management.
However, how is the actual situation of the Zoological Garden? Is it worthwhile to be closed? Probably not.
Nowadays, illegal inhumane animal hunters, located everywhere in the world, target on different kinds of animals like rhinos, bears and elephants, in order to get certain parts and organs from them for medical purposes and handicraft decorations. Zoos act as a shelter to protect animals from being killed and hurt. In addition to animal conservation, zoos can also help to breed the animals, making them continue to inherit and develop. In this aspect, the Zoological Garden has done very well. Decades ago, it has successfully conserved the local unique species, Hong Kong Newt, which was originally found in Chap Lap Kok, where the airport is located now. Without the Zoological Garden, those unique species might become extinct during the construction of airport. Also, the Garden only keeps small mammals, birds and reptiles in artificial habitats tailor made for them. So the animals can live in the Garden in a healthy and humane way. The problem of Manila Zoo does not exist in Hong Kong.
On the other hand, the mission and value of the Zoological Garden is to foster people’s understanding of animals, and educate them to respect and appreciate the independence of nature. Only education and demonstration in zoos can eradicate the misunderstanding of animals by people, and remind people to respect all living things in the world. Otherwise, the problems of animal abuse and illegal hunting would continue to exist, or even become more serious.
I really appreciate the Zoological Garden’s effort and contribution to animal conservation and education of animal rights. I think the Garden should not be closed down, as it plays an important role in animal breeding and protection from illegal hunters and animal abusers. Also, it is good for people to learn about the independence of nature by visiting the lovely, energetic mammals, birds and reptiles. Thus, they would be aware of what animal rights are and start to respect animals. It would be a pity if the Garden is closed down.
Animals, like human beings, are independent to each other, with respect to their lives, rights and freedom to move, breathe and eat. Animals kept in zoos are individually closed in cages or restricted area. Also most of them cannot eat anything until the zookeepers feed them. Their freedom of movement has been deprived by the zoos. They cannot live in a natural way. To some extent, this is not healthy to them. For example, in order to keep wings healthy and strong, birds must fly in a long distance every day. In the zoos, however, their flying distance is limited by the nets. Eventually, their wings may become weakened. Some decades later, their next generation may be born with weaker wings, and finally unable to fly like their “ancestors”. This is a potential threat to those animals kept in the zoos. Moreover, some zoos in the world treat animals in cruel and inhumane way. The Manila Zoo is an example: the zoo is small, but it keeps wild animals such as lions and tigers, which need hundreds of kilometers of roaming areas. As a result, they are forced to live in an overcrowded area like prisoners, with boredom and loneliness. Some studies found that such a bad, stressful condition could lead animals to self-mutilation and abnormal self-destructive behavior. So, it is not desirable for animals to be kept in zoos with poor and inhumane management.
However, how is the actual situation of the Zoological Garden? Is it worthwhile to be closed? Probably not.
Nowadays, illegal inhumane animal hunters, located everywhere in the world, target on different kinds of animals like rhinos, bears and elephants, in order to get certain parts and organs from them for medical purposes and handicraft decorations. Zoos act as a shelter to protect animals from being killed and hurt. In addition to animal conservation, zoos can also help to breed the animals, making them continue to inherit and develop. In this aspect, the Zoological Garden has done very well. Decades ago, it has successfully conserved the local unique species, Hong Kong Newt, which was originally found in Chap Lap Kok, where the airport is located now. Without the Zoological Garden, those unique species might become extinct during the construction of airport. Also, the Garden only keeps small mammals, birds and reptiles in artificial habitats tailor made for them. So the animals can live in the Garden in a healthy and humane way. The problem of Manila Zoo does not exist in Hong Kong.
On the other hand, the mission and value of the Zoological Garden is to foster people’s understanding of animals, and educate them to respect and appreciate the independence of nature. Only education and demonstration in zoos can eradicate the misunderstanding of animals by people, and remind people to respect all living things in the world. Otherwise, the problems of animal abuse and illegal hunting would continue to exist, or even become more serious.
I really appreciate the Zoological Garden’s effort and contribution to animal conservation and education of animal rights. I think the Garden should not be closed down, as it plays an important role in animal breeding and protection from illegal hunters and animal abusers. Also, it is good for people to learn about the independence of nature by visiting the lovely, energetic mammals, birds and reptiles. Thus, they would be aware of what animal rights are and start to respect animals. It would be a pity if the Garden is closed down.
5C Class Presentation (YOU HAVE 2 YEARS LEFT!)
Introduction:
According to Maya’s prophecy, we are living under the fifth cycle of the sun. As the prophecy says, the sun explodes and disappears then reborn after lasting for a certain period, which is called ‘a cycle of the sun’. When a cycle is over, the sun explodes and disappear then reborn. The sun which is shining above our heads now has experienced 5 cycles, however, it’s also believed that the sun will not reborn after exploding and disappearing for five times. In other words, the day the fifth cycle of the sun ends ,which is predicted to happen on 21st December 2012, the earth is going to stop spinning and the crust is going to shift. This is going to be the end of our planet and scientists hasn’t yet figured out a way to deal with the issue.
Are there any clues about the end of the world from the Bible?
What did Jesus say?
What have we learnt from the experience of Noah?
What should we do if we really have 2 years left?
According to Maya’s prophecy, we are living under the fifth cycle of the sun. As the prophecy says, the sun explodes and disappears then reborn after lasting for a certain period, which is called ‘a cycle of the sun’. When a cycle is over, the sun explodes and disappear then reborn. The sun which is shining above our heads now has experienced 5 cycles, however, it’s also believed that the sun will not reborn after exploding and disappearing for five times. In other words, the day the fifth cycle of the sun ends ,which is predicted to happen on 21st December 2012, the earth is going to stop spinning and the crust is going to shift. This is going to be the end of our planet and scientists hasn’t yet figured out a way to deal with the issue.
Are there any clues about the end of the world from the Bible?
What did Jesus say?
What have we learnt from the experience of Noah?
What should we do if we really have 2 years left?
7 December 2009
My favourite idol – Aaron Kwok (4C Hui Yuen Sum)
I have a high opinion of my favourite idol, Aaron Kwok. He is a pop singer, at the same time, also a dancer and a movie star.
Aaron is famous because of his talent and excellent dancing. He is also known as ‘King of Dancing”. In recent years, he has won 2 awards of best artist. This shows that he is talented at acting and this is one of the reasons why I have admired him for so long.
To me, Aaron is so handsome. He has a straight nose and tanned skin and he is so muscular. His sunny looks make me like him so much.
Another reason why I admire him is that he is kind-hearted. He always shows up in charity shows and donates money to help sick children.
I think a superstar should be talented and also help others out of the goodness of their heart. Aaron has both of these. Therefore, he deserves my admiration.
Aaron is famous because of his talent and excellent dancing. He is also known as ‘King of Dancing”. In recent years, he has won 2 awards of best artist. This shows that he is talented at acting and this is one of the reasons why I have admired him for so long.
To me, Aaron is so handsome. He has a straight nose and tanned skin and he is so muscular. His sunny looks make me like him so much.
Another reason why I admire him is that he is kind-hearted. He always shows up in charity shows and donates money to help sick children.
I think a superstar should be talented and also help others out of the goodness of their heart. Aaron has both of these. Therefore, he deserves my admiration.
My favourite idol – Joey Yung (4C Mak Wun Sha)
My favourite idol is Joey Yung. She is a pop singer in Hong Kong.
Joey is an optimistic girl. She always smiles and thinks in positively. She is brave too. When she faces problems, especially negative reports about her, she won’t cry or becomes troubled. She will try her best to solve the problems. She is also so helpful and kind-hearted. She always helps others.
I like Joey because of her wonderful voice. Her songs always impress me. I think she is the queen of pop music in Hong Kong. She is hard-working too. She makes a lot of efforts to sing good songs for her fans and this makes her a good example for young people. She is always nice to her fans and we can always see her cute smiles, so I’m impressed by her very much.
Joey is an optimistic girl. She always smiles and thinks in positively. She is brave too. When she faces problems, especially negative reports about her, she won’t cry or becomes troubled. She will try her best to solve the problems. She is also so helpful and kind-hearted. She always helps others.
I like Joey because of her wonderful voice. Her songs always impress me. I think she is the queen of pop music in Hong Kong. She is hard-working too. She makes a lot of efforts to sing good songs for her fans and this makes her a good example for young people. She is always nice to her fans and we can always see her cute smiles, so I’m impressed by her very much.
26 November 2009
Smoking takes away your life! Say “No!” to smoking! (7A Lin Sai-keung)
Just a decade ago, the problem of smoking was extremely serious in Hong Kong. There were many people smoking on the street, at home or wherever possible. Now, we are so glad to see that the number of smokers in Hong Kong is decreasing; but we are sad to find that the average age of smokers is getting younger. So what happened to our Hong Kong youngsters?
Before looking at the harmful effects and terrible consequences of smoking, we should first find out why teenagers are smoking at a young age.
To begin with, teenagers may think that smoking makes them look cool. This means teenagers underestimate the negative effects brought by smoking. Instead, they think smoking makes the boys more handsome and the girls more attractive. With a cigarette in their hands, they think they can attract more friends.
Second, teenagers mistakenly think that smoking helps them become mature. Teenagers are in a stage of change; sometimes they try to imitate adults and hope that they can become mature. Smoking is traditionally regarded as an adult behaviour. Thus, when teenagers smoke, they think they are more mature. But, we are sorry to say that this is totally wrong and they are harming themselves.
For most teenagers in Hong Kong, they have to go to school 5 days a week. After more than ten years, some of them may start to feel that going to school is boring and they want something else to do. They may become very vulnerable at this moment and if they have friends who are smokers they are very likely to become smokers too. After all, peer pressure is something difficult to cope with even to the tough kids. So, under the persuasion of their friends, teenagers start smoking regardless of their own health and young age. However, they do not know they are leading themselves to death.
There could be thousands of reasons to explain why teenagers smoke, but in fact, why shouldn’t teenagers, to be more accurate people in general, smoke?
First of all, smoking ruins our health and may even cause death. According to numerous researches carried out in different countries by various scientists, smoking can cause hundred kinds of diseases. Cigarettes contain toxic chemicals such as tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide. These chemicals increase your heart rate and blood pressure and cause fatal diseases such as lung cancer.
Moreover, smoking darkens people’s complexion easily. As aforementioned, cigarettes contain different types of toxic chemicals. Not only are these chemicals detrimental to human body, but they also worsen people’s complexion. When people start smoking, their teeth and fingernails become yellow very soon. In fact, people can tell you are a smoker if you have smoked for an extended period of time.
Last but not least, smoking affects other people. When people smoke, the surrounding air is polluted. It is true that everyone has the right to smoke, but on the contrary, everyone has the right to enjoy fresh air too. In fact, smokers are not popular among non-smokers. In order not to affect others, people should quit smoking and make the environment clean.
It is stupid to smoke. Smoking is harmful to your health and social relationship. Be a healthy and smart teen! Say “No!” to smoking!
Before looking at the harmful effects and terrible consequences of smoking, we should first find out why teenagers are smoking at a young age.
