Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Mock Examination Summary
Lukas family was worried because… he was missing and William said that the last he saw Lukas was at the corner of the house. Malie said that the same thing happened to her aunt and Flip Lourens and no tracks could be found. Everybody assumed the bigfeet killed him. The fog was clearing and they started the search. They made a big fire so if the child wakes up, he will follow the glow. The fog cleared, Sofie's husband left to tell the nearest forester about the missing child. By midday, woodcutters and the constable were in the search. However in the evening he said that the child could no longer be alive. The number of people searching for the child increased. In the end, Martiens accepted the fact of the child’s death. Seven months later, the forester came to tell him that part of a skeleton which belongs to a child was discovered on the driftwood.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Singapore Flyer
When I was first told that we were going to the Singapore Flyer to do our project, I was thinking what questions we would be asked on. I had also anticipated fear as I thought the flight was scary because I was afraid of heights and I could not overcome it since young. Some of my classmates had acrophobia, agoraphobia and claustrophobia. When we were going to board the Flyer, I felt that I had butterflies in my stomach and at the same time excited as I could have a bird eye’s view of Singapore.
The venue was surrounded by the sea and tall buildings were built around it. Many Singapore attractions were surrounding the Singapore Flyer and they were spectacular. They could be seen when we reached the top of the Flyer. Some of the attractions are, Marina Barrage, Merlion Park, the Esplanade and many more. Although it was a hazy vision, some of us saw the Marina Bay Sands Resort and it was actually the very first Integrated Resort built in Singapore and we stared in wonderment.
My experiences were that when I was on the Flyer, I did not feel that it was moving and I enjoyed the ride. I saw many magnificent structures and had a breathe-taking view of Singapore. During the flight, I was filled with excitement and anxiety as I was afraid of heights, fearing that I might fall as I was look down. As I looked down I saw people walking, and they looked small to me as I was at the top of the Flyer. I could also hear the cacophony of students’ chatter. My expectations were met as I got to see many Singapore attractions spot although it was a hazy vision.
While on the capsule, my classmate was mischievous and she pretended to be afraid of heights and did not dare to look down and she started hugging the chair. All of us were having a joyous moment and we were enjoying ourselves. We also took pictures of the scenery or even taking photos with one another so as to remember how much fun we had on the Flyer together.
On hindsight, I feel that this trip was worth going as it may improve our relationships with our classmates and we get to see superb engineering feat. It was an exhilarating ride too. Therefore, I recommend people to come visit the Singapore Flyer as it is also one of the Singapore Attractions and you get to see almost all of the attractions by just taking the Flyer which makes it more convenient for the tourists. [435 words]
The venue was surrounded by the sea and tall buildings were built around it. Many Singapore attractions were surrounding the Singapore Flyer and they were spectacular. They could be seen when we reached the top of the Flyer. Some of the attractions are, Marina Barrage, Merlion Park, the Esplanade and many more. Although it was a hazy vision, some of us saw the Marina Bay Sands Resort and it was actually the very first Integrated Resort built in Singapore and we stared in wonderment.
My experiences were that when I was on the Flyer, I did not feel that it was moving and I enjoyed the ride. I saw many magnificent structures and had a breathe-taking view of Singapore. During the flight, I was filled with excitement and anxiety as I was afraid of heights, fearing that I might fall as I was look down. As I looked down I saw people walking, and they looked small to me as I was at the top of the Flyer. I could also hear the cacophony of students’ chatter. My expectations were met as I got to see many Singapore attractions spot although it was a hazy vision.
While on the capsule, my classmate was mischievous and she pretended to be afraid of heights and did not dare to look down and she started hugging the chair. All of us were having a joyous moment and we were enjoying ourselves. We also took pictures of the scenery or even taking photos with one another so as to remember how much fun we had on the Flyer together.
On hindsight, I feel that this trip was worth going as it may improve our relationships with our classmates and we get to see superb engineering feat. It was an exhilarating ride too. Therefore, I recommend people to come visit the Singapore Flyer as it is also one of the Singapore Attractions and you get to see almost all of the attractions by just taking the Flyer which makes it more convenient for the tourists. [435 words]
Hatred - Draft 6
Dead bodies could be seen everywhere, houses were wrecked and destroyed. The surroundings were covered with blood and remains of the wrecked buildings. People were grieving over their deceased relatives. Gunshots and the cries of people could be heard from the villages where the Sinhalese lived. It was in the mid of 1976 after the Tamil United Liberation Front was formed and it started a civil war between the Sinhalese army and the Tamil Tigers.
