Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Survey report on newspaper reading
The section of the newspaper that was read most often was the ''Home'' section which took up 30% of the vote.On the other hand, the section of the newspaper that was read least often was the ''sports'' section,with 70% of the vote who do not read it at all.From the survey,I can conclude that in the group
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
A Visit to the Hospital
It was a cool and breezy Sunday morning.Marigold clouds drifted across the high,sunlit sky.
''Linnie,we shall be visiting your grandmother in the afternoon.Help me with the fruit basket,''Mum called out from the kitchen.
Putting down the book I was reading,I sprinted across the living room to the kitchen.Hurriedly,I took the fresh fruits from the fridge and placed them into a basket.Then,my mother took a pink plastic wrapper and wrapped up the basket neatly before cleverly tying a purple ribbon around the basket.
My grandmother had just been warded to the hospital after a fall in the toilet.As the toilet's floor was wet and slippery,grandmother had accidentally slidded on the floor and landed on the ground with a loud crash and a heavy thud.Fortunately,after the X-ray,the doctor had confirmed that there was nothing to be worried about as there were no serious injuries.Not long after,we had reached our destination.Getting into the lift,Dad pressed the number''4''button and we waited patiently as the lift brought us to the fourth storey of the hospital.
Upon entering the ward,we could see many doctors and nurses dressed smartly in white uniforms.They were hurrying about,attending to the patients.There was a patient,who had fractured his leg and was staggering with the help of crutches.Since it was visiting time,there were a number of visitors at the hospital.
Not far off,I spotted my grandmother who was seated on the bed,leaning on two propped up pillows.She seemed to be chatting excitedly to the elderly woman on the bed beside hers.
''Granny!''I cried rushing towards her.
As soon as she saw us,my gfrandmother's wrinkled face cresed into a wide smile.
Stretching out her arms,I gave hera kiss on her cheek.My parents placed a fruit basket on the table in front if her and helped my granrandmother to the table.
''Ma,have some fruits,''Dad smiled warmly as he unwrapped the fruit basket to cut some fruits for my grandmother.My grandmother nodded her head and thanked my father.
Peeling an orange,my father asked concernedly whether my grandmother was feeling fine.I sat beside my grandmother was feeling fine.I sat beside my grandmother and listened to her as she talked.Suddenly,I noticed an old woman sitting miserably alone nearby.Feeling pity for her,I took some slices of oranges,placed them on a plate and walked towards her bed.
''Aunty,please let me share some oranges with you,''I said politely,gently placing the plate of oranges on her hands.
The old woman immediately broke out into a warm smile.
''Thank you,dear,''she muttered.
As she sucked on a piece of juicy orange,we chatted together heartily.
We were lost in her reminiscence when my prents announced that it was time to return home.
''Dear girl,thank you for showering me with so much love and spending such a wonderful time with me,''the elderly woman held my hand gratefully.I patted her hand softly.
Before leaving for home,I gave my grandmother a hug and promised her that our family would visit her again soon.
I learnt a lot from my visit to the hospital.Besides polishing my skill of caring for elderly people,I learnt how to comfort people.I guess this visit to the hospital was quite enriching after all.
''Linnie,we shall be visiting your grandmother in the afternoon.Help me with the fruit basket,''Mum called out from the kitchen.
Putting down the book I was reading,I sprinted across the living room to the kitchen.Hurriedly,I took the fresh fruits from the fridge and placed them into a basket.Then,my mother took a pink plastic wrapper and wrapped up the basket neatly before cleverly tying a purple ribbon around the basket.
My grandmother had just been warded to the hospital after a fall in the toilet.As the toilet's floor was wet and slippery,grandmother had accidentally slidded on the floor and landed on the ground with a loud crash and a heavy thud.Fortunately,after the X-ray,the doctor had confirmed that there was nothing to be worried about as there were no serious injuries.Not long after,we had reached our destination.Getting into the lift,Dad pressed the number''4''button and we waited patiently as the lift brought us to the fourth storey of the hospital.
