Title: Matilda Publisher: Penguin
Author: Roald Dahl No. of page: 40
When you were four or five years old, what were you doing? I thought I were in Kinergarden and learnt the ABC. But a girl was different, she could read Charles Dicken’s books, could you? Do you know who she is?
“Matilda” is the answer and it is the title of the book. This book is about Matilda’s amazing story. She got terrible parents who do not care about her much. She went into a school which had a horrible principal and a lovely teacher. The principal disliked Matilda and Matilda did some unbeliveable things which you couldn’t image.
After finishing this book, I get a big reflection. I always think my parents are bossy and annoying because they explain the reason too many times. But now I think that is great, I get good parents! Matilda’s parents just like the TV, money and playing, they won’t care about the children if they go to school or do their homework.
I appreciate that I have good parents although sometimes I will dislike them. No matter how, they still care about me, protect me and teach me, even give up their life.
I can’t deny that Matilda is an excellent and extremely interesting story. Hope you will get the reflection too.
Questions
1 What is the title of the book?
2 What did Grace learn in kindergarden?
3 What is an important difference between Grace’s parents and Matilda’s parents?
4 Give Grace a comment about her book report.
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25 October 2008
21 October 2008
To be or not to be (Chan Mei Yee, 7A )
When you are walking on the street, sitting on the bus, reading magazines or even watching television, it is not a surprise to see advertisements about different tutorial schools. In the 21st Century, tutorial craze has already spread throug Hong Kong. In this essay, I will discusss the pros and cons of attending tutorial schools.
Let me start with the advantages of attending tutorial schools. From students’ prospectus, tutorial classes can help students enhance their knowledge and consolidate the foundations of their learning. For some slow learners, tutorial clsses can help them catch up at school.
Also, tutorial classes provide exam skills. Those skills may not be tought in schools and most of them are tactical indeed. However, those tactical exam skills are essential for students to cope with the difficult questions in the public exams.
Moreover, private tutors may provide different learner development, like thinking skills, for students. Take Economics as an example. It is not only the matter of memorizing, but also logical thinking. Some might be stuck when they follow their teachers’ methods because teachers at school may not be able to cater for individual needs. But private tutors may provide another way of thinking and it may be useful for those who do badly at school.
Attending tutorial schools, as it turn out, it may bring many advantages, there are disadvantages though.
Some parents regard attending tutorial classes as a waste of money. For sure, it does cost a lot. It is expensive to pay $450 for four lessons.
Besides, the “video classes” which broadcast the teaching of tutors cannot help students learn better. If you have any problems, it is impossible to ask the tutor or stop the video. In the end, tutorial classes may not benefit your learning.
The most important disadvantgae is that tutorial classes might affect your school work. The tutorial classes cost up to one and a half hour every time, excluding the time of travelling, waiting and so on. Otherwise , it takes even more time. It may leave students no time to do homework or rest. You may fall asleep in class and affect your studies at school.
In my opinion tutorial schools have their own advantages, especially for some lazy students like me, those tutorial classes push me to learn harder and do revisions. You can be one of the tutorial school students or not to be. But the most important thing is that you have to make sure those classes suit you. Do not be like sheep, following the trend. Try to find what is good for your own studies.
Let me start with the advantages of attending tutorial schools. From students’ prospectus, tutorial classes can help students enhance their knowledge and consolidate the foundations of their learning. For some slow learners, tutorial clsses can help them catch up at school.
Also, tutorial classes provide exam skills. Those skills may not be tought in schools and most of them are tactical indeed. However, those tactical exam skills are essential for students to cope with the difficult questions in the public exams.
Moreover, private tutors may provide different learner development, like thinking skills, for students. Take Economics as an example. It is not only the matter of memorizing, but also logical thinking. Some might be stuck when they follow their teachers’ methods because teachers at school may not be able to cater for individual needs. But private tutors may provide another way of thinking and it may be useful for those who do badly at school.
Attending tutorial schools, as it turn out, it may bring many advantages, there are disadvantages though.
Some parents regard attending tutorial classes as a waste of money. For sure, it does cost a lot. It is expensive to pay $450 for four lessons.
Besides, the “video classes” which broadcast the teaching of tutors cannot help students learn better. If you have any problems, it is impossible to ask the tutor or stop the video. In the end, tutorial classes may not benefit your learning.
The most important disadvantgae is that tutorial classes might affect your school work. The tutorial classes cost up to one and a half hour every time, excluding the time of travelling, waiting and so on. Otherwise , it takes even more time. It may leave students no time to do homework or rest. You may fall asleep in class and affect your studies at school.
In my opinion tutorial schools have their own advantages, especially for some lazy students like me, those tutorial classes push me to learn harder and do revisions. You can be one of the tutorial school students or not to be. But the most important thing is that you have to make sure those classes suit you. Do not be like sheep, following the trend. Try to find what is good for your own studies.
