Cats
The cat is one of the first animals in the world to be domesticated as a pet. Records show that they were kept as pets by the ancient Egyptians before being introduced to the rest of the world. Today, there is not a country in the world where cats are not found. They have also found a place in our hearts as well. However, cats are quite ‘useless’. They cannot be taught tricks or toilet-trained like dogs. But for inexplicable reasons, we humans seem to love these ‘cute’ animals though all they do is eat and lie around the whole day, doing nothing. Then why do we love them so much?
Cats are not known for showing any great love towards man, unlike dogs, which are known for their devotion. The world is full of heroic stories of dogs, but not even one about cats. There are no stories of cats sacrificing themselves in love of their masters. Cats do not love anyone at all. They only use you, rubbing themselves against your legs when hungry, or jumping onto your lap, seeking a warm napping place. This is not love but pure selfishness. Cats are not domestic enough to follow their owners when they move. In fact, they are more attached to the home that its master. If the new owners feed them, they would prefer to stay. Dogs on the other hand will track its owner down even when abandoned.
It is difficult to see the reasons for humans to love cats enough to provide for their every whim, providing for them in their wills and even leaving fortunes for them. Perhaps there is something maternal in all of us to want to baby cats. After all cats never grow so big that we cannot carry and cuddle them. We can imagine we are parents, even if we are single, and cuddle and fuss over cats. This would be a god outlet for our love. Whatever our reasons may be, cats certainly benefit from them.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Cats
Cats are common domestic pets all around the world. Purring quietly when you stroke its fur and looking at you with its innocent eyes, it simply melts your heart. Cats being cute and cuddly makes children or even elders to be fond of them. However, my fondness in cats began to sway after an incident.
As I was walking home from school on an afternoon, I saw a group of boys whom I had recognized as my class’s bullies. There were seven of them, all with a built figure. They were surrounding something and had raised their fist at their chest level in an intimidating manner. “Who or whatever is the circle must be in trouble. I must help the victim,” I thought. With that, I approached them cautiously, afraid of being heard. Then, I realized that their target was a female cat with its kittens! Unable to defend itself, the mother tried to secure its kittens by wrapping them with its body. There were obvious scars of abuse on the legs of the cat. Without much thought, I barged into their circle. “How could you even bully helpless cats? You are so heartless! I am going to report you to the teachers!” Upon hearing this, the group of them dashed off. Trying to comfort the mother, I bent down and tried to pat it. It suddenly looked up at me and hissed loudly as a warning for me to back off. “What’s wrong with you? You are such an ungrateful brat! I’ve just saved you!” With that, I ignored the injured cat and walked away in anger.
The next day, I went to report the case to my form teacher. She told me that she would look into the case. Meanwhile, as I strolled back to class, I wondered what happened to the injured cat and its litter of kittens. As though someone could read my mind, an answer came. “Hey, the cat and its kittens are fine. You did a great job yesterday.” Turning around to see the person who gave me that information, it was Arthur. He saw the event yesterday and immediately brought that family of cats to see the vet after i went off.
From that incident onwards, I found out that female cats are protective of their kittens. However, my impression of cats had been affected because I feared being attacked by cats after experiencing the fierce warning.
SiQi`
As I was walking home from school on an afternoon, I saw a group of boys whom I had recognized as my class’s bullies. There were seven of them, all with a built figure. They were surrounding something and had raised their fist at their chest level in an intimidating manner. “Who or whatever is the circle must be in trouble. I must help the victim,” I thought. With that, I approached them cautiously, afraid of being heard. Then, I realized that their target was a female cat with its kittens! Unable to defend itself, the mother tried to secure its kittens by wrapping them with its body. There were obvious scars of abuse on the legs of the cat. Without much thought, I barged into their circle. “How could you even bully helpless cats? You are so heartless! I am going to report you to the teachers!” Upon hearing this, the group of them dashed off. Trying to comfort the mother, I bent down and tried to pat it. It suddenly looked up at me and hissed loudly as a warning for me to back off. “What’s wrong with you? You are such an ungrateful brat! I’ve just saved you!” With that, I ignored the injured cat and walked away in anger.
The next day, I went to report the case to my form teacher. She told me that she would look into the case. Meanwhile, as I strolled back to class, I wondered what happened to the injured cat and its litter of kittens. As though someone could read my mind, an answer came. “Hey, the cat and its kittens are fine. You did a great job yesterday.” Turning around to see the person who gave me that information, it was Arthur. He saw the event yesterday and immediately brought that family of cats to see the vet after i went off.
From that incident onwards, I found out that female cats are protective of their kittens. However, my impression of cats had been affected because I feared being attacked by cats after experiencing the fierce warning.
SiQi`
felinicious CATS
Cats. A cute and captivating animal that is adored by almost anyone. Who could resist those round, large, innocent eyes, that soft, glossy fur,the soft meow, the soothing and calming effect that comes with a purr, their playful and frisky behaviour, the jumping up and down when trying to catch a dangling piece of string. Yes, cats are simply too lovable. However there are those who walk among us that detest or even hate the adorable and loving creature. One of them is me.