Velupillai, a 14 year old teenager, inspired to be a Government Official when he grows up. In 1948, after Sri Lanka (Ceylon) had gained its independence, the Sinhalese Government issued a Ceylon Citizen Act denying the citizenships of the Indian Tamils. Thus, 1 million Tamils were left stateless overnight. They are the Tamils whom left India to work in Sri Lanka before it has gained its independence. Many Tamils including Velupillai’s parents tried to apply for the citizenship but to no avail and it was stated that only parents whom was born in Sri Lanka could apply for the citizenship. However, the Tamils did not give up applying for the citizenship.
Two years later, the Government issued a Resettlement Policy. Leaving the Tamils outnumbered by the Sinhalese living around them. Hence, all of them including Velupillai and his parents went to stay in Jaffna where most of the Tamils lived. Velupillai studied hard hoping he could get into University. Finally, after years of hard work Velupillai managed to get into University and studied the course he wanted. During the years in University, he studied hard and managed to get A’s for all of his subjects.
“Yes! This is my last year of University!” shouted Velupillai excitedly as he jumps up and down in his room, “After I graduate, I’ll want to apply to be a Government Official!”
“Well, you’ll still have to study hard and maintain your grades.” his father responded calmly as he put his hands on Velupillai’s shoulder.
Velupillai looked into his father’s eyes and replied seriously, “I will father, and I’ll make sure that you will be proud of me.”
“We’ll see about that after you get your results,” father responded as he walks away.
However, at the last year of his studies in University, 1956, the Sinhalese Government issued an Official Language Act stating that only Sinhala (Sinhalese Language) could only be used in schools instead of English. After Velupillai heard the news, he was filled with disappointment as he wanted to work as a Government Official so that he could improve the lives of the Tamils and giving them equal rights as the Sinhalese. In the end, Velupillai did not manage to pass his examinations. Velupillai’s eyes were filled with anger and disappointment, tears was rolling down his cheeks uncontrollably. Therefore, Velupillai could only find jobs which only require little education. 4 years later, Velupillai got married and had a son with his Sinhalese wife. Velupillai wished and hoped that his son could study in University in the future.
Years past and in 1972, the Sinhalese Government had issue a new university admission criteria stating that the Tamils had to score higher in order to get into University while the Sinhalese could score lower than the Tamils. In the end, Rajaa, Velupillai’s son did not make it to University. Therefore, the Tamils went to seek for the Government and said they wanted either independence or equal rights. However, the Sinhalese Government refused to do so. The Tamils were unhappy with the Sinhalese and they wanted revenge!
With much anger and hatred in Velupillai, he formed the Tamil United Liberation Front also known as the ‘Tamil Tigers’ in 1976. A civil war started between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. The Tamil Tigers were fighting against the Sinhalese’s military troupe. However, Velupillai’s wife still stayed together with him. In the civil war many innocent people had died or received severe injuries. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard.
“Attack!” shouted one of the Tamil Tigers as he points towards the Sinhalese army.
Velupillai, a 14 year old teenager, inspired to be a Government Official when he grows up. In 1948, after Sri Lanka (Ceylon) had gained its independence, the Sinhalese Government issued a Ceylon Citizen Act denying the citizenships of the Indian Tamils. Thus, 1 million Tamils were left stateless overnight. They are the Tamils whom left India to work in Sri Lanka before it has gained its independence. Many Tamils including Velupillai’s parents tried to apply for the citizenship but to no avail and it was stated that only parents whom was born in Sri Lanka could apply for the citizenship. However, the Tamils did not give up applying for the citizenship.
Two years later, the Government issued a Resettlement Policy. Leaving the Tamils outnumbered by the Sinhalese living around them. Hence, all of them including Velupillai and his parents went to stay in Jaffna where most of the Tamils lived. Velupillai studied hard hoping he could get into University. Finally, after years of hard work Velupillai managed to get into University and studied the course he wanted. During the years in University, he studied hard and managed to get A’s for all of his subjects.
