Monday, August 3, 2009
Home Section page 1
Elderly Falling Prey to 'Volunteer' Ruse (trick)
1a) What is the modus operandi (method of operating) of the con artists?
b) What are the Lion Befrienders planning to do to ensure the old folks do not get conned again?
2) Do you like doing social work? Why or why not?
Answer
1a)They impose themselves as volunteers from welfare organisations on a project to spruce up the homes of the senior citizens .
b)The Lions Befrienders Services Association remind all the three victims to ask for an identification pass bearing the visitor's name and Befrienders's logo. Either its full-time staff or experienced volunteers introduce new volunteers to the senior citizens, to ensure that the old folk recognise the people who will visit them subsequently.
2)I like doing social work as it can help the unfortunate people.
3:45 AM
In Section page 3
A Deadly Business
1a) What are the 2 worrying trends about drug trafficking mentioned in the article?
b) Why are Singaporeans increasingly being used as "drug mules"?
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?
Answer:
1a)Teens as young as 14 have been arrested for trafficking, although it is not known how many have been convicted and more Singaporeans are being arrested for drug crimes overseas. Between 2002 and 2006 ,some 330 were caught in Thailand and Malaysia,where many are now behind bars.
b)Because Singaporeans do not need a visa for many places, and they are less likely to be checked because of Singapore's reputation for being tough on drugs.
2)I will advise my classmate and advise him/her that is not good to deal with drugs. If he does not listen to me, I will respect his/her decision, as I know that everyone has their own reason for their actions
3:44 AM
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Home Section Page 1
Hawkers fall prey to brazen break-ins.
1a) Why is it easy for burglers to break into stalls at the two markets in the Kallang area?
b) What is the Geylang East Central Merchants' Association going to do about the break-ins?
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 the stalls?
Answers
1a)The units are opened at the top ,leaving them exposed to thieves. They just need to get up on the pipes or the metal bars
b)They look into improving and developing the security standard by changing the stalls' layout and design.
2)I feel there we should all do our part by giving more attention to our surroundings. We should always keep our guard up for any suspicious being who seems to scout around every few seconds as they could probably be burglars who are trying to gather information on how is the best way to rob the market. Installing more CCTV cameras can also prove to be an aid as it could capture burglars motive and let the police forces arrest them red-handed. Even if the CCTV camera misses the action the burglar conducted, the tape replay of the happening can also be a clue itself to the police and lead them to the criminal. I personally think that those burglars were smart in a way that they knew how to do all those handy work and rob the stalls. However, it was absolutely foolish of them to even try to rob other people. Even if they are smart when it comes to planning and stuff like that, they weren't absolutely the brightest people when it comes to decision making or they would NEVER had try to break into the stalls.
4:52 AM
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
In Section Page 8
3 Cheers for the Team
1. (a) Why is cheerleading an expensive sport?
(b) What makes cheerleading such a tough sport?
2. What is your opinion of cheerleaders? If given a chance, would you join cheerleading? Why/ why not?
Answers
1.(a) the pom-pom that is imported from taiwan is about $50-$70,the tailored costumes is about $100-$400,Gymnastic classes and workshop is $50 per session,Tights from fashion outlets are from $2-$25,training mat $50 a piece,shoes from $90-$150,nutritional supplement and vitamins from $50 to$130,hair product about $50 for a team.
(b)cheerleader put in hours of practice several times a week never minding blood,sweat and tears.It requires teamwork to do the stunt. It is a challenging and requires resilience,perseverance and passion.
2)I think they are independent and motivating people.I would join cheerleading as i also think is challenging for me
3:06 AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Minister questions plans to separate conjoined twins
(Part A – Prime – Page A1 & A6)
Question 1
What are some of the problems involved in separating a conjoined twin?
Answer1
the doctors have to pick one twin to die to save the other twin. The surviving twin would often be left with brain damage or major problem of excessive blood loss and fatal problems with the spinal cord after the separation.
Question 2
If you were a part of a conjoined twin, would you rather stay together with your twin for the rest of your life or would you risk both your lives to go for an operation? Why?
Answer 2
I would stay together with my twin for the rest of my life .Being a conjoined twin only will have some inconveniences.If we are stick together for many years then suddenly we get separated,I will get not use to it.
2:47 AM
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Businesses are still big on doing good
(Part B – Home Section – Page B6 – The Home Market)
Question 1
What are big companies doing in order to be more socially responsible?
Answer 1
They promote good corporate citizenship in this region by making more activities like an agro-tourism farm for the unfortunate.
Question 2
How important it is to be socially responsible? And do you think it is still possible to make a social impact during the recession?
Answer 2
It is very important because it involve with environment.i will donate thing to them
3:17 AM
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Save the planet? This is a job for school kids…
(Part B – Home Section – Page B3)
Question 1
What are some of the things that schools in Singapore are doing in order to take care of the environment?
A1)Some school ask their students to bring their electricity bills to teach them to save energy.some schools have fruit peels which can convert food waste into fertilizers.
Question 2
Do you think one person's effort in reducing, reusing and recycling will make a difference in saving the environment? What steps have you taken in the effort to save the earth?
A2)Yes. Don't waste water. when there is no need for the lights I will switch it off.use less air con or switch to use fans
5:04 AM