Why I dislike them, even I myself ponder over it. I admit, they are cuddly, and quite lovable, but i just cannot help it. There is just something about those felines that I must loathe. However, what? The round, large eyes? The calming purr? The playfulness? I doubt it is any of them. Day after day, I shudder whenever I see a cat, as if I am trying to shake of an irksome fly, the reason unbeknowst to me.
Despite all that I have stated, my family owns a cat, a cuddlesome tabby, which I know is hard to believe. We got it recently, when my younger sister begged my parents to get her one. They were reluctant at first, but eventually gave in to my sister's constant pleading. The day the cat was bought, my major disapproval was unheard by anyone as everyone had eyes for but the cat. All day I kept groaning, complaning and clicking my tounge impatientlybut the only atention I got was when my mum told me to 'shut up'.
Over time, I learnt to tolerate the cat. It is extremely irritating, always rubbing its head agaist my leg, showing signs of affection. Soon, my dislike for cats began to wane. Now, I neither like nor dislike them. You could say that my feelings towards cats are neutral.
Haziq™
Why I dislike them, even I myself ponder over it. I admit, they are cuddly, and quite lovable, but i just cannot help it. There is just something about those felines that I must loathe. However, what? The round, large eyes? The calming purr? The playfulness? I doubt it is any of them. Day after day, I shudder whenever I see a cat, as if I am trying to shake of an irksome fly, the reason unbeknowst to me.
Despite all that I have stated, my family owns a cat, a cuddlesome tabby, which I know is hard to believe. We got it recently, when my younger sister begged my parents to get her one. They were reluctant at first, but eventually gave in to my sister's constant pleading. The day the cat was bought, my major disapproval was unheard by anyone as everyone had eyes for but the cat. All day I kept groaning, complaning and clicking my tounge impatientlybut the only atention I got was when my mum told me to 'shut up'.
Over time, I learnt to tolerate the cat. It is extremely irritating, always rubbing its head agaist my leg, showing signs of affection. Soon, my dislike for cats began to wane. Now, I neither like nor dislike them. You could say that my feelings towards cats are neutral.
Haziq™
Friday, September 21, 2007
Cats~meow
"Dear citizens of Greenhill,there have been police reports stating that some citizens have been losing their cats and some of them have been spotting thier cat's bodies somewhere near their houses.The police suspect that the series of killings have been done by a middle-aged man, reports of his whereabouts are not known.Thus,we hope that you would take good care of your cats and not let them roam about,for fear of becoming the cat-killer prey."The crackled sound of the radio ended as I turned it off.
I looked down at my little kitten as it purred and rubbed its head against my leg before look up at me with those innocent eyes."Are you worrying about the little thing becoming the prey of the cat-killer?"My younger sister,Jenny, asked my with a grin on her face as if mocking me.
I opened my mouth to argue back but before I could do that,our kitten,Ginger,rushed out of the house.I saw a shadow flashed past,I rushed out of the house with Jenny following behind asking what had happen.Ginger ran past a wall, we caught up with her.As we hid behind the wall,we saw a middle-aged man holding a plate containing some can food for cats.Jenny gasped out loud as it told her to keep quiet and go into the house to call the police.
Just as Jenny went into the house,Ginger went up to the men and start eating the cat food.Soon,I saw that she as though drunk,walk around in circles.The man started picking her up,I paniced and jumped out from behind the wall and shouted loudly at the man.He turned around and his eyes flashed an angry look at me. He slowly walked towards me his angry expression leave me stunned.He approached me slowly just as he was three feet away from me,with his hand raised,the siren from the police car as though my guardian angel became louder and louder.The man upon hearing it,tried to run but it was too late.
What happened after that come and go as though like a gust of wind.The man was handcuffed and taken back to the police station in the police car.I heaved a sigh of relieve as Jenny and walked into the house with Ginger in my arms,sleeping.
[Zhenyan 2F]
I looked down at my little kitten as it purred and rubbed its head against my leg before look up at me with those innocent eyes."Are you worrying about the little thing becoming the prey of the cat-killer?"My younger sister,Jenny, asked my with a grin on her face as if mocking me.
I opened my mouth to argue back but before I could do that,our kitten,Ginger,rushed out of the house.I saw a shadow flashed past,I rushed out of the house with Jenny following behind asking what had happen.Ginger ran past a wall, we caught up with her.As we hid behind the wall,we saw a middle-aged man holding a plate containing some can food for cats.Jenny gasped out loud as it told her to keep quiet and go into the house to call the police.
