The milk scandal has aroused great concern about ensuring food safety. In my opinion, both of the government and food producers should be responsible for ensuring food safety.
We should not blame the government for not safeguarding food safety. Food producers have to ensure the food they produce is safe for the public to consume. They should have the conscience to protect consumers’ interest and, most importantly, health.
On the other hand, the government should monitor food producers and impose penalties if necessary. I suggest the government of setting heavier penalties for those who violates the law and set a higher standard of food safety. More professionals should be employed to test food products so that food safety can be secured.
20 November 2008
Time to take action on small-class policy (5E Nick Cheng Lai-hon) (SCMP 13 Oct, 2008)
As a student, I undertstand the benefits of small-class teaching. First of all, teachers are able to devote more attention to each student.
Secondly, there are increased opportunities for interaction among students. A lot of learning happens when there are discussions and ideas are shared. I cannot accept the Education Bureau’s explanation that there is a lack of classroom space for small-class teaching.
The problem can be easily overcome, and the bureau should allow schools to have classes of 25 to 30 students. Classroom rotation is also a solution; there are always empty classrooms in schools. In my opinion, a small-class teaching policy should be implemented in all schools immediately.
Secondly, there are increased opportunities for interaction among students. A lot of learning happens when there are discussions and ideas are shared. I cannot accept the Education Bureau’s explanation that there is a lack of classroom space for small-class teaching.
The problem can be easily overcome, and the bureau should allow schools to have classes of 25 to 30 students. Classroom rotation is also a solution; there are always empty classrooms in schools. In my opinion, a small-class teaching policy should be implemented in all schools immediately.
You Reap What You Sow（6A John Wong ）(English Society)
With the parade of the uniform teams and the introduction of this year’s mascot by our principal, the whistle was blown, which symbolized the start of our school’s 12th annual athletic meet on 14th and 15th October.
Within these two days, all athletes showed their great determination to win. They tried their best and made use of their talents so as to achieve victory.
The most fascinating event was 4 x 100m inter-house student-teacher relay. The competitive spirit of the participants motivated all the audiences. Cheering teams yelled their slogans to further boost the ambience. At that moment, everyone was focusing on the event until all of them passed the finishing line. Ah yes, congratulations to Amos House!
The highlight was the closing ceremony and award presentation. This year’s closing ceremony was enchanted by the sharing from Mr. Chan Wing-kin, a representative of Hong Kong’s wheelchair fencing team in Beijing Paralympics. Mr. Chan has never been an athlete in the Sports Day in his childhood but a helper. He was eager to be one of the athletes and to feel the excitement of joining a competition. (Let’s refer to the attached interview.)
Afterwards, it was the memorable moment to Timothy House’s students as they got the overall cheering team championship due to tremendous effort paid before and in Sports Day. We should also give applause to Luke House, which got the overall championship.
This success of this “open classroom” is well supported by many good teachers, helpful students, and dedicated cheering teams. Finally, a rhythmic and uniformed clap put an end to the Sports Day.
Prepare Yourself to Grasp Opportunities
(An interview with Mr. Chan Wing-kin)
What makes you feel impressive about Sports Day? To win a couple of medals, or to be the overall champion? To me, it was the interview with Mr. Chan Wing-kin.
After having an interview with Mr. Chan Wing-kin, we were reminded not to be overweening because of victory or feeling upset because of failure. He shared his experience in Paralympics with us, ”I’ve seen many athletes with different levels of disability. I realize that I should treasure what have now.”
“I feel exhausted during these few years’ training as I am only a part-time athlete,” Mr. Chan added. “I need to strive a balance between both working and training. Although it is immensely tough, I have no grumbles as it is a precious chance for me to represent Hong Kong to join Beijing Paralympics.”
Mr. Chan admired the atmosphere of our school’s Sports Day and joked, “I could have won the competition in Paralympics if the cheering teams were there!”
This rising star of Paralympics ended the interview by encouraging us, “It is essential for you to get back to the track after you have been defeated. The lack of talent in sports won’t hinder your way to success. As long as you have tried your very best and prepared yourself, you will eventually grasp the opportunity to achieve success.”
Within these two days, all athletes showed their great determination to win. They tried their best and made use of their talents so as to achieve victory.
The most fascinating event was 4 x 100m inter-house student-teacher relay. The competitive spirit of the participants motivated all the audiences. Cheering teams yelled their slogans to further boost the ambience. At that moment, everyone was focusing on the event until all of them passed the finishing line. Ah yes, congratulations to Amos House!
The highlight was the closing ceremony and award presentation. This year’s closing ceremony was enchanted by the sharing from Mr. Chan Wing-kin, a representative of Hong Kong’s wheelchair fencing team in Beijing Paralympics. Mr. Chan has never been an athlete in the Sports Day in his childhood but a helper. He was eager to be one of the athletes and to feel the excitement of joining a competition. (Let’s refer to the attached interview.)
Afterwards, it was the memorable moment to Timothy House’s students as they got the overall cheering team championship due to tremendous effort paid before and in Sports Day. We should also give applause to Luke House, which got the overall championship.
This success of this “open classroom” is well supported by many good teachers, helpful students, and dedicated cheering teams. Finally, a rhythmic and uniformed clap put an end to the Sports Day.
Prepare Yourself to Grasp Opportunities
(An interview with Mr. Chan Wing-kin)
What makes you feel impressive about Sports Day? To win a couple of medals, or to be the overall champion? To me, it was the interview with Mr. Chan Wing-kin.
After having an interview with Mr. Chan Wing-kin, we were reminded not to be overweening because of victory or feeling upset because of failure. He shared his experience in Paralympics with us, ”I’ve seen many athletes with different levels of disability. I realize that I should treasure what have now.”
“I feel exhausted during these few years’ training as I am only a part-time athlete,” Mr. Chan added. “I need to strive a balance between both working and training. Although it is immensely tough, I have no grumbles as it is a precious chance for me to represent Hong Kong to join Beijing Paralympics.”
Mr. Chan admired the atmosphere of our school’s Sports Day and joked, “I could have won the competition in Paralympics if the cheering teams were there!”
This rising star of Paralympics ended the interview by encouraging us, “It is essential for you to get back to the track after you have been defeated. The lack of talent in sports won’t hinder your way to success. As long as you have tried your very best and prepared yourself, you will eventually grasp the opportunity to achieve success.”
25 October 2008
Detailed written report（3C Grace Ho）
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.
After answering these questions, take this MKP Daily to your English teacher to get a gift.
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.
After answering these questions, take this MKP Daily to your English teacher to get a gift.
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”?
______________________________
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)
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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