1. I prefer Granny's fried rice to Mother's.
(No need for "one".)
2. That is my neighbour whom you mistook for an actor last month.
3. Tokyo, Japan was where Brandon bought the book. (READ your answers- did you change the meaning?)
4. Zoe is the girl whose cat won the prize. (READ your answers- did you change the meaning?)
5. My elder brother would rather listen to classical music than any other type.
6. The police officers are confronting the boys who sprayed graffiti on the walls.
7. The storm, which was forecasted to last till midnight, eased during the night.
8. The Emperor preferred his younger son to his elder son.
9. The house that the farmer single-handedly built was destroyed by the raging fire.
(building should come before destruction)
10. The lady, whose house was burgled, went to the police immediately.
Thursday, 4 June 2015
Synthesis #28
1.If you shout, you will wake Mother.
(The "don't" is more of a warning)
2. Whenever I go on vacations, I put on weight.
(Whenever already means each time, so there is no need for the word "always".)
3. Olly ran off when its leash slipped from my fingers.
(Olly can be represented by 'its' or 'his'.
It's = It is. Its = ownership)
4. Leonard will give the beggar some money whenever he passes this way.
5. The fire alarm was set off when smoke wafted from the flames.
6. Linda should take care of her health if she does not want to fall sick.
(This is not simply a cause and effect question. The "should" has a tone of a stern warning.)
7. If we wash the dishes, Mother will praise us.
8. Whenever the parrot is not fed on time, it gets cranky.
9. The frame smashed when Tim dropped the picture.
10. I get dizzy whenever I ride on roller coasters.
(The "don't" is more of a warning)
2. Whenever I go on vacations, I put on weight.
(Whenever already means each time, so there is no need for the word "always".)
3. Olly ran off when its leash slipped from my fingers.
(Olly can be represented by 'its' or 'his'.
It's = It is. Its = ownership)
4. Leonard will give the beggar some money whenever he passes this way.
5. The fire alarm was set off when smoke wafted from the flames.
6. Linda should take care of her health if she does not want to fall sick.
(This is not simply a cause and effect question. The "should" has a tone of a stern warning.)
7. If we wash the dishes, Mother will praise us.
8. Whenever the parrot is not fed on time, it gets cranky.
9. The frame smashed when Tim dropped the picture.
10. I get dizzy whenever I ride on roller coasters.
Synthesis #25
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1. No sooner had
we washed the car than it
started to rain.
*past participle is used to for first action that happened
in the past:
had + past
participle (-en/-ed/different form) of main verb
2. No sooner had Willis stepped into the room than he was asked to leave.
3. The canary had no sooner flown out of the cage than the cat pounced on it.
4. Jack had no sooner planted the magic bean
into the ground than it started
sprouting.
5. Paul had no sooner laid his eyes on his
present than he tore it open.
6. No sooner had I stepped out of my room than I saw a mouse run into the kitchen.
7. Lynn had no sooner walked into the mall than she saw Cynthia in a shop.
8. No sooner had the actress gotten out of the car than the paparazzi began snapping
pictures.
9. Miss Hani had no sooner left the classroom than
the students started misbehaving.