Just as Jenny went into the house,Ginger went up to the men and start eating the cat food.Soon,I saw that she as though drunk,walk around in circles.The man started picking her up,I paniced and jumped out from behind the wall and shouted loudly at the man.He turned around and his eyes flashed an angry look at me. He slowly walked towards me his angry expression leave me stunned.He approached me slowly just as he was three feet away from me,with his hand raised,the siren from the police car as though my guardian angel became louder and louder.The man upon hearing it,tried to run but it was too late.
What happened after that come and go as though like a gust of wind.The man was handcuffed and taken back to the police station in the police car.I heaved a sigh of relieve as Jenny and walked into the house with Ginger in my arms,sleeping.
[Zhenyan 2F]
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Cats
"Cats! When will the cats stop yowling?" I cried out in frustration trying to concentrate on my homework.
"It is not as if the cats are crawling all over your homework." My brother chuckled.
"Look! I found this pair of cats abandoned in a box downstairs. Mummy said that we could keep it!" My sister squealed breathlessly. My brother muffled a laugh as I stared angrily at the little horrors. Ignoring my protests, she dumped the cats onto my lap, grinning widely. I looked at the miserable creatures crawling on my lap. As if noticing my glare, the cats looked up with wide-eyed innocence.
After that day, the cats stuck close to me like a magnet while I tried to push the irritating cats away from me. Every time I would smack the cats and it would roll about mewing happily, not knowing that it was being punished for annoying me.
One day as usual, the cats trotted after me and followed me down the pavement. I was in a bad mood and did not want to entertain the cats, so, as soon as I reached the road, I dashed across. The cats surprised at my sudden gain of speed was late by a few seconds, but that few seconds was enough for a car to come speeding down the road. I watched in horror as the cats' body went flying down the path. I rushed to the cats immediately while the driver got out of the car. Tears were flowing down my face and I apologized profusely to the bloody cats. The cats blinked slowly and linked my tear stained-face and their bodies went limp. They are dead.
"No!" I screamed. "No!" I kept repeating, sobbing and screaming until my throat was sore. My blouse stained with the cats' blood. After I calmed down a bit I called my family and was immediately brought home. From then onwards, I stayed away from cats.
Karyien
"It is not as if the cats are crawling all over your homework." My brother chuckled.
"Look! I found this pair of cats abandoned in a box downstairs. Mummy said that we could keep it!" My sister squealed breathlessly. My brother muffled a laugh as I stared angrily at the little horrors. Ignoring my protests, she dumped the cats onto my lap, grinning widely. I looked at the miserable creatures crawling on my lap. As if noticing my glare, the cats looked up with wide-eyed innocence.
After that day, the cats stuck close to me like a magnet while I tried to push the irritating cats away from me. Every time I would smack the cats and it would roll about mewing happily, not knowing that it was being punished for annoying me.
One day as usual, the cats trotted after me and followed me down the pavement. I was in a bad mood and did not want to entertain the cats, so, as soon as I reached the road, I dashed across. The cats surprised at my sudden gain of speed was late by a few seconds, but that few seconds was enough for a car to come speeding down the road. I watched in horror as the cats' body went flying down the path. I rushed to the cats immediately while the driver got out of the car. Tears were flowing down my face and I apologized profusely to the bloody cats. The cats blinked slowly and linked my tear stained-face and their bodies went limp. They are dead.
"No!" I screamed. "No!" I kept repeating, sobbing and screaming until my throat was sore. My blouse stained with the cats' blood. After I calmed down a bit I called my family and was immediately brought home. From then onwards, I stayed away from cats.
Karyien
Friday, August 24, 2007
Speech correction
Ladies and gentlemen- and Miss Fazlin.
A good afternoon to all those present. Allow me to cut to the chase.
Reports of any and every star doing anything and everything are plastered all over the media. Whether good or bad, they do influence us, especially the youth of today. I stand here today to discuss with you an issue that has troubled me greatly. It is the fact that more and more of our impressionable youth are being swayed towards ruin by their ‘Role Models’-Celebrities…
Celebrities cause a negative impact on our young generation. Just a few months ago, a famous celebrity starlet got into trouble for drink driving and almost killing an innocent pedestrian. She was sentenced to a mere two weeks in prison, a woefully short period of time. However, after serving a measly short period of two days in jail, she was released and immediately returned to her previous party girl life. She and countless other celebrities are people are polluting the minds of the innocent young these days.
Celebrities do not consider the fact that even though they are well-known, they would be arrested when they break the law. It is well known that most, if not all celebrities are party animals, fettering their obscene amount of money away on parties and alcohol. Their attitudes to the ordinary man on the street are horrible, as they feel that, being famous; they have the right to do anything they want, even if it was against the law, as well as wanting every single person to worship them like gods. Said another celebrity when she took a man’s car to chase after her ex-personal secretary” I’m a celebrity, I can’t get arrested.” Even though she is a celebrity, she have no right to take people property as hers and also there is no law stating that celebrities would not be arrested if they do something wrong.
Thus, this is why I feel that celebrities are not good role models for the world youth of today. And strict censures should be put on media containing questionable material and characters to protect the minds of today’s youth form being led astray from their bad influences.
