Nothing But The Truth

Conversation between Ms Narwin and Philip Malloy

Philip Malloy:

Ms Narwin, I would like to apologise for what I have done. I know I should not have made such a big fuss over such a small matter.

Ms Narwin:

It is good that you have owned up Philip, but what made you hate me so much?

Philip Malloy:

Sorry Ms Narwin, I was blinded by anger when I could not get into the school Track and Field team due to my poor English grades and took it out on you. I really did not expect the matter to become such a big issue, I am sincerely sorry Ms Narwin, please forgive me.

Ms Narwin:

You are forgiven Philip, and regarding the Track and Field team I shall give you one more mark to get in, but only this time.


Article in the Manchester Record:

Philip Malloy, the 10th grader you have been hearing about these few months have confessed to deliberately singing the school song loudly to irrate a teacher which he did not like. Thus, Philip got suspended and as he was upset with the teacher, began making a mountain out of a molehill. Although this is settled, what do you think about the rule of Harrison High School ordering students to be silent during assemblies?

Global Warming

Global warming has become an eviromental issue as it has a devastating effect on the earth. Due to a hole in the ozone layer, the Sun's harmful UV rays are able to reach us and the temperature of the Earth is rising as a result, resulting in a change of climate. This causes an increase in problems such as heat exhaustion, respiratory problems and skin cancer.

Global warming also causes glaciers from all over the world to melt resulting in flash floods, glacier overflow and an inrease in the the water level in rivers and seas.
The threat of Global warming is caused by an excess of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, a gas emitted by power plants, cars, airplanes and even buildings. These gases trap heat in the air, resulting in global warming which in turn causes the icebergs to melt.

The other cause is deforestation. Us humans have cut down millions of trees which help reduce approximately 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide every year.
We can reduce global warming by turning off all electrical appliances when not in use ( this also saves money on electrical bills ), taking public transport rather than driving your own car. We can also use recycled paper, compact fluorescent bulbs and using a fan instead of an air conditioner at night. All these examples help save electricity, paper and also help reduce the pollution tin the air.

Therefore, to reduce global warming, we must all do our part to reduce, reuse and recyele to overcome this threat.

Blog Prompt, News Clip 1# Go Public!

Dear students,
I am the president of the Activists' Club in Singapore and I am here to give you a speech on enviromental issues today. Nowadays, due to factories, increasing population and other things, enviromental issues are on the rise. These issues like Global Warming, deforestation and overfishing usually carry dire consequances such as the disruption of nature's balance.
Men are responsible for all these, we change the enviroment to suit ourselves and harm the enviroment and everything living in it. Men has caused the problem, therefore, we should also solve the problem, to reduce Global Warming and other enviromental issues we should use the 3Rs', Namely reuse, reduce and recycle. For example, we can refrain from eating shark's fin to protect the sharks and use both sides of the paper to reduce deforestation.
Students we should all do our best to help, do not adopt a nochalant attitude to enviromental issues as this is what is happening to our precious home planet. Therefoe, I urge all of you to try your best to reduce, reuse and recycle to help reduce the impact of these enviromental issues. Together we will be able to help Mother Earth!

Blog Prompt, News Clip #1 World's Fastest Man

Hi everyone, I am Dr Tan, some of you may know me from the marathons which I have completed to help the needy. I am writing this article today to encourage you to set worthwhile goals and to work towards them.

In order to do well in the modern world, we have to set realistic goals first. Some examples are: I want to be a scientist when I grow up and help people from all around the world, I want to do well in my examinations at the end of the year. These goals can be something as simple as wanting to score well in the next common test, or wanting to treat your younger siblings better.

After setting your goals, you must start working towards them. Every little effort you put in to achieve your goal counts and only by working hard will you be able to enjoy the sweet taste of success afterwards. Therefore young gentlemen/ladies , do not procrastinate, start making your goals and work towards them now!