Book Review

1. Title of the book and author.

Book: “Tiger Eyes” Author: Judy Blume

2. What is the plot? (Describe the main events.)

Davey has never felt so alone. Her father is dead---shot in a holdup---and now her mother is moving the family to New Mexico to try to recover. Climbing in the Los Alamos canyon, Davey meets mysterious Wolf, who can read her “sad eye.” Wolf is the only person who seems to understand the rage and fear Davey feels. Slowly, with Wolf’s help, Davey realizes that she must get on with her life and she finally be ready to leave the past and move toward the future.

3. Did you like the book? Why did you like/dislike it?

I like this book really much, because the description of Davey’s mental activities is really vivid. The book would put me in the situation that the character is.

4. What was your favourite part and why?

Tiger Eyes met Wolf when climbing the canyon. They began to know about each other more and more. Wolf promised Tiger Eyes they will meet when “cuando los lagartijos corren” which means when the lizards run. I like this part because I think waiting is a process that need a lot of patient, and during this time, Davey start to be more strong and brave. Wolf is Davey’s Spiritual pillar。

5. If you could change something, what would it be and why?

Davey’s father didn't die at first, and the family together go to New Mexico. Davey will still meet her love Wolf. I want to change the story, because I don’t like tragedy in a story.

6. Would you recommend this book? What kind of person would enjoy this book? (E.g. brave people who like horror stories)

This is a book that most young people will enjoy.  The many emotions connected with Davey’s father's death—denial, fear, For one who has lost a parent and needs help in coming to grips with the situation, Tiger Eyes offers a chance of both comfort and growth.

                                                   

International Friendship Day

Name: Zhang Yining

Class: Perseverance 1

Date: 20/04/2014

Title: International Friendship Day

The International Friendship Day is dedicated to the understanding of Singapore’s relations with the neighbouring countries and beyond. Singapore is a country with many culture and races. Singapore does not have natural resources like many of the neighbouring countries do, therefore one of the strong act that Singapore needs to cultivate is the good relations in term of geopolitical with the countries around. This is also one effort to introduce to children the concept of global citizen.

On International Friendship Day we can learn knowledge and to understand other races’ culture. It’s easier for us to communicate with other countries’ people by understanding their custom. The school had a lot of activities on that day. The students try colourful and unique dressing up from different cultures and background.  The parents bring traditional food to school for us to taste. We have a lot of fun.

Through this event, I understand more cultures about other countries. I realise there have a lot of advantages of cultivating good international friendship with other countries. We can make more friends and we can learn knowledge. That's good! I interested in this a lot.

  

Reflection

Name: Zhang Yining

Class: Perseverance 1

Date: 23/03/2014

Title: Reflection on English 

Now is the March holiday. The common test was over. My heart final put down. The English test is the worst score I got in all the subjects. In fact, this news made me really disappointment. I always hope to get a good score in English, but the fact is, I need to put more effort in English. As I am an international student studying in Singapore. I know that I need to focus more in classes all the time. Now it’s time to improve.

The English lesson went well for me in Term 1. The teacher always have some interesting topics for us to learn. The lessons are full of knowledge and fun. In term 1, I think my deficiency is that I did not participate the class a lot. Afraid to speak in front of all the classmates. Afraid to have some accent that the teacher and the student don't understand. Afraid of my English skills are not good enough.

For me, so much to think in my future. I am an international student, I should put more effort. What I can do now in English are these points: First, confident. Second, concentrate. Third, contribute.

Confident. I need to always think that I am the best in English. I should not be afraid to express my English skills. Try to speak more, learn more and understand more.

Concentrate. The problem most of the students have. The homework lie on the desk, but we choose to play my favourite games on the lap top. When the class is going, we choose to chat with the classmates. How can we concentrate in study? The decision is made by you.

Contribute. We all have a beautiful life. Why not contribute some good memories in our life. At least in studying. When you are old, just realise to study and read book. Everything is late. Now, is the perfect time for us to contribute in studying. Focus and focus.

I want to thank my English teachers. They teach our class really well. All the time is patient and careful. In Term 2, I think the teacher can help me in my vocabulary and composition. They are the weakness I have in English, but I have the confidence to overcome them. These are my reflection in Term 1. Hope my English will improve a lot in Term 2.

Personal Recount for Chinese New Year

Name: Zhang Yining
Class: Perseverance 1
Date: 01/02/2014
Title: Personal Recount for CNY

Chinese New Year. How to explain? A traditional Chinese festival. China people celebrate chinese new year since thousands years ago, till now a lot of traditional custom are still keeping. I am as a Chinese. So I can more understand why Chinese people do things on chinese new year.