Once again, thank you for coming.
A good afternoon to all those present. Allow me to cut to the chase.
Reports of any and every star doing anything and everything are plastered all over the media. Whether good or bad, they do influence us, especially the youth of today. I stand here today to discuss with you an issue that has troubled me greatly. It is the fact that more and more of our impressionable youth are being swayed towards ruin by their ‘Role Models’-Celebrities…
Celebrities cause a negative impact on our young generation. Just a few months ago, a famous celebrity starlet got into trouble for drink driving and almost killing an innocent pedestrian. She was sentenced to a mere two weeks in prison, a woefully short period of time. However, after serving a measly short period of two days in jail, she was released and immediately returned to her previous party girl life. She and countless other celebrities are people are polluting the minds of the innocent young these days.
Celebrities do not consider the fact that even though they are well-known, they would be arrested when they break the law. It is well known that most, if not all celebrities are party animals, fettering their obscene amount of money away on parties and alcohol. Their attitudes to the ordinary man on the street are horrible, as they feel that, being famous; they have the right to do anything they want, even if it was against the law, as well as wanting every single person to worship them like gods. Said another celebrity when she took a man’s car to chase after her ex-personal secretary” I’m a celebrity, I can’t get arrested.” Even though she is a celebrity, she have no right to take people property as hers and also there is no law stating that celebrities would not be arrested if they do something wrong.
Thus, this is why I feel that celebrities are not good role models for the world youth of today. And strict censures should be put on media containing questionable material and characters to protect the minds of today’s youth form being led astray from their bad influences.
Once again, thank you for coming.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Conclusion
Role models- drunk celebrities, hardly a good impression at all. Yes, celebrities are cool, they receive all the attention and are usually stunningly pretty or handsome. They have everything you want, they are celebrities not normal commoners. Commoners who are happy with just a autograph from your idol. Celabrities such as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan had experienced jail life before. I agree that they lead glamorous life but these behavior, attitude, and their "ability" to spend money like flowing water. I believe that no one would want their family member to behave like them - getting caught umpteen times for drink driving, abusive reactions to people you do not like or spending all your money? Thus, I believe that celebrities are not good role models and they should not be seen as one.With that I shall end my speech.Thank You.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Celebrities should not be seen as a good role model
Ladies and gentlemen of the audience,
Reports of superstar's movement all over the media. Whether good or bad, they do cause influences on us. I stand here today to discuss with you an issue that has troubled us all greatly. It is the fact that more and more of our impressionable youth are being swayed towards ruin by their‘Role Models’-Celebrities…
Celebrities cause a negative impact on our young generations. Few months ago, a famous celebrity starlet,got into trouble for drink driving and almost killing an innocent pedestrian. She was sentenced to a mere two weeks in prison, a woefully short period of time. However, after serving a measly short period of two days in jail, she was released and immediately returned to her previous party girl life. She and countless other celebrities are people are polluting the minds of the innocent young these days.
Celebrities do not consider the fact that even though they are well-known, they would be arrested when they break the law. It is already well known that most, if not all celebrities are party animals, fettering their obscene amount of money away on parties and alcohol. Their attitudes to the ordinary man on the street are horrible. Said another celebrity when she took a man’s car”I’m a celebrity, I can’t get arrested.”Even though she is a celebritiy,she have no right to take people property as hers and also there is no law stating that celebrities would not be arrested if they do something wrong.
Thus, this is why I feel that celebrities are not good role models for the world youth of today. And strict censures should be put on films with them inside to protect the minds of today’s youth form being led astray form their bad influences.
Thank you.
Reports of superstar's movement all over the media. Whether good or bad, they do cause influences on us. I stand here today to discuss with you an issue that has troubled us all greatly. It is the fact that more and more of our impressionable youth are being swayed towards ruin by their‘Role Models’-Celebrities…
Celebrities cause a negative impact on our young generations. Few months ago, a famous celebrity starlet,got into trouble for drink driving and almost killing an innocent pedestrian. She was sentenced to a mere two weeks in prison, a woefully short period of time. However, after serving a measly short period of two days in jail, she was released and immediately returned to her previous party girl life. She and countless other celebrities are people are polluting the minds of the innocent young these days.
Celebrities do not consider the fact that even though they are well-known, they would be arrested when they break the law. It is already well known that most, if not all celebrities are party animals, fettering their obscene amount of money away on parties and alcohol. Their attitudes to the ordinary man on the street are horrible. Said another celebrity when she took a man’s car”I’m a celebrity, I can’t get arrested.”Even though she is a celebritiy,she have no right to take people property as hers and also there is no law stating that celebrities would not be arrested if they do something wrong.
Thus, this is why I feel that celebrities are not good role models for the world youth of today. And strict censures should be put on films with them inside to protect the minds of today’s youth form being led astray form their bad influences.