10. No sooner had one event ended than another is to start the next day.
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Links 20 May
Passage 1
Notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oQd3S5JHb47ie2PgmKO4JnBCd8w-DJPovjGKdAqNhUI/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 1
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17R3zdSkm0kh9lo5YwT-Y-sg3dfjsDkHAJ95sq_8-lac/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E4eidAe2_dSn5GASPOwVXXKoK_BjFlLRr6u8sVZBuO8/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fu4xRM8o-Y8qCxh0dfLDsX1KeI3hwbu2PmZRHa-ti-g/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 4
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ObDJ9tjN5lj_9rkpgOFGNY7ac0Wg1_YA4yWfyey_Ks0/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 5
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lD8HkbBuNDMWg4amcJpvxE_qj7sENwIJOpGnO2wbJI8/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 6
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--ePZ5eTnl9A6YonZQsYHbcsck1qJ0Lifh8KFeBg8dc/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 7
https://docs.google.com/document/d/182WfzZAK7LfQw3tqVf3d_UlHO3dKS8pxG_xpWWfkZd4/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 8
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F996tgUhKYd1l6LBFDKIuyCYihmGgqCSluE_jQm6agc/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 9
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fAcoEfbPR82FOd5CdWagrAnT1VmoebFYW3LK_a3x4Q4/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 10
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sVm9yYJ0l_Xniy__QdsMncPSX6XqT2o5_2A58o15Dkw/edit?usp=sharing
Notes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oQd3S5JHb47ie2PgmKO4JnBCd8w-DJPovjGKdAqNhUI/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 1
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17R3zdSkm0kh9lo5YwT-Y-sg3dfjsDkHAJ95sq_8-lac/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E4eidAe2_dSn5GASPOwVXXKoK_BjFlLRr6u8sVZBuO8/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fu4xRM8o-Y8qCxh0dfLDsX1KeI3hwbu2PmZRHa-ti-g/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 4
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ObDJ9tjN5lj_9rkpgOFGNY7ac0Wg1_YA4yWfyey_Ks0/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 5
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lD8HkbBuNDMWg4amcJpvxE_qj7sENwIJOpGnO2wbJI8/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 6
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--ePZ5eTnl9A6YonZQsYHbcsck1qJ0Lifh8KFeBg8dc/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 7
https://docs.google.com/document/d/182WfzZAK7LfQw3tqVf3d_UlHO3dKS8pxG_xpWWfkZd4/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 8
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F996tgUhKYd1l6LBFDKIuyCYihmGgqCSluE_jQm6agc/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 9
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fAcoEfbPR82FOd5CdWagrAnT1VmoebFYW3LK_a3x4Q4/edit?usp=sharing
Passage 10
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sVm9yYJ0l_Xniy__QdsMncPSX6XqT2o5_2A58o15Dkw/edit?usp=sharing
Saturday, 28 March 2015
Mr Lee Kuan Yew - What he has done for me (us) and What I will do in memory of him
Dear 6B,
this entire week, you have been flooded with images, anecdotes, soundbites and documentaries on
Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
Just like you, so have I been inundated with them.
I have been processing them and reflecting about them.
And so today, I would just like to share my thoughts about them.
Have I met him or interacted with him in person?
No.
Yet, I grieve at his passing. Because everything I know and love about Singapore comes from his visions and foresight.
The fact that I live in a well-sanitised place, received a good education, am able to read and write fluently in two languages and have a decent conversation in the other official languages, have a constant supply of electricity and water, walk about safely even if I am coming home late at night...
I have him to thank.
That said, this is not a pro-political post.This is not a propaganda post. This is a Lee Kuan Yew post, from a Singaporean of 27 years.
The older citizens and even you 6B, as you grow up, you may find certain of his decisions controversial and not ideal. So do I. But that does not negate all the other contributions of his.
I admire him for
having one vision -
to make Singapore a world-class city despite all the factors working against us.
showing what true work-life balance is -
having time for his wife and children (the aspect I truly admire him the most for)
not being afraid to stand up for what he believed in
being able to let go even if he was fit to continue running the state because he wanted to groom the next generation of leaders
That said - I do not want his passing to be a mere 1 week affair.
Some people got tattoos, some reflections. But these are too easy. Living is tough.
Here are some things that I've learnt from him that I wish to apply in my life henceforth.
#1: Be thankful for what I have,
"What I fear is complacency. When things become better, people tend to want more for less work." - LKY, 1970
See how much of a foresight he has? Here we are, whining about every little inconvenience we have. Train late, wifi-lagging, queue too long, too much homework...
Train late - at least we have a convenient public-transport system.