To begin with, teenagers may think that smoking makes them look cool. This means teenagers underestimate the negative effects brought by smoking. Instead, they think smoking makes the boys more handsome and the girls more attractive. With a cigarette in their hands, they think they can attract more friends.
Second, teenagers mistakenly think that smoking helps them become mature. Teenagers are in a stage of change; sometimes they try to imitate adults and hope that they can become mature. Smoking is traditionally regarded as an adult behaviour. Thus, when teenagers smoke, they think they are more mature. But, we are sorry to say that this is totally wrong and they are harming themselves.
For most teenagers in Hong Kong, they have to go to school 5 days a week. After more than ten years, some of them may start to feel that going to school is boring and they want something else to do. They may become very vulnerable at this moment and if they have friends who are smokers they are very likely to become smokers too. After all, peer pressure is something difficult to cope with even to the tough kids. So, under the persuasion of their friends, teenagers start smoking regardless of their own health and young age. However, they do not know they are leading themselves to death.
There could be thousands of reasons to explain why teenagers smoke, but in fact, why shouldn’t teenagers, to be more accurate people in general, smoke?
First of all, smoking ruins our health and may even cause death. According to numerous researches carried out in different countries by various scientists, smoking can cause hundred kinds of diseases. Cigarettes contain toxic chemicals such as tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide. These chemicals increase your heart rate and blood pressure and cause fatal diseases such as lung cancer.
Moreover, smoking darkens people’s complexion easily. As aforementioned, cigarettes contain different types of toxic chemicals. Not only are these chemicals detrimental to human body, but they also worsen people’s complexion. When people start smoking, their teeth and fingernails become yellow very soon. In fact, people can tell you are a smoker if you have smoked for an extended period of time.
Last but not least, smoking affects other people. When people smoke, the surrounding air is polluted. It is true that everyone has the right to smoke, but on the contrary, everyone has the right to enjoy fresh air too. In fact, smokers are not popular among non-smokers. In order not to affect others, people should quit smoking and make the environment clean.
It is stupid to smoke. Smoking is harmful to your health and social relationship. Be a healthy and smart teen! Say “No!” to smoking!
“Technology is a hindrance, not a help, to students because they are wasting too much time on MSN, computer games and other new technology. (5E Cindy)
I firmly agree with the above statement. Nowadays, technology becomes more and more popular and it is not difficult to see that there are numerous technological products in our daily life! Although the uses of technology have improved our lives and we can communicate with the others by using, for instance, MSN. Nevertheless, there are many disadvantages occurred when we abuse the use of technology! I will examine each of them in detail.
First of all, our health will be harmed when we spend too much time on the use of computer and television. It is to everybody’s knowledge that there is radiation released from them. In turn, we will suffer from shortsightness and other vision illnesses easily. According to a suvery conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, there are more than thirty six per cent of primary students in Hong Kong suffering from shortsightness. Comparing with other countries, Hong Kong is the a city having the problem to the most serious extent, in the world!
Second, students waste too much time on computer games and other electric game products like NDS and PSP. They cannot pay attention to their studies. Iin accordance with one interview which is underwent in June, more than eight per cent of Hong Kong students own electric game products and each of them has three on average. It is very common that students spend their past-time on computer games! If the students waste too much time and energy on playing computer games, how can they pay attention to the lessons in school energetically? How can they rivet on their studies without taking notice of those games? It is not hard to understand that students will be addicted on those computer games and ignore their studies!
Third, there are many violent and pornographic information on the internet. Although we can search for different types of information, there are still some unavoidable adverse effects. Inevitably, students will be affected inappropriately in terms of psychological development.
Last but not least, I think technology is a hindrance to students because most of them do not really know how to use technology in a proper way! In view of this, I think it is much necessary for students to restrain themselves when they are using the technology. Besides, they should schedule the times spent on the technology products.
First of all, our health will be harmed when we spend too much time on the use of computer and television. It is to everybody’s knowledge that there is radiation released from them. In turn, we will suffer from shortsightness and other vision illnesses easily. According to a suvery conducted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, there are more than thirty six per cent of primary students in Hong Kong suffering from shortsightness. Comparing with other countries, Hong Kong is the a city having the problem to the most serious extent, in the world!
Second, students waste too much time on computer games and other electric game products like NDS and PSP. They cannot pay attention to their studies. Iin accordance with one interview which is underwent in June, more than eight per cent of Hong Kong students own electric game products and each of them has three on average. It is very common that students spend their past-time on computer games! If the students waste too much time and energy on playing computer games, how can they pay attention to the lessons in school energetically? How can they rivet on their studies without taking notice of those games? It is not hard to understand that students will be addicted on those computer games and ignore their studies!
Third, there are many violent and pornographic information on the internet. Although we can search for different types of information, there are still some unavoidable adverse effects. Inevitably, students will be affected inappropriately in terms of psychological development.
Last but not least, I think technology is a hindrance to students because most of them do not really know how to use technology in a proper way! In view of this, I think it is much necessary for students to restrain themselves when they are using the technology. Besides, they should schedule the times spent on the technology products.
6 November 2009
A story in a restaurant (5D Huga Chan)
WOW! I had a perfect worktime in “Chinese food”!
At first, I felt bored during worktime. Cause I was just repeating the same work everyday, for example: serving the food to customers, counting the money, washing the dishes. If I had enough money to buy new books, I would not work in here definitely.
One day evening, my last three days at this restaurant, an old lady and two kids entered.
“May I have your order?” I said slowly and smilingly.
She counted her coins carefully, “A bowl of fishball noodles,”
“It will take a few mintes for cooking.”
“And may I have empty two bowls?” She asked hopefully.
“Sure!”
After the bowl of noodle was served, she shared it into two small bowls. And gave them to two kids. The two kids ate the noodles immediately. It seems that they did not have dinner for days. Mr. Lam, who was the boss of “Chinese food”, saw this and twalked owards them. She was inspired by the old lady, “Hi, you three are the 500th customer of today, you can award two bowls of Shang Hai Chop rice!! She said warmly.
A big smile went onto her face that was the most beautiful smile I’ve never seen.
Finally, they finished all the food and went back home.
How beautiful it was! A super kind master and three full people! I am proud of my boss.
Next day, they arrived at the front of the restaurant. I thought it wasn’t unusual, maybe they had spare time.
Time passed quickly. In the evening, they entered the restaurant.
“We are the 500th customer of today, may I get two bowls of Shang Wai Chop rice… free of charge?” She asked nervously.
A smile went to Mr Lam’s face, “Of course, lady, you can award this!”
The following days, they counted the number of customers of the restaurant! And they were the 500th customer everyday.
This is the most unforgettable experience in my summer holiday. I think they need not to worry about the dinner anymore!
At first, I felt bored during worktime. Cause I was just repeating the same work everyday, for example: serving the food to customers, counting the money, washing the dishes. If I had enough money to buy new books, I would not work in here definitely.
One day evening, my last three days at this restaurant, an old lady and two kids entered.
“May I have your order?” I said slowly and smilingly.
She counted her coins carefully, “A bowl of fishball noodles,”
“It will take a few mintes for cooking.”
“And may I have empty two bowls?” She asked hopefully.
“Sure!”
After the bowl of noodle was served, she shared it into two small bowls. And gave them to two kids. The two kids ate the noodles immediately. It seems that they did not have dinner for days. Mr. Lam, who was the boss of “Chinese food”, saw this and twalked owards them. She was inspired by the old lady, “Hi, you three are the 500th customer of today, you can award two bowls of Shang Hai Chop rice!! She said warmly.
A big smile went onto her face that was the most beautiful smile I’ve never seen.
Finally, they finished all the food and went back home.
How beautiful it was! A super kind master and three full people! I am proud of my boss.
Next day, they arrived at the front of the restaurant. I thought it wasn’t unusual, maybe they had spare time.
Time passed quickly. In the evening, they entered the restaurant.
“We are the 500th customer of today, may I get two bowls of Shang Wai Chop rice… free of charge?” She asked nervously.
A smile went to Mr Lam’s face, “Of course, lady, you can award this!”
The following days, they counted the number of customers of the restaurant! And they were the 500th customer everyday.
This is the most unforgettable experience in my summer holiday. I think they need not to worry about the dinner anymore!
Getting jobs during summer holiday (5C Aldred Lee)
Do you think it is good to get a summer job? Do you think student can learn from summer job? What do you think they can learn then?
I think getting a summer job is good to students as they can make some pocket money for themselves in the coming school term and in short, loosen the financial burden of the family. Students will understand their parents more when they make a life for them.
On the other hand, having a summer job allows them to meet people from all walks of life and the horizon can be widened.
However, if students do not know how to manage the time and money properly, they may waste the treasonable summer holiday which can be utilized as time for revision.
They may also waste money on some meaningless stuff like buying computer games.
I think students should think twice before they get a job during summer holiday.
I think getting a summer job is good to students as they can make some pocket money for themselves in the coming school term and in short, loosen the financial burden of the family. Students will understand their parents more when they make a life for them.
On the other hand, having a summer job allows them to meet people from all walks of life and the horizon can be widened.
However, if students do not know how to manage the time and money properly, they may waste the treasonable summer holiday which can be utilized as time for revision.
They may also waste money on some meaningless stuff like buying computer games.
I think students should think twice before they get a job during summer holiday.
19 October 2009
7B Class presentation (Pseudo model) An Interview
Scene 1: book fair
The 2009 Hong Kong Book Fair started yesterday. In the presence of some “pseudo models”, people expect the number of visitors of this five-day-long event will break the record of similar events. .
Some said Chrissie Chow just took the chance to sell her products but some grumbled (抱怨) her albums and photos disgrace the society.
Scene 2: UST
Recently the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (UST) invited the pseudo model Chrissie Chow to share her working experience with the students and her ways to lead a successful life. Many students complained that Chrissie Chow was not qualified to be a speaker there. It was a hotly debated topic among the students.
Some said Chrissie degraded the ethical standard (道德標準) whereas others claimed she was successful in making a lot of money.
Our conclusion
Pseudo models have stirred up a lot of controversies (辯論) in the society. Someone said this trend would fade out very soon. let us wait and see what is going to happen. Anyway, we think it is the right moment for parents and schools to instill (灌輸) the sense of morality in the youths.
15 October 2009
Re: Committing suicide: a way out? (7B Ng Ka Chun)
The Editor,
GPO
Dear Editor,
Re: Committing suicide: a way out?
I am writing to express my points of view on the issue of suicides in
The sudden economic downturn has brought many adversities to
To be frank, committing suicide is not the way to solve problems but it leads to negative effects upon oneself, families, and the society.
To begin with, people who commit suicide definitely want to escape from the problems. When people come across adversities like being fired, they are scared and worried whether they are able to sustain the livelihood. With sorrow and
disappointment, some may commit suicide. However, have they ever considered the poor living below the poverty line, striving for food and warmth every day? Will the people committing suicide become shameful if the images of the poor spark in their minds? There are far more than thousands of people who die of malnutrition and diseases. What
The suicide of a family member does harm to the family. Imagine if you are facing the difficulties, the death of your family member deteriorates the scenario. You have really been plunged by two things at the same time. Definitely, committing suicide has not solved any problem. What it does is leaving the family a mess.
