Straits Time

troubled teenagers.

2009-09-14T09:44:00.000-07:00

1a)List two reason why teen are reluctant to call helplines despite the promise of anonymity and professional help?
I as a teenager, asume that helplines are strangers. I do not trust strangers and they would rather trust my freinds and teacher than strangers. I dont feel awkward talking to someone I do not know, but i do not trust them. I prefer talking to their friends.

1b)according to miss lily chu,how does Touch Leadership and and mentoring prefer to help trobled teens?
According to Mrs Lily Chu, the Touch Leadership and Mentoring prefers to help youths through more direct, effective means, such as educational workshop in schools, face to face counselling, and home visit.

2) Have you confided in your friends or family members about the problems you face in school life? Why or why not?
No, because i have no problems in my life. My life only considers of playing. If you play all the time, you would'nt have time to worry, and you won't have any problems. Because you always play. When i always play in my life, i do not encounter any type of stress. I can cope with all my exams, friends, keeping in touch with one another's news and meet a lot of new friends because play considers of everyone to me. Every one can play together.

2009-09-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

1a)What are the 4 rules for religious harmony?

The 4 rules are religious groups is to exercise tolerance and restraint, to keep religion seperate from politics, the government must remain secular, and to maintain the common space that all Singaporeans share.

1b) In your opinion,how can we maintain a common space in schools?

We must conduct a lesson where all students from different races and religion gathered, and share about their religion and races. We must encourage students to mix around with students from other races and religion. We individuals must too take part by not being racist towards each others, by not calling people black etc.

2) Do you respect other religion?why?

i will only respect them if they respect my religion. If they make fun of my religon, ill laugh along, but ill make a worst joke and make fun of their religon more. If people dont respect us, why must we respect them? Dont let people "step on our heads"

Ederly falling prey to 'volunteer' ruse(trick)

2009-09-14T09:01:00.000-07:00

1a)what is the modus operandi (method of operating) of the con artists?

They pretend to be a volunteer from some organisation to help out something in their

house or a health officer so they can get into their house. when they get into their house, they steal their belongings.

1b)what are the Lion Befrienders planning to do to ensure that old folks do not get conned again?

The Lion Befrienders introduce their staffs or volunteers to the elderly for them to recognise who is the real staffs and who might be the fake staffs. so if they see a stranger, saying that they are from their organisation, they would know its fake and they learnt to call the organisation first to ensure it is a true one and not a fake one.

2) do you like social work? why?

I only enjoy the social work that im interested in, like teaching primary school students, organising camps, going for flag days.

If i dont have the passion, then i would not be interested in it.

A deadly Business

2009-09-14T08:44:00.000-07:00

1a) What are the 2 worrying trends about drug trafficking mentioned in the article?

More Singaporeans are arrested for drug traficking and more teenager are attracted and involved in drug trafficking

1b)Why are Singaporeans increasingly being used as drug mules?

Singaporeans have lesser chance on being checked as Singapore have a tight security. Countries that did not need a visa to travelled to other places including Singapore.

2)What will you do if you find out that one of your friends is selling drugs?how will you react if someone tries to sell you drugs?

I would ask him to stop right away. I will tell him all the consequences. If he do not want to listen to me, then ill report him to the police.

Firstly, i never walk alone outside. So if someone wants to sell me drug, i would have no reaction. i will wait for my friend to react first, then ill say, no. I do not need them, then ill remember the place, the details of the person(face, shirt, etc.) and ill report it to the police.

Hawkers fall prey to brazen break-ins

2009-09-14T07:57:00.000-07:00

1a)Why is it easy for burglers to break into stalls at the two markets in Kallang area?

It is easy because thieves break into the stalls by open ceiling, getting a leg up on the pipes or metal bars running along the walls, and the security was not tight.

1b)What is the geylang East Central Merchants' Association going to do about the break-ins

The Geylang East Central Merchants' Association will be conducting a meeting a week after the burglury incident and will be in touch with the relevant authorities, such as NEA and town councils, to look into improving security and modifying stall layouts and designs. Hawkers are also advised not to leave valuables in their stalls and to buy insurance to guard against theft.

2)What do you think should be done to tighten the security of the markets?what do you think of the burglars who brazenly break into thr stalls?

I think hawkers should not leave their belongings in their stalls.The burglars are sly and clever. they can just take anything without you knoticing it. (the first three pictures)

three cheers for the team

2009-09-14T07:25:00.000-07:00

IN SECTION (PG 8)

1a)why is cheerleading an expensive sport?

Cheerleading is a very expensive sport because Costs include shoes designed specifically for cheerleading, uniforms, entry fees to camps and competitions, uniforms and practice clothing, for Safety, it is the most importance in cheerleading, hence, special cheerleading mats itself cost alot, there still some items to consider such as Socks, Knickers/pants, Jacket, Underarm protector, Chest protector , Glove, Mask, and Body Cord

1b)What makes cheerleading such a tough sport?