Wifi-lag- at least we have a modern technologically advanced society and you can afford such electrical luxuries
Queue too long - at least it's an orderly line and not a stampede
Too much homework - at least you have teachers who are willing to go the extra mile for you to ensure your excellence in education
Even Mr Lee Kuan Yew recognises this annoying trait of ours as mentioned in his quote :
"You know the Singaporean. He is a hard-working, industrious, rugged individual...But let us recognise that he is a champion grumbler" - 1977
Why are we grumbling?? Travelling has opened my eyes to how the basic necessities in life can be a luxury in some countries whereas here it is taken for granted.
So, I'm going to make an effort to recognise and appreciate the things I have going right for me and if a roadblock comes, I'm going to do something about it instead of whining about it.
#2: Exercise
Mr Lee had a daily exercise routine all the way in his 70s, 80s.
Sure, it was modified but it was still part of his daily life. If a man in his late 70s can exercise, why can't I??
So, I'm going to fit in exercise as a regular portion of my life.
#3: Lifelong learning
Mr Lee started learning Hokkien. Then, he moved onto Malay. Followed by Mandarin, which he continued learning till 90! With a teacher and all...
Proves two things. One, even the founding father of Singapore had the humility to realise he did not know everything and there is always something to learn. Two, it is never too late to start learning.
I am going to pursue a skill, big or small. But I am.
#4: Decrease addiction to technology
"Life is not just eating, drinking, television and cinema...The human mind must be creative, must be self-generating, it cannot depend on just gadgets to amuse itself" - LKY
When do you think he said this? 2000? 2010? Not at all. He said this in NINETEEN SIXTY-FIVE.
1965. FIFTY years ago.
And here we are 50 years later, forever addicted to our smartphones and internet.
Let's make an effort to detach ourselves from technology and enjoy the actual world , company with actual people , our loved ones and friends , even ourselves and our thoughts more.
So here they are - the 4 things I'm going to do to pay tribute to my nation's founding father - Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
"If you want to reach your goals and dreams, you cannot do it without discipline" - LKY
Discipline matters. I've always believed in it, hence your classroom expectations. Now, I will need discipline to achieve my 4 goals. It's not going to be easy but I will make the effort.
As I watch the state funeral and procession, these resolutions will resound in my mind as I thank and respect the man for all that he has done and what he will continue to inspire even in the years he's not around physically.
If you've any thoughts or personal insights, do share them 6B:).
Love,
Ms Priya
this entire week, you have been flooded with images, anecdotes, soundbites and documentaries on
Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
Just like you, so have I been inundated with them.
I have been processing them and reflecting about them.
And so today, I would just like to share my thoughts about them.
Have I met him or interacted with him in person?
No.
Yet, I grieve at his passing. Because everything I know and love about Singapore comes from his visions and foresight.
The fact that I live in a well-sanitised place, received a good education, am able to read and write fluently in two languages and have a decent conversation in the other official languages, have a constant supply of electricity and water, walk about safely even if I am coming home late at night...
I have him to thank.
That said, this is not a pro-political post.This is not a propaganda post. This is a Lee Kuan Yew post, from a Singaporean of 27 years.
The older citizens and even you 6B, as you grow up, you may find certain of his decisions controversial and not ideal. So do I. But that does not negate all the other contributions of his.
I admire him for
having one vision -
to make Singapore a world-class city despite all the factors working against us.
showing what true work-life balance is -
having time for his wife and children (the aspect I truly admire him the most for)
not being afraid to stand up for what he believed in
being able to let go even if he was fit to continue running the state because he wanted to groom the next generation of leaders
That said - I do not want his passing to be a mere 1 week affair.
Some people got tattoos, some reflections. But these are too easy. Living is tough.
Here are some things that I've learnt from him that I wish to apply in my life henceforth.
#1: Be thankful for what I have,
"What I fear is complacency. When things become better, people tend to want more for less work." - LKY, 1970
See how much of a foresight he has? Here we are, whining about every little inconvenience we have. Train late, wifi-lagging, queue too long, too much homework...
