Impression of blogging day

    The blogging day is always falls on Saturday, my classsmates and I enjoyed it much. It was a special times for us to learn something from the writers. There are many famous British authors during the past hundred years such as Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy.

    The preiods of blogging were as fun as the English periods.

The story book (4)

       It is a story names "The Bottle Imp". It was written by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Vocabulary

1.Excellence- mass noun /the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

2.Sorrow- mass noun/ a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others

3.Fortune- mass noun/ chance or luck as an arbitrary force affecting human affairs

4.Imp- noun/ a small, mischievous devil or sprite

5.Disadvantage- noun/ an unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness

6.Comfort-noun/ a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint

7.Centuries –noun/ a period of one hundred years

8.Harm-noun/ physical injury, especially that which is deliberately inflicted

9.Rubbing- mass noun/ the action of rubbing something

10.Pavement- noun/ a raised paved or asphalted path for pedestrians at the side of a road

11.Ashore- adverb/ to or on the shore or land from the direction of the sea

12.chiming- noun/a bell or a metal bar or tube, tuned and used in a set to produce a melodious series of ringing sounds when struck.

13.porch- noun/a bell or a metal bar or tube, tuned and used in a set to produce a melodious series of ringing sounds when struck

14.curious- noun/ a bell or a metal bar or tube, tuned and used in a set to produce a melodious series of ringing sounds when struck

15.lantern- noun/a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it may be carried or hung

16.basin- noun/ chiefly British a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having taps connected to a water supply; a washbasin

17.leprosy- mass noun/  a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases , disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia.  Also called Hansen's disease

18.dreadful- adjective/causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious

19.calmer- adjective/ not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

20.gaze- noun/ a steady intent look

21.misery-noun/ a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort

22.rum- noun/ an alcoholic spirit distilled from sugar-cane residues or molasses

Good Sentences
-The man was elderly, with a bald head and a black beard; and his face was heavy with sorrow, and he sighed bitterly.
-The glass was white, like milk, with changing rainbow colours on it.
-It was made in flames of hell.
-Pictures hung upon the wall in golden frames; and there were chiming clocks and musical boxes.
-I will be rid of this devil as fast as I  can.
-Kokua stood and gazed at his face.

Introduction
    It was a story about a magic bottle , a man and his wife. Once upon a time, theere was a magic bottle. The person who owned it could get anything that he wished from it. But, if the owner dead while he is the owner of the bottle, his soul will burn in hell for ever. The story was telling us about a man who accindently received the bottle and how he sold it. At the end, the man succesfully sold it and lived with his wife happily.

Impression
   After reading the story, i felt sorry to the imp who lived in the magic bottle. It was a magic bottle which was really a good thing. If i own it, i will not try to sell it. For me, a person who are scaring about the hell, dreaming of the paradise is such a fool. Why should them care about it, who will know the things happen after dead. So, i learn that i shall enjoy myself when i am still alife.

Unified Test2 Scope

Foon Yew High School JB
Senior Middle One
1st Half Year Unified Test 2
13th April 2011

A.     Comprehension (20%)
        (5 Subjective Questions)

B.     Vocabulary (20%)
        (Top 1 Standard: Unit 3 --pg32&33)

C.     Literature Component (20%)
        (Poem: 'He Had Such Quiet Eyes' -- 5 True/False Statements
                                                              5 Subjective Questions)

D.     Verb Forms (10%)
         1. The Simple: Past, Present, Future (Active & Passive)
          2. The Continuous: Past, Present, Future (Active & Passive)
          3. The Prefect: Past, Present
          4. The Perfect Continuous: Past, Present
          5. The Conditionals
          6. Gerund
          7. The Infinitives: Bare, To-infinitive

E.     Formation of Words (10%)
        Practice Session 5 & 7

F.     Rewriting Sentences (10%)
        Exercise B

G.     Grammar (10%)
          1. Countable and Uncountable Nouns (Top 1: pg16-17)
          2. Prepositions (Top 1: pg61-62)
          3. Subject and Verb Agreement

Essay

      When I was 3years old, my father drove me to a strange place, it was a kindergarten. An old lady walked to me, told me that i would be her student in the next year. Soon, I was studying together with my classmates in the kindergarten. We were small kids and the teacher was teaching us something as easy as ABC. I recalled the principle very well. She was very kind. In my memory, I and my classmates had swimming lesson at there.But now, the swimming pool has been removed.

     When I was 7 years old, I started studying at a primary school named Foon Yew. It was much bigger than the kindergarten. At there, I always played together with my friends. Most of the students at there were talking about toys. There was a big difference between the kindergarten and primary school. It was the teachers, some of them were not as  kind as the kindergarten's principle; there were as fierce as a lion.