Finally, committing suicide is possible to contribute a negative atmosphere to the society. With reference to
In conclusion, suicide is not the way to solve problems as it is harmful to others and the problem itself does not disappear when suicide taken place. People facing difficulties should learn how to “turn adversities into opportunities”, which means that if everyone considers adversities as opportunities, they become more resilient and optimistic. Whatever how tough the condition is, nothing is insurmountable.
Yours faithfully,
Chris Wong
29 September 2009
Technology benefits students (Yip Ka Wing, Andy, 5B)
Some people may think technology is a hindrance, instead of a help, to students. Do you think so? As a student, I do not agree with them.
First, technology can facilitate students’ learning. Students can obtain so much information on the Internet nowadays. For example, a student who does Biology needs figures showing human organs to help him learn the subject well. In the past, he might borrow that from his teacher or go and buy it. However, with the Internet, what he needs to do is to click the buttons on the Internet and there will be lots of figures for him to choose. Technology saves our time, so we can have more time to spend on our studies. How can we say that technology is a hindrance to students?
Second, students can learn during chatting through ICQ or playing online games. When chatting through ICQ, students can practise their written English. This can make them write more and more fluently. Besides, not all online games are harmful to young people. Some of the games can enhance students’ knowledge in different aspects, like that in geography.
People may argue that if there were no technology at all, students would study harder. It is totally wrong. If technology did not exist, society could not make any progress. Modes of education would therefore not be possible to improve. Actually, whether to study hard is not the result of technology but depends on students themselves.
Technology is a hindrance to students (Ho Chi Hui, Gibson, 5B)
Technology can be harmful to students’ studies and mental health.
First, students may not be able to control how much time they spend on the computer. Some students spend too much time on the computer even though they have lots of homework to do. When they spend too much time on the computer, they will become too tired to do their assignments. They may find doing homework boring. As a result, they will ignore their homework.
Second, spending too much time on the computer can make students addicted to it. This will be harmful to their mental health. When they spend the whole day sitting in front of the computer and only chatting with friends by texts, they will get used to not talking to people face to face. When their addiction becomes more serious, they may not be willing to talk to their family. This will make their relationships with their family poor.
Finally, there are no any advantages for students to talk through ICQ or other online chat rooms. For example, when students talk through ICQ , most of them will type in Cantonese. Only few of them type in English. How can they improve their English standards? Even though they English, they tend to use ICQ language, which is created by themselves, like codes rather than language. Some of the words of the ICQ language may contain violence or even sexual messages. This will decrease students’ abilities of mastery of formal language.
“No pain, no gain.” If students do not spend time on their studies, they will not obtain good results. Therefore, students should spend more time on their studies instead of the computer.
9 June 2009
ENGISH DAY: GIVING THANKS TO TEACHERS
Hey guys! MKP RADIO IS BACK! The coming programme is…
SONG DEDICATION FROM MAKOPANIANS
Let’s fill in the song dedication slip attached and put it into the envelope on the English Society Board on the 1st floor or simply pass it to your English teacher. Only messages submitted before 1: 15 pm will be countedJ
Act now! Don’t miss such a great chance to express your love to your teachers. Stay tuned!
A little love~Fiona
Shining Friends~Fiona
Proud of you~Fiona
Forever Friends~Fiona
Love Paradise~Kelly
Best Of Me~Daniel Powter
You Raise Me Up~Westlife
You Light Up My Life~Westlife
Seasons In The Sun~Westlife
My Love~Westlife
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Name: ___________________ (Full name in English)/ Class_______/ AnonymousClass: __________ ( )
Message:____________________________________________________________
Song name: _______________________________
You may tick more than one box: Read the message Give it to the teacher Post on the board
22 May 2009
The Sixth Form 7 Graduation Ceremony ~ The Vote of Thanks by the Student Representative
Dear Dr. Marcus Chiu, Ms. Pang, Board of Stewards, IMC members, Our Honorable guests, Parents, Principal Mr. Chan, Teachers and Fellow students,
I am Wong Yuen Tung from 7A. It is my honor to share a few words here today on behalf of all the fellow graduates.
I have been studying in this school for seven years and it has been the most precious and important part of my life. In these years I have so many joyful and happy experiences, and, of course, there were also challenges. I was never alone as my dear classmates, schoolmates and teachers accompanied me throughout my secondary school life.
Our Principal has given us so many resources, not because of our request, but because he would like to provide us with the best. Every time we came across him, he smiled at us and asked how we were doing. There is no doubt that the workload of a secondary school principal is heavy, but our principal is still willing to spend hours on chatting and sharing his care and love with us. We really have learnt so much from you, thank you, Mr. Chan.
I wish also to thank all our teachers, because they have been so dedicated and thoughtful. Some sent e-mails to give us highlights in study and encouragements. Some sacrificed their personal time to give us extra lesson. Some even gave their cell phone numbers to us so that we could ask them whenever we had questions. We were so busy during the study leave and so were our teachers. We were so nervous during the examinations and so were our teachers. I would really like to, once again, give them our big thanks.
It seemed to me that the cert-level examination was tough when I was in form five, but now I could see that the two-year advanced-level study was even more difficult. There were times when I really wanted to give up and times when I felt frustrated. I was so glad that we have been facing every hurdle hand in hand. I am most grateful to all my classmates, for their love, care and support.
Most of us have been studying in this school for seven years and there are also classmates who have been studying in this school for a much shorter time. But no matter how long each of us has been joining the Makopanian family, I am sure that he, she or I myself will never forget the best friends, classmates, teachers, principal and all that had been done for us.
We will soon become alumni of the school after graduation. To demonstrate that we are still part of the school, we would like to contribute to the alumni scholarship, which serves as an academic support to our fellow schoolmates. We all think that this is very meaningful.
Finally, I sincerely hope that all our F.7 graduates could lead our life according to our school motto and the teaching of Jesus Christ, that is “Be the salt and the light of the world”. May our Lord be glorified.
Thank you very much.
I am Wong Yuen Tung from 7A. It is my honor to share a few words here today on behalf of all the fellow graduates.
I have been studying in this school for seven years and it has been the most precious and important part of my life. In these years I have so many joyful and happy experiences, and, of course, there were also challenges. I was never alone as my dear classmates, schoolmates and teachers accompanied me throughout my secondary school life.
Our Principal has given us so many resources, not because of our request, but because he would like to provide us with the best. Every time we came across him, he smiled at us and asked how we were doing. There is no doubt that the workload of a secondary school principal is heavy, but our principal is still willing to spend hours on chatting and sharing his care and love with us. We really have learnt so much from you, thank you, Mr. Chan.
I wish also to thank all our teachers, because they have been so dedicated and thoughtful. Some sent e-mails to give us highlights in study and encouragements. Some sacrificed their personal time to give us extra lesson. Some even gave their cell phone numbers to us so that we could ask them whenever we had questions. We were so busy during the study leave and so were our teachers. We were so nervous during the examinations and so were our teachers. I would really like to, once again, give them our big thanks.
It seemed to me that the cert-level examination was tough when I was in form five, but now I could see that the two-year advanced-level study was even more difficult. There were times when I really wanted to give up and times when I felt frustrated. I was so glad that we have been facing every hurdle hand in hand. I am most grateful to all my classmates, for their love, care and support.
Most of us have been studying in this school for seven years and there are also classmates who have been studying in this school for a much shorter time. But no matter how long each of us has been joining the Makopanian family, I am sure that he, she or I myself will never forget the best friends, classmates, teachers, principal and all that had been done for us.
We will soon become alumni of the school after graduation. To demonstrate that we are still part of the school, we would like to contribute to the alumni scholarship, which serves as an academic support to our fellow schoolmates. We all think that this is very meaningful.
Finally, I sincerely hope that all our F.7 graduates could lead our life according to our school motto and the teaching of Jesus Christ, that is “Be the salt and the light of the world”. May our Lord be glorified.
Thank you very much.
4C presentation (The Case of Nina Wang Kung Yu Sum’s Will)
Characters:
Narrator 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Chan Zhen Chung, Witch, Kung Yu Sum, Lawyer1, Lawyer 2
N1: Nina Wang Kung Yu Sum’s will is put under investigation due to the doubt of its authenticity. (真確性)
L1: We are defending lawyers of Nina’s family.
L2: We found the so-called ‘Nina’s will’ contradictory. (互相矛盾) It seems that Mr. Chan Zhen Chung, who receive the largest benefit from the will wasn’t that close with Nina as he had claimed.
L1: And the signature on Nina’s will has been proved to be a forgery. (偽造)
N2: However, ignoring all the opposing opinions against him, Chan, the bigger beneficiary from the will insist on the close relationship he had with Nina.
C: I am Nina’s lover! She wanted to have a child with me! And as you can see, she really had no reason to reject such a handsome and gorgeous man (美男) like me! We had been secret lovers and close partners! She loved me deeper than the ocean and wider than the universe! Hey guys! Look at me! I believe that no girls can reject a handsome, rich and thoughtful man like me! I and Piggie little Nina were definitely in a relationship.
N1: It’s really difficult to define the genuine and sham (真與假)in this case, especially when Nina had died and didn’t have the chance to speak for herself.
W: (the witch come up and say in a deep, low voice behind Narrator’s back) You may need some help from me.
N2: (stutter because of the fear caused by the sudden appearance of the witch) Well, can you ask Nina to out from wherever she is now to speak for herself.
W: She is now being torture (受酷刑) in the world of death. ………………………..(Do the magic and make some weird noise, throw the rice)
Kung: (Eyes widened, raising two hands horizontally in the air, soliloquize in a flat tone) People shouldn’t covet (貪求) after what they do not deserve to have. I am rich. But I am unhappy. Money doesn’t mean anything. Health, happiness and hope are the most important. Greed is a poison, Greedy people tell lies. If he really loves me but not my money, he has got no reasons to say such things…don’t believe him (start kneeling down)…Don’t believe his lies(totally disappear)
N3: Well, though the two of them insist on their stances and the truth is yet to be disclosed, it’s doubtful of Mr. Chan to disclose Nina’s privacy (揭露私隱)while claiming that he loves her deeply. He knows clearly that what he is doing is affecting Nina’s fame and her family.
N4: So we definitely have the reason to accuse Chan of loving Nina for her money or even making up a will of forgery.
W: (suddenly come up) Greedy people should be punished! They should be cursed (詛咒)! People who love someone for her money are undoubtedly unforgivable (不能原諒)and despicable.(卑鄙的) (suddenly scream) They are going to live in pain and remorse ( 自責)ever after.
N5: That’s the end of our class’s presentation. Thanks for watching.
Narrator 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Chan Zhen Chung, Witch, Kung Yu Sum, Lawyer1, Lawyer 2
N1: Nina Wang Kung Yu Sum’s will is put under investigation due to the doubt of its authenticity. (真確性)
L1: We are defending lawyers of Nina’s family.
L2: We found the so-called ‘Nina’s will’ contradictory. (互相矛盾) It seems that Mr. Chan Zhen Chung, who receive the largest benefit from the will wasn’t that close with Nina as he had claimed.