“Yes! This is my last year of University!” shouted Velupillai excitedly as he jumps up and down in his room, “After I graduate, I’ll want to apply to be a Government Official!”
“Well, you’ll still have to study hard and maintain your grades.” his father responded calmly as he put his hands on Velupillai’s shoulder.
Velupillai looked into his father’s eyes and replied seriously, “I will father, and I’ll make sure that you will be proud of me.”
“We’ll see about that after you get your results,” father responded as he walks away.
However, at the last year of his studies in University, 1956, the Sinhalese Government issued an Official Language Act stating that only Sinhala (Sinhalese Language) could only be used in schools instead of English. After Velupillai heard the news, he was filled with disappointment as he wanted to work as a Government Official so that he could improve the lives of the Tamils and giving them equal rights as the Sinhalese. In the end, Velupillai did not manage to pass his examinations. Velupillai’s eyes were filled with anger and disappointment, tears was rolling down his cheeks uncontrollably. Therefore, Velupillai could only find jobs which only require little education. 4 years later, Velupillai got married and had a son with his Sinhalese wife. Velupillai wished and hoped that his son could study in University in the future.
Years past and in 1972, the Sinhalese Government had issue a new university admission criteria stating that the Tamils had to score higher in order to get into University while the Sinhalese could score lower than the Tamils. In the end, Rajaa, Velupillai’s son did not make it to University. Therefore, the Tamils went to seek for the Government and said they wanted either independence or equal rights. However, the Sinhalese Government refused to do so. The Tamils were unhappy with the Sinhalese and they wanted revenge!
With much anger and hatred in Velupillai, he formed the Tamil United Liberation Front also known as the ‘Tamil Tigers’ in 1976. A civil war started between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. The Tamil Tigers were fighting against the Sinhalese’s military troupe. However, Velupillai’s wife still stayed together with him. In the civil war many innocent people had died or received severe injuries. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard.
“Attack!” shouted one of the Tamil Tigers as he points towards the Sinhalese army.
[668 words]
Hatred - Draft 5
Dead bodies could be seen everywhere, houses were wrecked and destroyed. The surroundings were covered with blood and remains of the wrecked buildings. People were grieving over their deceased relatives. Gunshots and the cries of people could be heard from the villages where the Sinhalese lived. It was in the mid of 1976 after the Tamil United Liberation Front was formed and it started a civil war between the Sinhalese army and the Tamil Tigers.
Velupillai, a 14 year old teenager, inspired to be a Government Official when he grows up. In 1948, after Sri Lanka (Ceylon) had gained its independence, the Sinhalese Government issued a Ceylon Citizen Act denying the citizenships of the Indian Tamils. Thus, 1 million Tamils were left stateless overnight. They are the Tamils whom left India to work in Sri Lanka before it has gained its independence. Many Tamils including Velupillai’s parents tried to apply for the citizenship but to no avail and it was stated that only parents whom was born in Sri Lanka could apply for the citizenship. However, the Tamils did not give up applying for the citizenship.
Two years later, the Government issued a Resettlement Policy. Leaving the Tamils outnumbered by the Sinhalese living around them. Hence, all of them including Velupillai and his parents went to stay in Jaffna where most of the Tamils lived. Velupillai studied hard hoping he could get into University. Finally, after years of hard work Velupillai managed to get into University and studied the course he wanted. During the years in University, he studied hard and managed to get A’s for all of his subjects.
“Yes! This is my last year of University!” shouted Velupillai excitedly as he jumps up and down in his room, “After I graduate, I’ll want to apply to be a Government Official!”
“Well, you’ll still have to study hard and maintain your grades Velupillai.” his father responded calmly as he put his hands on Velupillai’s shoulder.
Velupillai looked into his father’s eyes and replied seriously, “I will father, and I’ll make sure that you will be proud of me.”
“We’ll see about that after you get your results,” responded his father as he walks away.