3 October 2008
5B Presentation –Study Trip to Guangzhou (18th-19th March)
On 18th to 19th March this year, when we were still in 4B, we got a valuable chance to have a study trip to Guangzhou with our Principal, Vice principal, Ms. Ho and Mr. Leung. We all had great times in the trip. We visited the Guangzhou No.97 middle school and joined their lessons. It was really a memorable time for 5B. Thanks very much for our school giving us such precious chance for a study trip.
All of us--Visiting Honda Automobile (China) Co. Ltd
We are in Chan’s House.
Studying in Guang Zhou No.97 middle school
Studying in Guang Zhou No.97 middle school
All of us--Visiting Honda Automobile (China) Co. Ltd
(This article was published in MKP Daily on 30 September 2008)
26 September 2008
Detailed written report (3C Aki Chan)
Title: Colin the clumsy kitten Publisher: Macmillan
Author: Jenny Dale No. of page: 63
Everyone knows that I love cats a lot, and I had two cats before. Fluffy and fun, purry and huggable……that what my feeling about cats. “All eats are clever” I thought when I was small.
One day when I was packing my brother’s room, I found a book called “Colin the clumsy Kitten”. How come ! Clumsy kitten? I was disappointed by this, I determined to read this and found out what happened to this kitten.
This book is about a kitten, Colin. He is very clumsy and he can’t climb trees and chase feathers like other kittens. All he seems to do is knock things over. But clumsy Colin is about to prove that he is good at some things, he is putting effort to improve himself, and at last he succeeds.
From this book I knew that animals like cats are the same as the human being, some of them are clumsy and some are clever. Although you are the clumsy one, you don’t give up, you will become a successful person. Converesely, if you’re a clever person, but you don’t take up this natural opportunity, the God will withdraw it.
So all I want to say is everyone has their own special talents, even if you are ugly or stupid, you are still the unique one.
Questions
1 The leading character of the book is a _______________ .
2 Is the leading character very smart? _______________ .
3 Tell the message you get from the book.
______________________________
4 If you see someone you know you should say:
______________________________
5 How do you ask whether your friend has eaten lunch?
______________________________
6 What’s a quick way of saying “I must leave now”?
______________________________
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(This article was published in MKP Daily on 24 September 2008)
Author: Jenny Dale No. of page: 63
Everyone knows that I love cats a lot, and I had two cats before. Fluffy and fun, purry and huggable……that what my feeling about cats. “All eats are clever” I thought when I was small.
One day when I was packing my brother’s room, I found a book called “Colin the clumsy Kitten”. How come ! Clumsy kitten? I was disappointed by this, I determined to read this and found out what happened to this kitten.
This book is about a kitten, Colin. He is very clumsy and he can’t climb trees and chase feathers like other kittens. All he seems to do is knock things over. But clumsy Colin is about to prove that he is good at some things, he is putting effort to improve himself, and at last he succeeds.
From this book I knew that animals like cats are the same as the human being, some of them are clumsy and some are clever. Although you are the clumsy one, you don’t give up, you will become a successful person. Converesely, if you’re a clever person, but you don’t take up this natural opportunity, the God will withdraw it.
So all I want to say is everyone has their own special talents, even if you are ugly or stupid, you are still the unique one.
Questions
1 The leading character of the book is a _______________ .
2 Is the leading character very smart? _______________ .
3 Tell the message you get from the book.
______________________________
4 If you see someone you know you should say:
______________________________
5 How do you ask whether your friend has eaten lunch?
______________________________
6 What’s a quick way of saying “I must leave now”?
______________________________
After answering these questions, take this MKP Daily to your English teacher to get a gift.
(This article was published in MKP Daily on 24 September 2008)
Today is…English Day!
We’ve prepared many challenging English activities for you to push yourselves to the limts! Take this floor plan with you and join the 5A Paralympics!
Enoch: Hi! How was your weekend?
Hertz: I didn’t sleep well last night.
I stayed up late.
Enoch: Well, I can see it in your eyes. Why?
Hertz: I watched some Olympic games on TV.
They were so exciting.
Enoch: I guess so. But I was doing my homework last night.
Farrell: Hey! What are you two talking about?
Hertz: We’re talking about the Olympic games.
Farrell: Really? The Olympic games were ended last month. How can you watch them on TV yesterday.
Hertz: I think I may make a mistake. No wonder the games were so special! For example, some ladies were sitting on the floor while they were playing volleyball.
Farrell: Are you talking about the Paralympics?
Hertz: I didn’t sleep well last night.
I stayed up late.
Enoch: Well, I can see it in your eyes. Why?
Hertz: I watched some Olympic games on TV.
They were so exciting.
Enoch: I guess so. But I was doing my homework last night.
Farrell: Hey! What are you two talking about?
Hertz: We’re talking about the Olympic games.
Farrell: Really? The Olympic games were ended last month. How can you watch them on TV yesterday.
Hertz: I think I may make a mistake. No wonder the games were so special! For example, some ladies were sitting on the floor while they were playing volleyball.
Farrell: Are you talking about the Paralympics?
(Do you want to know more about the story? Please pay attention to our presentation!)
