Today's passage was pretty easy.
The most difficult word found inside the passage was "lethargic", which meant "tired".
Most of them could not pronounce the word "won".
I hope my students got it. I have been telling you guys that the proper way of reading it is pronounced in the same way as you would read the word "one".
"Won" only rhymes with "on" when you are talking about the Korean currency. Otherwise, as the past tense of "win", it should be pronounced as "one".
Few people in Singapore get this though. Like my students always tell me, "Aiyah cher, the person understand me, I understand the person can or-leady."
-_-''
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
mini-hiatus
hi·a·tus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[hahy-ey-tuhs] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -tus·es, -tus. 1. a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
source: www.dictionary.com - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hiatus
As mentioned in the SS blog (you're supposed to read both haha),
I'm very busy these few days, marking SS prelim papers, writing testimonials (not those in friendster ok) etc etc. Hence I wouldn't be updating much. It makes sense, since the examination period is around the corner and you guys should be spending more time on books rather than online anyway.
Work hard, and take care. =)
–noun, plural -tus·es, -tus. 1. a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.
source: www.dictionary.com - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hiatus
As mentioned in the SS blog (you're supposed to read both haha),
I'm very busy these few days, marking SS prelim papers, writing testimonials (not those in friendster ok) etc etc. Hence I wouldn't be updating much. It makes sense, since the examination period is around the corner and you guys should be spending more time on books rather than online anyway.
Work hard, and take care. =)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sigh
Today was so disappointing.
Was at a class. Confiscated some cards midway through the lesson.
End of lesson, I said "Class stand", but a group of people gathered and began to distribute cards. I confiscated the deck. What kind of treatment is this?
Nobody likes to nag, but it's such behaviour that makes people think that you have no idea what you should be doing (or should not be doing), hence the reminders.
I don't want to make this a big issue, but the behaviour displayed by those guilty parties was really unbecoming of a student. Please, exercise some respect and conscientiousness.
That said, I look forward to seeing you all the next lesson.
Was at a class. Confiscated some cards midway through the lesson.
End of lesson, I said "Class stand", but a group of people gathered and began to distribute cards. I confiscated the deck. What kind of treatment is this?
Nobody likes to nag, but it's such behaviour that makes people think that you have no idea what you should be doing (or should not be doing), hence the reminders.
I don't want to make this a big issue, but the behaviour displayed by those guilty parties was really unbecoming of a student. Please, exercise some respect and conscientiousness.
That said, I look forward to seeing you all the next lesson.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Matchmaking
80 parents turn up for first matchmaking session at Hong Lim Park
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong first mooted the idea in his National Day Rally Chinese speech.
And now, for the first time in Singapore, dating agency Clique Wise has organised a matchmaking session, aimed solely at the parents.
The usually quiet Hong Lim Park was bustling with activity, as over 80 eager parents turned up for the matchmaking party.
They may be camera-shy, but when it comes to finding a spouse for their child, they are anything but coy.
One parent said: "A girl normally is very shy, and more cautious than a boy. And so the parents should make the first move and you know, nudge her along."
When asked whether their daughter knew of their presence there, another parent said: "I told her, and she didn't react, just gave her silent consent."
So it's the daughters, it seems, who need help the most.
And these parents certainly came prepared - exchanging personal information such as job and educational histories, contact details, and photographs.
Most have children who are degree-holders in their mid-20s and 30s.
Organisers say the response had gone beyond their own expectations, and they are planning to hold more of such events in the future. - CNA/de
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/374355/1/.html
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People do not know how to find a date anymore? Or the parents are just too panicky and over-anxious?
How would you feel if your parents set you up on a date, behind your back? Of course, all of you are still too young to understand, but perhaps you could try to empathise with both sides of the story? How would you feel if your child at 20+ years old, does not seem to socialise, much less find himself/herself a date/partner?
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong first mooted the idea in his National Day Rally Chinese speech.
And now, for the first time in Singapore, dating agency Clique Wise has organised a matchmaking session, aimed solely at the parents.