Train late - at least we have a convenient public-transport system.
Wifi-lag- at least we have a modern technologically advanced society and you can afford such electrical luxuries
Queue too long - at least it's an orderly line and not a stampede
Too much homework - at least you have teachers who are willing to go the extra mile for you to ensure your excellence in education
Even Mr Lee Kuan Yew recognises this annoying trait of ours as mentioned in his quote :
"You know the Singaporean. He is a hard-working, industrious, rugged individual...But let us recognise that he is a champion grumbler" - 1977
Why are we grumbling?? Travelling has opened my eyes to how the basic necessities in life can be a luxury in some countries whereas here it is taken for granted.
So, I'm going to make an effort to recognise and appreciate the things I have going right for me and if a roadblock comes, I'm going to do something about it instead of whining about it.
#2: Exercise
Mr Lee had a daily exercise routine all the way in his 70s, 80s.
Sure, it was modified but it was still part of his daily life. If a man in his late 70s can exercise, why can't I??
So, I'm going to fit in exercise as a regular portion of my life.
#3: Lifelong learning
Mr Lee started learning Hokkien. Then, he moved onto Malay. Followed by Mandarin, which he continued learning till 90! With a teacher and all...
Proves two things. One, even the founding father of Singapore had the humility to realise he did not know everything and there is always something to learn. Two, it is never too late to start learning.
I am going to pursue a skill, big or small. But I am.
#4: Decrease addiction to technology
"Life is not just eating, drinking, television and cinema...The human mind must be creative, must be self-generating, it cannot depend on just gadgets to amuse itself" - LKY
When do you think he said this? 2000? 2010? Not at all. He said this in NINETEEN SIXTY-FIVE.
1965. FIFTY years ago.
And here we are 50 years later, forever addicted to our smartphones and internet.
Let's make an effort to detach ourselves from technology and enjoy the actual world , company with actual people , our loved ones and friends , even ourselves and our thoughts more.
So here they are - the 4 things I'm going to do to pay tribute to my nation's founding father - Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
"If you want to reach your goals and dreams, you cannot do it without discipline" - LKY
Discipline matters. I've always believed in it, hence your classroom expectations. Now, I will need discipline to achieve my 4 goals. It's not going to be easy but I will make the effort.
As I watch the state funeral and procession, these resolutions will resound in my mind as I thank and respect the man for all that he has done and what he will continue to inspire even in the years he's not around physically.
If you've any thoughts or personal insights, do share them 6B:).
Love,
Ms Priya
Monday, 16 March 2015
EL Holiday Assignment
Dear 6B,
please take this week to
- revisit the grammar items covered this term
- use the MConline platform and do the lessons (Oral, Writing, Grammar - whichever you think you need more practice in)
- get your power zones prepared for Term 2
- REST!
Term 2 is going to be an even more hectic time. Loads more revision, work, new things to learn - so be prepared.
As you can see, I've not assigned any specific work - I've given you the power to choose.
But, with great power comes great responsibility...So, decide whether you are going to use this week to catch up, prepare and be ready (I will not be putting up with any slack in Term 2) or you are going to while away the hours until it's too late to do anything.
Make a wise choice.
See you in a week's time!
Love,
Ms Priya
please take this week to
- revisit the grammar items covered this term
- use the MConline platform and do the lessons (Oral, Writing, Grammar - whichever you think you need more practice in)
- get your power zones prepared for Term 2
- REST!
Term 2 is going to be an even more hectic time. Loads more revision, work, new things to learn - so be prepared.
As you can see, I've not assigned any specific work - I've given you the power to choose.
But, with great power comes great responsibility...So, decide whether you are going to use this week to catch up, prepare and be ready (I will not be putting up with any slack in Term 2) or you are going to while away the hours until it's too late to do anything.
Make a wise choice.
See you in a week's time!
Love,
Ms Priya
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