Upon entering the ward,we could see many doctors and nurses dressed smartly in white uniforms.They were hurrying about,attending to the patients.There was a patient,who had fractured his leg and was staggering with the help of crutches.Since it was visiting time,there were a number of visitors at the hospital.
Not far off,I spotted my grandmother who was seated on the bed,leaning on two propped up pillows.She seemed to be chatting excitedly to the elderly woman on the bed beside hers.
''Granny!''I cried rushing towards her.
As soon as she saw us,my gfrandmother's wrinkled face cresed into a wide smile.
Stretching out her arms,I gave hera kiss on her cheek.My parents placed a fruit basket on the table in front if her and helped my granrandmother to the table.
''Ma,have some fruits,''Dad smiled warmly as he unwrapped the fruit basket to cut some fruits for my grandmother.My grandmother nodded her head and thanked my father.
Peeling an orange,my father asked concernedly whether my grandmother was feeling fine.I sat beside my grandmother was feeling fine.I sat beside my grandmother and listened to her as she talked.Suddenly,I noticed an old woman sitting miserably alone nearby.Feeling pity for her,I took some slices of oranges,placed them on a plate and walked towards her bed.
''Aunty,please let me share some oranges with you,''I said politely,gently placing the plate of oranges on her hands.
The old woman immediately broke out into a warm smile.
''Thank you,dear,''she muttered.
As she sucked on a piece of juicy orange,we chatted together heartily.
We were lost in her reminiscence when my prents announced that it was time to return home.
''Dear girl,thank you for showering me with so much love and spending such a wonderful time with me,''the elderly woman held my hand gratefully.I patted her hand softly.
Before leaving for home,I gave my grandmother a hug and promised her that our family would visit her again soon.
I learnt a lot from my visit to the hospital.Besides polishing my skill of caring for elderly people,I learnt how to comfort people.I guess this visit to the hospital was quite enriching after all.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Trip to Egypt
Last month,we went to Egypt to see the marvellous pyramids-one of the seven wonders of the world.Though it was unbelievable,we managed to survive the heat.we had just returned to Singapore a few days ago.
When we reached our destination,we were amazed bythe beautiful sand dunes and the glimmering sand.There were several camels which we rented to help us tour through a small area of Egypt.
We stayed at a hotel which wasunderground.We considered it unique and exquisite.At night,moles could be seen as well as creatures like earthworms,ants and scorpions.Although it may seem disgusting,we ate fried scorpions,which tastednice,and otherm insects.
On the second day,we went to take a look at the pyramids as well as take photos with our camera.As we wanted to trek the scorching desert.The Egyptians told us that the dung beetle actually laid its eggs on a ball of camel's dung.We got very interested and inquired yo know more.Soon,we decided to set off to gaze at hthe pyramids we looked in awe at the magnificent pyramid.It was really a wonder that peole were able to construct such a gigantic pyramid.As it as very humid,we had to bring along huge canteens in order to prevent ourselves from getting dehydrated.By the time we reached the hotel,we were all tired out.
We spent the rest of the days sight-seeing,travelling on the jeep etc.It was definitely an amazing place.So do visit Egypt if you feel like going on a vacation!
When we reached our destination,we were amazed bythe beautiful sand dunes and the glimmering sand.There were several camels which we rented to help us tour through a small area of Egypt.
We stayed at a hotel which wasunderground.We considered it unique and exquisite.At night,moles could be seen as well as creatures like earthworms,ants and scorpions.Although it may seem disgusting,we ate fried scorpions,which tastednice,and otherm insects.
On the second day,we went to take a look at the pyramids as well as take photos with our camera.As we wanted to trek the scorching desert.The Egyptians told us that the dung beetle actually laid its eggs on a ball of camel's dung.We got very interested and inquired yo know more.Soon,we decided to set off to gaze at hthe pyramids we looked in awe at the magnificent pyramid.It was really a wonder that peole were able to construct such a gigantic pyramid.As it as very humid,we had to bring along huge canteens in order to prevent ourselves from getting dehydrated.By the time we reached the hotel,we were all tired out.
We spent the rest of the days sight-seeing,travelling on the jeep etc.It was definitely an amazing place.So do visit Egypt if you feel like going on a vacation!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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