The usually quiet Hong Lim Park was bustling with activity, as over 80 eager parents turned up for the matchmaking party.
They may be camera-shy, but when it comes to finding a spouse for their child, they are anything but coy.
One parent said: "A girl normally is very shy, and more cautious than a boy. And so the parents should make the first move and you know, nudge her along."
When asked whether their daughter knew of their presence there, another parent said: "I told her, and she didn't react, just gave her silent consent."
So it's the daughters, it seems, who need help the most.
And these parents certainly came prepared - exchanging personal information such as job and educational histories, contact details, and photographs.
Most have children who are degree-holders in their mid-20s and 30s.
Organisers say the response had gone beyond their own expectations, and they are planning to hold more of such events in the future. - CNA/de
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/374355/1/.html
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People do not know how to find a date anymore? Or the parents are just too panicky and over-anxious?
How would you feel if your parents set you up on a date, behind your back? Of course, all of you are still too young to understand, but perhaps you could try to empathise with both sides of the story? How would you feel if your child at 20+ years old, does not seem to socialise, much less find himself/herself a date/partner?
Thursday, September 4, 2008
school jokes
-_-
1. A little girl came home from school and said to her mother, "Mommy, today in school I was punished for something that I didn't do. "The mother exclaimed, "But that's terrible! I'm going to have a talk with your teacher about this ... by the way, what was it that you didn't do?" The little girl replied, "My homework."
2. The child comes home from his first day at school. Mother asks, "What did you learn today?" The kid replies, "Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow."
3. The teacher is droning away in the classroom when he notices a student sleeping way up in the back row. The teacher shouts to the sleeping student's neighbor, "Hey wake that student up!" The neighbor yells back, "You put him to sleep, you wake him up!"
Hope you all are enjoying the break!
1. A little girl came home from school and said to her mother, "Mommy, today in school I was punished for something that I didn't do. "The mother exclaimed, "But that's terrible! I'm going to have a talk with your teacher about this ... by the way, what was it that you didn't do?" The little girl replied, "My homework."
2. The child comes home from his first day at school. Mother asks, "What did you learn today?" The kid replies, "Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow."
3. The teacher is droning away in the classroom when he notices a student sleeping way up in the back row. The teacher shouts to the sleeping student's neighbor, "Hey wake that student up!" The neighbor yells back, "You put him to sleep, you wake him up!"
Hope you all are enjoying the break!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
2008 Beijing Olympics Final Medal Tally
Click http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/95A/GL0000000.shtml for full list.Singapore is ranked 71st with that one Silver medal!
What would you remember from this Olympics?
Phelps with his dorky ears, yet setting a not-so-dorky record of 8 gold medals (7 world records, 1 Olympic record) to become the greatest Olympian ever?
Usain Bolt, whose victory poses regrettably reminded me of something familiar?
The advertisement can be viewed here:
Oh gosh, I would actually like to write more, but suddenly I don't feel so good. =/
Okay, let's conclude. Perhaps this will be the Olympics that many of us will remember as the one where we won our first silver in 48 years!
Seeing our flag being raised - Wow! Next goal: To hear our national anthem being played during the prize presentation (which means Gold for Singapore)!
I hope you have enjoyed the Olympics as much as I did!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
As mentioned in the tag board, this song by the Goo Goo Dolls is one of my favourites.
Verse 1
And I'd give up forever to touch you
Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
Verse 2
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
Cause sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
Chorus
And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Verse 3
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything seems like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know your alive
Chorus
And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Chorus
I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
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One of the most powerful lines I will always remember is:
Yeah you bleed just to know your alive.
Don't you feel that we are in a dream sometimes?
Verse 1
And I'd give up forever to touch you
Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
Verse 2
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
Cause sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
Chorus
And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Verse 3
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything seems like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know your alive
Chorus
And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Chorus
I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
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One of the most powerful lines I will always remember is:
Yeah you bleed just to know your alive.
Don't you feel that we are in a dream sometimes?
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