Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

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.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

straits time reflection term 2 week 3

Question 1
What are some of the things that schools in Singapore are doing in order to take care of the
environment?

ans)schools request electricity bills from their students families to track their energy usage.they also emphasize on issues like energy conversion and climate changes.different school uses different ways.

Question 2
Do you think one person's effort in reducing, reusing and recycling will make a difference in saving the environment? What steps have you taken in the effort to save the earth?

ans)yes every effort from each individual counts. if one does thier part, others will folow and soon every one would save earth. i had recycled paper and water and switching off lights after use.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

strait time term 2 reflection 2

Question 1
How does the treatment programme of the Singapore Prison Service help sex offenders?

ans)it councils them and teach them the right way of life and that sex offending is wrong and does both physical and mental damage to the victim and the person himself.

Question 2
Do you think that sex offenders should be given a second chance in the society? State your reasons.

ans)yes. they may realize their mistake and hopefully will not turn back into thier old tracks and start over a new leaf.i believe everyone should have a chance to repent for thier mistakes.