Straits Times Reflection Term 3 Week 9

1a) List two reasons why teens are reluctant to call helplines despite the promise of anonymity and professional help.

ans:they revealed that they would rather not confide in strangers. they also think it is wimpy to call. others said they would speak to their siblings or even teachers first.

2) Have you confided in your friends or family members about the problems you face in school/ life? Why or why not?

ans: yes i do. usually my mother because she is more understanding and willing to lend an ear to listen to my problems.


Have you been betrayed by your friends before? If yes, how? (You may change the names of the people involved for privacy)

ans:no. im loyal

Straits Times Reflection Term 3 Week 8

what are the 4 rules for religious harmony?

ans)1. all groups have to excercise tolerence and restraint.
2. keep religion seperate from politics.
3. government must remain secular.
4. maintain the common space that all singaporeans share.

b) In your opinion, how can we maintain a common space in schools

ans) we should learn to give and take and forgive each other when small arguments arise. we must learn to share and restpect each other's race.

c) Do you respect other religions? Why or why not?
What do you think of children who stay away from their parents' funerals because they believe the traditional rites are against their new religion?

ans) i think that they are selfish and inconsiderate. after all it was thier parents who brought them up to what they are today and yet they neglected their rightful duty of paying thier last respect to their parents.

Straits Times Reflection Term 3 Week 6

1a) What is the modus operandi (method of operating) of the con artists?

ans:it is to pose, in most instances, as volunteers from welfare organisations on a project to spruce up the homes of these seniors citizens.

) What are the Lion Befrienders planning to do to ensure the old folks do not get conned again?

ans:they send out volunteers out to lonely senior citizens, has also alerted those under its charge about these scamsters.


2) Do you like doing social work? Why or why not?

ans:i would love to do social work because it gives me a sense of satisfaction to serve the old folks.but my schedule is tight and therefore i do not have many opportunities to helo.

2E/NA Straits Times Reflection Term 3 Week 5

1a) What are the 2 worrying trends about drug trafficking mentioned in the article?

ans: drug traffickers well face death sentence if they are found possessing drugs. more and more people are getting involved in this.

b) Why are Singaporeans increasingly being used as "drug mules"?

ans:they get paid generously for doing this sort of things. its easy money.

2) What will you do if you find out that one of your friends is selling drugs? How will you react if someone tries to sell you drugs?

Straits Times Reflection Term 3 Week 3

(a) Why is cheerleading an expensive sport?

ans: the school has to provide buses transport and other expenses.

(b) What makes cheerleading such a tough sport?

the cheerleader will have to dance and move around. this requires speed and agility.


What is your opinion of cheerleaders? If given a chance, would you join cheerleading? Why/ why not?

my opinion about cheerleaders is that their part may be small but they are actually the ones that carry the strong "feeling" around a staduim or hall.

i wouldn't be a cheerleadrer if i do have a chance because i have totally no talent in dancing..

Straits time reflection 11

Question 1. What are some of the problems involved in separating a conjoined twin?

ans)problems like chest pain or spinal separation problems.

Question 2. If you were a part of a conjoined twin, would you rather stay together with your twin for the rest of your life or would you risk both your lives to go for an operation? Why?

ans)i would rather we stay together.it is best to be safer than sorry. rather stay intact than risk losing 2 lives.

Straits Times reflection 10

Question 1. What are big companies doing in order to be more socially responsible?

ans) singtel have an energy saving plan to help them lower their busniness costs.mcdonalds no longer purchase beef patty from rainforest land anymore.DBS focused on helping children reach their full potential in the area of learning and make a difference in their lives. Major companies are commited to help the less privileged by raising funds. For example, last month, ERA helped The Singapore Association for the Deaf organise its first charity walkathon, raising $80,000.

Question 2. How important it is to be socially responsible? And do you think it is still possible to make a social impact during the recession?

ans)it helps people to be more responsible and be wise in their expenditure.