Saturday, May 23, 2009

Passion For Learning

In your opinion, what do you understand by 'passion for learning' ?
Passion for learning means that you have a burning interest to learn new things and get more knowledge.

Why do you think it is necessary for people to have a passion for learning?
I think it is necessary for people to have passion for learning so that people can learn new things and that they will not have no interest in learning and just stay at home and stop getting more knowledge.

What can you do to develop your passion for learning?
By asking questions to gain more knowledge and by going to the library to discover new books and reading the library books.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Reflection One

1. Tell us about the festival you celebrate.
I celebrate racial harmony day.

2. Why do you celebrate this festival?
So that people will not have war and fight with each other and so that we will get to know more friends.

3. How do you celebrate the festival?
We celebrate the festival by playing with different people that we do not know.
And eating with other people.

4. Do you know what are the festivals celebrated by the other races? If so, could you name a few? Also tell us who celebrate them and why they celebrate them.
Yes! I know some other festivals are celebrated.And they are Chinese New Year,Christmas,Deepavali.

5. Do you think the celebration of the various festivals help in strengthening racial harmony among the various race in Singapore? If so, how?
I think it helps a bit Chinese New Year helps the people to make friends with each other too.

6. In your opinion, how can we develop stronger bonds among the various races in Singapore?
By caring for others and sharing things with them.

Earth Hour

1. What is Earth Hour?
Earth hour is a day to remind us to not waste electricity.
And to remind us to reuse, reduce and recycle.

2. When is it held this year?
It is held on 22 April 09.

3. Why do you think people are organising this event?
So that they will help people to remind them of saving electricity.
And that they will not waste electricity.

4. What will everyone be doing during Earth Hour?
They will be turning off the lights when they go outdoors and at night the lights will go off for another hour just to save electricity.

5. What other activities can you organise with your family and friends during Earth Hour?
Save water by not leaving the water on for too long while bathing.

6. What are the other problems the Earth is facing?
Not enough food and water for the country.

7. Could you propose some solutions to ONE of the problems which you have highlighted?
Reduce water usage by not showering too long. Do not overcook more than enough food than needed by your family. Take only just what you can eat in buffets.