Thank you.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Group 6 eidited version
Abortion, like all surgical procedures,carry a risk,like a perforated uterus,bowel or bladder,and sterility and even death. Mothers may not even be able to conceive again.The mothers would also feel guilt and remorse after the operation.Due to these strong negative emotions and feelings, it will lead to depression and if not treated, may lead to serious cases in which the distraught mothers commit suicide.
Alsoafter having the abortion, it is expected for the mothers to have bleeding and cramps.Some symptoms may show up too. For example,dizziness, nauseous and strong cramps temporary mild fever or pains. Though these symptoms can be reduced, they are unavoidable.Sometimes,incomplete abortion may happen.This will happen if the embryo and other parts of the fetous are not entirely removed from the mother's womb.After undergoing the medical procedure,mothers may die if allergic reaction,infection , very heavy bleeding or undetected ectopic pregnancy are left untreated.The mothers may not be able to conceive again as well since part of their uterus may be damaged during abortion procedures.
Alsoafter having the abortion, it is expected for the mothers to have bleeding and cramps.Some symptoms may show up too. For example,dizziness, nauseous and strong cramps temporary mild fever or pains. Though these symptoms can be reduced, they are unavoidable.Sometimes,incomplete abortion may happen.This will happen if the embryo and other parts of the fetous are not entirely removed from the mother's womb.After undergoing the medical procedure,mothers may die if allergic reaction,infection , very heavy bleeding or undetected ectopic pregnancy are left untreated.The mothers may not be able to conceive again as well since part of their uterus may be damaged during abortion procedures.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Abortion (new version)
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
How often have you seen a new life being destroyed before it even started? How often do you see an unborn child, incapable of doing anything, die a death that should never be experienced by anybody? Therefore, my presence here today is to tell you why abortion should never have been legalized.
Firstly, abortion regardless on purpose or of medical reasons, can be considered as murder. It not only has a negative impact on the mothers but also on the country. Birth rates will decrease rapidly resulting in insufficient young people to take over the seats of the previous generation.
Many people, not only teenagers, may practice casual sex without thinking for they know that they can use abortion to get rid of unwanted pregnancies. Clinics would be flocked with women for abortion. Would you, distinguished guests, want that to happen? Let people simply end lives so that they can enjoy while others suffer?
Other than that, abortions could also cause defects in future pregnancies. Birth defects, premature birth, low infant birth weight, increased chances of an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriages or even infant death are just some common problems faced.
Worst cases are that women might not be able to conceive again due to the damage done to the womb during the abortion. The pain of yearning for a baby yet powerless to reproduce, no one deserves that kind of torture.
Abortion could also cause death, considering that the risk of death from abortion increases the longer a woman has been pregnant. Sometimes there may even be incomplete abortion.
In other words, the embryo or fetus is not completely removed from the womb; leaving behind other products of conception. This could cause an allergic reaction, an infection, very heavy bleeding, injury to the cervix or blood clots in the uterus.
Have you realized now, ladies and gentlemen? I beg of you to open your eyes and let your hearts see the truth. Abortion is not a soloution, was never a soloution, but a cause of more problems. It is not fair for women to suffer because they turn to abortion just because abortion is legal! Therefore, ladies and gentlemen, my conclusion is that abortion should not have even been legalized.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Extract of 5 words thingy
"Great. Just Great. You got us lost. Nice going Bart," I sneered at him, trying hard not to explode. I could barely contain my anger as I glared into those small, piggy eyes on that round, chubby face that belonged to Bart Shrimpson, who was staring defiantly back, determined not to look away. Bart claimed he knew a shortcut to the campsite at the forest but all he did was led us into the middle of nowhere.
We groped around in the darkness, trying to get out of this dense jungle when we heard a high-pitched laugh. A curvy women, with long, silky hair sashayed beside a man who was wearing a jacket made of leather. He swaggered with his arm around the woman's slim waist, wearing a smug on his face. What could two high-class people be doing here in a jungle? We sneaked behind them, curiosity taking control.
Made by Haziq(PEACE)
We groped around in the darkness, trying to get out of this dense jungle when we heard a high-pitched laugh. A curvy women, with long, silky hair sashayed beside a man who was wearing a jacket made of leather. He swaggered with his arm around the woman's slim waist, wearing a smug on his face. What could two high-class people be doing here in a jungle? We sneaked behind them, curiosity taking control.
Made by Haziq(PEACE)
Saturday, August 4, 2007
Haha,I forgot my words...So i just make it up
The soldier Retreated to safety,firing his Portable machine gun all the way.
"I need a medic!"He yelled.
I sauntered over to him, pulling out my healing syringe,Healing him to full health. He Marched out again,only to be blown up by a stray Panzerfaust round.
I trailed after a Field Ops,Hoping that he would die and give me ammo.
Suddenly,he stumbled and fell,leaving me unprotected as a sniper round found itself buried in my skull...
The soldier Retreated to safety,firing his Portable machine gun all the way.