L1: And the signature on Nina’s will has been proved to be a forgery. (偽造)
N2: However, ignoring all the opposing opinions against him, Chan, the bigger beneficiary from the will insist on the close relationship he had with Nina.
C: I am Nina’s lover! She wanted to have a child with me! And as you can see, she really had no reason to reject such a handsome and gorgeous man (美男) like me! We had been secret lovers and close partners! She loved me deeper than the ocean and wider than the universe! Hey guys! Look at me! I believe that no girls can reject a handsome, rich and thoughtful man like me! I and Piggie little Nina were definitely in a relationship.
N1: It’s really difficult to define the genuine and sham (真與假)in this case, especially when Nina had died and didn’t have the chance to speak for herself.
W: (the witch come up and say in a deep, low voice behind Narrator’s back) You may need some help from me.
N2: (stutter because of the fear caused by the sudden appearance of the witch) Well, can you ask Nina to out from wherever she is now to speak for herself.
W: She is now being torture (受酷刑) in the world of death. ………………………..(Do the magic and make some weird noise, throw the rice)
Kung: (Eyes widened, raising two hands horizontally in the air, soliloquize in a flat tone) People shouldn’t covet (貪求) after what they do not deserve to have. I am rich. But I am unhappy. Money doesn’t mean anything. Health, happiness and hope are the most important. Greed is a poison, Greedy people tell lies. If he really loves me but not my money, he has got no reasons to say such things…don’t believe him (start kneeling down)…Don’t believe his lies(totally disappear)
N3: Well, though the two of them insist on their stances and the truth is yet to be disclosed, it’s doubtful of Mr. Chan to disclose Nina’s privacy (揭露私隱)while claiming that he loves her deeply. He knows clearly that what he is doing is affecting Nina’s fame and her family.
N4: So we definitely have the reason to accuse Chan of loving Nina for her money or even making up a will of forgery.
W: (suddenly come up) Greedy people should be punished! They should be cursed (詛咒)! People who love someone for her money are undoubtedly unforgivable (不能原諒)and despicable.(卑鄙的) (suddenly scream) They are going to live in pain and remorse ( 自責)ever after.
N5: That’s the end of our class’s presentation. Thanks for watching.
18 May 2009
Should junk food be banned at school tuck shops in Hong Kong? (3D LEE TSZ WING)
In my opinion, junk food should not be totally banned at school tuck shops in Hong Kong.
First, eating junk food is convenient. It can be served immediately once it is bought. For example, it takes only three minutes for you to prepare a cup noodles after pouring in hot water. How conveniently it is!
Second, it can save a lot of time. The recess is short. When we are in a hurry, we can still have something to eat before the bell rings instead of feeling hungry in class.
Third, junk food is very tasty. It fits the palates of ordinary students in Hong Kong. Most young people love junk food very much. Junk food is exactly what they want.
Last, junk is inexpensive. It is much cheaper than other kinds of food. We can buy a helping of potato crisps with only a few dollars. It is affordable to most students even though they do not have much pocket money.
In conclusion, I think junk food should not be banned at all school tuck shops in Hong Kong.
First, eating junk food is convenient. It can be served immediately once it is bought. For example, it takes only three minutes for you to prepare a cup noodles after pouring in hot water. How conveniently it is!
Second, it can save a lot of time. The recess is short. When we are in a hurry, we can still have something to eat before the bell rings instead of feeling hungry in class.
Third, junk food is very tasty. It fits the palates of ordinary students in Hong Kong. Most young people love junk food very much. Junk food is exactly what they want.
Last, junk is inexpensive. It is much cheaper than other kinds of food. We can buy a helping of potato crisps with only a few dollars. It is affordable to most students even though they do not have much pocket money.
In conclusion, I think junk food should not be banned at all school tuck shops in Hong Kong.
22 April 2009
3D Class Presentation - Funky British Phrasals
Episode 1: Falling ill
ELAM :Hey ANDREW, are you feeling ok? I don’t think you’re looking too well today. Are you okay?
ANDREW:Am I okay? No, not really. I’ve got a temperature, a headache, a sore throat….I think I’m going down with something. ELAM:Oh dear…I’d say you’re going down with the flu! ELAM:So poor ANDREW, it is not very well. ANDREW:Yes, I think I’m going down with the flu. But I’ve got to fight it off! We’ve got a presentation to do. ELAM:What a professional, trying not to let yourself get ill, trying to fight it off. ANDREW:The show must go on!
--------------ELAM:I’ve got some pain killers in my bag somewhere…Here… ANDREW:Oh. Thanks, that should bring my temperature down. ELAM:Yes, hopefully it’ll reduce your temperature. ELAM:And here’s some water. ANDREW:Thanks. Cold water will cool me down too. ELAM:Yes, if you’re feeling hot and unwell, drinking water will stop you being so hot. ANDREW:(drinks) Argh. That hurts my throat! ELAM:Hmm you’re a difficult patient! Why don’t you go and have a bit of a lie down? ELAM:So, Matt, how are you feeling now. ANDREW:Oh…I’m feeling much better thanks! I think I’m getting over it all. ELAM:Well that’s a relief.
Something you should know…
• to go down with something = fall ill
• to fight something off: try to get rid of it
• to bring something down: to reduce something
• to cool down: make something cool or cooler
• to get over: to recover
Episode 2: Travelling around the world
CHRISTINE: Wow, that looks like a long email you’re reading there…
WEDNY : Yes, it’s from my friend Zac who has just started a round-the-world trip.
CHRISTINE: Wow – he’s going round the world – how exciting! So did you go with him to the airport to say goodbye to him?
WEDNY: Yes I went to see him off at the airport last week. He sounds like he’s having a great time.
CHRISTINE: So tell us more about your friend’s trip.
WEDNY: Well, after I saw him off at the airport, he took a plane to Australia!
CHRISTINE :What a great start! Where in Australia? Sydney? Perth?
WEDNY: Actually his plane touched down in Melbourne. He’s going to travel all around Australia.
CHRISTINE: So, his plane touched down - it landed, in Melbourne. I’d love to go there. But I think he’s really brave travelling around on his own.
WEDNY: Well I’m sure he’ll meet lots of people while he’s travelling.
CHRISTINE:That’s true.
• to see someone off = to say goodbye to someone, using at the airport or train station.
• to touch down = when aircraft is landing
• Where are Sydney/ Perth/ Melbourne
9 April 2009
3D English Radio Drama
Time master
By 3D Ocean Law, Dick Szeto, Ringo To and Samantha Lam
SCENE 1: INT. Sebastian’s bedroom
SFX: Alarm clock rings RUTH: Wake up, you lazy bug! You’re late again! The tutorial class is about to start, come on!
SEBASTIAN: (Sleepy voice, mumbling) Okay mum… five more minutes please…
RUTH: (Getting angry) No way!!! You get up or not, huh?
SFX: Grabbing a TV game box from a desk
(speaks loudly) Wow… the latest PS3 game “Gladiator”. I believe your niece must l love it, you know, his birthday is just around the corner.
SEBASTIAN: (Jumping up from his bed) Urgggh…Give me back my game!
RUTH: See, you’re so awake now. Go wash your face and get dressed.
SEBASTIAN: (Mumbling and getting up) Aaagh God! I just need a bit more time… Why do I have such an annoying, stubborn and stupid mum?
SCENE 2: EXT. Sebastian’s school – St. Georges High (Running into his classroom. Short of breath.)
MS. HONEY: Sebastian? You here? Has Sebastian arrived yet?
KEN: Ms. Honey, do you mean our “king of lateness”?
SFX: Class laughs
Don’t expect Sebastian to arrive on time, he is always late!
SEBASTIAN: (knocking the door) hey I’m here! Am I transparent? Is it really funny to say things behind someone?
KEN: Hey Sebastian, when you were saying “I’m here”, you weren’t really here. You were THERE at the door!
SFX: Class laughs
MS. HONEY: That’s enough, Ken! It isn’t funny. Sebastian, just go back to your seat and take out your homework.
SEBASTIAN: Thanks Ms. Honey.
SEBASTIAN: (Mumbling and looking at Ken and the others) I really don’t like you guys!
SCENE 3: EXT. On his way home SEBASTIAN is wandering on the street. Thinking about being late always and the people he hates.
SEBASTIAN: (Sighs) I don’t want to be late again! I don’t want to be threatened, laughed, hated.
WITCH: (Appeared in front of him quietly and trying to reach Sebastian) Sebastian, look at you, my miserable boy….
SEBASTIAN: (Scared) Who… who… who are you? I don’t know you…
WITCH: It doesn’t matter boy, I’m here to help you.
SEBASTIAN: What… what are you saying? I don’t need your help!
SFX: Magic is happening. A loud boom.
WITCH: (Shows the Magic Time Master) It is for you – it called “Magic Time Master”, you can control the time whenever you want, take it.
SEBASTIAN: Wow… Are you kidding me? This tiny timer can stop the time? Is it for me? For free?
WITCH: Of course it’s free for you! An old lady won’t lie.
SEBASTIAN: Wow… God is helping me! A generous old lady giving me a magic time-stopping gadget. She must be an angel…
WITCH: (Mumbling and walking away) don’t compare me with an angel…I’m better than an angel.
SEBASTIAN: Thanks! Old angel.
SCENE 4: EXT. At school
MS. HONEY: Sebastian? You here? Has Sebastian arrived yet?
SEBASTIAN: Hey Ms Honey, ‘am here. I arrived half an hour early.
MS. HONEY: That’s good. Now you always arrive on time, and even earlier. What a great improvement! You know, Ken and some students take sick leave today, they all got serious rashes on their face…
SEBASTIAN: Really? A smart kid can do whatever he wants.
MS. HONEY: What do you mean?
SEBASTIAN: I don’t know, did I say anything?
(Sebastian walks away)
SCENE 5: EXT. At home
SEBASTIAN: You alright, mum? What’s wrong with you? Your face…
RUTH: (being sick) I don’t know Sebastian, my face got rashes… I feel so hot…
SEBASTIAN: (Cries and shaking) Mum, you hold on…mum ‘am calling the hospital… they are taking you to the hospital…
RUTH: Sebastian, I can’t… can’t… brrrrreathhhhheeee….
SEBASTIAN: Mum, no, mum… please, please don’t….
SEBASTIAN: TIME-master, I can stop the time! Yes, I can stop the time!
SFX: taking out the time-master, but this time Sebastian saw what was written at the back of the time-master
SEBASTIAN:(voice shaking) “Dollar sign, people really care about you will all die, throw it in the river if you don’t need it anymore” Oh my God! The old lady is a witch!
SFX: Running out from his home. Throws the time master in the river.
Mum, you better? You Okay?
RUTH: Hey, Sebastian, my lovely boy… I feel much better now… Where were you?
SEBASTIAN: I love you mum.
The End
By 3D Ocean Law, Dick Szeto, Ringo To and Samantha Lam
SCENE 1: INT. Sebastian’s bedroom
SFX: Alarm clock rings RUTH: Wake up, you lazy bug! You’re late again! The tutorial class is about to start, come on!
SEBASTIAN: (Sleepy voice, mumbling) Okay mum… five more minutes please…
RUTH: (Getting angry) No way!!! You get up or not, huh?
