Relieving Stress

Hi everyone, 


Yes, I know that exams are coming, and your'e using up your precious play and sleep time for revision. So chill guys, chill. Let's not go too far overboard. Maybe the following tips on relieving stress and tiredness would help. 


1. Have a nice cooling bath. Never (okay, you may think I am using Singlish, but I really recommend you never do so)throw your bag at a corner and start taking out your assessment books. You would be more energized and refreshed to do your work.

2. Never (here we go again......) spend the rest of your time at the study. Go out and breathe in some fresh air and look at some faraway greens. You may be already straining your eyes to look at this post. 


3. Never (see, how important 'never' can be)sleep later than 9.30p.m., especially the day before the exams. You need sleep to be energized and as well as focus on your paper.

Hope these tips are useful! Also, don't mistake me as I'm using Singlish. I'm not that a Singlish King. 原来 'never' 其实很重要！:D :P

-Ethan

A Fire - Model Essay

Hi everyone, 

the composition examinations are coming, aren't they? Let's enjoy the following essay about a fire:

             A Day I Would Never Forget

   “Grr…Grr…” my stomach grumbled. I just sat on the couch, trying to resist my hunger. It was the school holidays then, my parents were at work, and my domestic helper had gone out. I was really bored and no one could cook me lunch, so I could just watch television programmes.

   As I was watching a show, I started to get thirsty and decided to have a drink. Just then, I felt something fall. When I turned around, I caught sight of a packet of instant noodles! “Why don’t I try cooking it? I shall just follow the way Aunt Mary does it,” I thought hungrily.

   I grabbed the packet and poured it in to a pot. I also added some hot water. I then turned the fire up, waiting for the instant noodles to be ready.

      “The Adventures of the Fearless Four, playing now!” I heard the television announce. My favourite show! Not caring about the piping hot stove, I rushed to the couch and focused my eyes on the screen.

   The show was getting more and more exciting and interesting. I was so engrossed in the programme that I totally forgot about the stove!

   Suddenly, the smell of smoke wafted into my nostrils. When I turned towards the kitchen and noticed that there was a fire! Worse still, I had the windows left open, so a strong wind blew at the stove and the flame from under the pot suddenly fanned out from under the stove! Seeing this, I immediately grabbed some paper towels to cover the fire, but the tongues of flames ate restlessly into the paper towels. Not long later, the whole room was engulfed in flames.

   Things were going way too fast! I panicked as I tried to evacuate, but I then felt the smoke assaulting my nostrils. My eyes were smarted by the thick black smoke. Anxiety and fear clogged my throat and made me suffocate. I could not move a muscle and could only wait helplessly.

  Soon, I heard the wailing of sirens resonating in a distance! The fire brigade! I was safe! I heard the heavy footsteps of the firemen approaching. Suddenly, a few firemen broke down the door and charged in. Two firemen carried me out while the others braved the flames. After a determined search, the firemen found the source of the fire and quelled the last of the raging fire.

   Suddenly, I heard a familiar cry. It was my mother! I immediately ran over to her and gave her a big embrace. We then ran downstairs to join the crowd.

   Just then, one of the firemen shouted to everyone that the fire was extinguished. Everyone cheered. Mother and I went to see our flat at once.

   Mother and I started at the charred remains. The whole room was covered in black soot. Many items were damaged.

   “I guess we should give this house clean up.” sighed Mother.

   After this lesson, I realised that such a small distraction like a television programme could cause so much trouble and I promised myself to be more careful and vigilant next time. 

-Ethan

April Fool's day!

Hi everyone,

April fool's day has just passed, so what jokes did you play on any of your friends or family? Share them in the comment below now!


-Ethan