"I need a medic!"He yelled.
I sauntered over to him, pulling out my healing syringe,Healing him to full health. He Marched out again,only to be blown up by a stray Panzerfaust round.
I trailed after a Field Ops,Hoping that he would die and give me ammo.
Suddenly,he stumbled and fell,leaving me unprotected as a sniper round found itself buried in my skull...
Friday, August 3, 2007
Abortion speech (1st paragraph)
Ladies and gentlemen,
How often have you seen a new life being destroyed before it even started? How often do you see an unborn child, incapable of doing anything die a death that should never be experienced by anybody? Do you even know the pain that the baby experienced; the mental anguish suffered by the mothers-to-be? Therefore, my presence here is to tell you why abortion should never have been legalised.
Done by: Zhen Yan, Si Qi, Haziq and Kar Yien
How often have you seen a new life being destroyed before it even started? How often do you see an unborn child, incapable of doing anything die a death that should never be experienced by anybody? Do you even know the pain that the baby experienced; the mental anguish suffered by the mothers-to-be? Therefore, my presence here is to tell you why abortion should never have been legalised.
Done by: Zhen Yan, Si Qi, Haziq and Kar Yien
Thursday, July 19, 2007
He shuffled his feet through the dark alley with occasional howling of the wind. "Hey Dan, wait for me," Bryan yelled out. Dan spun around and waited as his friend strolled towards him.
"Crack." Bryan had accidentally stepped onto a piece of broken mirror. Dan ran towards him as fast as he could, treading carefully on his way. Dan then helped Bryan as he hobbled to safety. But he didn't know that his bad luck had just begun..
no storyline?
SiQi
"Crack." Bryan had accidentally stepped onto a piece of broken mirror. Dan ran towards him as fast as he could, treading carefully on his way. Dan then helped Bryan as he hobbled to safety. But he didn't know that his bad luck had just begun..
SiQi
"La la la... ..." hummed Jane as she tottered after Janet, her best friend who was sauntering down the corridor with her head held high.
"Excuse me, ladies. You are not supposed to lumber your way to your class. The bell has already rang." Mr Tan suddenly appeared behind Janet with a black face. "Even Peter with a twisted ankle, could limp faster than you," the teacher chided the girls sternly.
"Argh! Make way, make way, drunk guy coming through!" Mark cried out dramatically as he staggered past the teacher and the two girls into the classroom.
The atmosphere immediately lightened as the class erupted into laughter and giggles while Mr Tan's serious expression relaxed into a smile due to the antics of the class clown. Unfortunately, for coming to class late, Jane and Janet were not let off the hook. They had to write one hundred lines of "I will not be late for class again."
Kar yien
"Excuse me, ladies. You are not supposed to lumber your way to your class. The bell has already rang." Mr Tan suddenly appeared behind Janet with a black face. "Even Peter with a twisted ankle, could limp faster than you," the teacher chided the girls sternly.
"Argh! Make way, make way, drunk guy coming through!" Mark cried out dramatically as he staggered past the teacher and the two girls into the classroom.
The atmosphere immediately lightened as the class erupted into laughter and giggles while Mr Tan's serious expression relaxed into a smile due to the antics of the class clown. Unfortunately, for coming to class late, Jane and Janet were not let off the hook. They had to write one hundred lines of "I will not be late for class again."
Kar yien
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Extract of a story [Zhenyan 2F]
"Hey Joan! Please do not trail behind the group! You may get devoured by the wild animals that roam among these forests!" Instructor Kenneth called out to me.
"Ok! I will not!"I replied breathlessly. It was tiring, climbing up the mountains.
"Students! We have reached the second resting stop of the day, have a ten minutes rest and we shall continue on our hike." Instructor Kenneth called out to the whole group of students who were already whooping away with joy of able to rest.
After we have our rest.we were still left with some time and all the students were chatting away with their friends. Instructer Kenneth thought of resuming the hike but seeing our exhausted faces, changed his mind and decided to give us more time to rest. As I was feeling bored, I decided to wander about a little, near to the resting point.
As I wandered further and further away from the resting point, the voices and laughter of my fellow students could not be heard anymore. It was silent,except for the occasional chirping of the cricket in the distance.The atmosphere was eerie.My pulse started running faster and faster. Suddenly,I felt something creeping up my back. I tried to run but stumbled over the root of a huge tree and knocked my head on the trail of the forest. Everything blacked out...
`[zhenyan did her work XD]
"Ok! I will not!"I replied breathlessly. It was tiring, climbing up the mountains.
"Students! We have reached the second resting stop of the day, have a ten minutes rest and we shall continue on our hike." Instructor Kenneth called out to the whole group of students who were already whooping away with joy of able to rest.
After we have our rest.we were still left with some time and all the students were chatting away with their friends. Instructer Kenneth thought of resuming the hike but seeing our exhausted faces, changed his mind and decided to give us more time to rest. As I was feeling bored, I decided to wander about a little, near to the resting point.