Cheerleadingis the top to list of most dangerous sport despite recent efforts to make the sport safer. It continues to cause more serious injuries than any other sport. In a sport where being thrown high up to the air and relying on others to catch you is so scary. What if the person do not catch you? It builds up trust and confidence. It is also considered a very dangerous activity as the main source of injuries comes from the stunts made. These stunts are performed at competitions and games. Sometimes competition routines are focused on the use of difficult stunts. Some common cheerleading related injuries are: back injuries, broken arms, head injuries, elbow injuries, sprained ankles, and sprained wrists.

2.what is your opinion of cheerleaders? If given a chance, would you join cheerleading? why or why not?

I look up on cheerleaders. My sister is one of them. If i have a chance to join, i would not join. Because i would not want any more injuries. Especially the back.

Man and beast face off in Sumatra

2009-03-14T21:04:00.000-07:00

ST Reflection 2009 – Secondary 2NA/E

Term 1, Week 10 (9^th March 09)

Man and beast face off in Sumatra (World Page A8)

Q1) What is illegal logging?

Q2) What can you do to stop the Sumatran tiger from extinction?

Ketamine

2009-03-03T04:54:00.001-08:00

ST Reflection 2009 – Secondary 2NA/Exp

Term 1, Week 9 (2^nd March 09)

Ketamine (In Control pg 3)

Q1) What are the different forms of ketamine?

there are powder, tablets and injectable liquid.

Q2) What would you do if you knew your friend took ketamine?

I would ask him/her to stop. If she/he do not stop, i would warn him/her about telling her family or teachers. If she/he needs help, i would help.

Getting to the heart of Total Defence

2009-02-28T03:16:00.000-08:00

ST Reflection 2009 – Secondary 2NA/Exp

Term 1, Week 8 (23 Feb 09)

Getting to the heart of Total Defense (Home-Youthink pg B7)

Q1) In the last line, what did the writer mean by suggesting that “he may have found more porcupines than rats?”

the writer suggested that there are more bold people from the last time to now as more and more people are becoming braver then being a lazy or who do not like to participate. Evidence is from this year’s Total Defence campaign, as he suggests that he may have found more porcupines than rats.

Q2) What’s worth giving up your life for?

It means a lot to people as we live in Singapore so we should give up our life for our own country. it means a lot to people as those who are disabled in any way, they cannot defend our country. as we know, there are 5 defense, physcological defense, social defense, military defense, civil defence, and economic defence. for a girl, military defence is not compulsary, so lets not talk about that(i want to but i am not fit. ahaa.). for civil defence, it is about taking care of your family, friends, and people around you in times of crisis. Everyone can do that. For economic defence, it is for those who worked, starting to work or working as it is about working and saving to achieve a better life for everyone. i can do that when i grow up. For social defence, it is about living in harmony, looking out for one another. thinking about one another. that is happening everywhere. for phsycological defence, it is about our loyalty towards Singapore. i am loyal.

No Loitering After School

2009-02-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

ST Reflection 2009 – Secondary 2NA / 2E

Term 1, Week 7 (16 Feb 09)

No Loitering After School (IN! pg 7)

Q1) Why Coral Secondary School forbids students to idle around near their school in their school uniform?

The principle wants the students of Coral Secondary School to use their time prudently(to study, do something better than loitering, revise their work or/and do their homework at home.).

Q2) Do you agree with this rule? Explain your answer.

No. to me, the students there do not have life to have to go home and change. If they do not have e-zlink card, they have to use a lot of coins to go home and come back to white sands to buy food and to go home again. They will then use more money. It is not fair to those who have financial problem as they will use more money when they need it for other things rather than to take bus a lot of times. And for those who wants to hang out after school but cannot go out when they already reach home, it is not fair too.

Master of One

2009-02-12T04:47:00.000-08:00

ST Reflection 2009 – Secondary 2NA / 2E

Term 1, Week 6 (9 Feb 09)

Master of One (Life! People pg 4)

Q1) What was Jack Neo’s vocation when he was serving the nation?

Jack Neo signed on with the army as an infantry officer, he got posted to the army’s Music and Drama Company, he worked as a junior artist(part time actor), emceeing, singing and comedy skits on TV, live theater and getai shows, conducted drama-training classes, produced karaoke music videos, recorded best-selling comedy albums and published a comic book.

Q2) “Hard work leads to success.”
To what extend do you agree with this statement?

I do not agree to this statement as the result will not always be a success. Hard work may give us a good grade and benefits to pass our exams but sometimes if you work hard, but not smart, it wont lead to success but stress. For success in money, do not work for money, make the money work for you. For success in studies, study for future, not parents nor good grades, think for yourself, not hesitate for tiredness and boredness.

Golfers, youths in brawl on green

2009-02-08T01:23:00.000-08:00

ST Reflection 2009 – Secondary 2NA / 2E

Term 1, Week 5 (2 Feb 09)

Golfers, youths in brawl on green (HOME, pg 1)

Q1) How did the teenagers trespass into Singapore Island Country Club?

They were walking in the forested area near the Mac Ritchie Reservoir to see the monkeys after drinking for a night at Vivo city. They were trying to get out of the forest when they wandered into the golf course.

Q2) Is underage drinking correct? Explain your answer.

No . It would affect their studies, and their mind for thinking. It is strictly for above 18 as their mind have changed/matured and can differentiate properly what is right and wrong. Under the age of 18 would not be the right age.