Thursday, February 26, 2009

Straits Times Reflections 4

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

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

The writer means that nowadays singaporeans are braver and has the courage to fight for themself and for others.


Q2: what’s worth giving up your life for?

Answer: I think that giving my life up to save more people is worthwhile. You cannot always think about yourself, must also think of the people around you.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Straits Times Reflections 3

No Loitering After School (IN! pg 7)

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

A1) Because the school places much emphasis on inculcating in their students good habits like using time prudently.

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

A2) No.Some of them don't have lunch at home . If they wants to eat at White Sands ,they have to change their

uniform.If they offend the rule , they are given two hours of dentention.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Straits Times Reflections 2

Master of One (Life! People pg 4)

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

A1) He was a quatermaster, then a platoon commander at an infantry unit.

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

A2) If you want to succeed in life, you have to work hard.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Straits Times Reflections

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


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

A1) They were trying to find their way out of the forest when they wondered off onto the golf course.


Q2) Is underage drinking correct? Explain your answer.

A2) No.It is bad for health and they may not know what they are doing like the teenagers.