As I wandered further and further away from the resting point, the voices and laughter of my fellow students could not be heard anymore. It was silent,except for the occasional chirping of the cricket in the distance.The atmosphere was eerie.My pulse started running faster and faster. Suddenly,I felt something creeping up my back. I tried to run but stumbled over the root of a huge tree and knocked my head on the trail of the forest. Everything blacked out...
`[zhenyan did her work XD]
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Matthew’s Grandmother’s house was full of commotion that day, mainly because it was her ninetieth birthday. Her large network of family and friends had come to wish her many happy returns, as well as to partake in the food, fun, and company. As soon as all the guests arrived, her eldest son got onto the little stage to give a speech
“Dear friends and family. Thank your for coming to this joyous occasion. I would like to wish our dear Grandmother Many happy years ahead. Now let’s Boogie!” On that mark, the birthday party officially started.
“Come, Matthew, try my cookies! I made your favourite flavor, chocolate!” Matthew obliged, taking a cookie and relishing every bite.
“I’d like a cookie too,” said Jane, Reaching out to the plate.
The Grandmother gave Jane’s hand a smart slap, scowling” You can’t have them! They’re only for Matthew! Now get lost!”
Jane quietly slunk away, skulking. Since Matthew’s birth, Jane’s Grand mother had been openly hostile to her. Instead, she spent all her time doting on her only grandson, Matthew. Jane resented that, and hated Matthew with all her heart for ‘stealing’ her grandmother’s love from her. A plan was sparked from a dark corner of her mind. Smiling deviously, she put it into action.
Running back to her house, only two blocks away, she let herself into the empty house. Entering her room, she reached under her bed, feeling for something. “Bingo…” she echoed, as her hands felt something boxy. Quickly, she ran into Matthew’s room, letting herself in using the house master key hidden under the sofa. She quickly wrapped her present in the exact same wrapping paper as Matthew’s.
She then ran back to the party, swapping his gift with hers.
“Alright, it’s time for presents!” Someone cried. Soon, everyone crowded around Matthew’s grandmother. Naturally she picked Matthew’s present first. As soon as she opened the present, she let out a small gasp, then collapsed to the floor, clutching her heart. Those present let out a collective gasp, before rushing to her side. Jane stood at the sidelines in fear.
“Matthew, how could you…”Was all Jane’s grandmother could say before she sighed, giving away the spark of life. Released from her hands was a windup clock…
A year later, Matthew’s family had been estranged from the clan for committing the vile act of giving a clock to their grandmother. Matthew was never seen again. Some said he drowned himself in shame. Jane, who could not take the blood of two on her hands, committed suicide.
So many lives snuffed out over petty hate.
“Dear friends and family. Thank your for coming to this joyous occasion. I would like to wish our dear Grandmother Many happy years ahead. Now let’s Boogie!” On that mark, the birthday party officially started.
“Come, Matthew, try my cookies! I made your favourite flavor, chocolate!” Matthew obliged, taking a cookie and relishing every bite.
“I’d like a cookie too,” said Jane, Reaching out to the plate.
The Grandmother gave Jane’s hand a smart slap, scowling” You can’t have them! They’re only for Matthew! Now get lost!”
Jane quietly slunk away, skulking. Since Matthew’s birth, Jane’s Grand mother had been openly hostile to her. Instead, she spent all her time doting on her only grandson, Matthew. Jane resented that, and hated Matthew with all her heart for ‘stealing’ her grandmother’s love from her. A plan was sparked from a dark corner of her mind. Smiling deviously, she put it into action.
Running back to her house, only two blocks away, she let herself into the empty house. Entering her room, she reached under her bed, feeling for something. “Bingo…” she echoed, as her hands felt something boxy. Quickly, she ran into Matthew’s room, letting herself in using the house master key hidden under the sofa. She quickly wrapped her present in the exact same wrapping paper as Matthew’s.
She then ran back to the party, swapping his gift with hers.
“Alright, it’s time for presents!” Someone cried. Soon, everyone crowded around Matthew’s grandmother. Naturally she picked Matthew’s present first. As soon as she opened the present, she let out a small gasp, then collapsed to the floor, clutching her heart. Those present let out a collective gasp, before rushing to her side. Jane stood at the sidelines in fear.
“Matthew, how could you…”Was all Jane’s grandmother could say before she sighed, giving away the spark of life. Released from her hands was a windup clock…
A year later, Matthew’s family had been estranged from the clan for committing the vile act of giving a clock to their grandmother. Matthew was never seen again. Some said he drowned himself in shame. Jane, who could not take the blood of two on her hands, committed suicide.
So many lives snuffed out over petty hate.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Watch over the fire!!