SFX: Grabbing a TV game box from a desk
(speaks loudly) Wow… the latest PS3 game “Gladiator”. I believe your niece must l love it, you know, his birthday is just around the corner.
SEBASTIAN: (Jumping up from his bed) Urgggh…Give me back my game!
RUTH: See, you’re so awake now. Go wash your face and get dressed.
SEBASTIAN: (Mumbling and getting up) Aaagh God! I just need a bit more time… Why do I have such an annoying, stubborn and stupid mum?
SCENE 2: EXT. Sebastian’s school – St. Georges High (Running into his classroom. Short of breath.)
MS. HONEY: Sebastian? You here? Has Sebastian arrived yet?
KEN: Ms. Honey, do you mean our “king of lateness”?
SFX: Class laughs
Don’t expect Sebastian to arrive on time, he is always late!
SEBASTIAN: (knocking the door) hey I’m here! Am I transparent? Is it really funny to say things behind someone?
KEN: Hey Sebastian, when you were saying “I’m here”, you weren’t really here. You were THERE at the door!
SFX: Class laughs
MS. HONEY: That’s enough, Ken! It isn’t funny. Sebastian, just go back to your seat and take out your homework.
SEBASTIAN: Thanks Ms. Honey.
SEBASTIAN: (Mumbling and looking at Ken and the others) I really don’t like you guys!
SCENE 3: EXT. On his way home SEBASTIAN is wandering on the street. Thinking about being late always and the people he hates.
SEBASTIAN: (Sighs) I don’t want to be late again! I don’t want to be threatened, laughed, hated.
WITCH: (Appeared in front of him quietly and trying to reach Sebastian) Sebastian, look at you, my miserable boy….
SEBASTIAN: (Scared) Who… who… who are you? I don’t know you…
WITCH: It doesn’t matter boy, I’m here to help you.
SEBASTIAN: What… what are you saying? I don’t need your help!
SFX: Magic is happening. A loud boom.
WITCH: (Shows the Magic Time Master) It is for you – it called “Magic Time Master”, you can control the time whenever you want, take it.
SEBASTIAN: Wow… Are you kidding me? This tiny timer can stop the time? Is it for me? For free?
WITCH: Of course it’s free for you! An old lady won’t lie.
SEBASTIAN: Wow… God is helping me! A generous old lady giving me a magic time-stopping gadget. She must be an angel…
WITCH: (Mumbling and walking away) don’t compare me with an angel…I’m better than an angel.
SEBASTIAN: Thanks! Old angel.
SCENE 4: EXT. At school
MS. HONEY: Sebastian? You here? Has Sebastian arrived yet?
SEBASTIAN: Hey Ms Honey, ‘am here. I arrived half an hour early.
MS. HONEY: That’s good. Now you always arrive on time, and even earlier. What a great improvement! You know, Ken and some students take sick leave today, they all got serious rashes on their face…
SEBASTIAN: Really? A smart kid can do whatever he wants.
MS. HONEY: What do you mean?
SEBASTIAN: I don’t know, did I say anything?
(Sebastian walks away)
SCENE 5: EXT. At home
SEBASTIAN: You alright, mum? What’s wrong with you? Your face…
RUTH: (being sick) I don’t know Sebastian, my face got rashes… I feel so hot…
SEBASTIAN: (Cries and shaking) Mum, you hold on…mum ‘am calling the hospital… they are taking you to the hospital…
RUTH: Sebastian, I can’t… can’t… brrrrreathhhhheeee….
SEBASTIAN: Mum, no, mum… please, please don’t….
SEBASTIAN: TIME-master, I can stop the time! Yes, I can stop the time!
SFX: taking out the time-master, but this time Sebastian saw what was written at the back of the time-master
SEBASTIAN:(voice shaking) “Dollar sign, people really care about you will all die, throw it in the river if you don’t need it anymore” Oh my God! The old lady is a witch!
SFX: Running out from his home. Throws the time master in the river.
Mum, you better? You Okay?
RUTH: Hey, Sebastian, my lovely boy… I feel much better now… Where were you?
SEBASTIAN: I love you mum.
The End
8 April 2009
CLUB (3B Benjamin Wan)
Hello! I’m the vice-chairman of SCRABBLE Club. Let me introduce our Club first. The SCRABBLE Club is a new interest group started last year. It is a fun game played by 2 to 4 players, forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board.
In order to promote students’ interest in playing with words, we are going to hold a competition for our junior form students. All students of F.1-F.3 are welcome to join. SCRABBLE is a very good way to learn and apply your vocabulary. The more words you make up the higher score you can get.
Therefore, playing SCRABBLE is a fun way to enrich your vocabulary skills. We look forward to meeting you all at the competitions.
Come and enjoy the SCRABBLE activity. Some prizes are ready for you.
Date: 23/4 (practice session) 30/4 (tournament)
Time: 16:00-17:30
Place: Room 211
Deadline: 9/4
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Enrolment form
I’m _______________( ) of form ________ . I would like to join SCRABBLE competition.
Date:____________ Signature:_________________
1 April 2009
3A Radio Drama Writing
Members:
So Yat, Kobe
Yu Ka Chun, Kelvin
Cheng Wai Lim, Iverson
Stop! Think!
Dick is a policeman, and he is 45 years old now. Dick’s family includes his wife, Kelly, his son, Michael, and his daughter—Janice.
They are a kind of traditional family, the father goes to work and the mother takes care of the housework.
One day, Dick is watching a car race on his TV. It makes him think about his dream many years ago. When Dick was only 8 years old, his father brought him to a race track and showed him what a car race is. Dick’s father told him, “When I was as little as you, my Papa brought me here too.” Dick replied, “Is he a racer?” “Yes.” His father answered. “But he is not a good role model, he chose his dream between me and mum.”
Dick spends half of his life to contribute to his family. He will do anything to make his family happy. But this time, Dick is a little bit swayed. He wants to achieve his goal, and does something for himself for he is so tired to give up the goal. He is sitting on the chair and asking himself, “Which one is more important to me? Dream or my wife, son and daughter. And suddenly, he decided to ask for his best friend’s opinion.
Dick: I am so confused. I don’t know what to do.
Ricky: What’s up, buddy?
Dick: I want to be a car racer!
Ricky: What is wrong with you? Man, you are a cop! How can you?
Dick: I know it sounds crazy, but it is my dream.
Ricky: It sounds very strange too! But as your best friend, I can’t tell you to give up, right?
Dick: Yeah, I am going to tell my wife.
Ricky: Are you crazy? She will kill you!
Dick: But I love my wife, I can’t lie to her. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine.
Ricky: God bless you, Buddy!
Scene 2
Dick is at home now. He is thinking how to tell his family about his dream to become a racer. He is very annoyed.
Dick: (thinking) How can I tell my family? They’ll be very unhappy. I can’t do that. But this is my dream. I like it so much. I must tell them and I think they will understand me.
In dinner, all family members stay together. Dick wants to tell them immediately.
Dick: Kelly, I want to tell you something.
Kelly: I want to tell you something too. Can I tell you first?
Dick: Ok. What do you want to tell me?
Kelly: I have a baby. It’s been two weeks old now.
Michael: Oh! Mum, you have a baby! Is it a boy or girl?
Kelly: I don’t know. It is too early to tell.
Janice: I think it’ll be very lovely.
Kelly: Honey, what do you want to talk to me?
Dick: No, forget it.
At midnight, Dick and Kelly are on the bed. Kelly feels Dick is annoyed. She is asking him.
Kelly: What happened to you? Why are you so annoyed?
Dick: I want to be a racer.
Kelly: What! You want to be a racer.
Dick: Yes! This is my dream. I must do it.
Kelly: Oh! How about us? Do you care about us? Being a racer won’t have any future. Don’t do that!
Dick: I want to be a racer. I like this job very much. You can’t stop me.
Kelly: Even you don’t care about me. You must think about the baby.
Dick: I will care about you and the baby even if I become a racer. I can do that.
Michael: What happened Dad and Mum? Why are you two arguing?
Kelly: Your Dad said he wanted to be a racer. He doesn’t care about us.
Janice: Oh! Dad, you want to be a racer. Is that true?
Dick: Yes, that’s true. I must do that. That’s my dream. You can’t stop me.
Kelly: OK! If you choose to be a racer, you don’t need to come back again.
Michael and Janice: Mum! Don’t say that.
Dick: Ok! I go. I will not come back again.
Dick leaves the home quickly and he is very angry. Kelly, Michael and Janice are very sad.
Scene 3
Dick is crying in the spectator stand of a racetrack. Looking at the track, he thinks of being a racer and driving a racing car on this track from day to night. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream. He can’t let it go! Nothing can stop him now, even his family.
Benjiman: Hey! What are you going to be?
Dick: (As he points at the stage) I’m going to be a racer. Someday, I will become the one who stands on the top over there.
Benjiman: Then, how about your family?
Dick: My family… I think they will support me, although they feel angry about this tonight.
Benjiman: I was facing the same problem when I was young.
Dick: Did your family support you?
Benjiman: No, they left me at last. They left me a paper when I was back home. The paper says, “Just seize your dream. You will be the best one, but I’m sorry that I can’t stand beside you up to that day. I will bless you after I left every day.”
Dick: Did you become the best at last?
Benjiman: Yes, I won a lot of prizes but I didn’t feel happy when I was standing on the top of the stage. I thought prize would be everything when I had a family, but after they left, the prize became nothing to me. Without family, my heart is empty.
Dick: Then you think I should give up my dream and apologize to my wife after I go back home? The chance may not appear twice. Maybe this is the last chance in my life.
Benjiman: I just told you about my experience. What would you do next is up to you. I can’t control your mind, but I don’t want you to follow my footstep, the one that I am always regretting.
Dick: I… I don’t know.
Benjiman: Look at the photo in your wallet. Your family is smiling at you. The racing car is just a machine and the prize can’t comfort you when you are feeling down, but family is real. It’s the one you need to treasure.
Dick: Maybe you are right. I should listen to you. Can I ask you a question, who are you?
Benjiman: I’m your father.
(‘‘Ring! Ring! Ring!’’ The alarm clock is ringing. Dick wakes up.)
Dick: (Look at the sky) Thank you, father!
So Yat, Kobe
Yu Ka Chun, Kelvin
Cheng Wai Lim, Iverson
Stop! Think!
Dick is a policeman, and he is 45 years old now. Dick’s family includes his wife, Kelly, his son, Michael, and his daughter—Janice.
They are a kind of traditional family, the father goes to work and the mother takes care of the housework.
One day, Dick is watching a car race on his TV. It makes him think about his dream many years ago. When Dick was only 8 years old, his father brought him to a race track and showed him what a car race is. Dick’s father told him, “When I was as little as you, my Papa brought me here too.” Dick replied, “Is he a racer?” “Yes.” His father answered. “But he is not a good role model, he chose his dream between me and mum.”
Dick spends half of his life to contribute to his family. He will do anything to make his family happy. But this time, Dick is a little bit swayed. He wants to achieve his goal, and does something for himself for he is so tired to give up the goal. He is sitting on the chair and asking himself, “Which one is more important to me? Dream or my wife, son and daughter. And suddenly, he decided to ask for his best friend’s opinion.