Language Notes
1. I guess so ~ probably or possibly. “Are you ready to leave?” “Yeah, I guess so.”
2. No wonder…!
3. Pushing themselves to the limits
(This article was published in MKP Daily on 23 September 2008)
Language Notes
1. I guess so ~ probably or possibly. “Are you ready to leave?” “Yeah, I guess so.”
2. No wonder…!
3. Pushing themselves to the limits
(This article was published in MKP Daily on 23 September 2008)
Cheng Fei--Qualities and Circumstances for Her Success (6B Lee Kwun Tak)
Different people have different definition of “success”. In my opinion, a successful person should try his best and overstep himself. I admire a person who is successful in China. The person is Cheng Fei who is a gymnast and has participated in Olympic games for many years.
In summer, Olympic games were held in Beijing. As a Chinese, I stayed at home in summer in order to support and watch the Olympic games through the TV. I was attracted by Cheng Fei in gymnastics. It is amazing that she showed numerous brilliant postures in different kinds of gymnastics. Unfortunately, she fell down from the balance beam so she lost a gold medal in her adept skill. Despite her careless mistake, she never gave up and she led her members to get gold medals as a team. I admire her very much and she is really successful.
For the success of Cheng Fei, special qualities are necessary. Firstly, she has relevant experience. She has participated in Olympic games before so she can share the experience with members and overcome the pressure. Secondly, she is calm. After she had a mistake, she could calm down at once. It is very difficult to control temper in a short time, but she could do it. Thirdly, she is resilient. I know that gymnasts must have training in China since they were just 6 or 7 years old. It was so difficult to overcome the homesickness as a child but Cheng Fei could. Also, the training was very harsh. She could not meet her parent, join extracurricular activities and even could not have their free time. It showed that Cheng Fei is independent and determined. I get to know above information from a TV program.
Beside the special qualities of Cheng Fei, the circumstances of China are also in favour of her development. Firstly, the government of China concentrates on gymnastics very much. There are some schools of gymnastics in China to cultivate gymnastics intently. Secondly, the competition is very intense in China. Thanks to the innumerable population in China, even gymnast pushes for participation in the Olympic games. If gymnast is sidetracked, he will be threatened by others easily. Because of these two main circumstances, Cheng Fei has become a successful gymnast.
Success does not depend on the result. It depends on your effort in the process, just like Cheng Fei.
(This article was published in MKP Daily on 17 September 2008)
In summer, Olympic games were held in Beijing. As a Chinese, I stayed at home in summer in order to support and watch the Olympic games through the TV. I was attracted by Cheng Fei in gymnastics. It is amazing that she showed numerous brilliant postures in different kinds of gymnastics. Unfortunately, she fell down from the balance beam so she lost a gold medal in her adept skill. Despite her careless mistake, she never gave up and she led her members to get gold medals as a team. I admire her very much and she is really successful.
For the success of Cheng Fei, special qualities are necessary. Firstly, she has relevant experience. She has participated in Olympic games before so she can share the experience with members and overcome the pressure. Secondly, she is calm. After she had a mistake, she could calm down at once. It is very difficult to control temper in a short time, but she could do it. Thirdly, she is resilient. I know that gymnasts must have training in China since they were just 6 or 7 years old. It was so difficult to overcome the homesickness as a child but Cheng Fei could. Also, the training was very harsh. She could not meet her parent, join extracurricular activities and even could not have their free time. It showed that Cheng Fei is independent and determined. I get to know above information from a TV program.
Beside the special qualities of Cheng Fei, the circumstances of China are also in favour of her development. Firstly, the government of China concentrates on gymnastics very much. There are some schools of gymnastics in China to cultivate gymnastics intently. Secondly, the competition is very intense in China. Thanks to the innumerable population in China, even gymnast pushes for participation in the Olympic games. If gymnast is sidetracked, he will be threatened by others easily. Because of these two main circumstances, Cheng Fei has become a successful gymnast.
Success does not depend on the result. It depends on your effort in the process, just like Cheng Fei.
(This article was published in MKP Daily on 17 September 2008)
Idiomatic expressions about HEADS
There are a lot of idioms related our heads.
These are some examples:
1. put your heads together
= discuss together to solve a difficult problem
e.g. John and his partner were doing a difficult project.
They put their heads together to decide how to start doing it.
2. be/stand your head and shoulders above somebody
= to be much better than other people
e.g. James sand very well in the singing contest.
He stood his head and shoulders above the other contestants.
3. heads will roll
= to tell someone they will be in big troubles for what they have done
e.g. “Don’t copy from the Internet. If you do, heads will roll for this!”
(This article was published at MKP Daily in 10 September 2008)
These are some examples:
1. put your heads together
= discuss together to solve a difficult problem
e.g. John and his partner were doing a difficult project.
They put their heads together to decide how to start doing it.
2. be/stand your head and shoulders above somebody
= to be much better than other people
e.g. James sand very well in the singing contest.
He stood his head and shoulders above the other contestants.
3. heads will roll
= to tell someone they will be in big troubles for what they have done
e.g. “Don’t copy from the Internet. If you do, heads will roll for this!”
(This article was published at MKP Daily in 10 September 2008)
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