Straits Time Reflection Week 5(Term 3)

Article 2:

"Government acts to curb younger smoker"

1. What are the measures to curb smoking?

The government has increased the fines from $30 to $100. It has also ban the sale of certain tobacco products.In addition, it has lowered the permit of tobacco and nicotine level.Retailers who are caught selling cigarettes to those who are underage,will have their license revoked instead of suspending the license for six months or fined up to $10000.Th government has increased the packing size of cigarettes from 10 to 20 to make it more expensive for students to buy it. Labelling the cigarette packing such as '"light" ,"mild' and "ultra light" will be banned as this misleads the students.

2.How successful do you think these measures would be? Support your answer with reasons.

It might not be successful as expected.I mean if students can afford to buy cigarettes which are quite expensive now itself, why can't they afford it after the hike in prices? Some of these teenagers are addicted to this bad habit and I am sure that they find one way or another the buy this cigarettes. Furthermore,we don't know the number of students getting cigarettes illegally. This is a problem which cannot be stopped at this age unless the government educates students from young for example primary school.

Straits Times Reflection Week 4(Term 3)

Article 1:


"Her world's a stage" -Straits Times IN section Page 4

1.a) Do you consider yourself a artistic person?

To be honest, i am not really a artistic person. Firstly don't think I have the patience to. I cannot really appreciate arts. The main thing is that i do not have the talent to draw of paint. I still can remember how Iused to struggle for my art exams when everyone would be very free. In my opinion, art is a talent. You either have or don't have it. It is something which you are born with.


b) What are your opinions of the theater in Singapore?

I have not really gone to watch are theatrical performance in Singapore. But fromwhat i have heard all the performance are of good quality.Talking about the theater, it all has good facilities.

P.S: Sorry for all the spelling mistakes. There is something wrong with my computer. :D:D:D

Straits Times Reflection Week 6

Article: “Help for single mums in downturn”

Question 1:
What project was launched to help single mums? Briefly explain what is this project about?

Project WeCare for U was launched by NTUC to help the single mums in the downturn. The aim of this project is to find jobs for single mum as it is difficult to find one in this economic crisis. Apart from that, it aims to encourage people who cannot go out and work to make use of their skills like baking ans sewing.

There are also other programs planned for the children. Programmes such as educational outings during holidays and weekly reading programmes.There are also talks on parenting, legal issues and financial matters for parents.


Question 2:
Imagine you come across a single mum who is unemployed, what are some advice you can give her? Who can she turn to?

I would ask her to sign up for the project. It may help her greatly. I would advice her approach a councilor if she finds it difficult to cope with her situation.

ST Reflection (Week 2)

Article: “Ink Corporated”

Question 1-
What are some reasons stated in the article why some people choose to have body art like tattoos or piercings done on parts of their body?


They are many reasons to why people choose to have body art such as tattoos or piercings. One such reason would be the desire to be different. People are willing to step out of the usual comfort zone and push the boundaries. Trying new things, gaining new experience.Secondly, to attract attention to themselves. To shine out from the crowd. Some other do it to release stress and pressure.


Question 2-
(a) What are some impressions you would form of a person whose body is covered with tattoo?

The first impression i would get is that the person is part of a gang or sub group. they most probably very violent. so i would keep a distance from them. they actually paying a high price just to hurt themselves.

(b) Would you consider getting a tattoo in future? Why?

NOT AT ALL. Firstly I'm not allowed to . Even if was allowed, that would be a BIG no.Its painful and causes harm to your health. People think it is cool to have one,but i think it actually looks very unpleasant. It would leave a very bad impression of me and paying for it is another thing. A few hundreds to harm myself?? I don't think so.

ST Reflection (Week 1)

Article: “Sharp rise in girls under 16 having sex”

Question 1-
State any two reasons mentioned in the article which contributes to the sharp rise in girls under 16 having sex.

There are quite a number of reasons that contribute to the sharp rise in girls under 16 having sex. One of the most important reason is due to the desire for a closer connection with their boyfriend.

Another main reason would be the pressure by their boyfriends into giving themselves.

Question 2-
What are some of your reactions after reading this article? If one day, a close friend of yours confess to you that he/she has been engaging in sex, what would your advice to him/her be?

This article as rather shocking as the i did not expect such a large number of teens been engaged in sex.This shows how much the teens now are influenced by friends and television programs like gossip girls.However, having sex with the "loved" once is the 'in' thing nowadays.

If my friend ever confesses to me, i would most probably ask her to consult a counsellor and advice her to break up with her boy friend if she is been pressurised by her boyfriend. If she is willing to do it, i would ask her to think TWICE.