Dick: I am so confused. I don’t know what to do.
Ricky: What’s up, buddy?
Dick: I want to be a car racer!
Ricky: What is wrong with you? Man, you are a cop! How can you?
Dick: I know it sounds crazy, but it is my dream.
Ricky: It sounds very strange too! But as your best friend, I can’t tell you to give up, right?
Dick: Yeah, I am going to tell my wife.
Ricky: Are you crazy? She will kill you!
Dick: But I love my wife, I can’t lie to her. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine.
Ricky: God bless you, Buddy!
Scene 2
Dick is at home now. He is thinking how to tell his family about his dream to become a racer. He is very annoyed.
Dick: (thinking) How can I tell my family? They’ll be very unhappy. I can’t do that. But this is my dream. I like it so much. I must tell them and I think they will understand me.
In dinner, all family members stay together. Dick wants to tell them immediately.
Dick: Kelly, I want to tell you something.
Kelly: I want to tell you something too. Can I tell you first?
Dick: Ok. What do you want to tell me?
Kelly: I have a baby. It’s been two weeks old now.
Michael: Oh! Mum, you have a baby! Is it a boy or girl?
Kelly: I don’t know. It is too early to tell.
Janice: I think it’ll be very lovely.
Kelly: Honey, what do you want to talk to me?
Dick: No, forget it.
At midnight, Dick and Kelly are on the bed. Kelly feels Dick is annoyed. She is asking him.
Kelly: What happened to you? Why are you so annoyed?
Dick: I want to be a racer.
Kelly: What! You want to be a racer.
Dick: Yes! This is my dream. I must do it.
Kelly: Oh! How about us? Do you care about us? Being a racer won’t have any future. Don’t do that!
Dick: I want to be a racer. I like this job very much. You can’t stop me.
Kelly: Even you don’t care about me. You must think about the baby.
Dick: I will care about you and the baby even if I become a racer. I can do that.
Michael: What happened Dad and Mum? Why are you two arguing?
Kelly: Your Dad said he wanted to be a racer. He doesn’t care about us.
Janice: Oh! Dad, you want to be a racer. Is that true?
Dick: Yes, that’s true. I must do that. That’s my dream. You can’t stop me.
Kelly: OK! If you choose to be a racer, you don’t need to come back again.
Michael and Janice: Mum! Don’t say that.
Dick: Ok! I go. I will not come back again.
Dick leaves the home quickly and he is very angry. Kelly, Michael and Janice are very sad.
Scene 3
Dick is crying in the spectator stand of a racetrack. Looking at the track, he thinks of being a racer and driving a racing car on this track from day to night. Now he has a chance to achieve his dream. He can’t let it go! Nothing can stop him now, even his family.
Benjiman: Hey! What are you going to be?
Dick: (As he points at the stage) I’m going to be a racer. Someday, I will become the one who stands on the top over there.
Benjiman: Then, how about your family?
Dick: My family… I think they will support me, although they feel angry about this tonight.
Benjiman: I was facing the same problem when I was young.
Dick: Did your family support you?
Benjiman: No, they left me at last. They left me a paper when I was back home. The paper says, “Just seize your dream. You will be the best one, but I’m sorry that I can’t stand beside you up to that day. I will bless you after I left every day.”
Dick: Did you become the best at last?
Benjiman: Yes, I won a lot of prizes but I didn’t feel happy when I was standing on the top of the stage. I thought prize would be everything when I had a family, but after they left, the prize became nothing to me. Without family, my heart is empty.
Dick: Then you think I should give up my dream and apologize to my wife after I go back home? The chance may not appear twice. Maybe this is the last chance in my life.
Benjiman: I just told you about my experience. What would you do next is up to you. I can’t control your mind, but I don’t want you to follow my footstep, the one that I am always regretting.
Dick: I… I don’t know.
Benjiman: Look at the photo in your wallet. Your family is smiling at you. The racing car is just a machine and the prize can’t comfort you when you are feeling down, but family is real. It’s the one you need to treasure.
Dick: Maybe you are right. I should listen to you. Can I ask you a question, who are you?
Benjiman: I’m your father.
(‘‘Ring! Ring! Ring!’’ The alarm clock is ringing. Dick wakes up.)
Dick: (Look at the sky) Thank you, father!
27 March 2009
An unsuccessful day out (1B Lawrence Lee)
On Saturday, my best friend and I decided to go for a barbecue in the countryside. We packed our bags, “Fruit, bread, coke, barbecue fork, meat…” We are checking our belongings. I asked my friend, “Hey! Why don’t we bring some rain clothes for us?” He replied, “The Observatory said tomorrow will be a sunny day! Don’t worry!” So, we didn’t pack our rain clothes.
The next day, we set off early at six o’ clock, and went to Sai Kung by MTR and minibus. Unfortunately, we missed the train and minibus and totally waited for half an hour. Finally, we went to Sai Kung. It was already noon. While we were walking along the little road to the barbecue pit and talking, the weather changed to cloudy. We didn’t notice the change.
When we arrived the barbecue pit, the weather became extremely bad but we still didn’t find it. The unluckiest event of the day happened － it started raining when we had just finished setting the charcoal and fire, “Oh! My God!” we cried. We quickly ran to the tuck shop next to the little road as quickly as we could. We were hungry so we ordered some food and drinks.
We waited and waited. The rain finally stopped so we paid for the food then quickly ran to the minibus station before it started raining again. My friend shouted, “I will never believe the weather report of the Observatory!” He kept on complaining so he didn’t see the road. Even worse, he fell down on the ground. He was fully hurt so I called the ambulance.
I thought that was not really bad because I had a free shuttle bus ride (the ambulance!), but at the second I had the thought, the ambulance crashed into a double-decker bus. Oh my!
23 March 2009
Class Presentation (Form 2B)
Scene I
Characters: 2 Friends
Setting: Around the school ground.
Friend A: (dazed) Hey, is that Jill and Kelvin’s song?
Friend B: Yes, it is. Have you heard the news about them?
Friend A: No, what happened to them?
Friend B: They were arrested in Tokyo!
Friend A: (shocked) What?! How come?
Friend B: They were found with marijuana.
Friend A: (sadly) What a pity.
Friend B: Yes, I hope they will be OK.
Scene II
Characters: Jill’s Dad and Music Manager
Setting: In the office.
MM: We will not use Jill anymore if she did have drugs.
JD: (In tears) Please give my daughter a second chance.
MM: (angrily) Impossible!!
JD: But…Adidas suggested that “Nothing is Impossible”
MM: That’s enough! The decision is made.
Scene III
Characters: Public, Jill, and Kelvin
Setting: At an public hall.
Public: Why did you go to Tokyo?
Jill: We went to Tokyo for work.
Public: What did you do with Kelvin in Tokyo?
Jill: We needed to produce some songs.
Public: Where did the police find the drugs?
Kelvin: They found drugs in the cigarette.
Public: What is the purpose of your trip?
Kelvin: I go travel with Jill.
People: Will you sing songs again?
Jill and Kelvin: We will sing songs if our music company gives us a chance.
Characters: 2 Friends
Setting: Around the school ground.
Friend A: (dazed) Hey, is that Jill and Kelvin’s song?
Friend B: Yes, it is. Have you heard the news about them?
Friend A: No, what happened to them?
Friend B: They were arrested in Tokyo!
Friend A: (shocked) What?! How come?
Friend B: They were found with marijuana.
Friend A: (sadly) What a pity.
Friend B: Yes, I hope they will be OK.
Scene II
Characters: Jill’s Dad and Music Manager
Setting: In the office.
MM: We will not use Jill anymore if she did have drugs.
JD: (In tears) Please give my daughter a second chance.
MM: (angrily) Impossible!!
JD: But…Adidas suggested that “Nothing is Impossible”
MM: That’s enough! The decision is made.
Scene III
Characters: Public, Jill, and Kelvin
Setting: At an public hall.
Public: Why did you go to Tokyo?
Jill: We went to Tokyo for work.
Public: What did you do with Kelvin in Tokyo?
Jill: We needed to produce some songs.
Public: Where did the police find the drugs?
Kelvin: They found drugs in the cigarette.
Public: What is the purpose of your trip?
Kelvin: I go travel with Jill.
People: Will you sing songs again?
Jill and Kelvin: We will sing songs if our music company gives us a chance.
19 March 2009
A letter of Advice to Alice (4B Wong Ting Fung)
Dear Alice,
I am sorry to know about your difficult situation. I understand you have lied on your online friend Jimmy because you are not confidence in yourself. You thought you could impress him but you could not imagine he would come to visit you in Hong Kong with his family. I can understand how worried you are if he knew the truth!
I am sorry to know about your difficult situation. I understand you have lied on your online friend Jimmy because you are not confidence in yourself. You thought you could impress him but you could not imagine he would come to visit you in Hong Kong with his family. I can understand how worried you are if he knew the truth!
I think the only solution is to tell Jimmy the truth. You must send him an email before he comes to Hong Kong. You should explain to him why you did not tell him the truth about yourself but first of all remember to apologize for telling lies.
You can tell Jimmy you are still eager and willing to meet him and his family next month. In my opinion, there is a great chance to be with him face to face.
I actually do not know why didn’t you introduce your real self to him in the first place. You need to be honest and have more confidence. Do believe that you are a person worth knowing. He kept on emailing you without your photo means he does not care about the outlook of a person. He must have thought you were an interesting person with nice characters or you would not be online friends since you met.
Don’t worry! I hope everything will work out fine.
Good luck and best wishes.
Andy
18 March 2009
3B Class Presentation
The auction of the bronze animals (rabbit and rat) heads has made the Chinese Government angry as the heads were looted by British and French soldiers in the Second Opium War. Should the heads be returned to China?
1. auction (v / n) 拍賣.png)
2. insulting (v) 侮辱
3. loot (n) 贓物
4. loot (v) 強奪
5. raping (v) 蹂躪
6. the Second Opium War (n) 第二次鴉片戰爭
7. Imperial Garden (n) 頤和園
8. antiques (n) 古董
9. booties (n) 戰利品
10. transported (v) 運送
1. auction (v / n) 拍賣
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2. insulting (v) 侮辱
3. loot (n) 贓物
4. loot (v) 強奪
5. raping (v) 蹂躪
6. the Second Opium War (n) 第二次鴉片戰爭
7. Imperial Garden (n) 頤和園
8. antiques (n) 古董
9. booties (n) 戰利品
10. transported (v) 運送
Words from F.3E’s presentation
1. jab (v)
2. A & E (n) = Accident and Emergency Department
3. Ecstasy (n) name of drugs
4. Ketamins (n) used as anaesthetic in surgery but some people take it as drugs
5. Peer pressure (n) a strong feeling that you must do the same things as your friends do
6. be excluded (v) not befriended by your friends
7. Schizophrenic (adj) having the mental disorder of schizophrenia
8. the drug addict (n) people who take drugs
2. A & E (n) = Accident and Emergency Department
3. Ecstasy (n) name of drugs
4. Ketamins (n) used as anaesthetic in surgery but some people take it as drugs
5. Peer pressure (n) a strong feeling that you must do the same things as your friends do
6. be excluded (v) not befriended by your friends
7. Schizophrenic (adj) having the mental disorder of schizophrenia
8. the drug addict (n) people who take drugs
16 March 2009
Radio A Questions
- Which movie did Professor Mok discuss?
