Sec 3E EL Straits Times Blogging WEEK 4

Instructions: Complete all the reflection questions


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Sec 3E EL Straits Times Blogging WEEK 4

Instructions: Complete all the reflection questions


Refer to the “in” Section


1) Pg 4: Her world’s a stage

Reflection Questions:

Do you consider yourself an artistic person?

I do not really consider myself as an artistic person as I do not really love drawing or painting, and i do not really appreciate art.

What are your opinions of the theatre scene in Singapore?

I felt that the theatre scene in Singapore is quite advanced. There are opportunities for anyone that is interested in doing that.

2) Pg 10: Drink-and-Eat MRT Riders on the rise

Reflection Question:

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

I felt that those MRT commuters eating and drinking blatantly are rather uncivilized. As some food such as durian give out strong odors, when they are going to eat, other commuters might not like the odors. As for those MRT commuters, I felt that they will just litter the place making it look dirty. Unless they avoid making the place dirty, that is still under acceptable. For example keeping sweet wrapper after eating and avoid spilling water on it.drinking blatantly on the train?

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Secondary 3E / 3NA

Term 2 Week 5 (20th April)

Article: “I was an addict” – ‘Straits Times IN’ Section (In The Air Pg 2)

1a) What are some of the earliest signs mentioned in the article to indicate that a person is addicted to gaming?

When one is addicted to gaming, several early signs would be skipping meals, lose sleep just to play which will lead to sleeping in class. Eventually, he would be tempted to skip school too.

He would introduce himself using his avatar name in real life. He becomes obsessed with having to have the latest gadgets in games, and saving money to buy these gadgets.Besides that, an addict would also think about the game all the time. He would constantly make conversation about the game, and might even begin to imagine playing it when doing something else.

1b) State some of the methods listed by the author to overcome the addiction to gaming.

One of the method would be asking parents to lock the computer in order to prevent the people from playing. But the most important point is to avoid the game, which is control themselves from gaming.

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

I am not really surprised upon reading this article. As most of the student somehow is playing games such as maplestory, audition and many more. As i used to get addicted to some games such as maplestory.

I would advise he to quit it, frankly speaking it is very hard to quit. So it will be good to uninstall the game is they are under early stage of addicted to game. But if he is beyond the early stage i would advise him to lock the computer. Use the computer necessary and may ask him out to study instead of he studying alone in front of computer.

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Secondary 3E / 3NA

Term 2 Week 4 (13th April)

Article: “Mum’s catching up with me … on Facebook”– ‘Home’ Section (Pg B2)

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

She can keep track of her children and their friend and the main reason would be to keep in touch with them in addition she leaves them words of encouragement when she feels they need some.

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

Yes, i think it will be good if my parents add me in Facebook, somehow they will know what is happening and sometimes they will also know my feeling of something that happen because sometimes we do not have the time to communicate with our parent by chatting

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Secondary 3E / 3NA

Term 2 Week 3 (9th April)

Article: “HFMD cases near epidemic level”– ‘Home’ Section (Pg B3)

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

Affecting mainly children aged 10 years and younger, it is spread through bodily fluids, which is why it can be passed quickly among young children who share toys that they may have put into their mouths.

Childcare Centres and Kindergartens are taking precautions to avoid spreading the virus by spending more money clean the premises after each session to avoid outbreaks. Besides that, children are now trained to wash up and clean their hands and mouths before classes and meals.Childcare centres and Kindergartens have been ordered to close, as the cases are spread out rather than clustered in any one particular area.

Children who are suspected to have contracted to have the diseases are immediately sent home and their parents are asked to send them to the doctors immediately.

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

In my opinion, i think that it will cause troubles several effects such as closing it down and clean the whole place. Or there will be people going to the place to check their cleanness.

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Term 2 Week 2 (30th March)

Article: “Sorry guys, these lots are not for you” – ‘Home’ Section (Pg B1)

Question 1:
What were some of the reasons cited in the article why there was a need to have parking lots for women only in these buildings?

One of the reasons is to help women with young children to load and unload bulky prams more easily. Another reason would be that it will be less tiring for woman especially when they wear heels.


Question 2:
(a)In your opinion, do you think it is necessary to allocate parking lots for women only? Why?

I think it is not necessary to allocate parking lots for women only as it will seem to be biased to women. Somehow it might also affect others that think Singapore and sometimes during peak hours people might not find lots to park so it will be easier when parking lots are just for one gentle.

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

In my opinion, I think that it is good to allocate parking lots for the pregnant lady, those that has elderly and those parents that has children which is below 10 years old. It will seem to be easier to alight especially those elderly who are weak. This will help them to walk a lesser distance .

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Week 6 (9th March)

Article: “Help for single mums in downturn” – ‘Main’ Section (Pg A4-5)

Question 1:
What project was launched to help single mums? Briefly explain what is this project about?

The project, called WeCare for U. It aims to reach out to divorcees, widows and other single mothers who not only have a tougher time juggling work and family, but find it hard to get help, Apart from helping those out of work to find jobs, NTUC's Women's Development Secretariat (WDS) will encourage those who cannot go out to work to make use of other skills, like baking or sewing, to help themselves generate an income.

Question 2:
Imagine you come across a single mum who is unemployed, what are some advice you can give her? Who can she turn to?

I would tell them that i know it is hard to handle the family on your own but you must not give up as your children are all behind supporting you. Although it is hard to handle, but nothing is impossible.
I would encourage her to turn to various community or project called " WeCare for U" as they were the one that really can helps them out .