News Entries(2nd week)

1) A teenager committed suicide in front of his webcam as others watched it live in the Internet. He was believed to have taken a mix of three drugs while he was online with other people. It is also believed that he struggled with feelings of inadequacy and was upset with his relationship with his girlfriend and his parents' 2004 divorce that he took suicide as a last resort.

Opinions: Even if had decided to take suicide as a last resort, he would not solve any problems he had. Suicide is never a way to solve anything in life. Actually, he is not helping himself as he is running away from his problems instead of facing them bravely. If he were to have any problems he could not solve himself, he should have seek help from either his parents or teachers. He could also turn up to a counselor for help. His parents should not have neglected his feelings and could have show more care and concern for his son in this kind of situation. Care and concern for a child is strongly believed to be an important factor for a child.(190 words)

2) The prices of vegetables have been rising to ten percent to fifteen percent since last month. The reason is mainly because of the rainy season which came earlier than expected. It has affected harvests in Malaysia, where half of Singapore's vegetable imports come from. The rains have also affected chilli harvests in Thailand, Vietnam and other neighbouring countries. Chilli prices have doubled to some six dollars a kilogramme, the highest in ten years.

Opinions: The increase in the prices of vegetables will affect a lot of us. We now would have to buy vegetables for a higher price. This would be a burden to a lot of people as the government is continuously retrenching people. They would not have any income now so it is barely enough for them to afford the vegetables which are essential for our daily life. This would also affect my family as we would also have to pay a higher price. In this kind of situation, I suggest that we should spend our money carefully and wisely instead of buying those unnecessary things.(180 words)

News Entries(1st week)

1)I do not agree with what those china women think of the need to change the look of their faces as I strongly believed that everyone is different in various ways and character. I think that they should be satisfied with what they are. Their family members should also warn them about the risks about surgery and the need of their confidence in themselves so that they can change their mind before the operation until they realise that it is too late. They should also understand that capability is one of the factor to look for a job but not appearance.

2)The activity regarding the eight pets in which they have to participate in the slimming contest is interesting. This would not only promote health but also the interest in sport. Through this activity, I think that more people would take up sports as their hobbies. It is important that we exercise to maintain a fit body. Other than exercising, I think that we should also have a balanced diet, including the two servings of fruits and two servings of vegetables.