- In which country is the movie set?
- What is a slum?
- Which country gave us Greek mythology?
- What is your rock?
Detailed written report (4D Lee Ka Man)
Title: Nicholas Nickleby Publisher: Penguin Active Reading
Author: Charles Dickens No. of page: 76
Story/Plot:
Nicholas and his parent – Mrs Nickleby and his sister, Kate Nickleby. They lived together, and they found Uncle Ralph to help them. Nicholas had a job in Dotheboys Hall. He met a friend – Smike, they were good friends, because Nicholas helped him to have a good life. But finally Smike died. They were sad. Also, Nicholas loved a lady, called Madeline Bray. He had found his love at last and they got married.
Setting/Background:
After Nicholas father died. Nicholas had no money, no job and a family to support. His only hope is Uncle Ralph. But Ralph is a cold-hearted money-leader with unpleasant, dangerous friend. Ralph gave Nicholas a job, but the job was very bad, Nicholas saw that the schoolmaster was vicious.
The main male character / hero is called Nicholas Nickleby. He is very helpful, because he helped Smike to have a happy life and let him leave the Dotheboys Hall.
The main female character / heroine is called Madeline Bray. She is a beautiful girl. She is good at art and she loves drawing. Nicholas loves her.
My favourite character is Smike. Because Smike is hard working and he is friendly. Although he was ill, his heart is also full of hope, he wasn’t afraid of dying. He was very optimistic.
The most impressive episode/scene is Happiness at Last. After an arduous time. Nicholas can find his love at last. Frist time Madeline didn’t like Nicholas. Also, she will marry Frank. But after she listened to Nicholas’s conversation, she was very impressed. And they got married finally.
Comments/Reflections: I love this book very much. I love Nicholas Nickleby too. I think he is very brave. He was not afraid of anything. He will help his sister, help Smike. When he saw some wrong things, he will stop it. Also, I think this story is interesting. Because I can see Nicholas, his parents and his friend’s ups and downs. Finally they all were happy.
5 March 2009
A letter of Advice to Alice (4B Wong Ting Fung)
Dear Alice,
I am sorry to know about your difficult situation. I understand you have lied on your online friend Jimmy because you are not confident in yourself. You thought that could impress him but you had not expected he would come Hong Kong to visit you with his family. I can understand how worried you are now!
I am sorry to know about your difficult situation. I understand you have lied on your online friend Jimmy because you are not confident in yourself. You thought that could impress him but you had not expected he would come Hong Kong to visit you with his family. I can understand how worried you are now!
I think the only solution is to tell Jimmy the truth. You must send him an email before he comes to Hong Kong. You should explain to him why you did not tell him the truth about yourself but first of all remember to apologize for telling lies.
You can tell Jimmy you are still eager and willing to meet him and his family next month. In my opinion, there is a great chance to meet them anyway.
I actually do not know why you didn’t introduce your real self to him in the first place. You need to be honest and have more confidence. Do believe that you are a person worth knowing. He keeps emailing you without your photo means he does not care about the looks of a person. He must think you are an interesting person with nice characters or he will not be online friends with you.
Don’t worry! I hope everything will work out fine.
Good luck and best wishes.
Andy
4 March 2009
Detailed written report (1B Lai Hoi Ching, Kaite)
The title of this book is ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’. The author of this book is Roald Dahl. The publisher of this book is Qustion Blake. I choose this book for my book report project because it is very funny and my family and I can learn many things through this book.
This is a funny book. Also, it is a family book about George and her grandmother. George, his parents and his grandmother, live on a farm in a small village. The village is far away from the city. Therefore, George has no friends and he always feels lonely. More unfortunately, his grandmother treats him very bad. “You are growing too fast. Don’t eat so much chocolate. Boy who grows too fast will become very stupid and lazy.” His grandmother always tells him. George felt very unhappy with these a lot of things. He thinks he is very useless for his family as he can do nothing right in his grandmother’s eyes. He had a wonderful idea about curing his mother. That was making a medicine. He thought a medicine may cure the wretchedness of her so that he tried.
This story set in the countryside in England. So I think it is suitable for English children and teenagers. Also, I think this book is also suitable for Hong Kong’s children because I think Hong Kong’s children treat their parents very bad and their parents spoil them. They can learn how to get along with their family. That’s the main idea of this book. Moreover, they can learn to be safe at home and not to do dangerous experiments at home like George.
I think this book is very funny. I enjoyed it very much. Even my parents, they read it with me, they also said it is funny. We laughed together. This book makes us spend more time on each other. I don’t like George’s family as I think this family is a weird family. They don’t usually talk with each other. I don’t like this lifestyle. There are many characters in this book, like George, Dad, Mom and grandmother. I like them all. But my most favourite character in this book is grandmother because she is very funny and cranky.
I think the best part of this book was when George was trying to make more Marvellous Medicine, he forgot some of the stuff that he put into the first medicine. It is very exciting. But this book is a bit horrible. Because one of the sences was about grandmother. She went up to the sky but her feet were in the sitting room. Her body was in Geogre’s room. Her face was in the attic roof. It was a little bit scary. I think the author’s use of words is brilliant and his style is excellent, especially when he described grandmother’s evil and her feelings. So I think Roald Dahl is an amazing wrtier. I would read another book by this author. I learnt to be good to my family members. I would recommend this book to all my friends and my relatives.
I thinky this book is very excellent. If I can give marks to this book (ten marks is the full mark). I will give this book nine marks. I think everyone should read this book. You may learn more through this book. You can borrow this book form all of the public libraries.
This is a funny book. Also, it is a family book about George and her grandmother. George, his parents and his grandmother, live on a farm in a small village. The village is far away from the city. Therefore, George has no friends and he always feels lonely. More unfortunately, his grandmother treats him very bad. “You are growing too fast. Don’t eat so much chocolate. Boy who grows too fast will become very stupid and lazy.” His grandmother always tells him. George felt very unhappy with these a lot of things. He thinks he is very useless for his family as he can do nothing right in his grandmother’s eyes. He had a wonderful idea about curing his mother. That was making a medicine. He thought a medicine may cure the wretchedness of her so that he tried.
This story set in the countryside in England. So I think it is suitable for English children and teenagers. Also, I think this book is also suitable for Hong Kong’s children because I think Hong Kong’s children treat their parents very bad and their parents spoil them. They can learn how to get along with their family. That’s the main idea of this book. Moreover, they can learn to be safe at home and not to do dangerous experiments at home like George.
I think this book is very funny. I enjoyed it very much. Even my parents, they read it with me, they also said it is funny. We laughed together. This book makes us spend more time on each other. I don’t like George’s family as I think this family is a weird family. They don’t usually talk with each other. I don’t like this lifestyle. There are many characters in this book, like George, Dad, Mom and grandmother. I like them all. But my most favourite character in this book is grandmother because she is very funny and cranky.
I think the best part of this book was when George was trying to make more Marvellous Medicine, he forgot some of the stuff that he put into the first medicine. It is very exciting. But this book is a bit horrible. Because one of the sences was about grandmother. She went up to the sky but her feet were in the sitting room. Her body was in Geogre’s room. Her face was in the attic roof. It was a little bit scary. I think the author’s use of words is brilliant and his style is excellent, especially when he described grandmother’s evil and her feelings. So I think Roald Dahl is an amazing wrtier. I would read another book by this author. I learnt to be good to my family members. I would recommend this book to all my friends and my relatives.
I thinky this book is very excellent. If I can give marks to this book (ten marks is the full mark). I will give this book nine marks. I think everyone should read this book. You may learn more through this book. You can borrow this book form all of the public libraries.
Detailed written report (1B Peter Pun)
Title: Big Little Bus Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd
Author: Nicola Baxter No. of page: 24
After finish reading this book, I found this book is inspiring. Why do I say this? It is because……, let me tell you the summary of this book first, then I will analyse the book’s plot. The story is about a little bus and a big bus. They were having a competition: Along the way to the bus terminus, who carried the most passengers is the winner. Then, the little bus started to think: “I can’t win, but I will work with my own effort!” At last, the little bus won! The reason why the littlle bus won is: He worked with his own effort, he hasn’t been lazy from the start to the finish of the competition. I think if we are lazy, whatever what we do, we will have no spirit to do it because we don’t want to pay any effort and time on it. I think we shouldn’t finish something in this way; oppositely, we should pay our whole spirit and time on it, this is the only way of success. I think this book is inspiring because although the little bus was small, it can carry more passengers than the big bus because he didn’t give up, he thoguht he couldn’t win, but he still complete wilh the big bus, at last he won. This story’s main idea is telling us not to think ourself useless; oppoistely; we should pay our whole spirit and time on everything, that way, we will be successful therewise, we will like the big bus, appogant and concited, then, we will not be successful when we are doing everything because you think you are the No. 1, you don’t listen to the others, this is the failure way, we shouldn’t follow it.
Author: Nicola Baxter No. of page: 24
After finish reading this book, I found this book is inspiring. Why do I say this? It is because……, let me tell you the summary of this book first, then I will analyse the book’s plot. The story is about a little bus and a big bus. They were having a competition: Along the way to the bus terminus, who carried the most passengers is the winner. Then, the little bus started to think: “I can’t win, but I will work with my own effort!” At last, the little bus won! The reason why the littlle bus won is: He worked with his own effort, he hasn’t been lazy from the start to the finish of the competition. I think if we are lazy, whatever what we do, we will have no spirit to do it because we don’t want to pay any effort and time on it. I think we shouldn’t finish something in this way; oppositely, we should pay our whole spirit and time on it, this is the only way of success. I think this book is inspiring because although the little bus was small, it can carry more passengers than the big bus because he didn’t give up, he thoguht he couldn’t win, but he still complete wilh the big bus, at last he won. This story’s main idea is telling us not to think ourself useless; oppoistely; we should pay our whole spirit and time on everything, that way, we will be successful therewise, we will like the big bus, appogant and concited, then, we will not be successful when we are doing everything because you think you are the No. 1, you don’t listen to the others, this is the failure way, we shouldn’t follow it.
20 February 2009
CELEBRITIES DESERVE PRIVACY (4C, Mok Kong Bay, Veronica)
Some people may be interested in celebrities’ history, lifestyle and love affairs as they are public and well-known figures, but I think it is unnecessary for celebrities to make their private lives public.
Firstly, celebrities are humans too and they can enjoy the human right just exactly like what we can. When we need privacy, when we need spaces, when we do not want to be offended, why do we dig up other’s privacy? Why do we mix celebrities’ love affairs with our hypothesis and spread it out? Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Secondly, digging up celebrities’ privacy may cause serious psychological damage on them. Like Gillian Chung, she has been destroyed after the disclosure of her scandal and she has therefore traumatically hurt.