Top1 Standard pg 32

Vocabulary

1. Imperative-adjective/ of vital importance; crucial

i.	Prompt action is imperative
ii.	Job creation has become an imperative for the government

2. Spirited-adjective/ full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination

i.	The broad or spirited humor characteristic of such works
ii.	The pop-star was spirited away at the end of the concert before her fans could get near her

3. Engaging-adjective/ charming and attractive

i.	Any of various devices for engaging and disengaging two Working parts of a shaft or of a shaft and a driving mechanism.
ii.	The act of engaging or the state of being engaged.

4. Fractions-noun/ a numerical quantity that is not a whole number

i.	The car stopped within a fraction of an inch of the wall
ii.	One forth is a proper fraction.

5. Exhilaration-noun/  a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation:

i. They felt the exhilaration of victory.

ii.	A state or feeling of intense, often excessive exhilaration or well-being.

6.  Style-noun/ a particular procedure by which something is done ; a manner or way

i.	I don't like opera; chamber music is more my style
ii.	Has he any right to use the style of Colone?

7.   Conducting-noun/ the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation

i.	The reporter was accused of unprofessional conduct
ii.	Copper conducts electricity better than iron does

8.   Enclosures-noun/ a barrier that surrounds an area.

i.	There is the members' enclosure at the racecourse
ii.	They are opposed to the enclosure of common land

9. Resources-noun/ a stock or supply of money, materials, staff , and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively

i.	People should read the related regulations before they exploit natural resources.
ii.	The job called for all my resources of energy and patience.

10. Quantities-noun/the amount or number of a material or abstract thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement

i.	The poor girl from an isolated village was deeply impressed by the copious quantities of food in the big city
ii.	Small quantities of poison were detected in the dead man's stomach

11. Scrutinizing-verb/examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

i. Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print.

ii.We must scrutinize and evaluate.

12.Texture-noun/ the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance

i.	Having a mealy or powdery texture
ii.	The range of colour, pattern and texture is wide enough to suit every one's needs and taste

13. Interviewed-noun/  a meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

i.How was your interview with Michigan?

ii.	As he had nothing to tell, he refused to give any interviews to the journalists.

14. Confidence- noun/ the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something

i.We had every confidence in the staffhe had gained the young man's confidence.

ii.	She has great confidence in her success

15. Crucial-adjective/ of great importance

i. This game is crucial to our survival.

ii.Her work has been crucial to the project's success.

16.Disability-noun/  a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities:children with severe physical disabilities[mass noun] 

i.	A physical or mental disability.
ii.	As a matter of fact, many people have a disability.

17.Dyslexic-noun/a general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.

18. Endeavours-verb/ try hard to do or achieve something

i.	On account of your health, you must endeavour to shift off the care of your children.
ii.	I shall endeavour to accommodate you whenever possible.

19. Fidgety-adjective/ inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy.

20.Imparting-verb/make (information) known

i. A teacher's aim is to impart knowledge.

ii.	I have nothing of importance to impart

21.Unruly-adjective/disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control

i.	He was thought to be unruly.
ii.	They are unruly mob.

22. Convince-adjective/ completely certain about something

i.	We utterly failed to convince them
ii.	Your argument is too weak to convince me

22. Accompanying-verb/go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort

i.	Not accompanied by another or others; solitary
ii.	I do like you accompanying me

23.   Spotted-adjective/ marked or decorated with spots

i.	He spotted his reputation by lying repeatedly.
ii.	They were spotted by police as they were entering the bank.

24.Threatened-verb/state one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done

i.	While danger threatens we must all be on guard
ii.	They threatened him with a law suit.

25. Suicide-noun/the action of killing oneself intentionally

i.	She tried to commit suicide, but we saved her life by chance
ii.	This article discussed the events that led to her suicide.

26. Counsel-noun/ advice, especially that given formally.

i.	Each side of a case in court has its own counsel
ii.	Good counsel has no price

27. Implore-verb/  beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something

i.	She implored me to do her a favor.
ii.	I implore you to go now.

28. Pursuing-verb/follow or chase (someone or something)

i.	The government is pursuing a policy of non-intervention.
ii.	She is pursuing her studies at the university.

29.Curriculum-noun/the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

i.	Structure a curriculum; structure one's day.
ii.	Our curriculum comprises Politics, Chinese, English and History.

30. Research-noun/ the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

i.	He is busy with research work.
ii.	Research workers are examining the problem.

31.Benefits-noun/ an advantage or profit gained from something

i.	Are you entitled to unemployment benefit.
ii.	I have benefited a lot from extensive reading.