Fireworks. That is the thing that every home and family would do. China have a legend, the people use firecracker's loud sound to drive a monster away. The monster is called "Nian".This year I celebrate chinese new year in singapore, so I didn't hear one sound of the fireworks. I think Singapore didn't do that because the air-pollution. The firecrackers made a lot of flame.

Dumplings. This food is the one thing that chinese new year must have. I can promise china have 99% families will eat the dumping when chinese new year is coming. The dumping could have different types. The pork-celery one. the beef-carrot one and so on. Whatever you want to eat. Sometimes, we put coins in some dumpling. And the people who eat the coin-dumpling will have the good luck all the year. This year my mom make a lot of dumpling and she only put 6 coins in them. Finally, I got two! I was so happy. Hope that I will have a good lick all the year.

Link of the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za7N8_hPHmA&feature=youtu.be

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The e-mail to the sibling

Name: Zhang Yining
Class: Perseverance 1
Date: 01/02/2014
Title: An E-mail to the sibling


 To: 760380629@qq.com
 Subject: Little India Riot

 

Dear Tommy,

How is the going in Australia? Today I got no extra lessons, so I just write a letter to you. I was just join the secondary school, so I need to adapt a lot of things. You're right in Australia? I think you did. You always make the family proud of you. Heard of that you got the scholarship in the universe again. Haha, congrats! Our mom and dad miss you a lot. So do I. These days Singapore happened a lot of things. The Little India Riot.

  

 On 8th Dec 2013, an Indian man called sakthival kumaravelu, 33 years old run over by a private bus. After the accident happened. Around 300 Indian people and a few Singaporeans gather. When the police came, someone who were drunk even throw the beer bottle and the trash to the police and burn 5 ambulances. The riot till 5 a.m almost cool off and end.

 I feel like the people were so impulse. And the matter was none of their business. And they just made the accident even bigger. Tommy, if you are in Singapore what will think about this matter, angry?  Hope the matter like this won't happen again. Mom, dad and I all go well. Don't worry. Love you.

 Love.

 Yining

PACC letter(draft 2)

Name: Zhang Yining

Class: perseverance 1

Date: 01/02/2014

Title: PACC letter (draft 2, form spell, punctuation)

Block 344

Ang Mo Kio

#04-02

Singapore 567741

Dear Tommy,

  How is the going in Australia? Today I got no extra lessons, so I just write a letter to you. I was just join the secondary school, so I need to adapt a lot of things. You're right in Australia? I think you did. You always make the family proud of you. Heard of that you got the scholarship in the universe again. Haha, congrats! Our mom and dad miss you a lot. So do I. These days Singapore happened a lot of things. The Little India Riot.

  

 On 8th Dec 2013, an Indian man called sakthival kumaravelu, 33 years old run over by a private bus. After the accident happened. Around 300 Indian people and a few Singaporeans gather. When the police came, someone who were drunk even throw the beer bottle and the trash to the police and burn 5 ambulances. The riot till 5 a.m almost cool off and end.

 I feel like the people were so impulse. And the matter was none of their business. And they just made the accident even bigger. Tommy, if you are in Singapore what will think about this matter, angry?  Hope the matter like this won't happen again. Mom, dad and I all go well. Don't worry. Love you.

 Love, 
 Yining

PACC letter

Name: Zhang Yining
Class: perseverance 1
Date: 01/02/2014
Title: PACC letter

Dear Tommy,

  How is the going in Australia? Today I got no extra lessons, so I just write a letter to you. I was just join the secondary school, so I need to adapt a lot of things. You're right in Australia? I think you did. You always make the family proud of you. Heard of that you got the scholarship in the univers again. Haha, congrats! Our mom and dad miss you a lot. So do I. These days Singapore happened a lot of things. The Little India Riot.
  
 On 8th Dec 2013, a Indian man called sakthival kumaravelu, 33 years old run over by a private bus. After the accident happened. Around 300 Indian people and a few Singaporeans gather. When the police came, someone who were drunk even throw the beer bottle and the trash to the police and burn 5 ambulances. The riot till 5 a.m almost cool off and end.

 I feel like the people were so impulse. And the matter was non of their business. And they just made the accident even bigger. Tommy, if you are in Singapore what will think about this matter, angry?  Hope the . matter like this won't happen again. Mom, dad and me all go well. Don't worry. Love you.

 Love, Yining