Some people may say that public figures like celebrities should be role models for the public, especially teenagers, so they have to keep themselves clean from vice. Some others even claim that digging up their privacy can deliver a message of doing bad things will receive punishment to teenagers. However, that’s unfair. Celebrities are just human. They are not saints. They may sometimes do wrong things but they need a chance to turn a new leaf. Under great pressure from the public, it can be difficult for them to do so.
On the whole, celebrities’ privacy should be respected. Otherwise, awful consequences may occure.
Firstly, celebrities are humans too and they can enjoy the human right just exactly like what we can. When we need privacy, when we need spaces, when we do not want to be offended, why do we dig up other’s privacy? Why do we mix celebrities’ love affairs with our hypothesis and spread it out? Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Secondly, digging up celebrities’ privacy may cause serious psychological damage on them. Like Gillian Chung, she has been destroyed after the disclosure of her scandal and she has therefore traumatically hurt.
Some people may say that public figures like celebrities should be role models for the public, especially teenagers, so they have to keep themselves clean from vice. Some others even claim that digging up their privacy can deliver a message of doing bad things will receive punishment to teenagers. However, that’s unfair. Celebrities are just human. They are not saints. They may sometimes do wrong things but they need a chance to turn a new leaf. Under great pressure from the public, it can be difficult for them to do so.
On the whole, celebrities’ privacy should be respected. Otherwise, awful consequences may occure.
REVENGE (4C, Mok Kong Bay, Veronica)
It was the worst experience Ivy and Sam had ever had at the cinema. First, a tall man blocked Ivy’s vision from the screen which irritated her.
‘I can’t see! Let’s change our seats’, she grumbled.
So they changed seats. But then there was some disturbing crunching sound with loud and noisy laughters. The pair of little lovers next to them was eating pop corns rudely and chatting loudly as if there was no one around.
‘I can’t hear,let’s change seats.’ Ivy complained, face reddening.
So they changed seats again. But as they sat down they heard an annoying voice, laughing, shouting out dirty words and grumbling about his job.
Ivy really couldn’t stand. All of a sudden, an idea pop up in her mind.
‘he,Sam,’ she said loudly as she blinded to Sam,’ what did you have for dinner today?’
‘oh, I had Italian food tonight. I ate pizza, spaghetti with chessy meatball and…’
‘hey,’ the man sitting who was talking on the phone interrupted,’ Do you mind lowering your voice, we’re in the cinema watching the movie!’
‘Well, look who’s talking, do you think you have the right to scold to us?’ asked Ivy.
After that, Ivy and Sam enjoy the movie in entire silence.
‘I can’t see! Let’s change our seats’, she grumbled.
So they changed seats. But then there was some disturbing crunching sound with loud and noisy laughters. The pair of little lovers next to them was eating pop corns rudely and chatting loudly as if there was no one around.
‘I can’t hear,let’s change seats.’ Ivy complained, face reddening.
So they changed seats again. But as they sat down they heard an annoying voice, laughing, shouting out dirty words and grumbling about his job.
Ivy really couldn’t stand. All of a sudden, an idea pop up in her mind.
‘he,Sam,’ she said loudly as she blinded to Sam,’ what did you have for dinner today?’
‘oh, I had Italian food tonight. I ate pizza, spaghetti with chessy meatball and…’
‘hey,’ the man sitting who was talking on the phone interrupted,’ Do you mind lowering your voice, we’re in the cinema watching the movie!’
‘Well, look who’s talking, do you think you have the right to scold to us?’ asked Ivy.
After that, Ivy and Sam enjoy the movie in entire silence.
18 February 2009
5E Class presentation (Topic: Make a difference in the fight against climate change, Written by 5E Nick Cheng )
Hi everyone, you may have missed the news about C40 Partnership, but you certainly notice the weather is getting warmer and warmer. In fact, Hong Kong has become one of the 40 cities in the group to fight against climate change.
What exactly is the objective of C40? One of the features is that cities from around the world share ideas to reduce global warming. I strongly suggest you visit their official website to find out more. Since Hong Kong is one of the C40 partnership members, my presentation today is to draw your attention to how we at school and at home can help reduce Hong Kong's carbon emissions.
We all know that climate change is a pressing issue. It affects us in many ways now and then. It affects our food and water supply, our economy, our culture and even our survival. In fact these changes are already happening.
Sound intimidating? Don't be. When I learned more about the C40, I found to lead a green life is not only challenging but also creative. It takes a lot of creativity and this means a lot of fun. It also makes us to look into details of our daily routines. As a result we do not take things for granted. We become grateful and cherish for what we have.
Since cities consume 75% of the world's energy and produce almost the same percentage of green house gases, we, residents of one of the most modernized cities, do play an important role in carbon emissions.
I sincerely pledge every one gives some thoughts on this after this morning session. Form small groups and discuss what you can do. I also hope class teachers will allocate some time every week to co-ordinate group discussions and translate thoughts into actions. Let us lead by example. Be a Makopanian and be a responsible world citizen.
C40 official website: www.c40cities.org/
What exactly is the objective of C40? One of the features is that cities from around the world share ideas to reduce global warming. I strongly suggest you visit their official website to find out more. Since Hong Kong is one of the C40 partnership members, my presentation today is to draw your attention to how we at school and at home can help reduce Hong Kong's carbon emissions.
We all know that climate change is a pressing issue. It affects us in many ways now and then. It affects our food and water supply, our economy, our culture and even our survival. In fact these changes are already happening.
Sound intimidating? Don't be. When I learned more about the C40, I found to lead a green life is not only challenging but also creative. It takes a lot of creativity and this means a lot of fun. It also makes us to look into details of our daily routines. As a result we do not take things for granted. We become grateful and cherish for what we have.
Since cities consume 75% of the world's energy and produce almost the same percentage of green house gases, we, residents of one of the most modernized cities, do play an important role in carbon emissions.
I sincerely pledge every one gives some thoughts on this after this morning session. Form small groups and discuss what you can do. I also hope class teachers will allocate some time every week to co-ordinate group discussions and translate thoughts into actions. Let us lead by example. Be a Makopanian and be a responsible world citizen.
C40 official website: www.c40cities.org/
5D Class presentation (Topic: How to relieve stress?)
Fung: (Annoyed and impatient) I feel so stressed recently, what can I do?
South: Do you know physical activity and sunlight have both been shown to relieve stress. Try both of them together to really boost your mood. Basketball, soccer, swimming, etc are some outdoor activities enjoyed by many teenagers. You should give it a try!
Nitika: Getting at least eightconsecutive hours of sleep each night and try to eat several servings of fruits and vegetables daily would also help.
South: Also, don’t forget to keep in touch with friends. A supportive network of peers keeps you happy and motivated. They will be happy to help you when you’re stressed, whether you need someone to listen to your worries or when you just want a gag.
Nitika: Don’t forget to spend time with your family too! Many teens feel their parents just don’t understand them. However, they will always be the ones to support you when you come across any difficulties.
South: Express yourself is also important! Let your creative side loose can really reduce daily tension. Try drawing, painting, singing or dancing. Trying out a new creative hobby will also help you feel good about yourself as you gain new skills.
Nitika: The most important is to get involved in your school and community. Giving back to those around you can make you forget about your own worries. Help out with something you really love by volunteering for sports and music event. Just any hobby you enjoy will help give you a stress-relieving feeling.
Fung: I’m much stronger now! Thanks for those great advice!
South: Do you know physical activity and sunlight have both been shown to relieve stress. Try both of them together to really boost your mood. Basketball, soccer, swimming, etc are some outdoor activities enjoyed by many teenagers. You should give it a try!
Nitika: Getting at least eightconsecutive hours of sleep each night and try to eat several servings of fruits and vegetables daily would also help.
South: Also, don’t forget to keep in touch with friends. A supportive network of peers keeps you happy and motivated. They will be happy to help you when you’re stressed, whether you need someone to listen to your worries or when you just want a gag.
Nitika: Don’t forget to spend time with your family too! Many teens feel their parents just don’t understand them. However, they will always be the ones to support you when you come across any difficulties.
South: Express yourself is also important! Let your creative side loose can really reduce daily tension. Try drawing, painting, singing or dancing. Trying out a new creative hobby will also help you feel good about yourself as you gain new skills.
Nitika: The most important is to get involved in your school and community. Giving back to those around you can make you forget about your own worries. Help out with something you really love by volunteering for sports and music event. Just any hobby you enjoy will help give you a stress-relieving feeling.
Fung: I’m much stronger now! Thanks for those great advice!
12 February 2009
A memorable day with my super idol (4E Cindy Cheng)
I felt extremely excited that I could spend a weekend with Aviel. This was a dream that I had not imagined before! We had decided to spend this special weekend in Hong Kong.
At nine o’ clock in the morning, I went to the airport early to wait for Aviel. After a few minutes, the flight from Taiwan arrived and I saw Aviel. She saw me and smiled at me. After that, I asked her where she wanted to go. She said that she wanted to go to Disneyland. So, we had decided to go to Disneyland.
We took MTR there! When we were on the way, Aviel told me that this was the first time she took the public transport of Hong Kong.
When we arrived at Disneyland, Aviel felt very excited because she had not gone to Disneyland before! We started our wonderful trip right after.
First, we went to ride on the roller coaster. After that, we went to play other games. When we were making up decision, a girl recognized Aviel and she asked Aviel to give her an autograph. Luckily, other tourists couldn’t recognize Aviel and we could keep playing in the park with lots of enjoyment without being bothered.
After playing for one day in the park, Aviel and I felt a bit tired yet we still walked around. We had dinner at a restaurant in the park at last. We both felt happy about the trip. Aviel told me she was glad that she could play in the park like an ordinary person! She was no longer a pop star today! In fact, wherever and whenever she went in Taiwan, many paparazzi and fans would follow her! Sometimes, this made her feel disturbed!
Finally, we went to the airport together, and I told Aviel to send me letters after she went back to Taiwan. I enjoyed the trip with Aviel very much!
At nine o’ clock in the morning, I went to the airport early to wait for Aviel. After a few minutes, the flight from Taiwan arrived and I saw Aviel. She saw me and smiled at me. After that, I asked her where she wanted to go. She said that she wanted to go to Disneyland. So, we had decided to go to Disneyland.
We took MTR there! When we were on the way, Aviel told me that this was the first time she took the public transport of Hong Kong.
When we arrived at Disneyland, Aviel felt very excited because she had not gone to Disneyland before! We started our wonderful trip right after.
First, we went to ride on the roller coaster. After that, we went to play other games. When we were making up decision, a girl recognized Aviel and she asked Aviel to give her an autograph. Luckily, other tourists couldn’t recognize Aviel and we could keep playing in the park with lots of enjoyment without being bothered.
After playing for one day in the park, Aviel and I felt a bit tired yet we still walked around. We had dinner at a restaurant in the park at last. We both felt happy about the trip. Aviel told me she was glad that she could play in the park like an ordinary person! She was no longer a pop star today! In fact, wherever and whenever she went in Taiwan, many paparazzi and fans would follow her! Sometimes, this made her feel disturbed!
Finally, we went to the airport together, and I told Aviel to send me letters after she went back to Taiwan. I enjoyed the trip with Aviel very much!
20 January 2009
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