“"Watch over the fire, make sure all the papers offered are burnt to ashes,"Mrs. Tan instructed her son. Her young child nodded obediently and squatted some
distance from the burner while his mother, Mrs. Tan turned back into the house
to cook dinner.For the first few minutes he watched over the fire diligently, excited at the prospect of being given such a heavy responsibility.However, the feeling was short-lived, as boredom began to replace the wild excitement he was feeling a moment ago. Bored to death, the child slowly nodded off into a sleep.
Meanwhile, a red faced Caucasian staggered into the walkway with a bottle of beer in his hands,mumbling incoherently. Upon seeing the smoking burner, the drunken man thought that there was a fire starting. He threw in his bottle of beer hastily into the burner in hope of extinguishing the fire. Unfortunately, the bottle of beer
seemed to have the opposite effect! Instead of the fire dying, it exploded into
a stronger and fiercer fire. Sparks flew out of the burner which could hardly
contain the fire. The drunken man yelped in fright and jumped back into safety,
barely making it.
Due to the commotion and the heat of the growing fire, the child woke up dazed, staring at the sight which awaited him. Shocked, he snapped awake and fear crept around his heart.Recalling those hungry ghost festival stories that his mother told him, he thought that the raging fire was a sign that the ghosts were angry. Frightened, the child threw in more hell notes and screamed for his mother, his hands trembling as he dumped another huge pile of notes into the hungry fire, shouting ,"OH great ghosts above! Please forgive me, your humble and lowly servant!"
Thinking that some sort of ritual was going on, the drunken Caucasian danced around the burner hooting like a red-Indian. Wide-eyed, the stunned mother, who just came out of the house, stared at the hooting crazyman and her son who was chanting loudly to the burner,. She spent a moment accessing the problem before gasping out loud. Her eyes blazed with anger as she addressed her son.
“What did you do? Did you anger the ghosts?"She cried out to her crying son. "Hurry and pray for forgiveness before they punish you!" Mrs. Tan screamed, fear overwhelming her anger.
Panic-Stricken,she quickly knelt down and started praying aloud with her son following her example. To match their praying the drunken man started another round of hooting and dancing. Alas, the commotion the trio created did not help the situation at all. The fire was still as fierce, after swallowing all the hell notes at once.
Suddenly a soft rumble of thunder could be heard and dark clouds started to gather and a chilling wind swept through, as if encouraging the fire to grow. Luckily, before the fire could worsen, the rain fell, drenching the mother, son and the drunken man. Mrs. Tan hugged her son as rain trickled down her face,which was full of relieve while the Caucasian lay on the grass with arms spread out as if embracing the rain,giggling madly.
distance from the burner while his mother, Mrs. Tan turned back into the house
to cook dinner.For the first few minutes he watched over the fire diligently, excited at the prospect of being given such a heavy responsibility.However, the feeling was short-lived, as boredom began to replace the wild excitement he was feeling a moment ago. Bored to death, the child slowly nodded off into a sleep.
Meanwhile, a red faced Caucasian staggered into the walkway with a bottle of beer in his hands,mumbling incoherently. Upon seeing the smoking burner, the drunken man thought that there was a fire starting. He threw in his bottle of beer hastily into the burner in hope of extinguishing the fire. Unfortunately, the bottle of beer
seemed to have the opposite effect! Instead of the fire dying, it exploded into
a stronger and fiercer fire. Sparks flew out of the burner which could hardly
contain the fire. The drunken man yelped in fright and jumped back into safety,
barely making it.
Due to the commotion and the heat of the growing fire, the child woke up dazed, staring at the sight which awaited him. Shocked, he snapped awake and fear crept around his heart.Recalling those hungry ghost festival stories that his mother told him, he thought that the raging fire was a sign that the ghosts were angry. Frightened, the child threw in more hell notes and screamed for his mother, his hands trembling as he dumped another huge pile of notes into the hungry fire, shouting ,"OH great ghosts above! Please forgive me, your humble and lowly servant!"
Thinking that some sort of ritual was going on, the drunken Caucasian danced around the burner hooting like a red-Indian. Wide-eyed, the stunned mother, who just came out of the house, stared at the hooting crazyman and her son who was chanting loudly to the burner,. She spent a moment accessing the problem before gasping out loud. Her eyes blazed with anger as she addressed her son.
“What did you do? Did you anger the ghosts?"She cried out to her crying son. "Hurry and pray for forgiveness before they punish you!" Mrs. Tan screamed, fear overwhelming her anger.
Panic-Stricken,she quickly knelt down and started praying aloud with her son following her example. To match their praying the drunken man started another round of hooting and dancing. Alas, the commotion the trio created did not help the situation at all. The fire was still as fierce, after swallowing all the hell notes at once.
Suddenly a soft rumble of thunder could be heard and dark clouds started to gather and a chilling wind swept through, as if encouraging the fire to grow. Luckily, before the fire could worsen, the rain fell, drenching the mother, son and the drunken man. Mrs. Tan hugged her son as rain trickled down her face,which was full of relieve while the Caucasian lay on the grass with arms spread out as if embracing the rain,giggling madly.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
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