However, at the last year of his studies in University, 1956, the Sinhalese Government issued an Official Language Act stating that only Sinhala (Sinhalese Language) could only be used in schools instead of English. After Velupillai heard the news, he was filled with hatred and anger as he wanted to work as a Government Official so that he could improve the lives of the Tamils and giving them equal rights as the Sinhalese. In the end, Velupillai did not manage to pass his examinations. Velupillai’s eyes were filled with anger and disappointment, tears was rolling down his cheeks uncontrollably. Therefore, Velupillai could only find jobs which only require little education. 4 years later, Velupillai got married and had a son with his Sinhalese wife. Velupillai wished and hoped that his son could study in University in the future.
Years past and in 1972, the Sinhalese Government had issue a new university admission criteria stating that the Tamils had to score higher in order to get into University while the Sinhalese could score lower than the Tamils. In the end, Rajaa, Velupillai’s son did not make it to University. Therefore, the Tamils went to seek for the Government and said they wanted either independence or equal rights. However, the Sinhalese Government refused to do so. The Tamils were unhappy with the Sinhalese and they wanted revenge!
With much anger and hatred in Velupillai, he formed the Tamil United Liberation Front also known as the ‘Tamil Tigers’ in 1976. A civil war started between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. The Tamil Tigers were fighting against the Sinhalese’s military troupe. Many innocent people had died or received severe injuries. Houses, buildings and Temples were destroyed and dead bodies were lying everywhere. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard.
Velupillai, a 14 year old teenager, inspired to be a Government Official when he grows up. In 1948, after Sri Lanka (Ceylon) had gained its independence, the Sinhalese Government issued a Ceylon Citizen Act denying the citizenships of the Indian Tamils. Thus, 1 million Tamils were left stateless overnight. They are the Tamils whom left India to work in Sri Lanka before it has gained its independence. Many Tamils including Velupillai’s parents tried to apply for the citizenship but to no avail and it was stated that only parents whom was born in Sri Lanka could apply for the citizenship. However, the Tamils did not give up applying for the citizenship.
Two years later, the Government issued a Resettlement Policy. Leaving the Tamils outnumbered by the Sinhalese living around them. Hence, all of them including Velupillai and his parents went to stay in Jaffna where most of the Tamils lived. Velupillai studied hard hoping he could get into University. Finally, after years of hard work Velupillai managed to get into University and studied the course he wanted. During the years in University, he studied hard and managed to get A’s for all of his subjects.
“Yes! This is my last year of University!” shouted Velupillai excitedly as he jumps up and down in his room, “After I graduate, I’ll want to apply to be a Government Official!”
“Well, you’ll still have to study hard and maintain your grades Velupillai.” his father responded calmly as he put his hands on Velupillai’s shoulder.
Velupillai looked into his father’s eyes and replied seriously, “I will father, and I’ll make sure that you will be proud of me.”
“We’ll see about that after you get your results,” responded his father as he walks away.
However, at the last year of his studies in University, 1956, the Sinhalese Government issued an Official Language Act stating that only Sinhala (Sinhalese Language) could only be used in schools instead of English. After Velupillai heard the news, he was filled with hatred and anger as he wanted to work as a Government Official so that he could improve the lives of the Tamils and giving them equal rights as the Sinhalese. In the end, Velupillai did not manage to pass his examinations. Velupillai’s eyes were filled with anger and disappointment, tears was rolling down his cheeks uncontrollably. Therefore, Velupillai could only find jobs which only require little education. 4 years later, Velupillai got married and had a son with his Sinhalese wife. Velupillai wished and hoped that his son could study in University in the future.
Years past and in 1972, the Sinhalese Government had issue a new university admission criteria stating that the Tamils had to score higher in order to get into University while the Sinhalese could score lower than the Tamils. In the end, Rajaa, Velupillai’s son did not make it to University. Therefore, the Tamils went to seek for the Government and said they wanted either independence or equal rights. However, the Sinhalese Government refused to do so. The Tamils were unhappy with the Sinhalese and they wanted revenge!
With much anger and hatred in Velupillai, he formed the Tamil United Liberation Front also known as the ‘Tamil Tigers’ in 1976. A civil war started between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. The Tamil Tigers were fighting against the Sinhalese’s military troupe. Many innocent people had died or received severe injuries. Houses, buildings and Temples were destroyed and dead bodies were lying everywhere. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard.
“Attack!” shouted one of the Tamil Tigers as he points towards the Sinhalese army.
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