Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Straits Times Reflection

Week 6
Article: “Help for single mums in downturn” – ‘Main’ Section (Pg A4-5)

Question 1:
What project was launched to help single mums? Briefly explain what is this project about?
The new project by the labour movement launched yesterday to marked international women's day. The name of the project is WE CARE FOR U.The aim is to help divorcees and widow. They will get help by finding jobs and also able to join support group for them .
Question 2:
Imagine you come across a single mum who is unemployed, what are some advice you can give her? Who can she turn to?
I will advice her to seek help from the project and ask her to have job. with job and salary, she can support her family.

Straits Times Reflection

Week 5
Article: “NTU Death Fall” – ‘HOME’ Section (Pg B6)

Question 1: What were some indications which showed that the victim was facing problems before he committed the rash act?
He everytime play computer games for hours on end and seldom seen outside the hostel. He will chat with his friends at MSN. And recently he did not.
Question 2:
(a) Is it very stressful being a student in Singapore? Explain.
yes. because it is very challengeing.
(b) What are some problems you face as a student which adds to your stress level?
When other people score well for certain subject, u aim to do better than it therefore this add to the stress level.